Burlington, in Burlington County, is a historic city on the Delaware River roughly midway between Philadelphia and Trenton, about 18 miles from each. The city served as a colonial capital of New Jersey and retains a walkable downtown with well-preserved 18th century architecture along High Street and the waterfront. Burlington County spans from the Delaware River front at Burlington City east through the Pine Barrens to the Ocean County border, covering a wide range of landscapes that include farmland, river communities, and the sandy interior of the Pinelands.

Craft beverage production in Burlington County has grown in recent years, with breweries and wineries taking advantage of the county’s agricultural base and its position between the Philadelphia and New York markets. Visitors to Burlington City will find the historic downtown and riverfront as a backdrop for craft beverage exploration, with regional producers accessible across the county via Routes 130, 295, and the New Jersey Turnpike. The city’s colonial character and its location on the Delaware make it a practical combination of heritage tourism and craft beverage visits in the central New Jersey corridor.