Mercer County is known for many things. From their Route 1 business corridor to the picturesque Princeton University campus, it’s easy to spend your days exploring. The county features rural farms, flourishing suburban neighborhoods and urban city centers. In addition to all of those special features, it’s location is key. Not only is Mercer County located between New York City and Philadelphia, but it’s also within an hour drive to the famous Jersey Shore.

 

The county is a hub for local culture and history. Towns like Trenton and Princeton feature Revolutionary War battle sites. Mercer is also the home to many other amenities, like parks, a wildlife center, public golf courses, a living history farm. The Trenton Thunder minor league baseball team play at the Arm & Hammer Park on the Delaware River. The county has also hosted major acts, like Elton John, Cher, and Disney on Ice at the Sun Center. And if theater is more your speed, Princeton is the home of the Tony Award Winning McCartre Theatre.

 

An important fixture in the community is its connection with horses. The dedication to preserving trails, providing proper facilities, and encouraging the equestrian lifestyle is in many thanks to the Mercer County Equestrian Center. There are many stalls and pastures on-site but the center also facilitates riding lessons, summer camps, horse shows, educational tours, and adaptive riding and Assisted Activities & Therapies (EAAT) for individuals with special needs. 

 

While preserving the culture is important to Mercer County, so is providing the best in education. There are nine public school districts throughout the county in addition to a Special Services School District and Vocational and Technical Schools. Besides the Ivy League Princeton University, the county is also home to Rider University, The College of New Jersey, Thomas Edison State College, and Mercer County Community College. 

 

Even though Mercer County boasts a quality of life that can’t be beat, the communities features easy access to excellent rail and air transportation. At Trenton, West Trenton, Hamilton, and Princeton Junction stations, you’ll have access to Amtrak, SEPTA, and NJ Transit. And if you’re looking to travel further, the Trenton-Mercer Airport is owned and operated by the county and houses many corporate jet facilities in addition to Frontier Airlines, the commercial carrier.

 

The core mission of Mercer County is to support their citizens by preserving and protecting its schools, recreations areas, homes, places of employment. That starts with taking pride in their open spaces and farmland, as well as the air, water and lands where they live, work, and play.