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Places to Visit in Northern NJ
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items New Jersey has so many hidden gems and great things to do. If you are visiting North Jersey, this is list will give you some amazing ideas of things to do!
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This place is FREE and a super cute place to visit. It is a huge garden with a lot of great places to take pictures!
Van Vleck House & Gardens
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The Liberty Science Center is a great family friendly place to go with children. It is a fun way for kids to learn science. For the adults, every third thursday of the month, they host "LSC after dark". There are different themes, they have drinks an...
Liberty Science Center
With beautiful views of the NYC skyline and beautiful foliage, you have to visit this park! I had a picnic here once and it was amazing! We got food from the near by restaurants, ate with a view of the water, and then rode bikes!
NJDEP | Liberty State Park | New Jersey State Park Service
If you are looking for a mall and amusement park all in one, this is the place to go. They have EVERYTHING!
American Dream
Make sure to catch a show at the Prudential Center! They have your favorite artists performing and your favorite sports teams.
Prudential Center, Newark, NJ: Jersey's Home For Live ...
Giants and Jets Fans 🗣️ Metlife hosts games for the giants and jets, yes in NEW JERSEY! They also have concerts, health expos and more!
MetLife Stadium
The kids will love this! This is inside of American Dream Mall and it is a Nickelodeon themed amusement park! They also have shows/ parties for adults at night
Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
Come to the Turtle Back Zoo and feed the giraffes and ride the train around!
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
The Newark Museum is a MUST SEE! They recently opened a new exhibit and it is so cool.
Welcome to The Newark Museum of Art
This is a NJ hidden gem! Located alongside the Prudential Center! This is for the music lovers and history lovers!
GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center
A nice chill day calls for a trip to the waterfront. In the summer they have paddle boats and fishing. There may even be some turtle sitings.
The Waterfront At South Mountain Recreation Complex
Hike through south mountain reservation and try to find the water fall and wildlife!
South Mountain Reservation
I just love waterfalls. I should do a whole different list of waterfalls to visit in the tri state area
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
There is soooo much to do in Hoboken! I sometimes go here and rent a a citi bike and ride around in the spring/summer. You can also walk your dog and visit the dog park, watch the sunset, and look at the skyline. On Sundays, they even have food truck...
Pier A Park - Hoboken
NJ has a performing arts center. I love love going here to catch an Alvin Ailey Show or even a theater show.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)