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.
Attractions
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.
Guides
Extras
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.
AboutNewJersey.com is looking for People who Love New Jersey. We're
taking AboutNewJersey.com to the next level and we want your help!
This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a business
with awesome potential. If you've got great energy and passion for NJ,
we want to talk with you.
Sales Rep - WORK FROM HOME!!!
Do you love New Jersey? AboutNewJersey.com is looking for outgoing people
who can actively sell advertising by phone, e-mail and personal contact.
Various advertising formats exist, from banners to expanded listings
in the restaurant guide. This position is completely commission based
with rates ranging from 20% to 35% of sales.
Graphic Artist (Internship)
Looking for several high school/college students who can bring excitement to
a major NJ tourism website. This would include creating cartoons, animation,
as well as visual design. This is a great way to showcase your skills to
people all over NJ as well as the world..
May also include creating designs which appear on various merchandise
items - such as mugs, shirts, etc.
Travel Writer (Internship)
Looking for several outgoing individuals who can go to various attractions (amusement
parks, museums, beaches, sporting events, etc) throughout NJ and do write-ups
on the attractions (including admission, operating hours, etc), how to get around
the state (transportation), legends of NJ, etc. Additional work may include working
on a monthly New Jersey Tourism newsletter. This is a great opportunity to get
onto the ground floor of a company that promotes tourism throughout NJ and will
bring great exposure to your skills - as well as give you the opportunity to
work with a wide range of tourist related companies throughout NJ. AboutNewJersey.com
is a key partner in the planned "Celebrate New Jersey" event which is scheduled
for June. AboutNewJersey.com is a member of all 6 NJ tourism councils as well
a the New Jersey Travel Industry Association
Investors
Businesses need money and this one is no different. I developed this
website because I love New Jersey, but love isn't enough to keep the
lights on, as they say. If you believe in New Jersey and think AboutNewJersey.com
has the potential to attract high internet traffic volume, we invite
you to put your money where your mouth is and become an investor in
our site.
Partners
Looking for someone who loves New Jersey and would like to help develop
AboutNewJersey.com into the #1 NJ tourism website around. The key person
LOVES New Jersey, is excited about promoting New Jersey, has ideas
on how to change the perception of New Jersey and has experience in
business and marketing.
