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New Jersey

New Jersey’s landscape ranges from waterfront cities like Hoboken and Jersey City to college town Princeton and the Delaware Water Gap, popular for waterfall hikes and tubing on the Delaware River. In summer, the Jersey Shore comes to life, with families flocking to singular beach towns like Spring Lake and the amusement park rides that line the Atlantic boardwalk.

Fenced sandy path leading to the ocean at sunrise

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Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to New Jersey.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
Colorful houses on an beach.
U.S. Beaches
7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall
A beach trip during autumn may be even better than in summer.
September 6, 2024 05:53 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A sensory room for neurodivurgent travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport decorated to look like a stream running through a forest
Air Travel News
This East Coast Airport Terminal Was Just Named One of the Best in the World
March 27, 2024 09:51 AM
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Bailey Berg
two men standing at a long bar waiting for service from the bartender at the United lounge in Newark Airport
Air Travel News
A Massive United Lounge Just Opened at New Jersey’s Newark Airport
July 25, 2023 03:44 PM
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Tiana Attride
In January, East Coasters can fly to Los Angeles for less than $200.
Air Travel News
January Flight Deals That Cost Less Than $200 Round Trip
November 30, 2022 06:01 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Colorful houses on an beach.
Where to Travel Next
The Underrated States of America
October 21, 2022 09:39 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Air Travel News
What’s Going on at Newark Airport, and How It Could Affect Your Upcoming Flights
An air traffic control crisis at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International is creating massive problems for travelers and raising safety concerns. Here’s what to know.
May 9, 2025 05:49 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Weekend Getaways
The Perfect Weekend in Princeton Is All About Art Museums, Water Polo, and Some Seriously Good Food
In a town full of American and collegiate history, visitors can get a culture fix (and a great meal). Follow this guide from an in-the-know alum.
September 13, 2024 03:09 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Food + Drink
A Singapore-Style Hawker Center Is Coming to Las Vegas This Summer
The first food hall of its kind in the U.S. will reimagine the hawker experience at the new Resorts World Las Vegas, set to open June 24, 2021.
April 14, 2021 10:37 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Outdoor Adventure
The Best State Parks in the Northeast—and How to Visit
From Leonard Harrison State Park in Pennsylvania to Watkins Glen State Park in New York, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 11 best state parks in the Northeast to their list.
September 15, 2020 05:09 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Tips + News
The Jersey Shore’s Iconic “Lucy the Elephant” Is Listed on Airbnb
Time to pack your trunk for a stay in an Airbnb with another type of, er, trunk.
February 28, 2020 04:35 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Restaurants + Cafés
Anthony Bourdain’s Home State Opens Official Food Trail in His Honor
New Jersey officials debuted the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, a statewide collection of local eateries where Bourdain filmed for a 2015 episode of “Parts Unknown.”
June 17, 2019 04:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
U.S. Beaches
Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers
Surf’s up: These laid-back beaches and friendly breaks are ideal for beginner surfers looking to learn the basics.
May 21, 2019 02:43 PM
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Deb Hopewell
Air Travel News
Drone Sightings Keep Grounding Flights—Here’s Why That Keeps Happening
Reports of drones have grounded hundreds of flights at both London and New York-area airports within the last few weeks. Here is how the growing popularity of these devices could affect air travel in the future.
January 24, 2019 11:20 AM
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David Koenig
Art + Architecture
10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Heat Up Winter’s Cultural Calendar
The weather may be cooling down, but the art world is just heating up, with a slate of exciting exhibitions scheduled to debut across the United States
October 18, 2018 07:37 PM
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Allison C. Meier
Air Travel News
6 Domestic Airport Terminals to Eat at A.S.A.P.
Airport food so good that you’ll hope for a layover
January 7, 2016 02:29 PM
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Nile Cappello
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