Once the capital of the United States, Trenton has been content with being the capital of New Jersey for the last couple hundred years. Look around, and you’ll still be able to see evidence of Trenton’s importance in America’s early years. If you’re curious, head to the Old Barracks to take a step back in time at Revolutionary War-era military barracks and a museum bringing Trenton’s colonial history to life. When you’re done, do your best to pick just one of Trenton’s local restaurants to grab lunch at—whether pizza, BBQ, or Venezuelan tempts you, you’ll likely have more options than you know what to do with. For a city of its size, Trenton doesn’t leave residents lacking in culinary choice.

Aside from the food and history, of course, Trenton is an easy city to escape for the outdoors throughout the year. A quick drive brings you to the trailhead for Baldpate Mountain or to peaceful biking and walking trails in Mercer Meadows. In less than an hour, you can be down the shore, feet in the sand. Mixing the opportunities of city life with close proximity to open spaces, Trenton makes for a lovely place to call home. Preserve your peace of mind in your new hometown by investing in an ADT monitored security system when you move in.