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Visiting High Bridge

High Bridge works especially well as a day-trip town: arrive by train or car, explore Main Street, walk or ride the Columbia Trail, visit the Solitude area and finish with local food or drinks.

Top High Bridge Stops

Columbia Trail

Main Street / Commons trailhead

A signature rail-trail experience for walking, biking and casual exploration north from downtown.

Solitude House

7 River Road

Historic house and grounds tied to the Union Forge era, Revolutionary War history and High Bridge's industrial development.

Lake Solitude & Falls

River Road

Scenic dam, waterfall and river landscape that is one of the borough's most recognizable attractions.

High Bridge Hills Golf Club

203 Cregar Road
908-638-5055

Public 18-hole links-style golf course with dramatic terrain and views toward Spruce Run Reservoir.

Old Borough Hall Pottery

71 Main Street
908-269-1663

Pottery classes, workshops and an artisan boutique in a historic Main Street building.

TISCO Grounds / Grounds for Art

1 Washington Avenue

Former industrial land now used for open space, art installations, festivals and community programming.

Getting Here & Getting Around

NJ Transit

High Bridge Station is on the Raritan Valley Line at Central Avenue and Bridge Street. The station has municipal parking and bicycle parking.

Downtown walking

Main Street is compact. The station, cafés, shops, brewery and Columbia Trail access are close enough to combine without moving the car repeatedly.

Trail-oriented visit

Cyclists and walkers can build a visit around the Columbia Trail, then return to downtown for food and shopping.

Where to Stay Nearby

There are no major conventional hotels in High Bridge Borough. Nearby Clinton and Lebanon provide the most practical hotel base.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Clinton

1638 Route 31 North
Clinton, NJ 08809
973-797-1226

Outside High Bridge.

Hampton Inn Clinton

16 Frontage Road
Clinton, NJ 08809
908-713-4800

Outside High Bridge.

Courtyard by Marriott Lebanon

300 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, NJ 08833
908-236-8500

Outside High Bridge.

Simple High Bridge Day-Trip Plan

Morning

Start downtown with coffee or breakfast, then walk the Main Street corridor.

Midday

Take the Columbia Trail or explore the Solitude House / Lake Solitude area.

Afternoon & evening

Browse local shops, visit a pottery or art stop, then finish with dinner, a pub stop or local craft beer.

Make it a Hunterdon weekend

High Bridge pairs naturally with nearby Clinton, Califon, Voorhees State Park and other northern Hunterdon destinations.

Visitor information checked in September 2026. Confirm train schedules, museum/open-house dates, trail conditions, golf availability and lodging details before travel.