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Embark on a 3-day journey through Central Jersey, where you’ll find major culture, historic architecture, acres of green space and beautiful beaches.   Day One: New Brunswick   Start at Rutgers University with a walk through the botanic gardens before visiting the school’s Geology Museum and Zimmerli Art Museum. Then, navigate the city’s substantial pre-Revolutionary War...
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Day One: Hoboken Its neighbors may be metropolises, but Hoboken remains a cozy, walkable town with a happening nightlife and super shopping. Get your bearings at Hoboken Historical Museum, where exhibits shed light on the city’s diverse culture. From here, take a self-guided Sinatra walking tour (the crooner was born here), or bang around Washington Avenue’s many shops....
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Southern New Jersey is home to dozens of attractions, quaint beach towns and activities where adventures abound. Experience the best of the area with this three-day itinerary. 
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For a three-day weekend of true fall splendor, consider a trip out to Alstede Farms in Chester. Founded in 1982, Alstede is a family-run farm that offers apple, peach, pumpkin, Indian corn and berry picking. There is a bouncy house, pony rides and bunny runs for the kids, as well as a corn maze and corn kingdom. After a long day of exploring, enjoy some food on the farm with menu items pulled...
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Gather up your friends and family for an afternoon of live, outdoor music at GSWA's 3rd Annual Great Swamp Great Music Festival. Grab a spot under the tent or in the field and groove to the music of 5 local bands. Grab a bite to eat, check out the vendors, and enjoy an adult beverage. It's all the ingredients you'll need for a sensational Sunday afternoon! Tickets: $20/adult ($25 at the gate) $10/high...
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Four JG's Orchards & Vineyards attention to good farming practices and careful selection of rootstock that grow well in the soils of Monmouth County has already produced many award winning wines. Careful adherence to the modern techniques of wine growing is being employed at 4 JG's. From winter pruning to fall harvest, the vineyard is closely monitored and constantly maintained to guarantee the wine...
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Oceanfest Location: Long Branch Time: 10 am -10 pm, Fireworks at 9 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence Location: Morristown Time: 11:30 am – 1 pm State Fair Meadowlands Location: East Rutherford Time: 2 pm - 1 am, Fireworks at 11 pm Jersey City Freedom & Fireworks Festival Location: Jersey City Time: 12 Noon - 10 pm Freedom Festival Location: Camden Time: 5 pm...
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Come out and celebrate our Nations' birth! Historic Smithville has the largest Fourth of July parade in all of New Jersey. The parade will start at 9 am with an expected 10,000 people to line the parade route. If you are interested in participating in the Fourth of July Parade you must preregister, more information is given our website. Historic Smithville offers 60 shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride,...
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Come out and celebrate our Nations' birth! Historic Smithville has the largest Fourth of July parade in all of New Jersey. The parade will start at 9 am with an expected 10,000 people to line the parade route. If you are interested in participating in the Fourth of July Parade you must pre-register, more information is given in the link below. Historic Smithville offers 60 shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel...
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4th Wall Theatre sets the highest standards of excellence in producing diverse, seldom-performed and original productions, celebrating a wide spectrum of visions and voices in theatre. 4th Wall is committed to breaking through the wall of imagination, to make cutting edge works accessible and to foster a positive theatre experience for our artists and audience.
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New Jersey might be famous for its iconic foods (think: classic diners, chewy saltwater taffy and Taylor ham/pork roll), but its burgeoning food scene means you’ll also find a trendsetting eateries, artisanal coffee shops or gourmet food stores. Spend your next vacation experiencing some of the best new food trends throughout the state.   1. Craft Beer Think beyond your standard six-pack...
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With its miles of coastline and easy access to rivers and bays, New Jersey offers ample opportunities for cruising along the beautiful waters. Check out these New Jersey cruise ideas great for families, fishermen, nature lovers and a romantic evening. 1. Be a buccaneer for a day on a pirate cruise. Looking for some kid-friendly activities in New Jersey? Try one of the numerous pirate cruises offered...
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Hortisculpture tour of art and the landscape? Check. Climb 199 steps to the top of the lighthouse? Check. A night’s stay in a room with a surfer’s vibe? Check. Find inspiration and education in these top New Jersey cultural and historical hotspots. 1. Check out the weapon systems of Camden’s Battleship New Jersey, the nation’s most decorated and largest battleship, and experience how life...
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Families will love biking the Multi-Use Pathway. Get the whole family outdoors and active when you pedal along the miles-long paved Multi-Use Pathway, which is shared by walkers, runners and bikers. Beginning at the park entrance, you can follow the trail around the park, which meanders by the Visitor Center, around historical sites and alongside beautiful beaches.   The natural habitats...