Burlington City
A historic Delaware River city founded in 1677, with a walkable High Street downtown, nationally recognized historic districts, waterfront recreation, River LINE service and an independent small-business core.
At a Glance
Founded
Burlington traces its municipal roots to 1677 and served as the capital of West Jersey during the colonial era.
Downtown
High Street, Broad Street and nearby blocks form the city's historic commercial and civic center.
Transit
Burlington Towne Centre and Burlington South stations connect the city to Camden and Trenton on NJ TRANSIT's River LINE.
Waterfront
The Riverfront Promenade provides a mile-long Delaware River linear park with seating, recreation and river views.
City Government
City Hall
525 High Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
609-386-0200
Municipal offices are generally open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Government Structure
Burlington City is governed by a mayor and Common Council. City departments cover administration, public safety, public works, planning, code enforcement, recreation, tax and utility services.
City of Burlington Public Schools
Burlington City operates its own PK–12 public school district, separate from Burlington Township.
Samuel Smith School
250 Farner Avenue
Elementary and preschool programming.
Captain James Lawrence School
316 Barclay Street
Elementary grades.
Wilbur Watts Intermediate
550 High Street
Intermediate grades in the district's current K–12 progression.
Burlington City High School
100 Blue Devil Way
Secondary education through grade 12.
History & Historic Places
High Street Historic District
One of the city's defining historic areas, with preserved commercial, civic and residential architecture extending toward the Delaware River.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
145 W. Broad Street
The parish dates to 1702; the Old St. Mary's church building dates to the early eighteenth century.
James Lawrence House
457 High Street
Boyhood home of naval officer Captain James Lawrence and part of the Burlington County Historical Society complex.
Burlington Friends Meeting
340 High Street
A Quaker site reflecting Burlington's founding-era religious history.
Burlington County Historical Society
451 High Street
Museums, archives and collections documenting Burlington City and county history.
Historic Preservation
The city's municipal historic district encompasses much of the core and includes hundreds of historic buildings, structures and sites.
Parks, Waterfront & Transit
Riverfront Promenade
A mile-long linear park along the Delaware River with seating, a boat ramp, play areas, basketball and event space.
Kennedy Park & Keegan Center
The city's largest park area and a hub for recreation programs, community activities and municipal events.
Burlington Towne Centre Station
Accessible River LINE station serving the historic downtown, with ticket machines, parking and bicycle facilities.
Churches, Cemeteries & Funeral Service
Historic Churches
Notable congregations include St. Mary's Episcopal, Broad Street United Methodist, Bethlehem AME, Tabernacle Baptist, St. Paul Catholic, All Saints Catholic and Burlington Seventh-day Adventist.
Historic Burial Grounds
St. Mary's churchyard and the Broad Street United Methodist cemetery are within the city's historic core and reflect Burlington's long religious history.
Page Funeral Home
302 E. Union Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
609-386-3700
Long-established funeral and cremation service in Burlington City.
Explore Burlington City
Business & Shopping
Antiques, specialty retail, jewelry, personal care, services, auto repair and community institutions centered on the historic downtown.
Food & Drink
Independent restaurants, pizza, soul food, coffee, bakery, ice cream, pubs, a brewery and waterfront dining.
Visiting & Lodging
Historic walking, museums, riverfront recreation, River LINE access and an in-city bed-and-breakfast option.