Getaways
Subscribe to this tagCountdown To Terror
For park-goers, Fright Fest begins at 5:30 pm as the sun starts to set over Six Flags. But for Great Adventure’s team, the transformation begins hours before—and lasts all night.
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Scary State
Can’t get enough Halloween-themed fun? Check out NJ’s other spooky offerings.
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All You Can Pick
Self-pick farms offer more than apples, pumpkins and produce you gather yourself. From hayrides to corn mazes to pie tastings, they fill fall days with family fun.
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Harvest Happiness
It’s all aboard the Pumpkinliner train or, for the daring, the mechanical bull. Then replenish yourself with chowder or a movie. There’s always something happening when the brisk autumn air reigns.
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Street People
Cranford’s sidewalk scarecrows attract a curious crowd.
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Spirits in the Night
Who ya gonna call? The South Jersey Ghost Research team answers when Garden State homeowners get spooked.
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A Harvest of Fall Fun in Cape May
Dinners, antiques shops, and teas make summer but a memory.
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Jersey's Nukes
Where Nike missiles once reigned, tourists now roam.
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Cape May's Alien Adventure (Wine & Cheese Included)
A new twist on the science-fiction classic "War of the Worlds" draws people to Cape May in search of adventure.
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Good Shepherd
At old-time creamery, it’s all about the cheese.
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Heaven Sent
Pumpkin picking is only the beginning.
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Riding the D&R
A 19th-century towpath provides the perfect trail for riverside biking, hiking, and more.
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The State of the Parks
Fall is the perfect time to experience NJ’s state-run
recreation areas. We check out 16 of our favorites.
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Wharton State Forest
With the Batsto Village, a once-vital ironworks camp, Wharton State Forest offers history as well as nature.
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Washington Crossing State Park
Stop by the Nature Center at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville for environmental exhibits and events, or relive history at the very site where Washington launched his famous surprise attack.
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Wawayanda State Park
For a chance to see autumn at its best, scale the boulders at Wawayanda State Park.
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Ringwood State Park
With the 96-acre New Jersey State Botanical Garden, and the tree-covered Ramapo Mountains serving as a backdrop, Ringwood State Park is the perfect place to wile away autumn hours.
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Rancocas State Park
Rancocas State Park in Burlington County can be enjoyed in many ways, but the two most favored methods are—by canoe or kayak, or guided tour.
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Parvin State Park
The diverse woodlands of Parvin State Park, situated on the edge of the Pine Barrens in Pittsgrove, feature more than 200 varieties of flowering plants.
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Liberty State Park
Liberty State Park in Jersey City offers a refuge for urbanites seeking a respite from the bustle of city life.
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Island Beach State Park
With summertime crowds departing, Island Beach State Park in Seaside Park is a great place for a little recreational saltwater fishing.
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Jenny Jump State Forest
Seven trails allow visitors to explore 11.7 miles of pristine forest land at Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope.
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High Point State Park
High Point State Park in Sussex County provides one of the most spectacular panoramas in New Jersey for autumn foliage.
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Cheesequake State Park
Cheesequake State Park has little to do with tasty desserts, but plenty to do with open fields, marshes, a white cedar swamp,and Pine Barrens habitats.
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Cape May Point State Park
Cape May Point State Park, located in fresh and saltwater wetlands in the southernmost tip of the state, hosts some of the most diverse bird varieties on the East Coast.
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Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Allamuchy Mountain State Park, which spans part of Warren and Sussex counties, offers hiking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, bicycling, and horseback riding.
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