Away from the Crowds in New Jersey

New Jersey is the Garden State surrounded by lush countryside and is among the most popular states in the US.

Tour the Batsto Mansion in Batsto. Visitors can tour the rooms on guided tours that tell you about the arc of industry, family, and wilderness. It sits by a quiet lake.

Buttermilk Falls is the tallest waterfall in New Jersey, standing at approximately 200 feet. It is located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, specifically on Mountain Road near Walpack Center.  The best way to get close to the falls is by trekking, and a stairway leads to the falls.

Continuing trekking, you can get to Carter Lake.

Visit Cape May, the charming seaside resort at the southern tip of the New Jersey peninsula. There are lovely Victorian houses.

Visit the Emlen Physick Estate with a fascinating museum and the original Victorian-era interior.

Visitors enjoy the Cape May Lighthouse with amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean.

Sunset Beach is one of the most remote beaches on the Jersey Shore. (pictured above)

The SS Atlantus was the second concrete ship that was used in WWI by the Emergency Fleet. Launched in 1918 to help bring back American troops from Europe, it was retired in 1920. Six years later the boat was used for the creation of a ferry dock, but in 1926 the ship broke free and since has been stuck near the coast of Sunset Beach.

An unknown spot is the Central Railroad Terminal, abandoned since 1967. It has been taken over by lush greenery and wildlife. It was constructed in 1889 and served millions of passengers every year. Its fame is that this was a transit point for many immigrants coming from Ellis Island. There might even be some spirits left behind.

Green Sergeant’s Bridge is among the last and best-preserved covered bridges in New Jersey. The bridge was built in 1872 and got its modern look in 1960.

High Point State Park, located in the Kittatinny Mountains, is the highest point in New Jersey, High Point. At the peak you’ll find the High Point Veterans Memorial with a 220-foot spire offering the best views of the state.

Margate City presents Lucy the Elephant. She is a wooden wonder from the 1880s. Visitors can climb the inside stairs and take a look out.

Lakota Wolf Preserve is located in Camp Taylor Woods in Columbia near the Delaware Water Gap. This nonprofit organization was established in 1998 and is dedicated to the care and education of wolves, bobcats, foxes, and lynx. The preserve is the largest natural habitat for these animals in the Northeastern United States, providing a safe haven for those born in captivity and unable to return to the wild. To learn more about the preserve and the wildlife, you can get a guided tour.

In Shamong, see the Mighty Joe the Gorilla Statue located on Route 206. Visitors enjoy stopping by and taking photos with Joe.

At Millbrook Village you can see how life was in the 1800s.

Near the Pennsylvania border you’ll find the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with lush vegetation. Here visitors can enjoy kayaking, fishing, and camping.

This area is also a good starting point for those adventurous enough to walk the Appalachian Trail.

The State Line Lookout stands between New Jersey and New York. It is located on a cliff overlooking the Hudson River, offering amazing views of the river, the surrounding forests, Mount Vernon, and NYC on the horizon.

At the Hoboken waterfront you’ll find Sybil’s Cave, which at one time sold cool spring water. Today it sits behind a gate; visitors can read a plaque and imagine how it was once.

Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a nature preserve in Teaneck that is dedicated to ecological restoration. It features more than 1.3 miles of trails, an outdoor classroom, and ecological art exhibits. There are guided nature walks and educational workshops. You’ll find hiking trails, lovely butterfly gardens, and bird-watching spots.