Perth Amboy, NJ, USA

Perth Amboy, known as the City by the Bay, is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, situated on the state border with New York. The city is part of the New York metropolitan area. It was incorporated on December 21, 1784, and named after James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth. The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape before Scottish immigrants came in the 17th century.

The city is connected to Staten Island via the Outerbridge Crossing, which was opened on June 29, 1928. It is one of three bridges connecting New Jersey with Staten Island. Perth Amboy Train Station, Routes 35, 184, and 440, and County Routes 501 and 616 also serve the area. The Victory Bridge over the Raritan River connects Perth Amboy with Sayreville. It carries Route 35.

Local attractions include the Perth Amboy Public Library, the Proprietary House, Perth Amboy Ferry Slip, Perth Amboy Harborside Marina, Waterfront Walkway, City of Perth Amboy Amphitheater Park, Kearny Cottage Museum, and Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park.