As we prepared to leave the house where we raised our children for a decade, a location scout offered an unexpectedly cinematic way to say goodbye.

When actors and crews descend on the Garden State, local shops and restaurants get a financial boost—and a brush with fame.

Plus: NYC’s top-rated bagel spot is coming to Jersey, and Millburn Deli in Morristown temporarily closes for a relocation.

Jersey chefs, bartenders and mead makers are turning to local beekeepers—or even starting colonies of their own.

Gear up for tons of Garden State fun!

High Point Cross Country Ski Center is the obvious choice. 

Need a change of scenery? Try these in-town city stays and out-of-town country escapes, all located right here in the Garden State.

A guide to AC casino resorts and hotels.

Crews and big-time studios are flocking to the Garden State, turning it into a major film hub.

New Jersey has starred in hundreds of movies over the years. Here, we crown the winners of our own Jersey Oscars.

This Somerset County home showcases a spectrum of blue hues.

“There’s a relaxed sophistication woven through every detail."

The potter and designer spent his Jersey years "stewing and thinking and developing my sensibility, cut off from the rest of the world.”

Your guide to bargains and discounted designer goods across the Garden State.