A few of my favorite outdoor spots in New Jersey as a South Jersey Girl, who loves being in the outdoors. Also including some places in PA & Philly
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Beach Babe
Botanical Gardens & Parks
Seasonal Places
Beach Babe
My favorite beaches for the summer time which all of their own purpose. Some for fun, some for a getaway, and just for the love of the beach
My 2nd favorite boardwalk! A great beach for when you want a city like atmosphere. It's a fun party type of beach. A younger crowd
The Wildwoods, NJ
A great family friendly beach! A clean boardwalk with friendly shops
Ocean City, New Jersey
A perfect place to watch the sunset. Walk down the street and see cute shops
Long Beach Island
A cute small beach great for a solo getaway. The cute little taco stand on the right end of the beach has the best tacos
Beach & Boardwalk | Asbury Park, NJ
Another beach that is popular amongst the younger crowd! A great place for some good Jersey Italian Pizza
Seaside Heights
Botanical Gardens & Parks
Everyday you should strive to touch grass
A gorgeous botanical garden great for a picnic, a place to center yourself, or great for photos
Sayen House and Gardens
A trail perfect for a nice walk. Connected to the river for fishing and to see the boats and jet skis on the water
Amico Island Park
Another great place to get photos taken or also to walk the path way and trail. There's a beautiful manmade waterfall to sit and relax at. They also have outdoor movie nights during the year
Historic Smithville Park and Smith's Woods - Burlington County, NJ
Beautiful trail to walk during the spring and fall
Long Bridge Park
Great for fishing and walking a trail on a nice day. There's even a small little obstacle course as well on the left side near Mill Creek park. There is a nice playground for children as well
Willingboro Lakes County Park
A gorgeous place to visit for pictures or a cute date night in the spring & summer
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
One of the most beautiful botanical gardens i've ever been to. It's truly breathtaking and the pictures don't do it justice. The waterfall show is incredible
Longwood Gardens
it’s always a little creepy for me seeing the statues but it’s a beautiful park 😆
Grounds For Sculpture
Seasonal Places
Favorite places to visit during the Fall & Winter time
Absolutely beautiful during the winter time! the shops are so cute and even cuter when it’s covered in snow
Peddler's Village
My favorite childhood Farm + They have holidays lights up during the Winter Time
Johnson's Corner Farm
You can go anytime, but it’s so cute in the fall when it’s all decorated
Storybook Land
You can go here anytime during the year but the magic is during the holiday time where they have their drive thru light show 😍
Diggerland USA
Great way to support local businesses, get a free pumpkin for carving & enjoy some good eats and fall weather
Haddonfield Fall Festival and Craft Show
Another great event to support small businesses and embrace the autumn air
34th Cranberry Festival - Art & Maker on Farnsworth
Perfect for the Spring to go Tulip picking & in the fall they have sunflowers
