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Once
a part of colonial New Netherlands when the Dutch ruled the New
York area, New Jersey was granted its own identity following the
Dutch surrender to England in 1664, and called New Jersey after
the British island in the English Channel.
Although still
associated in the popular imagination with its huge chemical industry
in the northern part of the state - its nickname "The
Garden State" still applies today to the acres of farmland
devoted to growing tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries and peaches.
A prime travel
and vacation destination for inhabitants of New York and the rest
of the East Coast, New Jersey offers an array of entertainment
and recreational opportunities - from springtime white water rafting
on the Delaware
Water Gap to gambling and top entertainment at Atlantic
City resorts.
Other major
attractions include Liberty
State Park in Jersey City, sightseeing in and around Princeton
University, beach resorts at Cape May, Ocean City, Wildwood,
and the rest of the Jersey
Shore.
Kid-friendly
New Jersey
Besides Liberty
State Park (see above), family-friendly attractions can be found
throughout the state, starting with one of its most popular - Six
Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Plan to spend at least
a day here, or possibly two (or three!)
The sheer acreage devoted
to amusement park rides make Great Adventure suitable for anyone
from toddlers to thrill-loving teens, plus don't miss the unforgettable
drive around the safari park.
If spending
any time in Atlantic City with kids in tow, nearby Storybook
Land in Egg Harbor Township offers rides and attractions based
on popular classic fairy tales. While the park is open year round,
special treats are usually in store around Christmas and Halloween.
Heading further
West towards Philadelphia, another top NJ kid stop has to be the Adventure
Aquarium in Camden for an astounding world-class interactive
exploration of sea life that's fun for kids of all ages.
More information about New Jersey travel & tourism around the Web:
New
Jersey Travel & Tourism - One-stop browsing for virtual tours to the entire state, hotel
reservations, featured seasonal activities, shopping & dining,
maps, pictures, driving directions, family fun.
Northwest
New Jersey Skylands Guide - Explore the New Jersey countryside
with facts, information and guides to hotels, farm visits, country
inns and B&Bs, family-friendly attractions, a directory of
state parks & recreation areas, maps & directions.
Atlantic
City Travel & Tourism Guide - Glittering, colorful
guide to the state's gambling mecca with information on nearby
attractions, family and kid-friendly fun, online hotel booking,
travel directory and event calendar.
Cape
May County Department of Tourism - Online tour of the Jersey cape with
a guide to beaches and recreation, bird watching & nature trails, photo gallery,
related links.
Ocean
City, New Jersey Online Visitors Guide - The complete guide to another
of the state's popular seashore communities with maps and driving directions,
hotels & restaurants, major attractions, activities, beach guide, weather
info.
Wildwood
Vacations - One-stop browsing for information on the famous
boardwalk, area attractions & nightlife, hotels, restaurants,
vacation planner, family and kid-friendly fun guide, event calendar.
Camden
Waterfront - Visitor guide with major and nearby attractions, picture
galleries, interactive map, driving directions.
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