Hunterdon County · Town of Clinton
Visiting Clinton
A walkable river town where museums, shopping, dining, historic architecture and scenic views fit easily into a half-day or full-day trip.
Park once when practical, then explore Main Street, the riverfront, the Red Mill and Hunterdon Art Museum on foot.
Top Clinton Stops
Red Mill Museum Village
56 Main Street. The iconic circa-1810 mill anchors a ten-acre museum village with quarry history, relocated buildings, exhibits and seasonal events.
Hunterdon Art Museum
7 Lower Center Street. Contemporary art, craft and design in a National Register-listed stone mill beside the river.
Main Street & Bridge
The compact historic center links shops, restaurants and both museums with one of New Jersey’s most recognizable small-town river views.
South Branch Riverfront
Enjoy the river, dam and mill views from public areas while respecting posted safety rules and private property.
Landsdown Trail
Trail access is available near the Fox Lumber area. The town notes that visitors should use public parking when accessing the trail.
Hunts Mill / Community Parks
Local recreation includes Hunts Mill Park, Clinton Community Center facilities and the Dunham Park section of the South Branch Reservation.
A Simple Clinton Day
Morning
Start with coffee or breakfast downtown, then walk the bridge and riverfront before museum hours get busy.
Midday
Visit the Red Mill Museum Village and Hunterdon Art Museum, checking current hours and event schedules before your trip.
Afternoon
Browse Main Street’s independent shops, galleries, jewelry, books, gifts and specialty retailers.
Evening
Finish with dinner in town, then enjoy an evening walk through the historic center when conditions permit.
Parking & Getting Around
Clinton’s visitor attractions are concentrated in a compact center. Follow current municipal parking signs and posted time limits. The Red Mill has limited visitor parking, and trail/park users may need to use public town parking depending on the access point.
Lodging
Nearby Clinton Township Hotels
TownePlace Suites by Marriott and Hampton Inn are marketed to Clinton visitors but sit outside the Town of Clinton municipal boundary.
Lebanon Area
Additional lodging along the I-78 / Route 22 corridor gives visitors easy driving access to downtown Clinton.
Plan Before You Book
Always confirm the physical municipality, parking, current operating status and cancellation terms directly with the lodging property.
Visitor Tips
- Check Red Mill and Hunterdon Art Museum hours before making a special trip; schedules and event access can change.
- Downtown Clinton is compact and best experienced on foot when weather and mobility allow.
- Use only public river and trail access points and follow posted recreation rules.
- For restaurant dietary needs, use NJTGO’s GF/DF filters as a starting point and confirm allergies directly with the business.
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