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Visit the Turtle Back Zoo!

Take A Walk On The Wild Side
at this Top Rated New Jersey Zoo!

Who doesn’t love a day at the zoo? It’s so much fun to spend the day outdoors and see amazing animals such as ferocious lions to adorable otters. North Jersey is close to famous zoos like those in  Central Park and the Bronx, but there’s no need to venture into the city to enjoy an amazing day at the zoo.… Read more...

Visit Thomas Edison National Historical Park!

Discover How Edison Changed The World at
Thomas Edison National Historical Park!

Thomas Edison was one of the most famous Americans to ever call New Jersey his home. The inventor began his career in Newark and Menlo Park, and later moved his home and laboratory to West Orange NJ. Today, Thomas Edison National Historical Park preserves the place where America’s greatest inventor changed our world forever so that visitors can get a glimpse into the mind of Edison, his many inventions (he earned 1093 U.S.… Read more...