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Black skimmers, Cape May Beach
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A BIT ABOUT HOBOKEN

by LoriPori

Saturday, May 4, 2013The city of HOBOKEN is part of the New York Metropolitan Area and lies on the west bank of the Hudson River.In my research of Hoboken, I found a few interesting tidbits, that I would like to share.When the U.S. entered World War I, Hoboken became the major point of embarkation and more than 3 million soldiers passed through the city.The first officially recorded game of baseball took place in Hoboken in 1846.Development of the Holland Tunnel (completed in 1927) and the Lincoln Tunnel (completed in 1937) allowed easier vehicular travel between New Jersey and New York City.In October, 2013, Hurricane Sandy caused widespread flooding in Hoboken, with half the city flooded.Elia Kazan's 1954 film "On the Waterfront" was shot in Hoboken.Carlo's Bake Shop, which is the setting for the reality television show "CAKE BOSS" is a local tourist attraction.

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Nice memories of NJ and Perth Amboy

by gwened

well some nostalgia sets in, after exchanging with some of my old schoolmates from high school, so here are some old personal photos of me working in my mom's grocery store and getting snow off the chevy monte carlo '77 to go back to University studies in Florida. growing up in the USA ,learning English and knowing finally was freedom was all about.

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Hoboken

by blueskyjohn

There are a number of hotels in Secaucus NJ but travel a few minute more to the meadowland and you may save some money. The links below are very nice hotels and reasonable for the area. Only 15 minutes from Hoboken. The PATH station is one block from Carlo's and much cheaper than the ferry. A few blocks down to the water front and you have a great view of NYC. If you really don't want to go to the city just walk the two blocks to the water front. There is a nice river walk that goes nearly the length if Hoboken.If you want a higher view of the city you can walk onto the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology for the best views from Hoboken.http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g46344-d223504-Reviews-Holiday_Inn_Express_Meadowlands-Carlstadt_New_Jersey.html http://www.google.com/m?q=hampton+inn+carlstadt+at+the+meadowlands#mldd=0

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.

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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.

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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.

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