Seniors in Mercer County
Mercer County is home to the state capital in Trenton and the university town of Princeton. NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor line and River LINE stop in the county, and Trenton has SEPTA connections to Philadelphia. The county's TRADE service provides rides for residents 60 and older and people with disabilities.
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Trenton, Princeton, Hamilton, Ewing, Lawrence, West Windsor, Hopewell, Robbinsville
Good places to go
Day trips statewideA sculpture park and garden in Hamilton with paved paths and benches.
Free exhibits on history, science and art in Trenton.
A free museum on the Princeton campus.
The site of Washington's 1776 crossing, with a visitor center and picnic areas.
Lakeside paths and picnic spots in West Windsor.
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