Day Trips - New Jersey Monthly - Best of NJ (njmonthly.com)
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New Jersey Monthly Magazine

Photo: Peter Murphy
Feature Stories
Photo by: Bradley W. Smith (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hotexpresso/)

Princeton

Princeton University’s orange and black pride is splashed along the Ivy League sidewalks and historic architecture of Nassau Street. This central Jersey treasure is filled with upscale boutique shopping, secret sweet spots, engaging theatrical performances, and school spirit. 

Photo by: Veronica Lola )http://flickr.com/photos/veronicalola/)

Sea Bright

Located just south of Sandy Hook, this trendy shore town is among the northernmost of Jersey beaches. There’s plenty to do along the sandy blocks of Ocean Avenue.

Photo: Carol Kitchin

Lake Hopatcong

The township of Lake Hopatcong—one of several municipalities that surround the state’s largest lake—was once a summertime-only spot. These days, there is plenty to do year round, but it’s hopping when the weather gets hot.

Allentown to Madison

Allentown                     Camden                   Collingswood

Cranford                       Flemington               Frenchtown

Haddonfield                  Haworth                    Madison

Montclair to Westfield

Montclair                Morristown               Mount Holly

Newark                   Ocean City               Paterson

Ridgewood              Smithville                 Somerville

Westfield