BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE

 This 172-foot historic lighthouse is located on the northern point of Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Built from 1857-1858, "Old Barney" alerts ships of the Barnegat Shoals, a resting place for approximately 200 shipwrecked vessels. The swift currents, shifting sandbars and the offshore shoals challenged the skills of even the most experienced sailor. Barnegat Lighhouse was designed by George Meade, who would later make a name for himself in the Civil War. There are 217 steps that lead to the light. "Old Barney" served as an aid to navigation until it was decommissioned in 1944.

From this lofty perch there are wonderful views of Long Beach Island, the Atlantic Ocean, Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Inlet and Island Beach State Park. It is also a favorite recreational area for boating, fishing and swimming. Besides people come here to walk, birdwatch and learn about maritime history.

ATLANTIC CITY

 Atlantic City is a resort city in New Jersey, United States, known for its casinos, boardwalk and beach. It is more than just a gambler's haven; it's a legendary resort town like no other. The magnetic appeal of the bright lights, sizzling nightlife and world-class casino gaming along the beach draws millions of visitors to Atlantic City. The most popular way to get around Atlantic City is on the 4-mile long Boardwalk (the oldest in the United States), as most of the operating casinos are on the Boardwalk. Atlantic City is right on the beach at the Jersey Shore; you can go swimming, tanning, fishing, or surfing. It is very unique, having both a small town charm coupled with an international "big city" identity. The world-famous Steel Pier extends 1,000 feet over The Atlantic City Ocean, providing the best view of the ocean. The Pier now features 25 kiddie and extreme rides, games, food stands and live entertainment.

Ocean One Pier and shopping mall is in the foreground. It extends from the world famous boardwalk out over the ocean. The bathing beach and Casino Hotels comprise the background

City of Atlantic City, NJ

NEW JERSEY

 

• The Borough of Seaside Park, located on the Barnegat Barrier Island in Ocean County, New Jersey, was incorporated in 1898. Seaside Park is a small town of only 0.77 square miles with a year-round population of just over 2,200 residents. With almost two miles of shoreline on the Atlantic Ocean, the borough’s main industry is summer tourism.

• THE STATE HOUSE is located in New Jersey's capital city, Trenton, situated on a bank of the Delaware River. This gilt-domed building, constructed in 1889, houses the state's executive and legislative branches of government.
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Sunset at Seaside Park. The State House, Trenton. Autumn waterfall, Morris County. Aerial view of Newark. Clinton Historical Museum, Hunterdon County

• Newark, New Jersey's largest city, is the leading industrial and financial center in the State. Containing a major maritime port, Newark is one of the great sea, truck, rail and air transportation hubs of the nation.

• The Town of Clinton is located in central Hunterdon County, in northwest New Jersey. The landmark 10-acre Red Mill Museum Village is home to the Hunterdon Historical Museum, which has a collection of more than 40,000 historic artifacts. You’ll also find a replica of a log cabin, an old schoolhouse and the Mulligan quarry buildings on its grounds. In October, the Haunted Mill is an especially popular Halloween scare fest.
• Morris County is located about 40 km west of New York City and was named after Colonel Lewis Morris, governor of New Jersey. The county is part of the New York Metropolitan Area, and its county seat is Morristown.

 

See more at: http://www.visitnj.org

GARDEN STATE ARTS CENTER

  New Jersey is known of being the home of the famous PNC Bank Arts Center. This venue is ranked in the top five amphitheaters in the country and ranked in the top two outdoor arenas within the New York Metropolitan area Originally called the Garden State Arts Center, this venue opened its doors to the public in 1968, after 4 years of making this amphitheater. It hosts a numerous summer concerts at the uniquely designed amphitheater and illuminates the grounds every December for the annual Holiday Lights Spectacular.

 

THE GARDEN STATE ARTS CENTER at Telegraph Hill, Holmdel, New Jersey, is a 5,058-seat amphitheater for the performing arts conveniently located at Exit 116 of the Garden State Parkway

In 1996 PNC Bank purchased naming rights to the venue changing the name from the Garden State Arts Center to the currently PNC Bank Arts Center. Amphitheater seating; contemporary, classic rock, dance and opera summer concert series. 

Holmdel Township is a picturesque agricultural community rooted in a contemporary suburban setting. Parks and recreation are an integral part of the enriched way of life in the community. The township’s 565-acre centerpiece, Holmdel Park, is home to 11 trails for walking, hiking, biking and horseback riding.  

WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS

 In 1933, the first National Historic Park in America was established in Morristown. It anchors the New Jersey section of the Crossroads of the American Revolution. Revolutionary War encampment site of 12,000 plus Continental Army soldiers. The park also maintains a museum & library collection related to the encampments & George Washington, as well as items relating to pre- and post-Revolutionary America.

The Ford Mansion, located in the Morristown National Historic Park, served as home to General and Mrs. George Washington from December  1779 to June 1780 during the Revolutionary War. This large Georgian style home was built in the early 1770's. Today the house is furnished to reflect how it might have appeared during Washington's stay. 

CAPE MAY POINT LIGHTHOUSE

 Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. The Cape May Lighthouse is located in Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township, on the Jersey Shore.  Built in 1859, nearly 100,000 visitors a year climb the 199 stairs to the top and enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean and bay. There are also moonlight climbs throughout the year, along with a visitor center and museum shop that makes the experience educational as well as entertaining.

It stands on the southern tip of New Jersey

The Cape May Lighthouse is also still active today.  The United States Coast Guard continues to operate the light to aid ships in navigation around the Cape May Area.  The light of the current lighthouse is visible for 24 nautical mils and flashes at an interval of every 15 seconds.

NEW JERSEY STATE CAPITOL

 New Jersey’s capitol is the most historic building in NJ state. The term “State House” harkens back to the time of its origination and remains as its popular name. THE STATE HOUSE is located in the heart of New Jersey's capital city, Trenton, situated on a bank of the Delaware River. This gilt-domed building, constructed in 1889. Second oldest capitol in continuous use in the U.S. (Maryland has the oldest), houses the NJ executive and legislative branches since 1792. For more than 200 years, New Jersey Senators, Assemblymen, and Governors have been making the laws of the state in this building. Today the State House continues to serve New Jersey as both a historical monument and a place of work. It's located in a beautiful area and holds so much of the state's history. And both the interior and exterior design and architecture of the building are absolutely jaw-dropping.

For more information visit: www.njleg.state.nj.us

NEWARK

 It’s a happening place

The Garden State’s largest metropolis, Newark blossoms mere miles from New York City.  Newark shines even in New York’s shadow.  It offers ease and affordable access to all New York is.  But Newark offers a taste of Big-Apple-style action in smaller more intimate bites. Before America was, Newark was already happening.  As an early outpost in the New World, it served from the beginning to bring together cultures and commerce.  Even then, it was a melting pot brimming with indigenous and imported foods, arts, music and entertainments.

   

Newark, New Jersey's largest city, is the leading industrial and financial center in the State. Containing a major maritime port, Newark is one of the great sea, truck, rail and air transportation hubs of the nation.

 
In the centuries since, Newark has continued to blossom, always renewing and reworking itself, always becoming something richer and more varied – a new work with each new arrival of people and promise. Each new face in its growth has given rise to a different facet of its overall character so that today’s Newark is multi-faceted – an endless parade of offerings, adventures and opportunities.  From America’s first and oldest public park to one of the country’s largest performing arts venue, from the state’s biggest museum to the continent’s 5th largest cathedral – pro sports, fine arts, urban retail and outdoor adventure, it’s all happening here. On any given day, you’ll find 25 different languages conversing over an even greater mix and melding of world cuisine and cultures. 

DELAWARE WATER GAP

 The Delaware Water Gap, located in Monroe County in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and named after a magnificent natural wonder carved by the Delaware River. It is the best known feature of the park, a distinct notch cut into the Kittatinny Ridge by the Delaware River. Once touted as a scenic Wonder of the World, it is an impressive site when motoring through on Interstate 80 or viewed from the overlooks along PA 611. The Gap is about a quarter mile wide at river level and nearly a mile wide from the top of one mountain to the top of the other.

The Delaware Water Gap, seperating Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is one of the world's scenic wonders

The spectacular Delaware Water Gap has inspired and fascinated people for centuries. From the mid-19th through the early 20th century, Delaware Water Gap was one of the most popular summer resorts in the eastern United States. The recreation area encompasses 67,000 acres of mountain ridge, forest, and floodplain on both sides of the Delaware River in the states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Among the more surprising species of animals in the park are black bear, timber rattlesnakes, bald eagles, and, recently, nesting peregrine falcons. Ecosystems include hemlock ravines with bountiful rhododendron and ridgetops with prickly pear cactus.

MADISON

 The Borough of Madison is located in southeast Morris County, New Jersey, about 22 miles due west of New York City’s Times Square. Sometimes called “The Rose City” and “Bottle Hill”. It is a beautiful community overflowing with colonial and Victorian architecture. Madison, named after President James Madison, was nicknamed the Rose City because of a 19th-century rose-growing industry started by wealthy residents drawn to Madison by its location on the Morris & Essex train line. Today, Madison consists of an area of 4.2 square miles, has a population of approximately 16,000 and remains a diverse community. Drew University, which lies on a 186-acre deciduous forest in the community, truly encompasses the heritage of the town and is a reflection of it’s 147-year existence. Main Street, or Route 124, is the borough’s distinct artery for shopping and dining. 

An aerial of this Morris town shows the many fine shops located on Main Street (RT. 24) and the train station nearby. Home to Drew University