USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “NORTHEAST” NEW JERSEY

 

NEW JERSEY: THE GARDEN STATE

BY CLAY LARROY

It doesn't matter if you take a trip across the state line or the border, being far from home can be exciting and also a bit stressful. When considering traveling, it is important to think of the best mode of travel. Traveling by car can offer many more sights and opportunities for side trips. Traveling by train can offer a chance to relax and get some work done if they wanted. Planes can cover ground fast but don't allow much movement and one cannot get off the plane in flight. Each mode of travel has its own advantages and disadvantages to be considered. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

Look at the article below for a mesmerizing viewpoint on camping.

New Jersey Beach Camping

By Katie Appleby

Are you looking for a great place to go camping? Do you enjoy the beach? Then New Jersey beach camping is the perfect activity for you. There are many different and incredible places to enjoy camping. New Jersey offers a great variety of different types of beaches. Many beaches have New Jersey's famous piers and are loaded with attractions. The southern shore of New Jersey offers several great camping locations. Below is a short description of a few favorite locations.

Camp May

Camp May is one of the best New Jersey beach camping locations. Camp May is known as the nation's oldest seaside resort. Camp May is located on the southern shore of New Jersey. Here you will find 30 miles of clean beach that are perfect for camping. You can enjoy Victorian era houses as well as many other vacation attractions. Camp May is perfect for a family get away, or for a couple.

The Wildwoods

This is one of New Jersey's most famous beaches. Here you will find a two- and half-mile boardwalk as well as seven amusement piers.

Morey's Pier and Mariner' Landing

Morey's Pier and Mariner Landing is located on the Wildwood Boardwalk. This is mainly designed for families and is filled with piers and several amusement rides. You will also find two water parks here.

Historic Cold Spring Village

Here you will find a nineteenth century South New Jersey farming village. There are many special events and activities that take place here throughout the year.

Fortescue State Marina

This marina is located on the Delaware bay. There are a wide variety of fishing and dining options available. You can see fleets bring their oysters and then go to a diner and eat the oysters when they are fresh. You will also find historic buildings restored to look as they did in revolutionary times.

Cape May Point Lighthouse

This is where you can find the oldest functioning lighthouse. You can also find a bird observatory and natural history museum here. This is a must visit for lighthouse enthusiasts.

The above locations are just a few of the amazing sites on the New Jersey beach. You will find New Jersey beach camping enjoyable, because not only do you get the joy of camping, but you can visit so many of New Jersey's famous attractions in the process.

Contact a Travel Guide

If you are interested in finding out more great locations to go New Jersey beach camping, talk with your local New Jersey travel guide and they will be happy to share more great places to visit and tips for New Jersey beach camping. Also, you can talk with others who live in the New Jersey area and see what places they enjoy visiting when camping. The Internet also has a wealth of information on New Jersey beach camping and can help you find that great spot for your next vacation.

Katie Appleby is an accomplished niche website developer and author.

 

REFERENCE SITES:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/

https://ezinearticles.com

When you say, 'I spent my summers at the Jersey Shore,' people always say, 'Oh, really?' They think of the TV show. So I just say, 'A cute little harbor town in New Jersey.'

 Taylor Swift
 

Live Well, Laugh Often and Travel Much!

USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “NORTHEAST” NEW JERSEY

NEW JERSEY: THE GARDEN STATE

BY CLAY LARROY

Traveling is the kind of activity, which almost all the people love. For someone it is an opportunity to relax and abstract from everyday busy life. For others it is interesting to observe the way people of other cultures and mentality live. Some people consider it to be the best way to have fun and always try to visit as many clubs, pubs, restaurants and cafes as possible for their wallets and time limits. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

Looking to enjoy a night out in the City? Or perhaps you’re more the artistic type. Well, you’re in luck because Jersey City has it all! From shopping malls and open spaces to theatres and museums, the list of things to do here is endless, and visitors and locals alike have been enjoying them for years.

Book a cruise to Ellis Island, or simply stroll our historic neighborhoods for a charming afternoon out. Sit in one of our gorgeous city parks or take the kids rollerblading in Libery State Park.

The history buffs among you can stop by the Harsimus Cemetary or follow in the footsteps of escaped slaves as they traveled the Underground Railroad. Leonard Gordon Park is home to statues of Buffalo and Bears by renowned sculptor Solon Borglum, brother and uncle to the men who carved Mount Rushmore. Jersey City has it all to make your stay wonderful and interesting.

While all this is enough to keep an entire group busy for days, there is a lot more to Jersey City than what is written here. Plan your visit today and see what you’ve been missing!

 "Empty Sky" 9/11 Memorial

201-915-3440
1 Audrey Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07303
Located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City and near the historic Central Railroad Terminal of New Jersey, "Empty Sky" is the official State of New Jersey's Memorial that honors the memory of 746 New Jersey lives lost at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.  

Afro-American Historical Society Museum

201-547-5262
1841 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
The museum features exhibits detailing African-American history.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ)

201-915-3403
1 Audrey Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
From 1892 through 1954, the CRRNJ Terminal stood with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to unfold one of this nation’s most dramatic story.

Easy Riders JC

201-377-9771
289 1/2 8th St.
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Easy Riders JC is a bicycle tour and rental company based in Jersey City that offers tours along the downtown waterfront to Liberty State Park and the Statue of Liberty.

Ellis Island
201-363-3200
1 Audry Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Experience the nation's Gateway to freedom, with a visit to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, two living examples of America's commitment to freedom.

Experience Spa & Salon
201-626-6262
20 River Dr. S.
Jersey City, NJ 07301
Call for available services.

Hudson County Courthouse National Historic Site

201-459-2070
583 Newark Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Beaux-arts architectural style public building constructed between 1906 and 1910 and features early 20th century murals by famed artists Charles Yardley Turner, Francis Millet, and etc...

Justice William Brennan Courthouse, Hudson County Historical Courthouse

201-459-2070
583 Newark Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Beaux-arts public building with outstanding early 20th century murals by famed artists.

Liberty Park Water Taxi

201-604-5799
Liberty Landing Marina
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Cruises between Jersey City and Manhattan. Sails from Liberty Landing Marina at Liberty State Park. Call or visit web site for additional information.

Liberty Science Center

201-200-1000
222 Jersey City Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Liberty Science Center offers hundreds of exhibitions in eight expansive new galleries and amazing films in the nation's largest IMAX Dome Theater with a screen 88 feet in diameter.

Loew's Theater

201-798-6005
54 Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Loew's is a not-for-profit arts center that goes beyond the classical performing arts to embrace and showcase 'the art of American entertainment' -- the music, plays and movies.

Morris Canal

201-915-3440
Audrey Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
The Morris Canal connected the Delaware River at Phillipsburg, New Jersey with the Hudson River at Jersey City.

Pole Position Raceway Indoor Karting

201-333-7223
99 Caven Point Rd.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Experience real head-to-head racing at Pole Position Raceway and discover why indoor karting is the fastest-growing sport in the United States

S / V Liberty Cruises

201-887-8700
80 Audry Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07904
Sail aboard the only New Jersey private sailing sloops that operates in New York Harbor. Accommodates private groups up to six guests per boat. Special couple pricing.

Sea Fever Excursions

201-887-8700
2 Audrey Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
See New York Harbor on one of our private sailing cruisers. Sail past Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. Want a little romance? Sail with us at night.

Statue Cruises at Liberty State Park

877-523-9849
1 Audry Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Statue Cruises provides ferry service to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from Liberty State Park. Tickets may be purchased at the Central Railroad Terminal of New Jersey.

Statue of Liberty

201-915-3440
via Liberty State Park, 1 Audry Zapp Dr.
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Lady Liberty resides in all her glory on Liberty Island, which is open to the public. Visitors will be offered a special insiders' view of the engineering marvels that created the statue.

The Brennan Coffee House

800-542-7894
583 Newark Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07097
Monthly folk music series featuring national artists the 3rd Fri. of every month except July and Aug. Visit website for details, performance information.

 Grace Van Vorst Church

201-659-2211
2nd & Erie Sts.
Jersey City, NJ 07097
This landmark building is used for worship, recreation, education and performances. Call for schedule.

Landmark Lowe's Jersey Theater

201-798-6055
54 Journal Square
Jersey City, NJ 07097
Classic films and live performances. Call or visit website for schedule.

New Jersey City University

201-200-3582
285 Westside Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Dance, music and theater. Call or visit website for performance information.

New Jersey City University, Margaret Williams Theatre

201-200-3151
2039 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07097
Dance, music, theater. Call or visit website for performance information.

St. Peter's College

201-761-7100 | 888-772-9933
2641 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Theater at St. Peter's offers concerts, dance, drama. Call or visit website for performance information.

St. Peter's University

201-761-7100
39 Glenwood Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07097
Theater at St. Peter's offers concerts, dance, drama. Call or visit website for performance information.

 REFERENCE SITES

http://www.visitnj.org
http://www.cityofjerseycity.com

There's a directness and a feistiness to being from Jersey.

Ali Larter

Enjoy life and travel often, the more you travel, the more memories you create!

USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “NORTHEAST” NEW JERSEY

NEW JERSEY: THE GARDEN STATE

BY CLAY LARROY

Regardless of whether you are traveling to a nearby location for the weekend or taking a week-long destination vacation, you are always going to benefit from some tips and ideas on how to make the whole process, more fun and less stressful. Take time each day to alleviate stress while traveling or vacationing and you will thank yourself for it when you get back home. With all the chaos, jet-lag, partying and other excitement of travel comes a whole lot of stress on your mind and body. By the time most vacations are over, another one is needed to recover so taking a few minutes each day to rejuvenate will make it easier for you to resume your normal life when it's all over. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey, one of the Mid-Atlantic states, is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Delaware River to the west. Small in size, the state nonetheless features hundreds of miles of rolling countryside and natural parkland set amidst mountains, lakes and forests.

In increasing numbers, tourists from around the world are discovering that New Jersey is more than just a gateway to the USA - it is America in miniature, with an abundance of tourist attractions to suit every taste. These include beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife and many award-winning cultural attractions. While sections of the state such as Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore are world-renowned, there is also a wealth of lesser-known historic landmarks, national parks and cultural events on offer.

Things to see and do in New Jersey

Adventure Aquarium

View ocean life at the Adventure Aquarium (www.adventureaquarium.com) on the Camden waterfront. The experience combines entertainment, science and cutting-edge technology with some 5,000 aquatic animals and over 80 individual fresh and salt water exhibits.

Allaire State Park

Spend the day at Allaire State Park in Farmingdale. The park is a restored 18th-century bog-iron mining village with period shops, bakeries, churches, the Pinecreek Railroad train, craft and antique shows. Join in square-dancing on weekends.

Atlantic City Boardwalk

Play the casinos and attractions at the Atlantic City Boardwalk. It is lined with dazzling casinos, amusement rides, games and shops on one side, and 10km (6 miles) of sand beach and surf on the other.

Branch Brook Park

Visit Branch Brook Park (www.branchbrookpark.org) in Newark, which plays host to the annual cherry blossom festival, and has more cherry blossoms than Washington, DC in the springtime.

Cape May

Relax at the popular Victorian seaside town of Cape May (www.capemay.com). This National Historic Landmark has many bed & breakfast inns, trolley tours and the superb Cape May County Zoo.

Circle Line ferry

Ride the Circle Line ferry (www.statueoflibertyferry.com) to the Statue of Liberty (www.nps.gov/stli) and Ellis Island (www.nps.gov/elis). The ferry services operate from Liberty State Park in Jersey City.

Delaware River

Raft on the Delaware River. Hiking, canoeing and fishing can also be organized during the summer. Ice-skating, tobogganing, snowmobiling, skiing and ice fishing are available during the winter.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Pack up the camping gear for a summer trip to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (www.nps.gov/dewa). Enjoy a variety of watersports in one of the cleanest rivers in the area.

Edison National Historic Site

See the Edison National Historic Site (www.nps.gov/edis) in West Orange, and take a tour of Thomas Edison's home, laboratory and library. See the equipment and chemicals with which Edison invented the first incandescent lightbulb, photograph and motion picture.

Einstein

View the house where Einstein lived during the years he was a Princeton University lecturer, until his death in 1955 (www.princetonhistory.org/historic_sites.cfm).

Land of Make Believe

Visit the Land of Make Believe (www.lomb.com) in Hope. This 12-hectare (30-acre) park fulfills childhood fantasies with rides, attractions and a waterpark.

Liberty Science Center

Explore the Liberty Science Center (www.lsc.org) in Liberty State Park, Jersey City. It offers a hands-on science museum with an IMAX Dome Theater, plus exhibits on inventions, technology, environment and health.

Morristown National Historic Park

See battle re-enactments at the Morristown National Historic Park (www.nps.gov/morr). This historic park is the site of George Washington's winter encampments, and the Ford Mansion is now a museum.

Mountain Creek

Ski or snowboard the slopes at Mountain Creek (www.mountaincreek.com), New Jersey's four-season resort destination only an hour and a half's drive from Manhattan.

New Jersey State Planetarium and Museum

Delve into New Jersey's history (dating back to 500BC) at the New Jersey State Planetarium and Museum (website:www.state.nj.us/state/museum) in Trenton.

Newark Museum

Tour the Newark Museum (www.newarkmuseum.com), one of the nation's most comprehensive fine arts museums and the largest museum complex in the state, with 80 art and science galleries, a planetarium and a mini-zoo.

Old Barracks Museum

Step back in time at the Old Barracks Museum (www.barracks.org) in Trenton, the site of the famous day-after-Christmas battle during the Revolutionary War. Walk through restored soldiers' quarters, 18th-century period rooms and antiques.

Palisades Interstate Park

Explore Palisades Interstate Park (website: www.njpalisades.org), with its enormous children's fun park. Located north of Newark, the park has 1,012 hectares (2,500 acres) of scenic roads, stunning views, picnic areas, a historic museum, nature sanctuary, and hiking and skiing trails.

Pine Barrens

Camp, canoe, swim, fish, ride horses or hike in a venture to the Pine Barrens (website: www.pineypower.com), the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. The New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (website:www.nps.gov/pine) was recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 1983.

Point Pleasant Beach

Cruise off Point Pleasant Beach aboard the stern-wheelers River Belle or River Queen (www.pointpleasantbeach.com), or take a deep-sea fishing boats charter.

Princeton University

Take a walking tour of Princeton University and the battlefield where Washington's army defeated the British in 1777 (www.visitprinceton.org).

Renault Winery

Taste the grapes from one of the oldest vineyards in the USA - the Renault Winery (www.renaultwinery.com) in Egg Harbor. Visit the nearby Museum of American Glass (www.wheatonvillage.org) for a dazzling display of glass from talented artisans.

Shore Region

Explore the Shore Region (home to rock stars Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi), which boasts white sandy beaches, rolling farmland, quaint seaside resort towns and historic sites. Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant have boardwalk amusement rides and games, while quieter towns like Spring Lake and Ocean Grove offer charming bed & breakfast inns (www.state.nj.us/travel/regions_shr.html).

Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari

Thrill to adrenaline rides and see the world's largest safari park at Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari (www.sixflags.com) in Jackson. Splash into more fun at Hurricane Harbor waterpark.

Trump Plaza Hotel

Step into Atlantic City's opulent Trump Plaza Hotel, then try your luck at Trump Taj Mahal Casino (www.trumptaj.com), one of the largest in the world.

USS New Jersey Museum

Climb aboard a battleship at the USS New Jersey Museum (www.battleshipnewjersey.org) in Camden. The USS New Jersey is one of the most decorated battleships in US naval history.

Wildwoods

Visit the Wildwoods (www.wildwoodsnj.com) and Ocean City (www.oceancityvacation.com) boardwalks that buzz with excitement, in contrast to the quieter retreats of Stone Harbor (www.stoneharbor-resort.com) and Avalon (www.avalonbeach.com).

REFERENCE SITES:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/

New Jersey is the most poetic state: close enough to New York to be urban and cosmopolitan, far enough to be desirous and unsure; densely populated, but full of farms and woods, with the most deer of any state.

Robert Pinsky

  

Enjoy life and travel often, the more you travel, the more memories you create!         

USA TRAVEL GUIDE, “NORTHEAST” CONNECTICUT

CONNECTICUT: "THE CONSTITUTION STATE"

BY Clay Larroy

A vacation can soothe the soul and leave you renewed, refreshed, and invigorated. Whether you are just now starting to plan your next vacation, or are merely looking for travel ideas and suggestions, read all the articles about travel. So, take away some of the stress of making travel plans, and get started thinking about the fun and relaxing times you will soon be having on your next trip! When you are ready to plan an exciting vacation contact me!

The article below offers an interesting perspective on kayaking.

Connecticut Kayaking - A Relaxing Experience

By Cynthia Olga

In Connecticut, nature has provided abundance of watershed as the glaciers receded ages ago. It has rivers, lakes, and ponds peppered throughout the landscape. A byproduct of this is any type of water activity imaginable.

Humankind has derived some benefits from this natural water. Some probably would have preferred if they were left alone. However, if you love to kayak, shoot the rapids, then Connecticut kayaking presents an affordable, safe means to get on the water and enjoy the day!

Connecticut waterways are widely divided into ponds, lakes and rivers. They all provide an excellent means for varied kayaking experience, which suits, from a novice to an expert paddler.

Ponds in Connecticut:

Numerable ponds in this place ease and relaxing paddling. Most of them have clear waters. They are ideal fishing grounds. They provide good hiking trails, picnic areas, campsites many beaches that are perfect place to put on your kayak. Paddlers enjoy the scenic view and serenity of the place. These routes are quiet on weekdays and populated on weekends. While paddling you come across lots of bird life activity, wildlife a heron, hawk, duck, fish and some turtles. It is for quiet simple paddles and exploration trips.

Lakes in Connecticut:

Waramaug is a natural lake that has been dammed to raise the level, the shoreline is quite developed. Winchester Lake offers several coves to explore and excellent fall colors as the lake is surrounded by forested hillsides. Upper Bolton Lake can be paddled only in the early spring or later fall as in the summer the lily pads take over the area and would really be difficult to get through. Tyler Lake is ideal for a short and relax paddling. It only takes about two hours to paddle around the circumference of the lake.

Rivers in Connecticut:

Rivers offer combined level of paddling. Some provide easy paddling, where others offer moderate paddling. Housatonic River holds some of the most challenging rapids. Connecticut River has Seldom Creek, which provides some interesting and exciting moments for paddlers. Some rivers are shallow and narrow. Most of them are calm rivers. Wildlife is everywhere including blue herons, ducks, swans, monarch butterflies, and songbird and water plants. Some of them are ideal to go if you have limited energy and need some quiet. It offers excitement for novices as well as seasoned paddlers.

Bays and Ocean in Connecticut:

1. Essex Harbor: For paddling, the old harbor is separated into three distinct coves, North cove, middle cove and south cove. The paddling ranges between river conditions and bay or ocean conditions. One must pay attention to the tide as the current can run pretty, strong on either the ebb or the flood.

2. Fishers Island Sound: The best area here is at a preserve called Barn Island. From her you have wide range of destinations. There is a bird sanctuary which plenty of calm shallow and clean water to practice skills.

3. Little Narangansett Bay: It is a fun and easy location for a day is paddling. The Barn Island here has many gulls and other seabirds

Connecticut's waterways are beautiful, diverse and very user friendly. Its large tidal river, smaller freshwater rivers, Lakes and marshes, along with the long Island sound's many beaches and island are made for kayaking. The easy to paddle crafts smoothly navigates and makes you feel connected to nature in an intimate way.

REFERENCE SITES:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/

https://ezinearticles.com

I spent my summers in Connecticut scooping ice cream and babysitting.

Grace Gummer

Live a Better Life Travel Often!