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1. Stroll through Cape May Historic District ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Take the kids to Liberty Science Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Visit the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial

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4. Learn about history at Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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5. Enjoy a tour of the Grounds for Sculpture

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6. Go for a walk in Trailside Nature and Science Center

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7. Cape May County Park and Zoo

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8. Learn about wolves at Lakota Wolf Preserve

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9. Hike in Morristown National Historical Park

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10. Visit The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

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11. Tour The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association

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12. Admire the art on display at the Princeton University Art Museum

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13. Visit the Emlen Physick Estate

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14. Take the kids to Adventure Aquarium

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15. Step back in time at the Historic Cold Spring Village

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16. Learn about World War II history at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

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17. Take the kids to Turtle Back Zoo

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18. Participate in seasonal activities at Howell Living History Farm

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19. Visit Duke Farms

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20. Have fun at Six Flags Great Adventure

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

New Jersey is renowned for its historic museums and sites to behold. Jersey City is the location of Liberty State Park, where ferries embark for nearby Ellis Island. New Jersey’s coastal region hosts exquisite beach hotels of great architectural design, in which visitors and guests can lodge and relax after a long day of touring the state.

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