New Jersey

From MaxTravelz

New Jersey is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States of America. It is the most densely populated state in the country, mainly because parts of the state are in fact the suburbs of New York and Philadelphia, both just outside the state.

New Jersey is not all urban sprawl. 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 and bike or stroll a sizable stretch of its interurban analogue, the ever-lengthening East Coast Greenway.

Contents 1 Regions 2 Cities 3 Small Towns 4 Other destinations 4.1 Attractions 4.2 National parks 5 Understand 6 Talk 7 Get in 7.1 By plane 7.2 By train 7.3 By car 7.4 By bus 8 Get around 9 See 10 Do 11 Eat 12 Drink 13 Stay safe 14 Get out

Regions

• Delaware River Region
• Gateway
• Atlantic County
• Shore
• Skylands
• Southern Shore

Cities

• Trenton - The state capital. Home the the New Jersey Capital Building (which is the second oldest capitol building in America)
• Atlantic City - A ocean resort town from the 1800s, the city revived legalized gambling in the 1970s. The boardwalk remains a major attraction and is often packed on any summer weekend.
• Camden - Located on the Delaware River east of Philadelphia. Home to the USS New Jersey, Adventure Aquarium, and Campbell's Field
• 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. Home to Liberty State Park, where ferries leave for Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
• Mays Landing - Scenic and Victorian-esque historical town about an hour away from Atlantic City, although also very modern. Bed & Breakfasts adorn the town and the local golf course is held in high esteem. Overall, a lovely town that many guides would gloss over.
• Newark New Jersey's largest city - City near New York that is home to one of the New York City airports. Home to the NJPAC, Newark Symphony Hall, and Newark Arena- future home of the New Jersey Devils, Newark Museum- largest museum in the state.
• 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 headquarters of Johnson & Johnson.
• Paterson - Third largest city in the state. Home to the Great Falls of the Passaic(which is now a state park), Lambert Castle,and Garret Mountain (the mountain also in West Paterson)
• Princeton - Home of Princeton University, as well as many research and technology organizations.

Small Towns

• Lambertville

Other destinations

Attractions

Here are a few areas worth exploring:

• Six Flags, Great Adventure -world class amusement park
• The Delaware Water Gap
• The Jersey Shore
• The Pine Barrens
• Sandy Hook. Located at the northern end of New Jersey's coast, Sandy Hook is one of the Northeast's only officially clothing-optional beaches.

National parks

• Appalachian National Scenic Trail
• Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
• Gateway National Recreation Area
• New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
• Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
• Morristown National Historical Park

Understand

Talk

Get in

By plane

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) probably provides the most convenient international access to both New York City and New Jersey. Philadelphia (PHL) is also another option. Atlantic City Airport (ACY) provides some minor domestic service, mostly carrier service, but travellers should be aware that it is a good distance away from most destinations.

By train

Amtrak operates a line (the Northeast Corridor) through NJ. It goes through NJ from Philadelphia to NY Penn Station to points beyond (Boston in the north, and Washington, DC and Newport News, VA in the south).

By car

The New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) runs through the state, connecting the north of the state with the south. Interstates 80 and 78 provide good access from the west. The Garden State Parkway is in many ways the backbone of the state, connecting many major cities.

By bus

Greyhound provides service as well as several intra-state services. These include Academy and New Jersey Transit, connecting New Jersey to New York City and Philadelphia.

Get around

The PATH train system runs from Manhattan to Hoboken, Jersey City and Newark.

The NJ Transit train system is a commuter train network which connects Newark Airport and various communities in northern and central New Jersey and on the Jersey coast to New York and the PATH and NYC MTA system. NJ Transit also operates a commuter train in southern New Jersey connecting Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

SEPTA Regional Rail Lines connect Trenton and West Trenton with Philadelphia.

See

Do

Eat

New Jersey is known for its abundance of diners. Diners typically offer inexpensive sit-down meals served quickly. Many establishments are open 24 hours and breakfast is served all day.

Drink

Stay safe

Get out

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