This historic Victorian town, the seat of Hunterdon County, won international recognition in the 1930s when the county courthouse became the site of the famous Lindbergh kidnapping trial.

Town highlights include Fleming Castle. You can also ride the antique steam trains of the Black River & Western Railroad on an 11-mile roundtrip between Flemington and Ringoes. Northlandz offers a vast miniature railroad with 135 trains and eight miles of track as well as a 94-room dollhouse and doll museum. Outlet shopping is popular at Liberty Village, located at the site of the historic railroad turntable.

Black River & Western Railroad
Enjoy a 80 minute round trip train ride through Hunterdon County in one of our vintage coaches pulled by a diesel or steam engine from Flemington to Ringoes and back. Timetable, tickets and departure from Station off Rt. 12 and Stangle Road near Liberty Village.

Great American Railway, Doll Museum, The American Music Hall, La Peep Dollhouse, and outside train for scenic rides, 495 Hwy. 202, Flemington 908-782-4022.

Flemington Courthouse c. 1828
The first courthouse was completed in the summer of 1791. The original structure burned in February of 1828, with arson as the suspected cause.

The present courthouse was rebuilt in 1828 on the same site, using some of the stone from the original building for the jail portion behind the courthouse. This jail was enlarged in 1925 to its present state. The jail was used continuously until 1985, when a new county jail was built.

The old courthouse today serves as a site for ceremonial occassions, and special events like the re-enactment of the Lindbergh-Hauptmann Trial Of The Century. Among the artifacts on display in the courtroom are the witness chair used during the Hauptmann trial, and hand-carved jury chairs dating back to 1828.

Fleming Castle
Built by Samuel Fleming in 1756, it is the oldest remaining home in the borough. A two-story, three-bay structure, it's listed on the Historic American Buildings Survey. The Castle is open the second Saturday of every month from 1-4 pm for tours. Tours by appointment are still offered if requested for special groups such as teachers and students.You can visit the web site, it is flemingcastle.com. At the web site you can find info on how to become a member of The FRIENDS OF FLEMING CASTLE.

Doric House
This Greek Revival styled home was built in 1846 by Mahlon Fisher and is maintained by the Hunterdon County Historical Society. It is furnished with authentic county antiques of the period. The museum also houses the Hiram E. Deats Reference Library's genealogy collection. Tours are available by appointments, and the library is open Thursdays from 1-3 and 7-9 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, call librarian Roxanne Carkhuff at (908) 782-1091.

Sergeantsville Covered Bridge c.1872
New Jersey never had many covered bridges, and today has only one historic covered bridge remaining. Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge is situated near Flemington. The Bridge is a distinctive one, with a modified Queenpost truss construction. Built in 1866, it is 84 feet long and traverses the Wickecheoke Creek.

Hunterdon Museum of Art
Located in Clinton(10 miles to the north) he Hunterdon Museum of Art is housed in a former 1836 gristmill, now on the State and National Register, the museum has served Hunterdon County and surrounding areas as a cultural and educational resource for half a century. The four-story building has a broad array of innovative exhibitions, interpretive programs, studio art courses and community events. Admission is free and memberships are available. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (908)-735-8415.

Hunterdon Historical Museum
Also in Clinton and known throughout the state as the Red Mill, this private nonprofit museum includes the 18th-century grist mill, limestone quarry and the James R. Marsh Park and Village, including a schoolhouse, log cabin, country store and gift shop. It has a collection of the county's domestic, industrial and commercial history up to 1918. The museum is open from mid-April to October on Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Special events such as weekend festivals, craft and antique shows and concerts are held throughout the year. Student tours are available in the fall and spring. The facility can also host special events and weddings. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6 to 16 and free to children younger than 6. Membership is open to the public. For information, call (908) 735-4101.

Vollendam Windmill
Located in Holland Township it is an authentic model of a wind-driven mill used for grinding raw grain into flour. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday, noon-4:30 p.m., May through September. For information, call (908) 995-4365.

And For Fun...
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
A Custom built that provides the very best in sight and sound. You never have to worry about where you are seated. The tiered arrangement of the tables and their state-of-the-art sound system allows you to see and hear perfectly from anywhere in the room. Hampton, NJ. 908-730-8007
Heron Glen Public Golf Course
Open to the public a par 72 with over 7000 yards of well landscaped and challenging golf. 908-806-6804
Paradise Golf
Rt. 12 Flemington, NJ 08822 - Miniature Golf-Driving Range-Shop- Children Parties Welcomed. 908-788-3786
Pine Creek Miniature Golf
Rt.31 West Amwell, NJ Two spacious 18-hole miniature golf courses rolling over acres of countryside. 609-466-3803
Frenchtown Roller Rink
Hwy 29 Frenchtown, NJ Roller Skating, Featuring Private Lessons and Private Parties. 908-996-6313
Frenchtown Bowling Lanes
Located on Route 12 6 miles east Frenchtown, NJ 908-996-6313

Wineries
Amwell Valley Vineyard
Old York Rd. Ringoes,NJ 908-788-5852
Poor Richard's Winery
Ridge Rd. Frenchtown, NJ 908-996-6480