Day Trip: Margate

By Jen A. Miller - Towns & Schools - April 16, 2010

Home to Lucy the Elephant—and more. more

Spring Getaways: Day Trips

Lifestyle - April 12, 2010

The warm weather is upon us. It’s time to get out and enjoy all that New Jersey has to offer, from craft fairs, to music festivals, to sheep shearing, and yes, even a rodeo. more

Day Trip: Westfield

By Jessica Remo - Towns & Schools - February 17, 2010

It’s no secret to savvy Union County shoppers: The preppy, Main Street-vibe of downtown Westfield is the perfect alternative to the hassle and drear of the mall. And because it’s a bona fide dining town, refueling is easy—and requires no food court. more

Day Trip: Audubon

By Jen A. Miller - Towns & Schools - January 22, 2010

It’s easy to miss the heart of Audubon. It’s one of those little South Jersey towns shoehorned between the White and Black Horse pikes, and the on ramp to the Walt Whitman Bridge. more

Day Trip: Edgewater

By Alicia Staffa - Towns & Schools - December 16, 2009

A shopping and cultural center along the Hudson. more

Day Trip: Chester

By Ken Schlager - Towns & Schools - November 16, 2009

This little Morris County town can teach the malls a thing or two about the shopping experience. more

Day Trip: Red Bank

By Linda Longo - Towns & Schools - October 20, 2009

Plentiful antiquing, high-end shopping, a smorgasbord of fine food, and cultural events await in this jewel of a town in Monmouth County. more

Day Trip: New Brunswick

By Deborah P. Carter - Towns & Schools - August 19, 2009

A college town elevates its preppy profile with fine dining and cultural attractions. more

Day Trip: Weehawken

By Dorothy Creamer - Towns & Schools - July 15, 2009

A commuter hotspot has attractions for the casual visitor. more

Day Trip: Jersey City

By Ashley Howard - Towns & Schools - March 18, 2009

Safely harbored off of the Hudson and under the watch of Lady Liberty, Jersey City is a jewel with plenty of creative coves to explore and discover. more

Day Trip: South Orange

By Jessica Kitchin - Towns & Schools - February 17, 2009

It is the hometown of Zach Braff, Lauryn Hill, and Kevin Spacey, ultimate Frisbee was created at its high school, and native Elisabeth Shue returned here to film Gracie. more

Day Trip: Wyckoff

By Laura Winberry - Towns & Schools - November 14, 2008

"The Community where you know your neighbor" in northwest Bergen County has plenty to offer outsiders looking for a nice weekend adventure. more