SMALL (DOWN) TOWN IN SOUTH JERSEY

Burlington, New Jersey might not be on every traveler’s radar, and that’s a real shame. This small city has a ton to offer both passersby and those who want to stay a while.

Rich in History

Founded by William Penn’s Quakers in 1677, Burlington, New Jersey was built on the ideals of equality for all races, sexes, nationalities and religions. As such, the township is rich in historical sites and landmarks. On High Street, right in the middle of downtown, you can see the war home of General Ulysses S. Grant. Built in 1865, this is the home where Grant and his wife spent the final months of the Civil War, and where he first heard the news of Lincoln’s assassination. On a visit here, you can see the balcony where it’s believed