List of State Attractions : New Jersey (NJ)

1. National Land
2. State Land
3. Private Attractions
4. Shopping Centers

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.
  • Location: 26 Hudson Rd, Highlands, NJ
  • Website: nps.gov/gate
• 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.
  • Ferry: Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
  • Website: nps.gov/elis • official tickets

National Wildlife Refuges (Selection)

• Edwin B. Forsythe NWR : Coastal marsh birding near Atlantic City.
• Great Swamp NWR : Boardwalks and wooded wetlands near Morristown.

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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.

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III. Private Attractions

Museums, Boardwalks & Cultural Sites

• Adventure Aquarium
  Big-tank exhibits on the Camden Waterfront facing Philly.
  • Location: 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ
  • Website: adventureaquarium.com
• 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.
  • Location: Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
  • Website: atlanticcitynj.com
• Six Flags Great Adventure
  Major theme park and safari between NYC and Philly.
  • Location: 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ
  • Website: sixflags.com/greatadventure

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IV. Shopping Centers

• 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