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New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Delaware River

Mad For Shad

Every year about this time, residents of Lambertville, along with thousands of visitors, go a bit daffy, flocking to the soggy spring shores of the Delaware River and dancing and feasting in the streets. What causes this temporary insanity? Why the annual shad run, of course.

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Paddlers' Playground

The Delaware River beckons all ages with clear water, easy rapids and unspoiled beauty. more

A Different Kind of Beach

Higbee Beach, on the Delaware Bay, welcomes a different type of crowd in West Cape May. more

Moonrise Over Ben Franklin

Before dawn, from a hotel window on the Philadelphia side of the Delaware River, the view of New Jersey and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge...

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Between Stately Columns

Watching the river flow by, or at least the grass grow next to the river...

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What Ghosts In These Machines?

On the banks of the Delaware River, at Frenchtown, instruments performing tasks inscrutable to the layman. Anybody know what this equipment does?

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Day Trip: Lambertville

The charming village of Lambertville has it all for autumn outings—biking along the canal towpath, canoeing on the Delaware River, antique shops, art galleries, and plenty of top-notch restaurants. Check out everything this Hunterdon County gem has to offer. more

Cheap Local Thrills

Saving cash this summer by staying close to home? The folks at Visit South Jersey Tourism have compiled a great list of 20 frugal finds in our neck of the woods.

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The Boat & the Brew

Visiting Battleship New Jersey is always a fun time. But if you’re into good craft beers, it’s a must-do on Saturday when it plays host to the thirteenth-annual Garden State Beer Festival.

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Rollin' Down the Delaware

Down by the River

Along the Delaware, residents say NYC is to blame for recent devastating floods. They want action now. more

Great Places for Fishing

Great Places for Kayaking

Great Places for Biking

The Battle of Trenton

George Washington’s surprise attack turned the tide for the stars and stripes. more