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Location: Main - Regions - Delaware River Region - Burlington County - Florence

Florence NJ - Burlington County

Facts

Founded:
Settled:
Population: 5,000
Size: sq miles

Attractions in and Around Florence

Burlington Center Mall

2501 Burlington - Mt. Holly Rd
Burlington - Map It
(609)387-8300
About 4.1 miles from Florence

Shopping

- View Burlington Center Mall's Detail

City of Burlington Historic Sites

City of Burlington Tourism Council
525 High St
Burlington - Map It
(609)386-0200
About 4.1 miles from Florence

Historical
Tours

- View City of Burlington Historic Sites's Detail

Historic Burlington Antiques Emporium

424 High St
Burlington - Map It
(609)747-8333
About 4.1 miles from Florence

Shopping

- View Historic Burlington Antiques Emporium's Detail

Riddlesbrood Theatre Company

416 Saint Mary St
Burlington - Map It
(866)276-6399
About 4.1 miles from Florence

Theater/Performing Arts

- View Riddlesbrood Theatre Company's Detail

Artful Deposit Gallery

201 Farnsworth Ave
Bordentown - Map It
(609)298-6970
About 5.7 miles from Florence

Art Gallery
Museum

- View Artful Deposit Gallery's Detail

Bordentown Historical Society

302 Farnsworth Ave
Bordentown - Map It
(609)298-1740
About 5.7 miles from Florence

Historical

- View Bordentown Historical Society's Detail

Columbus Farmers Market

2919 Rt. 206 S. at Jobstown Rd.
Columbus - Map It
(609)267-0400
About 7.2 miles from Florence

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms
Shopping

- View Columbus Farmers Market's Detail

Mill Hill Playhouse

x
Trenton x - Map It
x
About 7.6 miles from Florence

Theater/Performing Arts

- View Mill Hill Playhouse's Detail

Grossman Farms

120 Sykesville Rd
Chesterfield - Map It
(609)291-8210
About 7.8 miles from Florence

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Grossman Farms's Detail

Russo's Orchard Lane Farm

310 Extonville Rd
Chesterfield - Map It
(609)259-3684
About 7.8 miles from Florence

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Russo's Orchard Lane Farm's Detail

Strawberry Hill Farm

Ellisdale & Waln Rds
Chesterfield - Map It
(609)298-0823
About 7.8 miles from Florence

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Strawberry Hill Farm's Detail

Smithville Mansion

803 Smithville Rd
Eastampton - Map It
(609)265-5068
About 8.7 miles from Florence

Garden/Arboretum
Historical

- View Smithville Mansion's Detail

Browse Around Antique Shop, The

1366 Rt. 38
Hainesport - Map It
(609)261-0274
About 9.4 miles from Florence

Shopping

- View Browse Around Antique Shop, The's Detail

Go to the NJ Attraction Guide

What's happening in and Around Florence

December 2009

Holiday Shopping at Molly's, The Museum Shop - Trenton , Mercer County
About 7.6 miles from Florence
December 4-6, 2009
The annual holiday shopping weekend of the museum will take place December 4-6, 2009.

Handel's MESSIAH 12/6/09 @ 3 pm - Trenton , Mercer County
About 7.6 miles from Florence
Sunday December 6, 2009
Come start your holiday season with Princeton Pro Musica, which celebrates its 32nd year performing Handel's MESSIAH under the direction of Frances Fowler Slade. Together with full orchestra, the hundred voices of Princeton Pro Musica will be joined by glorious soloists Julianne Baird (soprano), Alyson Harvey (mezzo-soprano), Scott Murphree (tenor), Mathew Burns (bass-baritone).

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Lodging in and Around Florence

Best Western Inn Bordentown

Hotel/Motel

1068 Rt. 206
Bordentown NJ 08505

Map

2 Stars
About 5.7 miles from Florence

Management reserves the right to refuse to provide accommodation to persons of an age of less than majority unless accompanied by an adult. Proof of legal age may be required at check-in. This Bordentown, New Jersey hotel is 15 miles from Princeton University and offers first-rate amenities and easy access to recreational parks and beaches. Voted the best property in the county, The Best Western Bordentown Inn is easily located off the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 295 and Interstate 195. V

Bordentown-Days Inn

Hotel/Motel

1073 Rt. 206 N.
Bordentown NJ 08505

Map

2 Stars
About 5.7 miles from Florence

The Days Inn in Bordentown offers the friendliest, safe family hotel located at the crossroads leading to Historic Bordentown, Trenton, and the Delaware Valley, and modern McGuire AFB/Fort Dix, Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Six Flags Great Adventure is 15 minutes away. Free DayBreak continental breakfast in provided, as well as Free Wireless and HSIA access in all rooms for our hotel guests. Enjoy our outdoor pool in the summer. Conveniently located at Exit 7 of the New Jersey Turnpike, busine

Comfort Inn of Bordentown

Hotel/Motel

1009 Rt. 206
Bordentown NJ 08505

Map

3 Stars
About 5.7 miles from Florence

Close to Great Adventure, I-195. Near Fort Dix and McGuire AFB, shopping and restaurants. FREE deluxe continental breakfast. Some rooms with Jacuzzi.

Econo Lodge Bordentown

Hotel/Motel

187 Rts. 130 & 206 N
Bordentown NJ 08505

Map

1 Star
About 5.7 miles from Florence

Newly renovated, April, 2008.20 minutes Bucks County. 10 minutes State Capital, from central Philadelphia. Located near historic Cherry Hill. Close to shopping malls. Restaurant & lounge on premises. Driving Distance to Six Flags 15 Miles, about 15 Minutes. One adult 21 or older in each room. Must have valid credit card and ID at check in.

Best Western Burlington Inn

Hotel/Motel

2020 Rt. 541
Mount Holly NJ 08060

Map

2 Stars
About 8.7 miles from Florence

This full-service Westampton, New Jersey hotel features a complimentary expanded continental breakfast and recently built guest rooms and state-of-the-art fitness facility. Conveniently located off the New Jersey Turnpike, the Best Western Burlington Inn is a full service hotel boasting a friendly, knowledgeable staff- all for a reasonable price. Guests staying at this Westampton hotel will be within walking distance of great shopping and close to a variety of local boutiques and restaurants. T

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mt. Holly

Hotel/Motel

18 Western Drive
Westampton NJ

Map

3 Stars
About 8.7 miles from Florence

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mt. Holly Thumbnail

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mt. Holly now offers free high speed Internet access! The hotel has 3 floors, an indoor pool and a fitness room. Meeting space is available for up to 50 people and a beautiful breakfast bar is served daily from 6:30-9:30am. All rooms have fridge, microwave, coffee makers, in-room safe, iron, ironing board, alarm clock, blow dryer and desk with data port. Junior suites offer a king size bed with a sofa. Also, one suite is an extra large family suite sleeping

Hampton Inn

Hotel/Motel

US Highway 130 and Rt. 206
Bordentown NJ 08505
(609)298-4000

Map

About 5.7 miles from Florence

Imperial Inn

Hotel/Motel

3312 Rt. 206 S.
Bordentown NJ 08505
(609)298-3355

Map

About 5.7 miles from Florence

Ramada Inn of Bordentown

Hotel/Motel

1083 Rt. 206 N.
Bordentown NJ 08505
(609)298-3200

Map

About 5.7 miles from Florence

Historic Whitebriar B&B

Bed & Breakfast

1028-9 South Cooper St
Edgewater Park NJ 08010
(609)871-3859

Map

About 7 miles from Florence

Lafayette Yard Marriott Conference Hotel

Hotel/Motel

1 W. Lafayette St
Trenton NJ 08650
(609)421-4000

Map

About 7.6 miles from Florence

Fernbrook, c.1750

Bed & Breakfast

142 Georgetown Rd
Chesterfield NJ 08505
(609)298-3868

Map

About 7.8 miles from Florence

Hampton Inn Mount Holly

Hotel/Motel

2024 County Hwy 541
Mount Holly NJ 08060
(609)702-9888

Map

About 8.7 miles from Florence

Holiday Inn Express

Hotel/Motel

18 Western Dr
Mount Holly NJ 08060
(609)702-5800

Map

Price Range: $16 to $30

104 Yardville Allentown Rd
Yardville NJ 08620 - Map It
(609)585-6668
About 8.2 miles from Florence

Italian

Robin's Nest

Price Range: $16 to $30

2-4 Washington St
Mount Holly NJ - Map It
(609)261-6149
About 8.7 miles from Florence

American (Traditional)
French

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Morton's The Steakhouse at Ceasars in Atlantic City