Many locals consider the small town of Clinton, NJ to be one of the most picturesque areas in all of Hunterdon County. The town offers great views of the scenic Raritan River that runs through the historic downtown district. Clinton is also home to the Red Mill, one of the most photographed buildings in the state. The charming town also has several historic sites and museums, as well as opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as swimming, picnicking, hiking, boating, and more. Clinton is 50 minutes from Newark (43.5 miles via I-78 W).
Learn about the heritage of the Hunterdon County at the Red Mill Museum Village
The Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton, NJ is a non-profit museum in the picturesque town of Clinton that aims to maintain, preserve, and present the industrial, agricultural, and social heritage of New Jersey’s Hunterdon County, as well as the surrounding area. The Red Mill Museum Village is a ten-acre site consists of a dozen historic buildings, which include a number of relocated historic structures, the Mulligan Quarry buildings, and a Grist Mill. Several changing and permanent exhibits are displayed within the buildings, showcasing the museum’s collection of artifacts. The Red Mill Museum Village also hosts an array of public programming, such as living history reenactments, workshops, and lectures.
56 Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809, Phone: 908-735-4101
See an exhibit at The Hunterdon Art Museum
The Hunterdon Art Museumy aims to engage people through contemporary art, design, and craft in ways designed to inspire, challenge, and educate. The museum showcases changing exhibits of contemporary art and design within a stone mill dating back to the nineteenth century, which is also listed on the country’s National Register of Historic Places. The Hunterdon Art Museum has been a landmark art center for the region since 1952 and offers over three hundred workshops and classes every year for both children and adults alike taught by educators and artists, including classes in glass fusing, photography, painting, sculpture, drawing, and more. Phone: 908-735-8415
7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809
Go fishing in the Spruce Run Recreation Area
The Spruce Run Recreation Area is surrounded by Hunterdon County’s rolling hills and is a popular destination among locals in Clinton, New Jersey for camping, boating, fishing, swimming, and picnicking. The Spruce Run reservoir encompasses approximately 1,290 acres and features around fifteen miles of shoreline available for recreation activities. Activities and facilities in the Spruce Run Recreation Area include basketball courts, playgrounds, a bathhouse, swimming, canoeing, boating, picnicking, hunting for waterfowl, fishing, and camping. There are also open fields for soccer and volleyball, as well as trails for biking and hiking. Cross-country skiing and ice fishing are possible during winter.
68 Van Syckels Rd, Clinton,NJ 08809, Phone: 908-638-8572
Shop at Dickens Jewelers
Dickens Jewelers and Design Studio was founded in the quaint town of Clinton, NJ in 1989 and can be found on the charming Main Street.
Pick up fresh bagels at the Clinton Bagel Company
The Clinton Bagel Company is a classic staple offering freshly made bagels every day on premise, as well as a menu of wraps, sandwiches, and more.
Visit the landmark Main Street Historic Bridge
Designed by Francis C. Lowthorp and built by William and Charles Cowin in 1870, the Main Street Historic Bridge, also known as the Lowthorp Truss Bridge, is a historically significant landmark in Clinton.
