The Battleship New Jersey is a site of great historical significance to the state of New Jersey, due to the military role that the Battleship has played as our nation’s most decorated battleship as well as to the economic role it played in the lives of New Jerseyans, as it was built at the nearby Philadelphia Navy Yard where many South Jersey residents were employed during the height of its activity in the 1940s.… Read more...
Looking for something fun to do on a cold or rainy day? The Edelman Planetarium is a great place to visit when the weather outside isn’t the greatest (although honestly it’s awesome any time).
Many New Jerseyans know that Fort Lee is a town that sits atop the majestic Palisades at the foot of the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge (and a town that has found itself at the center of a certain “Bridgegate” scandal in recent years).… Read more...
Looking for things to do in North Jersey? Check out the Hoboken Historical Museum! This amazing little New Jersey museum celebrates the history of Hoboken and its significance to the surrounding metropolitan area. The Hoboken Historical Museum is located in one of the oldest buildings on the Hoboken waterfront, the former Bethlehem Steel machine shop, which is now known as “the Shipyard”.… 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 fun outdoor activities, to fantastic theatre productions, to amazing winter festivals 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...
Looking for awesome things to do in NJ that don’t cost a fortune? Things to Do in New Jersey has the scoop on incredible discounts and deals on fun things to do in New Jersey and we can’t wait to share the details with our readers!… Read more...
Whether you’re looking for things to do in New Jersey with kids or you just want to get outside and enjoy a beautiful day, the Bergen County Zoo is definitely worth a visit. While there are some great “big city” zoos that garner a lot of attention located a short drive from New Jersey, the Bergen County Zoo is a fantastic attraction to visit at a very reasonable price.… Read more...
Step back in time to the year 1900 at the Howell Living History Farm and experience what life was like in the New Jersey farming community of Pleasant Valley in Mercer County. This was a time when gasoline engines were just beginning to become a reality in agriculture, challenging man – and horse – power.… Read more...
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...
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...
