New Jersey

Pros: This is a beautiful, historic city with a lot of good, cheap food.
Cons: The city is not really tourist-ready, so bring good maps.

Jersey City doesn't tend to get much attention from tourists, but GENERAL: Jersey City is one of the first northeastern U.S. cities settled by Europeans, and the Native Americans who lived there had a sophisticated civilization and a ...

Pros: The nicest sculptures with the most variety I have ever seen in one place.
Cons: I can't think of any. It was well worth it!

We were in New Jersey for the weekend after surprising my sister for her 60th birthday by showing up unexpectedly. After spending hours getting over the "I can't believe it" surprise, we actually got to planning what to do with our time. Since she ...

Pros: There's always something to do
Cons: The bad rep NJ doesn't deserve!

New Jersey seems to be butt of many jokes and many people seem to jump on the wagon and poke fun at the state because of what they hear or see on TV. This state isn’t horrible as many think it is. It’s got tons of good things! These jokes and ...

Pros: Great place to relax and have fun with family
Cons: The ocean isn't very warm in early July.

My husband grew up in Alexandria, VA and I in a small town near Pittsburgh, PA. We learned that both of our families vacationed in Cape May, NJ when we where children. Of course, we didn't know each other back then. Fast forward to taking our own ...

Pros: Great for numerous activities.
Cons: A few areas need much more development.

First impressions of NJ can be grim: the view of Ikea from the runway at Newark 'Liberty Airport' or the cab ride from Newark to NY City springs to mind. It is a a great pity because much of the rest of the state is so beautiful. Although NJ is a ...

Pros: The 4 seasons.
Cons: Fast paced.

..........is the official song of the state of New Jersey, written & music by Red Mascara. New Jersey, my home state, is not very large but pretty well developed. With 2 major highways running north to south, roughly 200 miles south/north and 50 ...

Pros: Has a lot going for it.
Cons: Some dismal areas to drive through

The joke about New Jersey is someone says they live there and you ask, "What exit". That's because the New Jersey Turnpike is like the spine of the state. It runs North-South from points south to just short of the NY/NJ border on the north. For all the ...

Pros: There are some dining gems hidden here.
Cons: They are few and far between.

As a compliment to the list of my favorite restaurants in N ew York, I offer a similar list for those willing to venture across the Hudson. All prices are for dinner unless indicated otherwise. PORTUGUESE ...

Pros: Beauty everywhere, if you know where to look.
Cons: Locations are rather far from the New York metro area.

New Jersey, the state with the highest population density and close proximity to two large urban centers, New York City and Philadelphia, is not known for its natural beauty. Still, it is one of the most diverse states in the US, featuring nearly ...

Pros: A refreshing fun learning experience!
Cons: None

Holmdel Park is located in central Jersey in the rural suburban community of Holmdel beautiful Monmouth County off the Garden State Parkway at exit 114. This gorgeous 342 acre park was the place this family often chose to visit while being a...

Pros: Food by a world class expert, decor right out of a Frank Lloyd Wright blueprint.
Cons: none

Dennis Foy's Restaurant
816 Arnold Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
ph: 732.295.0466

Do you remember Dennis Foy, the master chef who has had 4 star restaurants in Chatham, NJ and Manhattan? If you do you know his places are...

Pros: sun and fun!
Cons: Accommodations

Going to Wildwood Crest is a great family vacation!I have been there several times,as a child,teen and now as Mom.The beach is wonderful,clean,and fun for all ages.Then there is the boardwalk!So many things going on,something for...

Pros: close, safe
Cons: may get expensive

I just came back from Wildwood. We stayed at the Quebec Motel & Calypso corner of Spicer & Atlantic avenues ( that was an error to stay there, the owner is such a mean and untruthfulness woman, she would promise something and deny it few days after...)...

Pros: diverse choice of activities; great food; clean beaches
Cons: none

It has taken me several summers to really learn where to go and not go on Long Beach Island (LBI). It also took me awhile to finally define the difference between the top half and the bottom half of the island.

I'll refer to the top and...

Pros: Many activities, close proximity to New York City, great schools, plenty of parks, open spaces
Cons: Most people mistakenly judge New Jersey by what they see surrounding Newark Airport

Having been born and raised in the Garden State, and choosing to make this my permanent home, New Jersey is very dear to my heart. However, when I travel and meet new people from different states and countries, I tend to get strange looks and flippant...