From the fascinating ecosystem of the Great Swamp to the scenic hiking trails of South Mountain Reservation, there's plenty to see and do close to home.
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FALL DAY TRIPS
Guests can traverse the Watchung Reservation—a verdant, 2,000-acre preserve in Union County—on horseback while learning about local wildlife.
Board a historic passenger train in Phillipsburg, ride along the Delaware River and arrive at an interactive mining exhibit.
People come from as far away as France to gaze at the stunning Great Falls. Plus, there's an abundance of fabulous Middle Eastern cuisine to try.
Take a trek through the Great Swamp, where woodlands, grasslands, brooks and ponds provide a habitat for a wealth of aquatic life, birds and mammals.
New Jersey's capital city offers the kind of deep-dish American history you can only find in a few U.S. cities. (And don't forget about its thin-crust pizza!)
Put on your walking shoes and hike to Hemlock Falls, a 25-foot-high cascade in the heart of the 2,110-acre wooded oasis.
For a writer whose late mother adored the barrier-breaking Queen of Salsa, the Forked River service area serves as a poignant link to the past.
How PingPongParkinson, a nonprofit founded by musician Nenad Bach, is benefiting New Jerseyans with the disease at its River Edge location.
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THINGS TO DO
Looking for ways to enjoy New Jersey this October? Check out these events, including autumnal activities and eclectic art shows.
The Maine-based nonprofit is performing, and hosting a clinic, at Richard J. Codey Ice Arena on October 1.
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