Welcome to Historic Flemington Here in beautiful historic Flemington, the county seat of Hunterdon County, you sense a special quality of life, enjoy small town friendliness, see beautifully restored and preserved architecture, and take pride in a historic district where 60 percent of the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a borough where people stroll along its streets, where local residents and tourists mingle exchanging smiles and sharing the Victorian atmosphere. Our Main Street has been touted as one of the prettiest in America, lined with shade trees and a fascinating mix of Greek Revival and Victorian buildings.

Look closer and you will find something for everyone in this quaint yet cosmopolitan small town. History buffs will enjoy a visit to the Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse, where in 1935 the world’s eyes were focused on the trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann was held, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering the infant son of Charles Lindbergh. During the Trial Of The Century, the courtroom was packed with hundreds of spectators and celebrities, as thousands more waited outside to hear the ringing of the bell in the cupola, which announced that a verdict had been reached by the jury. The old courthouse today serves as a site for ceremonial occasions, and special events like the re-enactment of the Lindbergh-Hauptmann trial.

Flemington is not just for history lovers. Numerous restaurants and charming shops make Flemington a premier retail and dining destination. Specialty retailers include the famous Flemington Furs (since 1921). Flemington is also one the leading locations in the northeast for great bargain hunting. It is home to over one hundred outlet stores in several outlet shopping centers and free-standing stores throughout the town. The outlet stores, owned and operated by leading designers and manufacturers, offer first-quality, current season merchandise at everyday factory-direct savings of 25 to 65 percent.

The largest collection of outlet stores is found at Liberty Village Premium Outlets. In the 1960s and 1970s, Liberty Village was a popular artisans’ village where visitors came to observe weavers, cabinet makers, blacksmiths and glass blowers.   In 1981, Liberty Village became the country’s very first outlet village, where many designers and manufacturers opened their first outlet stores. Sixty outlet stores are now situated in a colonial-styled village where the brands are anything but old-fashioned. A stroll through this charming center reveals a who’s-who of the most popular fashion brands.Victorian Flemington has something for everyone –  antiques, shopping, dining, designer outlets, history, art galleries and more. Free summer music concerts, classic car shows, movie nights, and other special events add a special treat for the family and are not just for local residents. The many restaurants give provide a variety and choice of cuisines.

Flemington is a great place to live, work, and open a business. Or spend a long weekend at a local Bed and Breakfast, take in the many sites and attractions the area has to offer, and wake up and walk down our historic Main Street to enjoy New Jersey Monthly Magazine’ s Best Brunch in New Jersey. We welcome you to come and celebrate everything our borough has to offer.