Phillipsburg is nestled along the rolling Delaware River in a beautiful setting of gentle hills and woodlands, which invites newcomers to escape the crowds of densely populated urban areas and enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere.  City conveniences combine with rural pleasure in Phillipsburg, where visitors and residents alike are drawn to the quaint downtown waterfront shopping district.  Just 30 minutes from the Pocono Mountains and midway between New York City and Philadelphia, historic Phillipsburg has attracted a growing area of small and mid-sized businesses.  The city offers a wide range of Victorian and other 19th or early 20th century architectural styles that are complemented by an expanded library and nationally recognized colleges.