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Top 5 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Trenton, New Jersey (NJ)
Famous for its pivotal role in the Revolutionary War, Trenton is a city steeped in history, boasting several museums and monuments, including the Old Barracks Museum, the country's only remaining British Barracks. But Trenton is not only for the history buff; sports fans will enjoy cheering on minor league baseball and hockey teams while art aficionados will enjoy the many galleries and the 35-acre Grounds for Sculpture park, as well as a number of theaters and auditoriums.
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1. Old Barracks Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
In 1758, the Old Barracks was constructed to house British troops during the French and Indian War. During the Revolutionary War, the barracks was one of Washington's military hospitals. Today, the building is home to an interpretive museum, galleries, gift shop, and meeting space. Guided tours start on the hour from 10 AM - 4 PM, Monday - Saturday.
Reviewed By dontru
My son and I visited on a wintry day and were entirely pleased that we did! The young guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable and patient with all of our comments and questions. He is a reenactor and I was as interested in his clothing as anything else! I didn't realize that the Barracks' original use was during the French and Indian War. The exhibits told the stories of what it was like to be a soldier or officer, and in the apothecary's room, our guide gave a fascinating presentation about the different strain of smallpox and how innoculation of the Continental Army occurred at the site. The receptionist is the gift shop was also helpful and informed! I'll take my grandkids!
2. Rockville Climbing Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By ChowWhisperer
More animal holds, please! =D We visited this climbing centre recently and were amazed at how easy it was to start climbing. Many of the routes had auto-belay systems which beginners or solo climbers can rock up (excuse the pun), clip on by yourself and just start climbing without having to book in advance. There were also routes for manual belay and bouldering, but we as beginners just stuck with the auto system routes, these ones had various levels of difficulty - so the only difference is that you don't need to know how to tie knots or have someone else belaying for you. Although there is the initial drop of half a foot to get used to before the mechanism catches you, once you're used to the feeling then feels secure. There was this parent and child who played a game where they used the animal holds as markers, and they'd pretend to be rescuing them on the way up. We had never seen this feature before and it definitely provided great entertainment and encouragement to the top. So my suggestion would be to have more walls with these, please! =D We had a great time, 10/10 will go again.
3. Trenton Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Happyatbloominggrove
Local food, fresh food, you can’t find at the big box stores on Route1. Meet the farmer and learn what’s in season. Weekly visits are worth the trip. Vegetables, fruits, baked goods and butcher under one roof. Parking easy.
4. The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Permanent exhibit on Trenton's nationally renowned pottery industry, contemporary art exhibits every two months, annual juried Ellarslie Open showing 100 artists, rotating history exhibits every four months, art education classes for children and adults, musical performances, special events. Gift shop. Handicap accessible. 1848 Italianate mansion owned by city. Managed by Trenton Museum Society.
Reviewed By SurfskiBerner - Trenton, United States
Lovely place to pop into. Always something interesting on view as well as the permanent collection to gaze at. The shop also has great gifts.
5. New Jersey State Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 121 reviews
This all-purpose museum covers art, archeology and science under one roof.
Reviewed By SurfskiBerner - Trenton, United States
I have been frequenting this museum from the time I was a child on school trips, with my mother, and continue to with my children even now who are young adults and solo. Always something amazing to view with local artists exhibiting and often New Jersey themed installations honoring its residents. Great for children as well as adults. I suspect this is a hidden gem as well. The permanent exhibit of art on the upper floors, adjacent to the dinosaurs is absolutely amazing. Even thought it is a small assortment, the art and furniture are still impressive. Highly recommend for any one who is looking for something to do!
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