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20 places to explore in New Jersey

Discover historic landmarks, coastlines, museums, mountain escapes, and compact road-trip stops across New Jersey. These 20 highlights offer a balanced starting point for your next adventure.

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01History & Culture

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park of the United States.

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02History & Culture

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park of the United States.

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03Scenic Place

Ellis Island

Island in New York Harbor in the US.

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04State Park

Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum

United States historic place.

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05State Park

Cheesequake State Park

State park in New Jersey, United States.

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06Family Attraction

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Zoo in New Jersey, United States.

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07State Park

Cape May Point State Park

State park in Cape May County, New Jersey.

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08State Park

Stephens State Park

State park in Morris County, New Jersey.

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09State Park

Liberty State Park

Park on Upper New York Bay in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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10State Park

Ringwood State Park

State park in New Jersey, United States.

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11State Park

High Point State Park

State park in New Jersey.

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12State Park

Washington Crossing State Park

United States historic place.

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13Family Attraction

Sayen Park Botanical Garden

Municipal park and botanical garden in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.

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14History & Culture

The Newark Museum of Art

Art museum in New Jersey, United States.

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15History & Culture

Montclair Art Museum

Art museum in New Jersey, U.S.

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16History & Culture

Jersey City Museum

Art museum in New Jersey, US (1901–2010).

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17History & Culture

Museum of Russian Art (New Jersey)

Museum in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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18History & Culture

World AIDS Museum and Educational Center

Museum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US.

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19History & Culture

Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University

Art museum in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

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20National Park

Great Falls (Passaic River)

Waterfall and national park in Paterson, New Jersey, United States.

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