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20110505

The Wonders of New Jersey: 21 - 30

  • 21 NHL New Jersey Devils Three Stanley Cups for New Jersey. Newark.

     
  • 22 NFL Giants Three Super Bowls for New Jersey/New York. East Rutherford.
  • 23 NFL Jets East Rutherford. 
  • 24 Ocean City Boardwalk The Travel Channel gave Ocean City the title of "the No. 1 family beach community in the country." Surfer Magazine named it one of the Top Ten American Surf Towns. In 2008, Frommers named it one of its Top Destinations. There are two and half miles of boardwalk with eight blocks of family amusements. You may want to enter one of city's famous contests, such as the Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant, the Twins Contest or the Hermit Crab Day festival. At the Music Pier, concerts are performed throughout the year and it is also home to the Ocean City Pops. I do wish the town would change its name though, so not to be confused with Ocean City, Maryland. Ocean City.
  • 25 Lambertville Founded in 1705, this cozy, old river-town is the Antique Capital of New Jersey. Carriage rides, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and a view of the scenic Delaware River and Lambertville's Pennsylvanian sister city, New Hope, on the opposite shore. The architecture of the town is anchored by Federal and Victorian buildings. Lambertville Station is a restored 1800s train depot which is now an inn and restaurant. There is the 1816 Marshall House, home to the Lambertville Historical Society. River Horse Brewing Company offers tours and tastings. Also, the Delaware and Raritan Canal cuts through town, offering visitors the opportunity for a nice stroll along its tow path. Lambertville.
    Still Night (144/365) by Wondermonkey2k "Still Night (144/365)" from Wondermonkey2k
  • 26 Horse Country
  • 27 Grounds for Sculpture The best art museum in New Jersey. 35 acre sculpture park and museum featuring famous and up-and-coming artists. Rats restaurant is a destination in and of itself. Also, the Grounds host a variety of concerts. Hamilton.
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  • 28 Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
    The longest waterfall in New Jersey, the Great Falls drop 77 ft. The National Park designation occurred in 2009. Prior to that it was a National Historic Landmark District. Alexander Hamilton was fascinated with the potential of the great falls, and together with the Society For The Establishment of Useful Manufactures helped to make the district around the falls an early American industrial success story. Colt Mill is also located on the site of the park. This is where Samuel Colt first created his repeating firearm in 1836. Paterson.
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  • 29 Battleship New Jersey The most decorated battleship in U.S. Navy history is now a floating museum. According to the official web site, "tours cover many areas, including the Bridge, the crew’s mess, the communication’s room and the big 16” guns. Exhibits include 'New Jerseyans on the Big J', 'A Sailor’s Life', 'Keepers of the Sea' and more." Camden.
  • 30 The Borgata/The Waterclub This impressive $1.1 billion casino hotel features 2,000 rooms and boasts the largest poker room in Atlantic City. The 2,400 seat Borgata Event Center hosts major concerts while the Music Box is home to the nightly Comedy Club. Guests can be pampered at Spa Toccare. The Waterclub offers 800 additional rooms and has a pool theme. The Sunroom Lounge has two outdoor pools. There are also two indoor pools. Immersion is a spa which also features a 75 foot infinity-edge pool. Atlantic City.
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20110410

The Wonders of New Jersey: 81 - 90

  • 81 Duke Farms A 2,700-acre estate developed by tobacco millionaire James Buchanan Duke beginning in 1893. The property is closed temporarily while it is undergoing renovation. It will reopen in 2010. Walk on the Wild Side trail. There are a total of 9 man-made lakes which were created and stocked by Duke. The Mermaid Pool. Lake 45. Mud Lake. There are 7 fountains. When the park reopens, visitors will begin their trip in a new 22,000-square-foot orientation center. From there, visitors will walk on numerous paths or ride trams to explore the vast property. The indoor Display Gardens will expand to include an outdoor portion. Hillsborough
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  • 82 New Jersey Amber 65 to 135 million years old, Garden State amber is the only substantial supply in North America from the Cretaceous Period. It is among the finest on earth due to the large amounts of flora and fauna suspended inside. Over 100 new species of extinct life have been discovered. The American Museum of Natural History in New York City is the major despository of these priceless jewels. Sayreville.
  • 83 Monmouth Battlefield The largest and longest battle of the Revolutionary War was fought here. Every summer there is a reenactment of the fight which draws large crowds. Manalapan.
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  • 84 Clinton Old Red Mill Claims to be the most photographed site in New Jersey. I don't know about that, but it sure is purdy. Photo by Marty.FM via Flickr                        
  • 85 Night in Venice Festival One of the largest boat parades in the world. Ocean City.
  • 86 Cape May/Lewes Ferry From the ferry's web site: "Enjoy historic lighthouses, picturesque harbors, oceangoing vessels, unique seabirds and, just maybe, your very own dolphin escort!" The ferry ride is 17 miles from New Jersey to Lewes, Delaware (near Rehoboth Beach) or vice versa. It takes 80 minutes to complete a one-way trip.
  • 87 War of the Worlds Hoax
  • 88 The Cranberry
  • 89 Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge The refuge was established on November 3, 1960. It consists of 7,735 acres and is a resting and feeding area for more than 244 species of birds. This area was once a glacial lake known as Lake Passaic. The Raptor Trust can also be found in the Refuge.
    • Great Swamp Park, Morris County, New Jersey
  • 90 New Jersey Vietnam Veteran's Museum and Monument Honors the 1,559 men and one woman from New Jersey who were killed or missing in action during the Vietnam War. Around the entire outside of the circular monument are 366 8-foot-tall black granite panels. Each represents a day of the calendar, regardless of the year. The names on a particular panel were killed on that day. It is a nice experience when you come to one of the few panels that are empty, because nobody was killed on that specific day throughout the entire war. The museum displays many artifacts from the war, including letters written by the soldiers. Holmdel.
    New Jersey Vietnam War Memorial by Sister72  Photo by Sister72 via Flickr
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20110312

Wonders of New Jersey: 141 - 150

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20110310

Wonders of New Jersey: 151 - 160

  • 151 Waterloo Village Some of the historic sites include the Waterloo United Methodist Church, the Canal House, the General Store, the Canal Museum, the Sawmill, the Gristmill, Stagecoach Inn and Tavern and a recreated Lenape Indian village.
  • 152 Sterling Hill Mine and Museum A 1,300-ft underground walking tour through the Sterling Hill mine is a featured part of the tour.  Within the mine passages are numerous pieces of equipment used while the mine was in operation, plus exhibits on the mining process. The Zobel Exhibit Hall contains over 20,000 mining-related items. The Rock Discovery Center is where children learn about rocks that are quarried in our region.  Economically important rock types such as coal, slate, marble, and basalt are included in this exercise. The Fossil Discovery Center allows children to dig for fossils in a big sand box and then keep them. An instructor will be on hand to educate you about the fossils. Thomas S. Warren Museum of Fluorescence 1,800 square feet dedicated to fluorescent minerals, fossils, gemstones, carvings, and everyday objects.  A display of antique ultraviolet lights is also on view. Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg, New...Sterling Hill Mine and Museum via Wikipedia
  • 153 Abbott & Costello
  • 154 Medford Lakes A small town in the Pine Barrens known for its log cabins and multitude of little lakes. Medford Lakes.
  • 155 Hudson River Waterfront Walkway  A partially completed trail which will eventually stretch from the Bayonne Bridge to the George Washington Bridge. The length of the path will be 18.5 miles and will allow bikers, walkers and rollerbladers to see many of northeastern New Jersey's most famous urban sights (many of which are mentioned in this list), as well as having views of Staten Island, the Hudson River and Manhattan. Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen, Edgewater, Fort Lee.
  • 156 Fort Lee Historic Park 33-acre Historic Park blends scenic beauty and history. At the north end of the Historic Park, two overlooks reveal spectacular views of the George Washington Bridge, the Hudson River, and the skyline of upper Manhattan. In the southern portion of the Historic Park, winding paths lead past a reconstructed blockhouse and to the historic section of the grounds, with reproduction gun batteries and firing steps. Opposite the battery, authentically reconstructed eighteenth-century huts, with a well, woodshed, and baking oven, serve as the focal point for interpretive programs. Fort Lee.
  • 157 Tuckerton Seaport 40-acre working maritime village with 16 restored and replicated buildings, including the Tucker's Island Lighthouse. Maritime history, heritage and lifestyle of baymen is preserved at this living museum. Tuckerton.The Tuckerton Seaport and Lake Pohatcong.Tuckerton Seaport via Wikipedia
  • 158 Lakota Wolf Preserve The observation area is in the center of four packs of wolves. The guide tells you about the social structure, eating habits and other interesting facts. If you are lucky, you may hear the wolves howl. Also, bobcats and foxes. Knowlton.
  • 159 Northlandz Railway and Doll Museum An interesting museum for model-train-nuts and, yes, even those who think model trains are boring (like me). There are 100 miniature trains and eight miles of track. The display features 35-foot mountains, 4,000 buildings and 300 bridges. The Raritan River Railway is a 2/3-scale steam-train replica that travels through tunnels and over bridges, giving visitors a relaxing ride through the Northlandz woodlands. The La Peep Dollhouse is a 94-room mansion with indoor swimming pool plus a ballroom with a dog band. The Doll Museum shows off over 200 dolls from around the world. In The Music Hall, there’s a 2,000-pipe organ at the centerpiece of a 400-seat theater. The Art Gallery has more than 250 paintings and other works of art.
  • 160 Walt Whitman
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20110225

Wonders of New Jersey: 231 - 240

  • 231 The New Jersey Naval Museum The USS Ling submarine is the main attraction. There is also the only Vietnam-era Patrol Boat Riverine (PBR) in the northeastern United States, a Japanese Kaiten Ils suicide submarine and a German Seahund submarine. Hackensack.
  • 232 Natirar A 411-acre property in the hills of Somerset County, Natirar is Raritan (River) spelled backwards. Formerly the estate of Kate Macy Ladd and Walter Graeme Ladd. The estate was bequeathed by the late King Hassan II of Morocco to the local community and is now a combination public/private attraction. The public is a park with good trout fishing while the private is a 1912 Tudor mansion along with two cottages and a carriage house houses the Virgin Hotel and Spa, operated by smiling British goofball, Sir Richard Branson. Peapack-GladstoneNatirar, New Jersey
  • 233 Georgian Court University The former winter estate of George Jay Gould. Visitors can stroll through the beautiful grounds which overlook Lake Carasaljo. One of the attractions is the Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum which contains the Formal Garden, Founders Garden, Italian Garden, Japanese Garden and the Sunken Garden. Lakewood.
  • 234 Doo-Wop Historical Motel District  According to Preservation New Jersey, "The two hundred motels found along a 40-block stretch in the Wildwoods constitute the largest collection of mid-century commercial resort architecture in the country. They were built between 1956 (soon after the Garden State Parkway opened, making driving to the shore easier) and 1970 in a style architectural historians call Populuxe, or “Doo Wop,” after the vocal harmony singing style popular in the mid 1950s. These Doo Wop motels are playful, two or three story, bar or l-shaped structures that usually feature elaborate balcony railings, outlandish signs, and colorful offices or lounges designed in unexpected shapes." Lollipop Motel. Star Lux Motel. Even the Wawa and its gas station has been designed in the retro Doo-Wop style. This historic district is considered endangered, so don't put off seeing it. Wildwood.
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  • 235 Manasquan Reservoir Over 1 million people visit the 770 acre Manasquan Reservoir each year. Some of the activities available include a 5-mile perimeter trail, fishing, ice skating, rowboating and kayaking. Howell. 
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  • 236 Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center Keeping New Jersey's rich tradition of glassworks alive by displaying colorful examples of handblown glass art. Millville.
    Wheaton Glass Art 2009 by PHOTOPHANATIC1 PHOTOPHANATIC1
  • 237 Hermitage A National Historic Landmark, this house is a Gothic Revival built in 1848.
  • 238 Shad Festival Lambertville.
  • 239 Downtown Chester One of New Jersey's prettiest downtown areas. There are many antique shops, restaurants and specialty stores along Main Street (Route 513). There are also several annual events, including: The Spring Crafts Show, the Fall Crafts Show, the Harvest Celebration and The Pet Costume Contest and Parade.  Chester Boro.
  • 240 New Jersey Offshore Powerboat Racing Association
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20110212

Wonders of New Jersey: 301 - 310

  • 301 Tour of Somerville Oldest bicycle race in the United States.
  • 302 Morven Museum and Garden Princeton.
  • 303 Revolutionary War Trail
  • 304Molly Pitcher During the Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778, Mrs. John Hays, carried water in a pitcher back and forth from a well to her husband and his fellow artillery gunners. Thus, the nickname "Molly Pitcher." As the battle ensued Molly's husband was wounded and she served at the cannon for the remainder of the battle, which was a victory for the Americans. Molly Pitcher is believed to be an amalgamation of women throughout the former colonies who fought the British in a battle after their husbands were wounded or killed.
  • 305 Black Tom Explosion July 30, 1916, German agents sabotaged an American weapons depot on Black Tom Island to prevent their use by the Allies in World War I. There was extensive property damage in Jersey City and Manhattan. The force of the explosion could be felt as far away as Philadelphia and beyond. Hundreds of people were injured but the exact number of people killed is not known. Jersey City.
  • 306 First Modern Submarine John Philip Holland, was known as the Father of the Modern Submarine. 1881 was the launch date of his 31 foot long Fenian Ram. It can be seen in the Paterson Museum. Paterson.
  • 307 Sunfish Pond
  • 308 New Jersey Bog Iron
  • 309 Ramapo Fault
  • 310 The Kallikak Family A South Jersey clan "studied" in a popular book by Progressive psychologist, Henry H. Goddard. The Kallikak Family: A Study in the Heredity of Feeble-Mindedness championed eugenics and forced sterilization.
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