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| NJ Info |
| Attractions |
| Guides |
| Extras |
| Online Travel Show |
| Let AboutNewJersey.com show you New Jersey through our own online travel show called "Exploring New Jersey with Laura Crockett". Through five to ten minute videos, AboutNewJersey, along with your host Laura Crockett, showcase various attractions throughout NJ. |
| Transportation |
| So you decided to come out to check out New Jersey - now how do you get around? Need to know where the ferries are? How to take NJ Transit? What about the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway - this is the place to look. |
| New Jersey Online Store |
| Check out our online store where you can find a wide selection of New Jersey related items for yourself or as a gift, If you're planning out that great NJ vacation, then make sure you don't miss our selection of recommended NJ travel books! |
| Event Guide |
| Trying to figure out what to do this weekend? Then check out AboutNewJersey.com's Event Guide. This NJ Event Guide allows you to search by city, county, date range and event type. If you have a tourism related event, then please use our submit form and add it to the Event Guide so others know about it. |
| Fun & Games |
| Try your skill and have some fun with our New Jersey relate online games. We have several to choose from, with more planned to be added in the future. |
| E-Cards |
| Send a friend, a loved one or just spread the word about NJ to others. AboutNewJersey.com features a wide selection of electronic postcards covering ONLY New Jersey. |
| Survey |
| The #1 goal here is to help you out in planning your NJ vacation. Whether it's to one of the many amusement parks, the Jersey Shore, a historic site, museum or hiking through the mountains, AboutNewJersey.com wants to be the website you turn to first when looking for something to do in the Garden State. You can help us accomplish this goal by letting us know how well we are doing, and what needs improvements. All suggestions are welcome. |
| AboutNewJersey.com - Main Page |
| Find out why this site was developed
or read one of the many editorials. If you're interested in promoting
New Jersey tourism - check out the petition section. Read the announcements or get an idea of what to do on our weekly fieldtrip guide. |
| About New Jersey |
| Discover New Jersey. Learn the history of the state, the symbols and its flag. This is where you can find the facts and figures about New Jersey. Learn about the state's many firsts, the who's who of New Jersey. If you're interested in learning about New Jersey - this is the place to go. |
| Towns & Counties |
| Going to a particular town or county in New Jersey and want to know what there is to do in the area? Check out the Towns and Counties section. Here you can easily see what to do in the area. |
| Amusement Parks |
| New Jersey has a huge selection of amusement parks throughout the state. From parks geared toward small children such as Storybook Land to the largest regional amusement Park in the country - Six Flags Great Adventure, where you can plummet 215 ft at 80 miles an hour on Nitro - not to mention the many water parks. There are things for all age groups and all interests. |
| Historical Sites |
| Come experience the many Historical Attractions found throughout New Jersey, from the many places where Washington stayed and fought to where Thomas Edison invented the incandecent lightbulb, the phonograph, movies and so much more. |
| Jersey Shore |
| New Jersey has 127 miles of shoreline. Come discover the many historic lighthouses, enjoy the excitement of Atlantic City, Seaside Heights or relax in historic Cape May. Check out the many wildlife refuges. There is something for everyone on the Jersey Shore. |
| Cultural |
| Come check out the many museums, catch a play at a theater or learn about the many New Jersey legends - including the Jersey Devil. Learn about how an entire nation was frightened by a Halloween radio joke and thought the earth was being invaded by martians. |
| Outdoor Recreation |
| Take a walk through one of the many
acres of our various state parks or just relax and go birdwatching. Hunting
is also available, as is kayaking, horsebacking riding and many other
activities. Come explore the wilderness of New Jersey - from the mountains in the north to the million+ acre Pine Barrens in the south to the wildlife refuges along the Jersey Shore. |
| Sports |
| New Jersey has numerous professional
and minor league sports - as well as recreational sports you can take
part in. From golf to baseball to lacrosse - New Jersey has something
for everyone. Interested in catching a game while in New Jersey? Check out the New Jersey Devils - 3 time Stanley Cup Champions at the Meadowlands or the minor league baseball teams such as the Lakewood Blue Claws. Interested in seeing a lacrosse game? We have TWO professional teams. |
| NJ Restaurant and Lodging Guide |
| If you're looking for a restaurant in NJ or a NJ hotel, or even a great B&B in Cape May, then check out our NJ Restaurant and lodging guides. On the NJ Restaurant guide, you can find pizzerias, fine dining, steak houses, as well as famous NJ diners. This is all searchable by city, county and cuisine type. On our NJ Hotel & Lodging Guide, you can find anything from world class hotels, to romantic B&Bs to over 80 NJ campgrounds. For over 200 hotels, you can even book your stay right through AboutNewJersey.com. |
| New Jersey Messageboard |
| If you have something to say about New Jersey and you want others to discuss it with you, then check out the AboutNewJersey.com Messageboard. Here people from all over the state, as well as around the world share their thoughts about NJ politics, traffic, best pizza, and everythng in between. Join the fun and meet people who share your interests. |
| Contact Us |
| Have something to suggest? Would just like to make a comment about the site? Intested in advertising on AboutNewJersey.com? Or would you like to contribute to the site? Please contact us. |
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