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Independence Hall, Philadelphia
The birthplace of American democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and adopted.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Burlington
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Burlington
Burlington is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Croydon, 28km from Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
Burlington is in New Jersey, United States, with about 9,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Croydon, about 4 km away.
Burlington South is a station on NJ Transit's River Line light rail system, located on West Broad Street in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, near the New Jersey side of the Burlington–Bristol Bridge.
The station opened on March 15, 2004. Southbound service from the station is available toRead more
Camden, New Jersey. Northbound service is available to the Trenton Transit Center with connections to NJ Transit trains to New York City, SEPTA trains to Philadelphia, and Amtrak trains. Transfer to the PATCO Speedline is available at the Walter Rand Transportation Center.
Park and ride service is available at this station, which is near the southeastern plaza of the Burlington–Bristol Bridge. The station contains a pair of non-functioning railroad signals and a sign on the evolution of grade crossing signs in front of a bicycle rack. A similar display can be found at Riverton further to the southwest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Burlington?
Within an hour or so of Burlington: Independence Hall, Philadelphia (28 km), Liberty Bell (28 km), Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum (36 km), Six Flags Great Adventure (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Burlington?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Burlington?
Burlington is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Croydon.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,808
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.0712, -74.8649
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Burlington
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Liberty Bell
Iconic cracked bell in Philadelphia that rang to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
One of the world's greatest collections of racing sports cars, with rare vehicles that actually compete in demonstration days.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Six Flags Great Adventure
New Jersey's premier amusement park with world-class coasters and an adjoining safari experience.
37 km · about 40 min drive
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