20111027
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge
Battle of Princeton
The
famous Mercer Oak, once stood in the middle of the
battlefield, not far from the spot where General
Hugh Mercer fell during the Battle of Princeton. The Clarke
House, built by Thomas Clarke in 1772, witnessed the fierce
fighting and served as sanctuary for General Mercer,
who died there nine days later. The house contains
period furniture and Revolutionary War exhibits."
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Robert Treat Hotel
Perhaps
the most impressive structure of the original hotel was the lobby,
where huge columns combined with intricate lighting features over a
white marble steps, tile floors, and lavish rugs. There were plentiful
lounge space, large palms and potted plants, and writing desks and
tables on a balcony for afternoon tea.
In 1980, the Robert
Treat Hotel became the first hotel in Newark to receive the honor of
being added to the both the State and National Registers of Historic
Places.
The Maize Restaurant,
heralded by the New York Times and the Star Ledger as one of New
Jersey's best dining experiences, has been added to the décor of the
Robert Treat Hotel.” Newark.
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Oxford Historic District
Oxford Furnace is the oldest standing hot blast furnace in New Jersey, and Shippen Manor, constructed in 1754, is a rare surviving example of a New Jersey ironmaster's residence constructed on a grand scale. Together they help tell the story of the industrial powerhouse that once was Oxford." Oxford.
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Griggstown Quail Farm
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Carranza Memorial
Union Lake
A 898-acre reservoir
located Cumberland County. Union Lake has a history that goes back to
the 1790s, when the Maurice River was first dammed at a location
upstream from the present dam. The lake is four miles long and one mile
wide. It is the largest freshwater lake in South Jersey. Fishing,
swimming, and boating are popular activities. The lake is stocked with
Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass. Bass fishing tournaments are often held
there.
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Sourland Mountain Preserve
It is extremely rich in natural resources, and an area that boasts a variety of stream corridors, geologic outcrops, and an ecological preserve that provides a core habitat for a diversity of plant and animal species. The Sourlands is especially known for its nesting birds on the edges of their breeding areas including Summer Tanager, Winter Wren, and Black-capped and Carolina Chickadees." Hillsborough, Montgomery.
Photo by Gare and Kitty via Flickr.
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The Glades Wildlife Refuge
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Baltusrol Golf Course
A 36-hole private
golf club that has hosted the U.S. Open 7 times; the U.S. Amateur
Championship 4 times; the U.S. Women's Open 2 times; and the U.S.
Women's Amateur Championship 2 times. Baltusrol also hosted its first
PGA championship in 2008 and has been awarded the 2016 championship as
well. Springfield.
The 87th PGA Championship from rottinam
20111026
Wharton State Forest
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Union County Four Centuries of History Weekend
A free "Journey Through Union County History" featuring twenty-two historic sites in mid-October. Includes Liberty
Hall Museum, Evergreen Cemetery, Woodruff House Eaton Store Museum,
Oswald J. Nitschke House, Caldwell Parsonage, Cannon Ball House, Twin
Maples, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Carter House, Summit Playhouse, Salt Box
Museum, Deserted Village of Feltville-Glenside Park, Littell-Lord
Farmstead, Deacon Andrew Hetfield House, Osborn Cannonball House, Drake
House Museum, Miller-Cory House Museum, Dr. William Robinson Plantation
Museum, Merchants and Drovers Tavern, Union County Performing Arts
Center, Crane-Phillips House Museum, Abraham Clark House, Roselle Park
Museum, First Presbyterian Church and the Boxwood Hall State Historic House.
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Sterling Hill Mine and Museum
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Beach Haven West
An large development of about 4,500 residential
and vacation homes on the mainland opposite Long Beach Island. The most
striking feature is the 130 lagoons that cut their way through the
development. The community was originally meant to be be much larger,
but environmental laws prevented expansion. Now the area is mostly
surrounded by saltwater marshes and pine barrens.
20111025
Stokes State Forest
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