One of the most beautiful and historic drives in America, the Delaware River Scenic Byway, meanders 33 miles along the Delaware River in New Jersey.
It’s a unique place, where a river, a canal, and a roadway all run parallel – and a place where you can walk in George Washington’s footsteps at Washington’s Crossing and in Trenton, capital of one of America’s original 13 colonies. The route is a gateway to the discovery of America’s birth and development.
Nestled in scenic landscapes, between the rock-faced cliffs on both sides of the river, the Byway is a ribbon of heritage, laden with quaint historic towns, historic mills, and timeless farms, as well as the 19th-century towpath of the Delaware and Raritan Canal.
Make sure to explore the arts and antiques of Lambertville, along with Stockton, Raven Rock, and Frenchtown. Learn what 18th-century life was like, up close and personal, at the Howell Living History Farm. Stopping to savor lunch or dinner and a sip of wine at one of the many timeless, colonial Inns such as the Stockton Inn, that has been welcoming guests for 300 years, that dot the route, is a must. Colonial history at its best.