With the beautiful fall weather often comes the desire to get out and take advantage of all New Jersey has to offer.
Our Fall Day Trips package features everything from the Great Swamp to South Mountain Reservation’s fabulous trails to a historic excursion in Phillipsburg.
For a city respite, visit the Great Falls of Paterson and try out some of Silk City’s fantastic Middle Eastern food. Or learn about our country’s early history with an outing in Trenton, home to sites like the Old Barracks, now a museum that houses a unique collection of Revolutionary War artifacts.
Happy exploring!
Take a Trot on Horseback at Watchung Stable
Watchung Stable connects to 26 miles of bridle paths and features a main barn, an isolation barn, paddocks, one show and four riding rings, and an outdoor hunter course. Photo by James J. Connolly
Guests can traverse the Watchung Reservation—a verdant, 2,000-acre preserve in Union County—on horseback while learning about local wildlife. READ MORE
Ride a Train to the Ol’ Susquehanna Mine
Michael Van Grieson, Aja Mullins and baby Aiden enjoy a ride on the historic River and Steam Train. Photo by Joe Polillio
Board a historic passenger train in Phillipsburg, ride along the Delaware River and arrive at an interactive mining exhibit. READ MORE
Visit the Historic City of Paterson
Paterson’s Great Falls are second largest waterfall by volume on the East Coast. Photo by Steve Greer
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. READ MORE
Explore the Great Swamp, a Sanctuary for All
A felled tree in the Great Swamp shows its age with its many rings. Photo by Laura Baer
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. READ MORE
Geek Out on Hamilton History (And Much More) in Trenton
Trenton is well worth a visit this autumn. Photo: Shutterstock/Henryk Sadura
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!) READ MORE
Get Lost in South Mountain Reservation
Explore South Mountain Reservation’s rocky trails and shady inclines this autumn. Photo by Laura Baer
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. READ MORE
Buy our October 2022 issue here. Cover photo by AEROJO Drone Productions
Can’t get enough? Check out last year’s autumnal excursions.
2021 FALL DAY TRIPS:
Get Lost But Find Fun in a Corn Maze
Visit NJ’s Often-Overlooked Bayshore Heritage Scenic Byway
Spend a Peaceful Day at Watchung Reservation
Stroll Where Washington Stood Fast
Kick Back in a Kayak on the Manasquan River
Visit Pequannock Watershed, a ‘Pristine Forest’ in New Jersey
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