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U.S. state
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New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Located in the crossroads between New York City and Philadelphia, New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the U.S. In spite of its mostly suburban landscape, New Jersey is also known for its vibrant beach towns and natural wonders such as the Pine Barrens, the migratory birds of Cape May, the Delaware Water Gap, a 72 mi (116 km) portion of the Appalachian Trail, and the Palisades. Nicknamed the "Garden State" for its greenery, over a quarter of New Jersey's land is dedicated to agriculture. This can be seen in the blueberry farms and cranberry bogs scattered throughout the southern and western parts of the state.
Western suburbs and satellite cities of New York City, anchored by most of New Jersey's largest cities and centers of industry, including Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, New Brunswick, and Paterson.
Miles of beaches and boardwalks (including the original streets of the board game Monopoly) to enjoy, as well as chances to try your luck at Atlantic City's casinos. The Pine Barrens offer opportunities to camp.
The eastern suburbs of Philadelphia, anchored by Camden. State capital Trenton and Ivy League-center Princeton are included here for this guide, though those areas are just as much in New York's sphere of influence as Philly's.
Forested hills, miles of farmland and small mountains are the main attraction for visitors here, especially in the fall season when the leaves turn and apple orchards open.
By bus
Numerous bus companies serve New Jersey, with the typical long-distance intercity bus lines offering limited stops between New York and Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.
By train
Operates a single route through New Jersey with stops in Newark Penn Station, Newark Liberty International Airport, Iselin Metropark, New Brunswick, Princeton Jct and Trenton on the Northeast…
By boat
NY Waterway and Seastreak provide ferry service from Manhattan to New Jersey ports.
By car
The New Jersey Turnpike ("The Turnpike") is a segment of Interstate 95 and a toll road that runs north-south for the length of the state. Interstates 80 and 78 provide good access from the west.
By thumb
Believe it or not, it is possible to hitchhike out of the New York Metro area.e. within walking distance of) a major highway, such as an Interstate.
By bicycle or foot
The George Washington Bridge, connecting New Jersey and Manhattan over the Hudson River, is crossable by bicycle or foot, and there are walkable bridges across the Delaware River as well, such as the…
By train
There are numerous companies operating trains within New Jersey:
By bus
Information on New Jersey can be found here.
By car
Some traffic oddities are particular to New Jersey. Left turns are not permitted at intersections on many of the major divided highways in suburban and urban areas.
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The state capital and home of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
A famed 1800s oceanfront resort town reborn as a gambling center in the late 1970s
Rough with vast stretches of poverty, the city is also home to the USS New Jersey, better known as Battleship New Jersey, and Adventure Aquarium.
A reborn former industrial city on the Hudson River with plenty of bars, restaurants, music and awesome views of Manhattan. Hoboken is also the original home of Carlo's Bakery.
New Jersey's second largest city, its financial sector complements Wall Street across the river and ferries for the Statue of Liberty leave from Liberty State Park.
New Jersey's largest city has notable cultural centers of art and music, the New Jersey Devils hockey team, and fantastic cuisines from around the globe.
Home to the original and largest campus of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, a public research university founded in 1766.
Site of the huge Great Falls of the Passaic River, second only to Niagara Falls among waterfalls east of the Mississippi by volume of water, and a National Historical Park whose namesake waterfall powered factories and made the city the cradle of the Industrial Revolution
Home of the Ivy-League Princeton University, and the many hip bars, restaurants, cafes, bookstores, and music venues that come with a "college town".
Camping, hiking and rafting in a large valley on the Delaware River
The highest point in the state, with a tower and beautiful views of the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York
stretch of undeveloped barrier island, the last in the state
New Jersey's largest lake provides boating and swimming for families and singles.
A natural pine forest that covers about a third of the state
Peninsula in Monmouth County
Massive amusement park and safari, with neighboring waterpark
Former mine offering tours through caverns of fluorescent rock
National park preserves famous inventor Thomas Edison's home and laboratory complexla of Monmouth County
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