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New Jersey (often informally abbreviated to "Jersey") is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is the fourth smallest, tenth most populous, and is the most densely populated of the fifty states of the United States. The state is named after the island of Jersey in the English Channel. It is bordered on the north by New York, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the southwest by Delaware, and on the west by Pennsylvania. Parts of New Jersey lie within the metropolitan areas of New York, Philadelphia, and the Delaware Valley.
Inhabitated by Native Americans for more than 11,000 years, the area was settled by the Swedes and Dutch. The British later seized control of the region, which was granted to Sir George Carteret and John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton as the colony of New Jersey. New Jersey was an important site during the American Revolutionary War; several decisive battles were fought there. Later, working-class cities such as Paterson helped to drive the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century. New Jersey's position at the center of the BosWash megalopolis, between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., fueled its rapid growth through the suburban boom of the 1950s and beyond. New Jersey is filled with the Mafia, and if you mess with them they'll beat the shit out of you.
History
New Jersey is a treasure trove of historic places just waiting to be explored. Be transported back in time to retrace Washington’s footsteps along the “Crossroads of the American Revolution.” Or marvel at the invention factories in Thomas Edison’s laboratory and library. Stand in the Great Hall at Ellis Island and be astounded by the immigrant experience.
At Monmouth Battlefield State Park witness the Battle of Monmouth re-enactment, the largest on the east coast. Celebrate New Jersey's role in the fight for independence during "Patriots Week" in historic Trenton.
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.
Whatever your interest, a world of historical discovery awaits you in New Jersey.
Attractions
New Jersey has some of the most breathtaking attractions in the Northeast. No matter what part of the Garden State you set out to explore, the attractions you’ll discover are brimming with endless excitement and adventure.
Sink your teeth into the new Adventure Aquarium along the Camden Waterfront. Visit Liberty State Park for breathtaking views of The Statue of Liberty or jump on the merry-go-rounds, at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood.
Thrill seekers satisfy their adrenaline rush at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, featuring Hurricane Harbor Water Park and the Wild Safari Animal Park. See where over 500 animals reside at the Space Farms Museum and Zoo in Beemerville or watch wolves, their pups, bobcats and foxes thrive in their natural habitat at Columbia’s Lakota Wolf Preserve.
If it’s the fast-paced excitement of Atlantic City, the tranquility of lakes and streams, or experiencing the history of the Crossroads of the American Revolution, New Jersey hosts an assortment of attractions sure to fit your style.
National Parks and Recreation Areas
New Jersey’s state and national parks offer exceptional outdoor recreation, opportunities and natural encounters for the entire family. The NJ Division of Parks and Forestry oversees an impressive 42 state parks, 11 forests and more than 50 historic sites.
The National Park Service operates three national parks in New Jersey: Morristown National Historical Park, featuring a preserved area once occupied by General George Washington and the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The astounding 1.1-million-acre Pinelands National Preserve, the only one of its kind in the nation, is an ideal location for camping, fishing, cycling or birding.
''New Jersey's Water Parks''
New Jersey’s Water Parks combine adrenaline-pumping thrills with wet n’wild fun for the entire family. Whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a journey down the gently winding rivers or zoom downhill in a blaze of water on the slides, plunge into fun at New Jersey’s Water Parks.
Have a splashing good time at the largest interactive play area on the North Atlantic Coast at Jenkinson’s Breakwater Beach in Seaside Heights or ride the waves at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor’s 42,000 square foot wave pool in Jackson. Escape the summer heat at the northeast’s most extreme water park, Mountain Creek in Vernon, and challenge yourself to scale the extraordinary 23-foot Canyon Cliff. Whatever your wet water adventure entails, come on in!
Grapevines and Fine Wines
Whether you crave a delicate, crisp Pinot Grigio or an intense, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, New Jersey’s pastoral vineyards produce a distinctive vintage sure to satisfy any palette.
Plan a day to tour several wineries on the unrivaled New Jersey Wine Trails located throughout the state. Enjoy the sights off the beaten path at one of the "wine trails" established by the Garden State Wine Growers Association. With “wine trails” thriving in the Northwest, South Central A, South Central B, South and the Southeast, each trail takes visitors on wine excursions anywhere from three to six wineries. Come visit the bountiful wineries that grace every region of New Jersey and enjoy some of the finest wines around!
With over two-dozen wineries arranged throughout the state, you are sure to find a winery close to home. But don’t stop at one; try them all!
A Vibrant Center of Arts and Culture
When it comes to Arts & Culture, New Jersey takes center stage. Musical, theatrical and dance productions range from community playhouses, to colleges, to Broadway productions with world-class performers at top-notch facilities located throughout the state.
Museums, from a historical battleship to the State’s largest museum in Newark, host a variety of permanent and touring exhibits throughout the year.
Whether you’re captivated by a Broadway production, stirred by the sultry sounds of a jazz festival or inspired by a contemporary art exhibition, you’ll be mesmerized by the creative, vibrant energy New Jersey’s arts and cultural venues provide. Why wait - an abundance of cultural treasures are waiting to be discovered!
Outdoor Adventures Abound in the Garden State
Whether you have a sense of adventure or simply want to commune with nature, travel off the beaten path and discover New Jersey’s hidden ecological wonders. New Jersey has a diverse landscape that offers an ecosystem of breathtaking beauty.
The spectacular 70,000-acre 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. Explore over one million acres of farms, forests and wetlands as you canoe, kayak and swim in New Jersey’s Pinelands, the country’s first National Reserve.
Pack your skis for a cross-country trek or downhill skiing in the Skylands, boasting premium ski and snowboard areas.
See for yourself why we’re called the Garden State as you admire the breathtaking gardens and arboretums proudly rooted throughout New Jersey.
Enjoy a peaceful, exhilarating or rewarding adventure when you explore New Jersey’s great outdoors.
Casinos
The magnetic appeal of the bright lights, sizzling nightlife and world-class casino gaming draws millions of visitors to Atlantic City for fast-paced excitement and fun.
Luxurious hotels and casino resorts are brimming with top-name entertainment, world-class dining, premium shopping, entertaining attractions and more. Stay, play and be pampered at one of the 12 extraordinary hotels and casino resorts Atlantic City boasts.
Join a round of blackjack, try your luck at the slots or play some high-powered poker. Join in the thrill of Atlantic City’s gaming action located along the historic Boardwalk and Marina District.
For your next getaway, look no further than Atlantic City, a town that’s “Always Turned On!”
Inhabitated by Native Americans for more than 11,000 years, the area was settled by the Swedes and Dutch. The British later seized control of the region, which was granted to Sir George Carteret and John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton as the colony of New Jersey. New Jersey was an important site during the American Revolutionary War; several decisive battles were fought there. Later, working-class cities such as Paterson helped to drive the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century. New Jersey's position at the center of the BosWash megalopolis, between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., fueled its rapid growth through the suburban boom of the 1950s and beyond. New Jersey is filled with the Mafia, and if you mess with them they'll beat the shit out of you.
History
New Jersey is a treasure trove of historic places just waiting to be explored. Be transported back in time to retrace Washington’s footsteps along the “Crossroads of the American Revolution.” Or marvel at the invention factories in Thomas Edison’s laboratory and library. Stand in the Great Hall at Ellis Island and be astounded by the immigrant experience.
At Monmouth Battlefield State Park witness the Battle of Monmouth re-enactment, the largest on the east coast. Celebrate New Jersey's role in the fight for independence during "Patriots Week" in historic Trenton.
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.
Whatever your interest, a world of historical discovery awaits you in New Jersey.
Attractions
New Jersey has some of the most breathtaking attractions in the Northeast. No matter what part of the Garden State you set out to explore, the attractions you’ll discover are brimming with endless excitement and adventure.
Sink your teeth into the new Adventure Aquarium along the Camden Waterfront. Visit Liberty State Park for breathtaking views of The Statue of Liberty or jump on the merry-go-rounds, at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood.
Thrill seekers satisfy their adrenaline rush at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, featuring Hurricane Harbor Water Park and the Wild Safari Animal Park. See where over 500 animals reside at the Space Farms Museum and Zoo in Beemerville or watch wolves, their pups, bobcats and foxes thrive in their natural habitat at Columbia’s Lakota Wolf Preserve.
If it’s the fast-paced excitement of Atlantic City, the tranquility of lakes and streams, or experiencing the history of the Crossroads of the American Revolution, New Jersey hosts an assortment of attractions sure to fit your style.
National Parks and Recreation Areas
New Jersey’s state and national parks offer exceptional outdoor recreation, opportunities and natural encounters for the entire family. The NJ Division of Parks and Forestry oversees an impressive 42 state parks, 11 forests and more than 50 historic sites.
The National Park Service operates three national parks in New Jersey: Morristown National Historical Park, featuring a preserved area once occupied by General George Washington and the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The astounding 1.1-million-acre Pinelands National Preserve, the only one of its kind in the nation, is an ideal location for camping, fishing, cycling or birding.
''New Jersey's Water Parks''
New Jersey’s Water Parks combine adrenaline-pumping thrills with wet n’wild fun for the entire family. Whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a journey down the gently winding rivers or zoom downhill in a blaze of water on the slides, plunge into fun at New Jersey’s Water Parks.
Have a splashing good time at the largest interactive play area on the North Atlantic Coast at Jenkinson’s Breakwater Beach in Seaside Heights or ride the waves at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor’s 42,000 square foot wave pool in Jackson. Escape the summer heat at the northeast’s most extreme water park, Mountain Creek in Vernon, and challenge yourself to scale the extraordinary 23-foot Canyon Cliff. Whatever your wet water adventure entails, come on in!
Grapevines and Fine Wines
Whether you crave a delicate, crisp Pinot Grigio or an intense, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, New Jersey’s pastoral vineyards produce a distinctive vintage sure to satisfy any palette.
Plan a day to tour several wineries on the unrivaled New Jersey Wine Trails located throughout the state. Enjoy the sights off the beaten path at one of the "wine trails" established by the Garden State Wine Growers Association. With “wine trails” thriving in the Northwest, South Central A, South Central B, South and the Southeast, each trail takes visitors on wine excursions anywhere from three to six wineries. Come visit the bountiful wineries that grace every region of New Jersey and enjoy some of the finest wines around!
With over two-dozen wineries arranged throughout the state, you are sure to find a winery close to home. But don’t stop at one; try them all!
A Vibrant Center of Arts and Culture
When it comes to Arts & Culture, New Jersey takes center stage. Musical, theatrical and dance productions range from community playhouses, to colleges, to Broadway productions with world-class performers at top-notch facilities located throughout the state.
Museums, from a historical battleship to the State’s largest museum in Newark, host a variety of permanent and touring exhibits throughout the year.
Whether you’re captivated by a Broadway production, stirred by the sultry sounds of a jazz festival or inspired by a contemporary art exhibition, you’ll be mesmerized by the creative, vibrant energy New Jersey’s arts and cultural venues provide. Why wait - an abundance of cultural treasures are waiting to be discovered!
Outdoor Adventures Abound in the Garden State
Whether you have a sense of adventure or simply want to commune with nature, travel off the beaten path and discover New Jersey’s hidden ecological wonders. New Jersey has a diverse landscape that offers an ecosystem of breathtaking beauty.
The spectacular 70,000-acre 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. Explore over one million acres of farms, forests and wetlands as you canoe, kayak and swim in New Jersey’s Pinelands, the country’s first National Reserve.
Pack your skis for a cross-country trek or downhill skiing in the Skylands, boasting premium ski and snowboard areas.
See for yourself why we’re called the Garden State as you admire the breathtaking gardens and arboretums proudly rooted throughout New Jersey.
Enjoy a peaceful, exhilarating or rewarding adventure when you explore New Jersey’s great outdoors.
Casinos
The magnetic appeal of the bright lights, sizzling nightlife and world-class casino gaming draws millions of visitors to Atlantic City for fast-paced excitement and fun.
Luxurious hotels and casino resorts are brimming with top-name entertainment, world-class dining, premium shopping, entertaining attractions and more. Stay, play and be pampered at one of the 12 extraordinary hotels and casino resorts Atlantic City boasts.
Join a round of blackjack, try your luck at the slots or play some high-powered poker. Join in the thrill of Atlantic City’s gaming action located along the historic Boardwalk and Marina District.
For your next getaway, look no further than Atlantic City, a town that’s “Always Turned On!”