New Jersey Getaway - Cape May NJ Weekend Getaway

Preview: Although some people think of New Jersey in terms of the megalopolis viewed from the New Jersey Turnpike, there is another, quiet side consisting of beaches, lakes, streams, pinelands, and marshes. The Appalachian Trail goes through the state. New Jersey is surrounded by water, except on the border it shares with New York. Vacationers enjoy the Delaware River, the Hudson River, and the barrier beaches along the Atlantic Coast. Historically, New Jersey is packed with reminders of her past, dating from Henry Hudson’s appearance in 1609. The Continental army crossed the state four times during the Revolutionary War. For the purposes of this itinerary, we will begin in Cape May, head up the eastern coast, then turn west to Princeton and the Delaware River. This chapter has everything you need to plan a travel experience in New Jersey and includes details on Cape May, Cape May Point, The Wildwoods, Stone Harbor, Ocean City, Margate City, Atlantic City, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Smithville, Pine Barrens, Long beach Island, Island Beach State Park, Princeton, Monmouth, Somerville, Stanhope, and Morristown.
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Duration: One day to several days
Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
Daytrips and Getaway Weekends in the Mid-Atlantic States Guide Book