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New Jersey

travel guide for New Jersey

Hope you find value in our New Jersey Travel Guide! We haven’t spent a lot of time in New Jersey, but enjoyed our visit to Atlantic City.

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Major Attractions

Liberty State Park

Liberty State Park enjoys a unique location, opposite Ellis Island and Liberty Island. You can see the Statue of Liberty from here and have a complete view of the Manhattan skyline. In addition, several memorials in the park shed light on New Jersey’s history. The park also includes picnic areas along with various recreational facilities.

The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway stretches from Bayonne to Fort Lee and provides a golden chance to soak up the city. Apart from offering stunning views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline, the walkway is 30 feet wide and caters to people who want to enjoy the simple pleasures of strolling or biking. Across the pathway, you will also find a separate area for kayaking and fishing.

Wildwood Crest Beach

Wildwood Crest Beach is located near Cape May and has a very serene and family-friendly environment. You can enjoy the pristine water and clean white sand here. Whether you want to swim, sail, or book a boat for fishing, Wildwood Crest Beach has all the facilities.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

The park is located at the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. There is much to do in the area as tourists can go swimming, kayaking, camping, and fishing. You will also have access to the Appalachian Trail, a favorite spot for many hikers. In addition, the Minisink Archaeological Site is inside the recreation area, where you will find remains of a 10,000-year-old civilization.

The Adventure Aquarium

The Adventure Aquarium on the Delaware River is considered one of the best in the United States. There are over 8,000 marine animals, including sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, and penguins. Moreover, this is the only aquarium in the world where you will be able to see hippos swimming around.

Some other notable places and attractions:

Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Grounds For Sculpture
Liberty Science Center
Morey’s Piers
Old Victorian Cape May

Best Time to Visit New Jersey

We have linked a great website to this button showing the weather for this location by the month. Click below to be taken to Weather-and-Climate.com.

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