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1. Morristown National Historical Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Beyond the Plate Food Tours ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

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4. Cape May

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5. Cheesequake State Park

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6. Clinton

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7. Columbia

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8. Edgewater

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9. Grounds for Sculpture

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10. Haddonfield

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11. Highlands

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12. Island Beach State Park

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13. Liberty State Park

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14. Margate City

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15. Allaire State Park

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16. Paterson Museum

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17. Point Pleasant Beach

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18. Princeton

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19. Rockingham State Historic Site

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20. Smithville

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21. Toms River

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22. Tuckerton

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23. Wharton State Forest

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24. Atlantic City

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • New Jersey is home to more than 130 miles of gorgeous Atlantic Ocean coastline, which are home to some of the nation's top attractions, including the picturesque Victorian homes of Cape May and the boardwalk attractions of Atlantic City.
  • Visitors can easily day trip to sites throughout the state from nearby areas like New York City and Philadelphia and explore the state's historic towns.
  • State parks and forests provide opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation, ranging from hiking and swimming to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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