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1. The Wildwoods ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Annapolis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Asbury Park

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4. Atlantic City

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5. The Atlantic Highlands

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6. Baltimore

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7. Bernardsville

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8. Boston

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9. Cape May

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10. Chester Borough

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11. Collingswood

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12. Hammonton

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13. Keyport

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14. Lambertville

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15. New York City

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16. Newport, Rhode Island

Romantic Islands
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17. Ocean City

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18. Ocean Grove

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19. Philadelphia

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20. Point Pleasant Beach

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21. Princeton

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22. The Skylands

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23. Stone Harbor

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24. Whitesbog Village

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

New Jersey's lively Jersey Shore is home to some of the East Coast's favorite playgrounds, ranging from family-friendly boardwalk entertainment centers like the Wildwoods to iconic nightlife destinations like Atlantic City. New Jersey visitors can easily day trip to famed resort destinations like Ocean City and the Skylands or get away for the weekend to nearby East Coast urban areas like New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston. Quaint waterfront towns like Annapolis offer some of the Chesapeake Bay's best dining destinations, while college towns like Princeton are home to world-renowned museums and theaters.

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