A full-color guide to everything New Jersey: accommodations, attractions, beaches, history, outdoors, shopping, sports and so much more.

Welcome to NEW JERSEY

Dear Friends, Welcome to New Jersey, home to “Great Destinations in Any Direction.” Within the pages of the 2009 New Jersey Travel Guide, you will fi nd an invaluable resource to help plan your next trip, adventure or weekend excursion to the Garden State. We are delighted to offer you this treasure trove of information, illustrating the wide array of destinations that offer the beauty, adventure and excitement that is New Jersey.

The Division of Travel & Tourism’s web site, www.visitnj.org, has been vastly expanded to help visitors looking for accommodations, attractions, events, restaurants, driving directions and more. In addition, visitors will fi nd hundreds of additional web sites to explore while planning their trip to the Garden State.

A visit to New Jersey will open a world of historical discovery, from Washington’s headquarters to Edison’s and Einstein’s inspiration.

Enjoy our award-winning golf courses, explore our charming towns and visit one of New Jersey’s many world-class museums, theatres and prominent restaurants.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the splendor of New Jersey’s landscape from its high mountain peaks, vast open spaces and lush forests to our crown jewel — 127 miles of coastline running from Sandy Hook to Cape May.

Our shore towns boast beautiful beaches, barrier islands and bays illuminated by historic lighthouses. The lights of Atlantic City are a beacon of the fast-paced nightlife and bustling casino hotel resorts that make this town a highly desirable vacation destination, recognized for its gaming, restaurants, shopping venues, entertainment options and recreation choices.

Or, venture off the beaten path to relax at one of our quaint bed and breakfast inns found throughout the state from the tip of the Jersey Shore to the rolling hills of our northwestern corner.

Start planning an unforgettable vacation or wonderful weekend getaway today and let New Jersey’s great destinations amaze you.

Hope to see you soon,
Jon S. Corzine
Governor, State of New Jersey

Download 2009 New Jersey Travel Guide

PDF format, 30MB, 148Pages.

FEATURES
Car-Free Traveling in the Garden State ............. 17
Underwater Treasures ....................................... 18
Surfi ng New Jersey? .......................................... 19
Family Fun Destinations .................................... 20
Meadowlands Xanadu ........................................ 22
The New New Jersey State Museum ................. 24
Atlantic City on the Move ................................... 26
Index of Towns & Beaches ............................... 136
Index of Attractions .......................................... 138
Index of Advertisers ......................................... 144
On The Go ......................................................... 145

Visit Division of Travel & Tourism, State of New Jersey Website

Family Fun Destinations

Fabled Beach Towns
The Wildwoods, in southern New Jersey, is renowned for its days and nights of fun and celebration for people of every age and interest. In addition to the expansive beach, there are 38 blocks of exciting Boardwalk attractions, restaurants and shopping, including three incredible amusement piers with more rides than Disneyland that have delighted families for years. And there are water parks, water sports, fishing, concerts, special events and much, much more.

Other Jersey Shore towns that are equally attractive vacation destinations include Seaside Heights with its bustling boardwalk, water park and nightlife, the charm of Victorian Cape May, family-centered Point Pleasant Beach and the peaceful elegance of Ocean Grove and Spring Lake. These are just a few locations that bring visitors back year after year. ...

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