Overview
Perth Amboy is a city in New Jersey.
3 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy City Hall
America's oldest municipal building is where New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.
The Proprietary House
Liberty Bell Replica
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Wettest: Aug and Dec. (climate data from nearby Long Branch)
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.
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 26 mi away. Directions
Commuter trains run by NJ Transit departs from Penn Station in New York City and travels via Newark about once every hour, with additional trains during morning and afternoon rush. After Perth Amboy station is centrally located.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Perth Amboy City Hall, Liberty Bell Replica
- Lunch Pisko's
- Afternoon The Proprietary House
- Evening Copa de Oro
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Commuter trains run by NJ Transit departs from Penn Station in New York City and travels via Newark about once every hour, with additional trains during morning and afternoon rush. After Perth Amboy station is centrally located.
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