Best Things to Do in
New Jersey in October

Top Fun Things To Do In New Jersey In October

1- Plan a weekend getaway or late season vacation to the Northern Skyland region

Skylands Manor and New Jersey Botanical Garden at Ringwood. Spend a couple of hours wandering through the 96 acre gardens with over 400 varieties of lilac. Take a stroll though the woodland paths of magnolia walk, and crab apple vista, with a visit to the elegant Tudor-style manor house. Visit the Franklin Mineral Museum. The Franklin mine is a zinc mine known for its unique display of mineral fluorescence, (glowing rocks) and variety of rare species.

Hike The Appalachian Trail - The New Jersey stretch of the Appalachian Trail is 74 miles long and begins at Abram S. Hewitt State Forest in the northern most point and runs west and south through Wawayanda State Park, High Point State Park, Stokes State Forest, ending at Worthington State Forest.

Horseback Riding Many of these riding academies can accommodate a variety of skill levels from the beginner who has never ridden to the most experienced rider.

2- Take in The Fall Colors in With a Scenic Drive -

Fall events and trips in New Jersey offer a variety of things to do. With the turning of the foliage to bright colors being only second best to New England. Watching the leaves turn in NJ is one of the most romantic things you can do in the fall, even if only to for a day trip to check out the scenery. Take a ride on Jersey's mountainous forested region to view the vibrant colors of Fall. It can be done as a day trip, or as a leisurely weekend getaway for taking some of the many rural stop off points.

3- Take a Weekend Getaway to Cape May

With pleasant weather and plenty of fall activies taking place, October in Cape may, a seaside town with charming Victorian Homes and good restaurants, is a popular month with many annual events including; Victorian Week, Halloween Events at the Emlen Physick Estate, Historic District Walking Tours, Harvest Festival Crafts & Antiques Show, and more...

4 - Get out an enjoy the fall colors and some exercise with a scenic bike trip.

Old Mine Road
Starting at the Kittatinny Point Visitors Center that is located just off the last exit from I-80 in New Jersey, the Old Mine Road is an exceptionally scenic bicycle route. It takes you along the historic Delaware River and winds its way through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Beautiful vistas encompass the Delaware River around every turn.

Green Sergeant’s Covered Bridge
Crisscrossing some of the most beautiful countryside in New Jersey, the three loops of the Last Covered Bridge Ride vary in length from 14.6 miles to 47.6 miles, taking you through picturesque Mercer and Hunterdon counties. All loops pass by the Green Sergeant’s Covered Bridge, a classic whitewashed structure that spans the rocky Wickecheoke Creek.

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5 - Get Out and Do Some Pumpkin Picking With The Kids

Pumpkin picking is a great fall activity and a memorable experience for families with young kids? Spend a day with the kids in New Jersey farm country picking pumpkins, and time permitting, add on a hay ride or a trip to the corn maze.

6 - Take in A Lighthouse Tour Along the Jersey Shore

With 127 miles of coastline, New Jersey Lighthouses have played a significant role in maritime history in aiding the safe navigation of ships since the 1700's. Find out more about the ten lighthouses in New Jersey that are open the to public and several still in operation.

7 - Visit One of the Frightful Halloween Attractions

Halloween in New Jersey is a time for many scary, frightful shows, events, attractions, and parades that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Check out the top NJ Halloween activities.

8 - Take in a Country Music Jamboree in the Pine Barrens

17th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Wells Mills County Park
Route 532 Waretown
609-971-3085
Music Under the Jamboree Tent - Featuring the sounds of the JerseyPine Barrens Jamboree Pines, traditional crafts of the Pines, nature and history programs, kids' programs and Piney Vittles! This is the perfect venue for a taste of "Piney" culture, from the day-long music, to the many artists, crafter's, cooks, farmers and more that display and sell their product at this great event. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

9 - Take in a Cranberry Festival

10 - Take in a Columbus day Parade and an Italian Festival

The Seaside Heights Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival
October 7, 8, & 9, 2011
732-477-6304
One of the largest Columbus Day parades in NJ with thousands of marchers and even more people lined along the parade route. This year's Columbus Day Parade to be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011. It will step off at 1 p.m. from the Boulevard at J Street and continue down to Sampson Avenue. There will be bands, floats, mummers and more. The Italian Festival Weekend begins at 4 pm on Friday, and at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday and will include an Antique Car Show and performers from Italy.

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