You'll find lots of interesting things to do in New Jersey in October. This is a great time of the year to take in many of the fall activities and a great time to plan a weekend getaway or late season vacation.
If you plan to get out an enjoy the beautiful fall foliage colors, especially in northwest New Jersey, the season if from October 19th through 29th.
You'll find lots of interesting things to do in New Jersey in October.
This is a great time of the year to take in many of the warmer weather
activities and things to do as schools are back in session and the
crowds at the Jersey shore destinations have dwindled. With the ocean
water still warm in southern NJ, popular destinations like Cape May,
Wildwood and Ocean City are excellent choices for a weekend getaway or
late season vacation.
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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. New Jersey has ten original (non-replica) lighthouses that are open the to public and several still in operation. The lighthouses open to the public have been transformed into museums or education centers in celebration of the state's rich maritime heritage.
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Of all the seasons, the autumn is the best time to cycle, especially in the western and northern parts of the state when the leaves are exhibiting their brightest colors. New Jersey has great terrain and scenery and offers a wide variety of trails for a wonderful cycling adventure for beginners to advanced cyclists.
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With pleasant weather and plenty of fall activities 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Halloween in New Jersey is a time for many scary, frightful shows, events, attractions, and parades that can be enjoyed by the whole family. These popular festivals feature events with special themes, good music, food, performers, and fun activities.
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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.
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