The Small Town In New Jersey That Will Capture Your Heart
In all honesty, this article could be about almost any small town in New Jersey. Cape May, Lambertville, Haddonfield, Clinton…my heart belongs to each. Luckily, I’m allowed to love more than one place. I’ve written about each of the aforementioned towns in detail though, and I’d like to cover someplace new…Somerville.
This small Somerset County town is home to about 12,000 residents. It sits atop approximately 2.3 square miles of shale and red clay deposits.
You'll find a wide range of architectural styles and several historic buildings here including the Old Dutch Parsonage - home of the founder and first president of Rutgers University.
And then you've got Comic Fortress, The Big Little Railroad Shop, Retro Classics, The Hungry Hound (baked goods for pups!), and Incogneeto, among others.
Looking for fun? Look no further than YESTERcades, a retro arcade with over 60 classic arcade games, 12 pinball machines, a pool table, and classic and modern gaming consoles.
Best of all, the community comes together for frequent events including cruise nights, concerts and cookie exchanges. Check out Detox & Retox Yoga & Beer Social on December 9th!
Are you familiar with Somerville? What’s your favorite thing about the town? What other New Jersey town are you absolutely in love with? Click here for a few of my favorites.
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Kristen is a writer, editor, and social media maven who loves her state. Born and raised in New Jersey, sharing all it has to offer is her passion. After attending Montclair State University, she continued her education online, obtaining certifications in social media management.