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Top New Jersey Cities and Towns
The Best Places to Visit

We'd like to share with you some of our top New Jersey Cities and Towns. There is so much to see and do along the Jersey shore, the mountains, and through the inland towns that National Geographic magazine has called New Jersey "America in Miniature."  
  Our top New Jersey cities and towns take you to the rugged hills along the Delaware River to the Kittatinny Mountains with thousands of acres of state parks and managed hardwood forests, to the world class waterfront views of the Statue of Liberty from Jersey City, down to the charming Victorian streets of Cape May to the amusement piers and boardwalks of the Jersey Shore, the rolling farmland of Hunterdon County, top restaurants, museums, historic sites, theatre and the glitz of Atlantic City.

The visitor to the Garden State, with this list of the best Jersey cities, should use it as guideline to begin their plan for a day trip, a weekend getway, or a summer vacastion.

Our Top New Jersey Cities and towns

Atlantic City
Looking for a fast paced destination with many non-stop activities?
It's Atlantic City, and it's better than ever. Year round, day or night, fun filled destination offers Casino gaming, spas, world-class entertainment, nightlife, restaurants, ocean, boardwalk, golf, fun attractions, fishing, water Sports, and shopping.
Atlantic City
Cape May
Cape May is not the type of resort that you visit just once. There is a charm and special warmth about the town that pulls you back again an again. Cape May is not just a summer resort, the fall and winter seasons are very popular with many theme weekends, good restaurants and bed and Breakfasts.
Cape May
Jersey City - A City Rich With Attractions, Entertainment And Unbeatable Waterfront Views
Jersey City is a city rich with lifestyle variety, attractions, entertainment, and restaurants. It is also a city with fascinating small ethnic neighborhoods, modern high rise condo towers, and attractions that include museums, a nationally recognized science learning center, and unbeatable, world class harbor views overlooking the New York City Skyline, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
Jersey City, NJ
Lambertville
Lambertville is a quaint town on the Delaware River with plenty to do. Here you will find antique shops, art galleries, specialty stores, bed and breakfasts, a brewery and plenty of good restaurants. The canal path offers cyclists a place to ride for people of all skill levels.
Lambertville
Newark, NJ - A Revitalized City with Top Attractions and Entertainment New Jerseyans
In the shadows of New York City, just five miles and a seventeen minute train ride away, Newark, New Jersey has plenty to offer visitors, or the New York City tourist who chooses to visit or stay nearby at less expensive restaurants, and hotels. More...
Newark, NJ
PrincetonA charming town with upscale shops, restaurants, museums, theatre, and a prestigious Ivy League university.

Princeton University

Other top New Jersey Cities and New Jersey Towns

Freehold - The largest little city in New Jersey
The child hood home of Bruce Springsteen, was introduced to America by his song “My Hometown” describing his thoughts about his hometown. Today it is a town with a revamped downtown that mixes the best of mom and pop establishments, fancy eateries, and Victorian houses. More.

Millville - Millville is a revitalized south Jersey small town with historical interests primarily with the American glass making industry and it's rich architectural collection of 19th and early 20th century buildings and homes.

Ocean City , New Jersey – A Model For Wholesome Family Fun
Ocean City is a Jersey Shore beach resort that sets itself apart from other beachfront towns in going all out to insure that its reputation as “ America’s Greatest Family Resort” is true to its motto. Its heritage is deep rooted in Christian values. Alcohol sales are prohibited and there are no bars or nightclubs. The attractions along the boardwalk are controlled by the city to insure they are safe, secure, and provide wholesome family fun, at a modest cost. More...

Ocean Grove, A Charming town where recreation, history, and religion prosper in God's square mile.

A unique Jersey Shore town steep in religious tradition with lovely Victorian bed and breakfast inns and an historic wooden auditorium where visitors come to enjoy summer evenings and relaxing strolls along the rustic boardwalk. More...

Point Pleasant , NJ – An exciting family beach destination
Point Pleasant is the ultimate Jersey Shore family destination, offering exciting activities for a day trip, a week end, or as a summer vacation destination? More

Red Bank - The Cultural Center of the Jersey Shore
Red Bank is the Jersey Shore’s cultural, social and commercial destination. At only an hour’s ride from New York City, by car, train or bus, it’s a fabulous day or weekend trip! More...

Spring Lake - it's an elegantly classic beachfront town that's never been corrupted by honky tonk. It's filled with huge Victorian houses with wraparound porches, good restaurants and charming Bed and Breakfasts. More...

Wildwood - The Wildwoods are a popular New Jersey family beach resort with its free, wide, white, powdery sandy beaches, and a world class boardwalk with amusement piers, restaurants, food stands and salt water taffy shops, is now attracting visitors with an interest in “Doo Wop”. More....

Asbury Park - Asbury Park is a symbol of a once world class beach resort falling into hard times and now coming back with such energy and dreams that soon it will be become a must see destination for Jersey Shore fans. This is a city in the midst of a cultural, political, and economic revival, that is drawing interest from local and national artists, developers, and of course visitors. More...


 



 

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