Less than 100 miles from Manhattan, Clinton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County, is one of the state’s jewels for sightseeing, but even more as a retirement senior living haven. Routinely named to lists of the most picturesque, charming, historic, scenic, and healthy towns in New Jersey, Clinton is located on the South Branch of the Raritan River in the Raritan Valley. Most recently, Clinton made PureWow’s Top 25 Most Charming Small Town in New Jersey list!
Just over 1.4 square miles in size, the town exudes rural charm and a small population of just under 3,000, with a four-season climate. In addition to being a favorite tourist destination, Clinton’s key industries include management, business and finance, computers, sales, engineering and science. And according to a recent NY Post article, the area is said to also be the keeper of an anti-aging secret!
Life in Clinton is a perfect blend of the past and present which makes it a vibrant, interesting, and safe place to make the most of retirement senior living. One of the most desirable retirement senior living choices is the new Courtyard Luxury Senior Living community, which offers assisted living and memory care that is second to none. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities and services, but more importantly, an environment that fosters strong relationships, trust, and independence, and a town that offers plenty to do, see, and experience for resident outings and visiting family members.
Destinations
Clinton’s illustrious past makes it perfect for retirement senior living for those who love history. For example, the Red Mill Museum Village located on the traditional territory of the ancient Lenni-Lenape people, features the original 1810 mill, a quarry, a schoolhouse, a log cabin, and an operational blacksmith. Visitors enjoy touring, as well as reenactments, events, programs, and more.
For a fun day with the grandkids, the National Canal Museum in nearby Easton, Pennsylvania, explore the history of canals with a 110-passenger canal boat, hands-on exhibits, a park and playground, and canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats.
Festivals
Festivals are a big part of the fun of retirement senior living and one of the most beautiful is the Winter Village at the Red Mill, a Christmas celebration spanning two weekends in November and December with an open-air holiday market, tree lighting, Christmas parade, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
If you’re visiting your loved one as autumn arrives, head over to the Bethlehem Harvest Festival in early October, an adults-only event with beer, wine, and soup-tasting trails meandering among shops, restaurants, and festival grounds.
Make the most of mid-summer at the Warren County Farmer’s Fair in Phillipsburg, featuring hot air balloon rides, 4H and FFA exhibits and contests, tractor and truck pulls, and of course, fun carnival games and rides.
Get into the swing of summer at the Flemington OPA! Greek Festival in June for amazing Greek food, diverse vendors, music, dancing, and carnival games and prizes.
The arts
Luxury retirement senior living affords plenty of time to enjoy the arts. At Courtyard Luxury Senior Living, we often coordinate arts and culture event outings, as well as on campus. Among the best of the area is the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theater in Hampton, with shows spanning Broadway, comedies, musicals teamed with elegant meals for a special night.
For an uplifting look at new talent, the ShowKids Invitational Theatre, Inc. in High Bridge offers professional-quality children’s theater productions throughout the year.
Step back in time at the Bouman-Stickney Farmstead in Readington, showcasing farm life in the mid-1700s, or right in Clinton, visit the Main Street Historic Bridge, a unique and rare bridge raised in 1870 and still in service today.
Also close by is the Lebanon Township Museum housed in the former New Hampton School and named “Best Museum in Hunterdon County in 2022.”
While visiting your loved one, take time to immerse yourself in the arts at the Hunterdon Art Museum in the former stone mill, with diverse art exhibits from artists across different media, a full schedule of classes and workshops for art lovers of all ages, and events including fundraisers, community events, artists presentations, and more.
The area is also home to a variety of galleries including M Galleries in Washington, with exhibitions and talks, and Gabriele Art Gallery in Frenchtown, featuring a nationally recognized collection of carved decoys and wildlife art.
Learning opportunities
Learning is an enriching way to make retirement senior living all it can be while meeting new people and making new friends. Residents at our community, have daily opportunities to learn and strengthen their mind. There are additional opportunities for loved one’s families in the area, like the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. This establishment offers a wide variety of in-person and online classes, as well as fun and enlightening events and excursions.
Get ready for amazing retirement senior living at Courtyard Luxury Senior Living by downloading a brochure to learn more.