Looking for things to do in the Central New Jersey area? Don’t miss the New Jersey State Museum, a showcase for all things New Jersey. From fossils of dinosaurs and other creatures that roamed prehistoric New Jersey, to fine art by New Jersey artists such as Susan Waters and John Marin, to an extensive collection of Lenape Indian artifacts, to a planetarium featuring shows appropriate for all ages, there’s something for everyone at this Trenton landmark.… Read more...
Looking for fun things to do in New Jersey this weekend? We’ve got the scoop on amazing NJ events happening all over the state! From fantastic theatre productions, to winter festivals, to free events at NJ museums and much more… the Things to Do in New Jersey Calendar of Events features tons of awesome NJ events happening around the Garden State this weekend!… Read more...
Located on the banks of the Delaware River in Titusville NJ, the historic ground that is now Washington Crossing State Park was the starting point for one of the most pivotal moments in American history. After crossing the icy Delaware into New Jersey on Christmas night in 1776, General George Washington and the Continental Army landed here and began their march to Trenton where the battle that turned the tide of the American Revolution occurred.… Read more...
When you think “National Park”, many people think Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountain, or even Shenandoah. Not too many people think New Jersey. However, you may be surprised to learn that New Jersey is home to a number of national historical parks, recreation areas, reserves, and historic and scenic trails.… Read more...
Looking for fun things to do in NJ this weekend? We’ve got the scoop on fun NJ events happening all over the state! Our Things to Do in New Jersey Calendar of Events features lots of awesome NJ weekend events happening around the Garden State!… Read more...
One of the things I love about living in New Jersey is that we’re close to all the fun things to do in the big cities like New York and Philadelphia. However, you don’t have to leave the Garden State to enjoy arts and culture. In fact, New Jersey is home to a number of fine art museums, including the Princeton University Art Museum which bears the distinction of being named one of the best small-town museums in America by Fodor’s Travel.… Read more...
Looking for fun and inexpensive things to do in New Jersey? Got a rock hound or budding paleontologist in the family (or maybe you are one yourself)? Check out the Rutgers Geology Museum, which happens to be one of the oldest collegiate geology collections in the United States. Founded in 1872, its exhibits showcase the natural history of New Jersey, focusing on geology, anthropology, and paleontology.… Read more...
With the 2018 Winter Olympics fast approaching, we’ll soon be cheering on top athletes in our favorite winter sporting events like figure skating, hockey, and downhill skiing, as well as discovering some new sports like curling. Have you ever thought of giving curling a try?… Read more...
Wow – we’ve had quite a stretch of ridiculous winter weather here in New Jersey, and we’ve still got several long winter months to go before spring arrives. It’s easy to catch the winter doldrums – especially after the holidays have passed – but there are plenty of fun ways to shake the winter blues here in New Jersey.… Read more...
Looking for fun things to do in New Jersey this winter? There are a number of outdoor ice skating rinks in NJ offering open skate sessions as well as other fun activities and programs. You can take a skating lesson, play (or watch) some hockey, skate with Santa, see a figure skating show, or just lace up your skates and enjoy some time with family or friends on the ice.… Read more...
