Come See for Yourself!
somerville Visitors Guide
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Salons
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Cafes
Steeped in History
Somerville NJ Was founded in 1863 and officially established as a borough in 1909. Read on for more about somerville's rich history as the county seat of Somerset county.
Historic Courthouse & Green
An architectural gem listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The focal point is the white Alabama marble courthouse designed by nationally regarded architect, James Reilly Gordon.
English Country Church
Noted work of architect William Appleton Potter.
Marble Fountain
On the corner of Grove and Main Streets is the stately marble fountain commissioned by Aileen Lord in honor of her deceased brother and designed by John Russell Pope, a graduate of the Ecole de Beaux Arts and the architect of Sloan House (The USGA Museum in Far Hills) and the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C.
Somerville Borough Hall
At the western end of Main Street, this beautiful building was once the private residence of the Daniel Robert family and was designed as a copy of the Lyndhurst house by Alexander Jackson Davis.
United Reformed Church
Designed by Oscar Teal in the Richardsonian tradition, this magnificent church once housed the largest stained glass window in New Jersey. The Talmage window on the east side of the church depicts the resurrection of Christ on Easter morning. The round window, called the Good Shepherd Window, was designed by H.B. Hankinson of Tiffany & Co.
Directions
Somerville is located in Central New Jersey in Somerset County. It is easily reached by car, bus or train.
- Car
- Bus
- Scoot/Dash
- Train
Car
Drive
Somerville is easily accessible from many major NJ highways including Routes 22, 28, 202, 206, 78 and 287.
Visit www.mapquest.com for exact driving directions.
Bus
Take the Bus
Somerville is served by several New Jersey Transit bus lines and Somerset County transportation services.
Scoot/Dash
Train
Train
Somerville is served by New Jersey Transit’s Raritan Valley Line, which serves NYC, Newark, Westfield, Somerville, High Bridge, and intermediate points. The Somerville train station is one block from Downtown Somerville.
For New Jersey Transit information visit www.njtransit.com or call 800-772-2222.
For New Jersey Transit information visit www.njtransit.com or call 800-772-2222.
Park in a Nearby Municipal Lot with EasyAccess to Main Street
Metered & Pay Parking: Easy & Convenient Options
1-3 hours
For shorter visits, we recommend the metered, on-street parking for easy access!
+ Payment Accepted: Coins, Credit Card
+ Minimum Park Time: 3 minutes
+ Credit Card Minimum: 1 hour.
+ Maximum Stay: 3 Hours
+ Rate: $1.00/hour.
+ Minimum Park Time: 3 minutes
+ Credit Card Minimum: 1 hour.
+ Maximum Stay: 3 Hours
+ Rate: $1.00/hour.
3+ hours
For longer visits, we recommend using the 4 primary municipal parking. All are enforced Monday-Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm, save lot 7, which is free on Saturdays.
+ Payment Accepted: Coins, Bills, Credit Card.
+ Minimum Park Time: 15 minutes
+ Credit Card Minimum: 1 hour.
Maximum Stay: Pre-Paid, You decide!
+ Rates: $.50- $1.00/hour
+ Minimum Park Time: 15 minutes
+ Credit Card Minimum: 1 hour.
Maximum Stay: Pre-Paid, You decide!
+ Rates: $.50- $1.00/hour
Considering Moving?
Settle Downtown
Thinking of making Somerville your permanent home? We have a space for you! Select a space you like to inquire further.
Beyond Downtown
Visit Somerset County
Somerset county extends far beyond Downtown Somerville, and there is so much to explore! With tons of historical locations, plenty of parks and open space, the state’s best medi-spas, and some of New Jersey’s top-rated farm-to-table restaurants, Somerset County is among the Northeast’s most exciting places to visit.
