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Delaware River Valley

by toonsarah

To see a very different side to New Jersey from its famed Shore (literally a different side!) take a tour along the Delaware River Valley. The scenery is green and lush; there are lots of small pretty towns like Lambertville and Frenchtown (and just across the river in Pennsylvania is arty New Hope too); there's rafting and canoeing on the river for boating enthusiasts; and traces of the area's early industrial past in old mills, many now restored and selling antiques or crafts. We picked up a useful pictorial map in Lambertville and followed Route 9 north for some miles, enjoying the countryside and stopping off here and there for photos. We also detoured across to the Pennsylvania side for a visit to historic Washington Crossing (see my Off the Beaten Path tip) - a must for anyone interested in the War of Independence or in US history more generally.

Liberty State Park

by nicolettart

As a child I took many field trips to the Statue of Liberty. You can take the ferry from Liberty State Park in Jersey City and visit Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Access to the statue: check the website for updates:http://www.libertystatepark.com/ferry.htm

Madison

by Pawtuxet

Madison is a wonderful little town...serviced by the Erie Lakawanna Railway from NYC....hence lots of commuters live here. The town is clean, filled with intereting architecture, good restaurants, tree lined streets, beautiful gardens and interesting shops. We spent our time at the museum (on another tip here) and having lunch in one of the several good restaurants along main street. I could have spent an entire day exploring the shops, but the men in the crowd would have been a bit unhappy with that.If you are in the area, check it out...along with the very beautiful Drew University just up the street. Drew's campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead of the famous Central Park of NYC. The architecture there is stunning.

Bruce Springsteen

by nicolettart

Bruce Springsteen put Asbury Park on the map..and these days it's coming back to life. If you want to check out Bruce's favorite spots, this is an great website: http://www.welcometoasburypark.com/landmarks.shtml

Madonna dei Martiri Italian Festival

by nicolettart

La Madonna dei Martiri is the patron saint of Molfetta, in Puglia, Italy. Years ago many Molfettese settled in Hoboken (and the Hudson County area) and brought their traditions with them. As a descendant of Molfettese, I have been going to this festival since I was a little girl. The original celebration in Molfetta is also something very special to experience(more info in my Puglia page). The following webpage provides more information, for I cannot do it justice here:http://www.hobokenitalianfestival.com/madonnahoboken/main.htm

state divisions

by davecallahan

There are 21 counties in New Jersey. They started with about 7 in the 1670s and by 1860 they had reworked those areas into 21 smaller units. Bergen County is the largest with a population about 900000 while Salem County only has about 70000 people. Ocean County is by far the largest in area and Hudson County is the smallest (by nearly a factor of 10).New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth, & Tourism Commission divides the state into six distinct regions to facilitate the state's tourism industry. The regions and their associated counties are:Gateway Region.... Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Passaic, Union Counties Skylands Region.... Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Sussex, Warren Counties Shore Region.... Monmouth County and Ocean County Delaware River Region.... Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Salem Counties Greater Atlantic City Region.... Atlantic County. Southern Shore...

Authentic Herb Gardens of the past

by Pawtuxet

Jockey Hollow's feature farmhouse has a perfect herb garden with markers telling you about the herb and its medicinal use to the housewife of the 1700's. It's fascinating to learn not only the proper name, but a bit about early medicine. I sometimes think we would be better off going back to the old way...certainly less expensive! My friends and I wondered how they get the essence or energy of the herbs into the homeopathic remedies that are available today. Anyone know? The little outbuildings are another neat part of the property surrounding the farmhouse. Aussie enjoyed a bit of shade...quite content in the garden. Hmmmm... now it couldn't be catnip, right? that's for cats.

Jockey Hollow...south of Morristown

by Pawtuxet

Washington's army marched through Morristown and there were 10,000 men who needed to camp on a local man's farm for an entire winter. They built "huts" of trees as they cleared the farmer's land....and the generals used the farmer's home as their headquarters. Washington was in a nearby mansion. The men were cold and starving, but they somehow survived. There is a visitors center, many trails to walk, Washington's headquarters to tour. . . however, if you know me and my pages, you would know that I went back to the Wick house and garden...where the farmer and his family lived. They currently keep a guide spinning inside the house which is furnished with accurate furnishings, and the yard has an authentic herb garden which was the main reason for our visit. Love the garden. Karen was particularly interested in their markers with not only the botanical name, but the use the early...

Madison's Museum of Early Trades

by Pawtuxet

Originally the James Library built by a philanthropist by the name of Willis James. He numerous buildings and parks to the town of Madison. Eventually the town needed a bigger space for their library and when they built the new one, the James closed its doors. Fortunately another couple of philanthropic types came along with their extensive collection of early trades & crafts collection and approached the town to allow them to creat a museum. Today after upgrading the systems and handicapped accessibility... the museum has become a real town treasure. Even if you aren't interested in the early tools of trade...the building itself is worth a tour. The date is 1900, the architects were Willard and Bringham....the style is Richardsonian Romanesque Revival. What a mouthfull that is! There are three magnificent fireplaces, and numerous stained glass windows resembling church windows...but...

Take a walk on Atlantic City's...

by smokinggenie

Take a walk on Atlantic City's boardwalk...if possible at night! Bring the kids along...they have become more family friendly there, with a small pier amusement park...icecream parlors etc.... The buildings and lights are amazing, and the view of the ocean is wonderful! Also, take a visit to Wildwood.....they have a beautiful, HUGE beach and also wonderful pier and small beach water park. Walking on Atlantic City's Boardwalk at night with my family and having an icecream! Also, discovering some of the lesser known beaches in the area while on a drive....less populated...but also, not as well maintained. It really is a beautiful place.

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