This post brought to you by New Jersey’s Division of Travel & Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine.
I’ve lived next door to New Jersey pretty much my whole life. I’ve literally stood in two states at once in New Jersey! Seriously, we have this cute foot bridge near us that crosses the Delaware. At one spot, you can have one foot in New Jersey and one in PA. As you can imagine, being such close neighbors means I’ve spent a lot of time checking out all that the state has to offer.
The Jersey Shore was the first “real” beach I ever visited. There’s nothing like looking over the vast ocean to make you feel peaceful. Even during the cooler months, the beaches in New Jersey are a fun attraction. We spent a cool early spring day in Northern New Jersey. My boyfriend fished with his brother and the kids explored. My son loved gathering cool rocks and shells.
New Jersey: Going Strong
As a neighbor, I’m so happy to see the Jersey Shore is Going Strong after Sandy. I’m really looking forward to heading to the shore this summer for a day of fun in the sun. Of course, New Jersey isn’t just all ocean. Over the years, I’ve had a chance to explore an amazing aquarium, visit theme parks, go shopping at some of the best malls and camp in the pine forest (complete with some of the spookiest urban legends and ghost stories of all time!).
Honestly, there is just so much to do in New Jersey-and so much that I’ve done-that it would take a book to tell you all about it! Don’t take my word for it though. Why not discover New Jersey for yourself? Download a visitor’s guide on visitnj.org and start making your summer plans now. While you’re there, sign up for e-news to learn more about New Jersey’s activities and events. Trust me, there are a TON of events all year long, so you want to get that news!
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Have you ever been to New Jersey? What is your favorite place to visit? If you haven’t, what would you love to see?
Have never been to New Jersey, and honestly after seeing one episode of Jersey Shore I really didn’t want to ever. I guess I should give it a chance, there has to be more to the state than orange tans and steroids! ;)
We visit the Jersey Shore each summer for weeks at a time, it is a great family friendly place that we love!
I’ve gone to Atlantic City many many times, but I’ve never thought to take a family vacation there… Thanks for the info!
I’ve never been to New Jersey but I want to! We have family up there; so it would be fun to visit and tour with them!
I had no idea New Jersey had so many great things for the whole family to do and see.
I’ve lived in NJ my whole life. There is so much to do here, I can’t imagine moving to another area.
That’s awesome! What part of Jersey are you from? I’m in the Poconos, like one exit away from Jersey on I80.
I would love to travel to new Jersey. I’ve been there, but not for recreation.
I’d love to visit New Jersey. I hear the food is yummy delicious and that’s always a big plus for travel!
I’ve never been a big seafood eater, but from what I hear, they have fantastic crabs and shrimp at the shore! The pizza is pretty good!
The beach is definitely a place I love hanging out. Maybe one day this west coaster will make it to Jersey!
When we were in NY the past few years we’ve talked about going to New Jersey, Cape May looks like a neat place to visit!
We recently visited Tukerton New Jersey and took a short drive down to the shore and I just loved it! Great state to visit. :)
I think it is a great idea to pick up a guide before venturing off to a new place. I’m sure that would help to organize the trip and get to see more places in an amount of time when visiting. I hadn’t thought about Pennsylvania being as close as it is to you but now realize it is a next door neighbor so I can see how you could have one foot in one state while the other is in another.
I have never been to NJ before but I have heard numerous times that the beaches are beautiful!