Frenchtown, New Jersey travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Frenchtown is a Borough in Hunterdon County. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 1,373. Various names have been applied to this settlement after the many ferry operators residing on both sides of the river. The community had variously been known as Alexandriaville, Sunbeam and Frenchtown over the years.

3 things to do · 7 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Frenchtown

Delaware River Tubing

Ride down the Delaware River in a tube.

Cycle Corner

Rent bikes to ride on the tow path or around town.

Frenchtown Roller Rink

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Sep. (climate data from nearby Warminster)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
TTN Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing Township — 22 mi away. Directions
ABE Lehigh Valley International Airport, Allentown/Bethlehem — 22 mi away. Directions
PHL Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia — 47 mi away (major hub). Directions

Route 12 from Flemington to the east and Route 29 from Trenton to the south both lead into Frenchtown. Across the bridge from Route 32.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Delaware River Tubing, Cycle Corner
Lunch Bridge Café
Afternoon Frenchtown Roller Rink
Dinner Cocina Del Sol

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Route 12 from Flemington to the east and Route 29 from Trenton to the south both lead into Frenchtown. Across the bridge from Route 32.

Get around

The Link bus transportation services Hunterdon County. Frenchtown is quite small and a pleasure to walk around. Walk through the streets, across the bridge, or down the tow path.