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List of State Attractions : New Jersey (NJ)
I. National Land National Parks, Seashores & Historic Sites - Gateway National Recreation Area (Sandy Hook Unit)
Long beaches, historic Fort Hancock, birding, and lighthouse at the tip of the Jersey Shore. - Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Waterfalls, river paddling, and Kittatinny Ridge hiking along the NJ–PA line. - Location: HQ VC, 1978 River Rd, Bushkill, PA (serves NJ/PA)
- Website: nps.gov/dewa
- Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Edison's laboratory complex and Glenmont estate. - Location: 211 Main St, West Orange, NJ
- Website: nps.gov/edis
- Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
77-ft waterfall and early American industry story. - Location: 72 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ
- Website: nps.gov/pagr
- Morristown National Historical Park
Washington's 1779–80 winter encampment sites and museum. - Location: 30 Washington Pl, Morristown, NJ
- Website: nps.gov/morr
- Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty (NJ/NY Access)
Ferries embark from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, to Ellis/Liberty Island. National Wildlife Refuges (Selection) - Edwin B. Forsythe NWR : Coastal marsh birding near Atlantic City.
- Great Swamp NWR : Boardwalks and wooded wetlands near Morristown.
Back to top II. State Land Top Ten State Parks & Recreation Areas - Liberty State Park
Skyline views, Liberty Walk, and ferry access to Ellis/Liberty Islands (Jersey City). - High Point State Park
Tri-state vistas from NJ's highest peak and Appalachian Trail access. - Island Beach State Park
Pristine barrier-island beaches and dunes south of Seaside. - Allaire State Park
Historic ironworks village and Pine Creek Railroad. - Cheesequake State Park
Coastal salt marsh meets upland hardwoods; easy trails. - Wharton State Forest (Batsto Village)
Pine Barrens canoeing, historic village, and long sand roads. - Round Valley Recreation Area
Deep, clear reservoir with shoreline/backcountry camps. - Spruce Run Recreation Area
Reservoir sailing, fishing, and picnicking. - Stokes State Forest
Tillman Ravine, Sunrise Mountain, AT corridor. - Wawayanda State Park
Glacial lake, ridge views, and quiet paddling.
Back to top III. Private Attractions Museums, Boardwalks & Cultural Sites - Adventure Aquarium
Big-tank exhibits on the Camden Waterfront facing Philly. - Liberty Science Center
Hands-on science museum with giant planetarium. - Location: 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
- Website: lsc.org
- Atlantic City Boardwalk & Steel Pier
Historic seaside promenade with amusements and venues. - Six Flags Great Adventure
Major theme park and safari between NYC and Philly.
Back to top - American Dream : Mega-mall & attractions (1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford).
- Garden State Plaza : Flagship mall (One Garden State Plaza, Paramus).
- Jersey Shore Premium Outlets : Tinton Falls outlets (1 Premium Outlets Blvd).
- Cherry Hill Mall : South Jersey retail hub (2000 NJ-38, Cherry Hill).
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For more information about state, visit the state's official tourism site: Travel State
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