Phillipsburg (New Jersey)

Phillipsburg is an urban town in northwest New Jersey in the Skylands region of New Jersey in the United States.

Phillipsburg was once a transportation hub where five train lines and three canals came together. The canal arch of the Morris Canal can be seen when traveling down the Delaware River on canoe, kayak or raft.

The town is an Urban Enterprise Zone and many improvements are underway to bring back the town. Visitors are greeted by distinct and stunning architecture on South Main Street.

By plane
The primary and most convenient point of airline entry to Allentown and other Lehigh Valley locations is Lehigh Valley International Airport.

By car
Interstate 78 or Route 22.

By car
US Route 22 (Memorial Parkway) is the main thoroughfare, along with Interstate 78. Main Street runs through the downtown area.

By taxi

 * Akab Taxi & Transportation Services, +1 908-454-3240.

By bus
Bus services are provided by NJ Transit. On the Pennsylvania side, LANTA provides mass transit services.

By limo

 * A&A Limousine Service, or
 * J&J Transportation, or
 * Your Way Taxi & Limo,

See

 * New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center located on South Main Street, at the Phillipsburg Union Station - the former passenger station for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. View artifacts, maps, photos, memorabilia, model of the future New Jersey Transportation Heritage Center & souvenirs.
 * Phillipsburg Rail Road Historian. Dedicated to preserving the railroad history of Warren County and surrounding areas, features the world-famous Centerville and Southwestern miniature train ride several times a year.

Do

 * Delaware River Train Excursion - excursions along the Delaware River aboard an historic steam train, the Bel Del.
 * Lazy River Outpost - rent a tube, raft, kayak or canoe and take a trip down the Delaware River. Ecotrips available also if you love nature.
 * Lazy River Outpost - rent a tube, raft, kayak or canoe and take a trip down the Delaware River. Ecotrips available also if you love nature.

Buy

 * Phillipsburg Mall: Kohl's, J.C. Penney, H&M, Sears, Bon-Ton, Old Navy.
 * Other shopping centers on Route 22: Big Lots, Target, Wal-Mart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and others.

Phones
Phillipsburg's area code is 908. Area codes in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley are 610 and 484.

Tourist information

 * Discover Lehigh Valley, 1250 Simon Blvd., Easton,

Other Lehigh Valley locations

 * Allentown, 19.3 mi
 * Bangor, 15.1 mi
 * Bethlehem, 14 mi
 * Easton, 2.2 mi
 * Emmaus, 29.2 mi
 * Fogelsville, 26.1 mi
 * Hellertown, 16.6 mi
 * Nazareth, 11 mi
 * Slatington, 25.3 mi
 * Whitehall Township, 19.9 mi

Regional cities and locations

 * New York City, 70.1 mi