How To Have Fun In New Jersey?
A lot of people think that New Jersey is a borough or district of New York, but it’s not. In fact, New Jersey is an actual state. The areas of the state that most people think are actually in New York are Jersey City, North Bergen, and Hoboken, however, they are only connected to New York via a bridge, and they are not a part of it.
New Jersey is a beautiful state with a very interesting history. If you have never been, then there’s no better time than winter to visit. The state’s beautiful parks, woodland, and outdoor spaces come alive in colder weather. That said, it’s still fun visiting New Jersey in autumn, spring, or summer too.
This post will tell you everything you need to know about having fun in New Jersey.
Going Gambling
People have been going to New Jersey to gamble for a very long time. Atlantic City is considered by many to be the next best thing to Las Vegas. However, you don’t have to go into a casino to gamble since it’s easy to find online casinos in New Jersey, some of which are even better than their real-world counterparts. If you’re going to take up gambling as a hobby, then make sure you do your research, learn about the games you’re playing, and do everything you can to minimize your losses.
Consider Hiking
New Jersey is a very popular place for people to go hiking, especially people from New York. One area of New Jersey that’s particularly popular with hikers and ramblers is the Pine Barrens, a huge expanse of woodland. If you do plan on going hiking in New Jersey, then remember that it’s still very wild in places. Make sure to take a map with you so you do not get lost. It’s common for people to get lost in the Pine Barrens because of how large an area it is. Some areas of New Jersey rival places like the Rocky Mountains.
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Exploring Woodlands
As mentioned in the previous section, New Jersey’s Pine Barrens is a popular place for hikers and ramblers to go. However, the state has much more woodland than just the Pine Barrens. Throughout the state, it’s common to find beautiful expanses of woodland. Again, if you plan on going exploring any New Jersey woodland, take a map with you, or mark your route. Getting lost in the woods is the last thing that you want to do. If you’re going exploring in the woods, consider taking a picnic with you.
Historic Visits
New Jersey is a state that is very significant as far as American history goes. If you are unfamiliar with New Jersey’s history, then like much of the United States, it involves settlers, Native Americans, fascinating folklore, deception, war, and conquest. There are lots of historical monuments, museums, and buildings scattered throughout the state for you to visit. If you’re going to visit for historical reasons, then spend some time researching beforehand so you can figure out what interests you most.
Local Folklore
As you would expect from anywhere with as much history as New Jersey, the state’s folklore is fascinating (and scary). There are a whole host of monsters and cryptids that supposedly live there. If you are a fan of folklore, then why not visit the sites where people purport to have encountered New Jersey’s own monsters, like the Jersey Devil or the Dogman? Make sure to take friends or a guide with you, though, just in case you do end up encountering one of the state’s many monsters!
Television Shows
New Jersey has been made famous by the television shows and films that have been set there. The Sopranos really put New Jersey on the map, but films like Cop Land made the state somewhat famous long before David Chase had even come up with the idea for a Jersey-based mob drama. If you are a fan of New Jersey media, then do your research and consider visiting some of the sites and buildings from your favorite films and shows. Many of the places featured in The Sopranos are still around today and can be visited without the need for tickets.
Meeting Locals
People from New Jersey are unlike people from anywhere else in the entire United States. New Jersey has its own distinct culture, making it a very interesting place to visit. If you’re somebody who likes to meet new people and experience unique cultures, then definitely consider visiting New Jersey. One thing that’s worth noting is that there are various different ethnic groups scattered throughout the state, meaning there are cultures and customs unique to specific groups and areas. Bear this in mind when you are exploring. The culture of North Bergen is nothing like the culture of Atlantic City.
Sampling Food
As with anywhere where there are lots of different ethnic groups, the food in New Jersey is diverse and incredible. New Jersey is particularly famous for its Italian food since a large amount of Italians settled in the area. The same is also true for the state’s Cuban food. Conduct online research before visiting so that you can find out the names of the best restaurants. What’s the point in visiting for food if you aren’t going to ensure that you visit the hottest places? Visiting small family-run cafés is something worth considering since smaller, family-run establishments tend to have the best food.
Tourist Attractions
Finally, there are a lot of tourist attractions worth visiting in New Jersey, too, like aquariums, museums, zoos, and theatres. If you’re traveling to New Jersey and are only interested in tourist attractions, then there’s no shortage of them available for you to check out. Again, do your research before visiting so that you can find the things that interest you most. Waiting until after you arrive to figure out what you are doing is a pretty effective way of missing out on the best stuff. Creating a travel itinerary is the best way to fit everything in.
New Jersey is a unique, fun, and friendly state. If you haven’t been, then why not go this year? Be sure to figure out what you’re doing before you visit, as mentioned in the last section. If you do not plan out an itinerary, then you’ll inevitably end up missing cool activities.
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