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New Jersey Travel Guide
From Wikitravel
Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America, New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the US. Much of this population lives in suburbs of New York and Philadelphia, both of which are located just outside the state.
But if you get away from the Turnpike and other superhighways, you can also find large areas of farmland, parks, and other unspoiled wild areas. You can hike a surprisingly rugged 72-mile leg of the Appalachian Trail (http://members.aol.com/visitnj/) and bike or stroll a sizable stretch of its interurban analogue, the ever-lengthening East Coast Greenway (http://www.greenway.org/).
Attractions
Here are a few areas worth exploring:
- Six Flags, Great Adventure - an amusement park
Cities
- Asbury Park - Once a popular Jersey Shore destination, the town was made popular by Bruce Springsteen.
- Atlantic City - The famous Boardwalk by the beach goes past casinos and amusement piers.
- Cape May - Funky Victorian town at the southern tip of New Jersey.
- Camden - Highest violent crime rate in the nation!
- Haddonfield - Wealthy, vibrant town on the old King's Road in Camden County. Colonial history -- and the discovery site of the world's first dinosaur skeleton!
- Hoboken - Tree-lined streets with well-preserved brownstones typify this former dockworkers' town overlooking the Hudson. Yuppies are taking over Hoboken's old Italian and Irish neighborhoods, but the city still has the highest number of bars per square mile in the country! Birthplace of Frank Sinatra and the location of the world's first baseball game.
- Jersey City - New Jersey's second largest city, directly across from Lower Manhattan.
- Newark - City near New York with a major airport. Pronounced like "nork".
- New Brunswick - Home of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and all its college-age hipsters. Self-proclaimed "Health Care City" as it houses two hospitals and the headquarter of Johnson & Johnson. Also named "Hub City" because of its importance in trafficking illegal substances from New York to Philadelphia.
- Morristown - A city of traditions. Washington camped there during the American rebellion.
- Paterson - The drug capital of the state.
- Princeton - Home of Princeton University, and research and technology organizations.
- Seaside - Trashiest post-prom shore spot.
- Trenton - The state capital.
Counties
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Links
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Barsto Village - National historic site located in Wharton State Forest. Contains a history of the village, a list of available tours, and Batsto Citizens Committee membership information.
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Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park - Information about the central New Jersey resource and its role in US transportation history.
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Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge - 43,000 acres of southern New Jersey coastal habitats actively protected and managed for migratory birds. Driving directions, maps, fees, and policies.
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High Point State Park - OutdoorPlaces.Com - Visitors guide including information on the Appalachian Trail, Long Path, hiking, camping, wildlife, war monument, cross-country skiing, geography and the Dryden Kuser Natural Area.
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New Jersey Division of Parks & Forestry - Introduction to state parks, park facilities, and activities available to tourists and visitors.
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Ocean County Parks and Recreation System - Official Guide to Ocean County Parks; includes facilities, directions, photos, FAQS.
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Somerset County Park Commission - Events calendar, directory, details on parks, gardens and golf courses.
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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - National Park Service preserves forty miles of the middle Delaware River and almost 70,000 acres of land along the river's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. Includes information on travel, camping, lodging, activities, facilities, fees and permits.
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Edison National Historic Site - The official National Park Service site. Located in West Orange, NJ.
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Gateway National Recreation Area - Official NPS site for this recreation area with units in three New York City boroughs and northern New Jersey. Includes lesson plans for teachers.
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Regional: North America: United States: New Jersey: Travel and Tourism: Parks: National Parks and Monuments: Pinelands National Reserve (1)
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Black River & Western Railroad - Offering a 70 minute round trip steam or diesel powered train ride in rural Hunterdon county.
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Liberty Science Center - Museum and activity center with 3D laser shows, and school activities.
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ChefMoz Dining Guide: New Jersey - Detailed restaurant listings with reviews submitted by the public, and links to outside reviews. Search by name, cuisine, rating or location.
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Crazy4food.com - Partial listing of Bergen County restaurants.
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D. J. Ardore's New Jersey Restaurant and Dining Guide - Directory of descriptions, menus, directions, and payment options for restaurants in Hudson, Monmouth, Morris, Bergen and Ocean counties.
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Food123.com - Allows users to place orders at restaurants in Middlesex and Monmouth counties.
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New Jersey Cafes.com - Offers contact information for restaurants broken down by cuisine and county, plus trivia, weather, recipes, and a tipping guide.
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New Jersey Dining Guide - Directory of restaurants, banquet halls and catering facilities.
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New Jersey Internet Restaurant Directory - Comprehensive yet easy-to-use guide to NJ restaurants, with listings by county and by type of cuisine.
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New Jersey's Online Dining Guide - Searchable database organized by town and type of cuisine served.
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Whats 4 Lunch - Breakfast and lunch delivery and reservation service, with menus and online ordering for restaurants throughout the state.
Thanks to wikitravel.org and dmoz.org
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