Washington is a borough located in Warren County, New Jersey. it was incorporated as a borough on February 20th, 1868, from portions of Washington Township. The borough is named after George Washington and it is one of the ten communities statewide that are named after the first president. Washington has an estimated population of about 6,461 residents and the ZIP code: 07882.
Living in Washington, NJ
Washington offers its residents a dense suburban feel. There is low-income housing and regular rentals that are reasonable by NJ standards. The community is calm and friendly, and the crime rate is relatively low compared to other neighboring boroughs. Washington has all the necessary amenities from restaurants bakeries and bars to gyms, coffee shops, and pharmacies just to name a few.
The Warren County shuttle runs from Phillipsburg to Hackettstown and down Route 31 ending at Shop Rite during the day time hours. It is free and significantly helps with transporting residents within the borough and Washington Township in general. The public schools in Washington are above average making it the perfect place to move with your school-going children.
Dining Spots
- Juanitos Mexican Restaurant: This local treasure offers delicious Mexican bites for affordable prices. The food is freshly made, and the service is warm, accommodating and very helpful. Some of the common go-to dishes at the restaurant include the steak fajita and beef, cheese and chicken enchiladas and tasty tacos and guacamole, just to name a few. If ever you find yourself in Washington and are craving Mexican food, drop by Juanitos and you will not be disappointed.
- Allie’s Cupcakery & Café: This cute little café has a home feel with the warm ambience and freshly made food. The sultry 60/70s music playing in the background makes the spot the perfect place to enjoy a meal with friends and family. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful, and the portions are generous. The cupcakes are the most delectable you will ever have, and the prices are very affordable. From the spring mix salad and rice balls, to the gelato and pies, you can’t go wrong with whatever you order off the menu.
Points of Interest
- VonThun Farms: Set in the heart of scenic Warren County, VonThun Farms features two apple orchards, unending acres of pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze and Annual Fall Family weekends. The Farm is host to various school tours in Fall and Spring and the farm market which offers homegrown vegetables, fruits, angus beef and u-pick raspberries, peaches, blackberries, strawberries and pumpkins. There are a number of special events that take place throughout the year such as the Sunflower Trail, Strawberry Festival and Fall Festival Weekends.
- Merril Creek Reservoir: This is the perfect spot to enjoy a good round trip hike, about 5.5 mi. You can spot a deer everywhere and white geese that blend in perfectly with the snow during winter. The “lake” is quite large and provides amazing scenery for those that want to take pictures.
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