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Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, US
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Bridgewater is a township in New Jersey with a population of 44,000. It has a long history, having been created in 1749 and incorporated in 1798, and according to tradition was where the first official U.S. flag was unfurled. It was primarily rural until the mid 20th century, but today it is a fairly developed suburban community, with traces of its rural past concentrated in the northwest of the township.
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Washington Camp Ground
Headquarters of General William Alexander, Lord Stirling during the second Middlebrook encampment (1778–79) of the American Revolutionary War
Headquarters of Quartermaster General Nathanael Greene during the second Middlebrook encampment (1778–79) of the American Revolutionary War
A professional baseball club who plays in the Atlantic League (another league independent of Major and Minor League Baseball).
Hotel features 12 meeting rooms and the 8,556 square-foot Grand Ballroom. Amenities include an indoor pool, whirl pool, fitness center, cocktail lounge, and restaurant. Located off of I-287 and across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall.
530 Route 22 East, Hyatt Summerfield Suites - Bridgewater is the perfect home away from home, blending sophisticated surroundings with friendly service. Conveniently located in central New Jersey, the property is locate just minutes from major pharmaceutical companies and other business centers.
Bridgewater Mall
A regional shopping mall. Anchors include Bloomingdale's, and an AMC Dine-In Theatre with IMAX. Small shops include Bath & Body Works, Pottery Barn, Express, LEGO, and Victoria's Secret.
By train
Bridgewater is served by the Bound Brook, Bridgewater, Somerville, and Raritan stations on the Raritan Valley Line.
By bus
Commuter Bus Service is provided by TransBridgeLines to a park-and-ride facility in Branchburg, NJ on US 202.
By car
Despite proposed transit improvements for Central Jersey, private car remains by far the easiest way to get to Bridgewater.
Bridgewater is a relatively car dependent town. If you find yourself car-less in the 'burbs, NJ Transit can get you around to a certain extent.
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