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35 Best Places to Visit in New Jersey for All Travelers

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35 Best Places to Visit in New Jersey for All Travelers

Introduction - Whether you are visiting New Jersey for the first time or returning to see more of the state, check out...

 

Delaware Water Gap

Landmark 1 - The Delaware Water Gap is part of the Delaware River on the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The official...

 

Ellis Island

Landmark 2 - Ellis Island is similar to the Statue of Liberty in that while NYC lays claim to it, it's technically in...

 

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Landmark 3 - A fascinating Revolutionary War site in New Jersey is Monmouth Battlefield, State Park, which is the site of the 1778...

 

Liberty State Park

Landmark 4 - Liberty State Park sits across the Hudson River from Manhattan with amazing views of the NYC skyline, the Statue of...

 
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Princeton University

Landmark 5 - New Jersey's Princeton University is one of eight Ivy League schools in the United States. These schools are not only...

 
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MetLife Stadium

Landmark 6 - If you're a sports fan, one of the famous places to visit in New Jersey that you'll want to check...

 
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George Washington Bridge

Landmark 7 - The George Washington Bridge was constructed in the late 1920s and opened in 1931, connecting New Jersey to Manhattan in...

 

Barnegat Lighthouse

Landmark 8 - The spot where the Barnegat Lighthouse sits in Ocean County was once considered the most important navigational point for those...

 
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Absecon Lighthouse

Landmark 9 - Located in Atlantic City, Absecon Lighthouse is the state's tallest lighthouse. It's also the third-tallest masonry lighthouse in the United...

 

Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit

Landmark 10 - Located in the Highlands region, Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit should be on every outdoor enthusiast's list of...

 

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