New Jersey Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Discover New Jersey with this Roam Your Home travel guide. Explore scenic shore parks, Revolutionary War history, museums, charming towns, and hidden gems across the Garden State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about New Jersey, including boardwalks, historic sites, parks, and cultural landmarks. From the Jersey Shore to Revolutionary War history, discover some of the best things to do in New Jersey.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
From barrier island beaches and coastal wetlands to forest trails and historic parklands, New Jersey’s parks offer surprising natural escapes close to major cities. Our featured New Jersey park highlights one of the state’s best outdoor destinations.
Weehawken Dueling Grounds
New Jersey played a critical role in the American Revolution and preserves many historic landmarks from that era. Our featured New Jersey historic site explores one destination that reflects the state’s important place in history.
Best National Parks in New Jersey
- Thomas Edison National Historical Park
- Morristown National Historical Park
- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
- Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River
- Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Top 5 New Jersey State Parks
- Liberty State Park
- High Point State Park
- Hancock House State Historic Site
- Grover Cleveland State Historic Site
- Washington Crossing State Park
Top 5 New Jersey Museums
- Newark Museum of Art
- Princeton University Art Museum
- Liberty Science Center in Jersey City
- Battleship New Jersey Museum in Camden
- Montclair Art Museum
Know Before You Roam: New Jersey Quick Facts
- Largest City: Newark
- High Point (Rank): High Point 1,803 ft (40)
- Lowest Elevation: Atlantic Ocean: Sea Level
- State Nickname: “Garden State”
- State Flower: Violet
- State Tree: Northern Red Oak
- State Animal: Horse
- State Bird: American Goldfinch
- State Fish: Brook Trout
Explore New Jersey on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Explore New Jersey using the Roam Your Home map.
Each pin highlights one of our articles about historic sites, coastal parks, museums, and unique attractions. Click a location to uncover the story and begin planning your New Jersey travels.