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The state of New Jersey can be divided into five regions. The northeastern ‘Gateway Region’ is commutable distance from New York, and lies within its metropolitan area. Northwestern New Jersey, or ‘Skylands’ is more wooded, rural and mountainous. The ‘Shore’, along the Atlantic Coast has its own characteristics due to its ocean influence. The southwest, included in the Delaware Valley, is within metropolitan Philadelphia. The fifth and final is the ‘Pine Barrens’, in the interior of the southern part of the state, and features dense pine and oak forest.
In northern New Jersey, the views are astonishing at the Liberty State Park. This is an oasis in the middle of the metropolitan suburbs if New York, which is the setting for the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, a 2-mile promenade, an Interpretive Center and the Liberty Science Center. Visitors can admire the dramatic views of the Hudson River, with the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as the backdrop. There are also ferry services to Ellis Island and the famous statue direct from the park.
Jersey’s Atlantic coastline, with its beautiful white, sandy beaches along with the thrills of Atlantic City, is a popular year-round travel destination on the East Coast of the US. Within a string of barrier islands, breezy bays and numerous coastal resorts near areas such as Sandy Hook, Cape May or Wildwood, you will discover an abundance of historical sites, legacies and breathtaking scenery alongside quaint . Atlantic City hosts the world’s first and longest boardwalk, as well as hotels, shopping venues, salt-water taffy and rolling chairs that make a trip to Atlantic City’s beach a pleasure at any time of year. But Atlantic City is more famous for the magnetic appeal of its bright lights, world-class casino gaming, superb restaurants and star-studded entertainment.
New Jersey is a treasure trove of historic places just waiting to be explored. Be transported back in time and retrace Washington’s footsteps along the ‘Crossroads of the American Revolution’, or marvel at the invention factories in Thomas Edison’s laboratory and library. At Monmouth Battlefield State Park, witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Monmouth, the largest battle in the conflict. Get a glimpse of Native American life at the Rankokus Indian Reservation where the Native American Indian Heritage Museum is located. Climb aboard the Battleship New Jersey Memorial and Museum, the nation’s most decorated battleship, or scale one of New Jersey’s revered lighthouses. For cutting edge family fun, thrill seekers will want to satisfy their adrenaline rush at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson and animal lovers will enjoy a day at the Space Farms Museum and Zoo in Beemerville.
If you want to explore some of New Jersey’s quieter backwaters, you will find that the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area beckons you to enjoy the 40 miles of Delaware river landscape, waterfalls, rugged mountain scenery and unlimited outdoor activities. See why New Jersey is called the Garden State as you admire the breathtaking gardens and arboretums that you will come across on your journey.
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