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A Definitive Guide to Jersey Shore Piers: The Saddest, Booziest, Fishiest, Most Romantic and More

Every pier has a distinct personality.

The Best Food Events in NJ This August

Mark your calendar for this month’s tastiest happenings.

Atlantic City’s Summer 2026 Fun Is in Full Swing: New Things to Do & Eat

New noshes and fresh entertainment to enjoy in America’s Playground this season.

Aerial shot of the Splash Zone, a massive inflatable obstacle course at Darlington Lake in Mahwah, NJ

8 Lakes to Jump Into This Summer

From splashy water parks to peaceful escapes, these local lakes offer something for everyone.

Visitors hydrobiking and kayaking on Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Lake Hopatcong Rivals the Jersey Shore as a Top-Notch Summer Escape

Don’t underestimate this North Jersey gem!

A table set for two in the garden at Beach Plum Farm in West Cape May, NJ

Beach Plum Farm’s Intimate Summer Dining Series Is Perfect for Date Night

This season, the West Cape May venue’s popular farm-to-table meals are geared toward couples.

Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey

These spots offer big screens, food and drink specials, and plenty of camaraderie.

Top Theater Performances to Catch in New Jersey This Spring

These productions are lighting up stages across the state this season.

Lizz Sooy performing at the Brown Room at Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ

Two Jam-Packed Nights of Free Live Music Returning to Cape May

Cape May’s singer-songwriter conference will invigorate pre-season crowds March 27-28.

Illustrations of six personas including a parent with her ballerina child, an outdoor explorer wearing a backpack and a bargain shopper carrying bags

50 Free Places You’ll Love in NJ, From Museums to Furniture Swaps

How to have fun across the Garden State without opening your wallet.

Free Things in NJ That Every Bargain Hunter Will Love

Get a free haircut, grab some furniture and enjoy our state’s museums without opening your wallet.

Dinosaur fossil at Rutgers Geology Museum in New Brunswick, NJ

Free NJ Gems Every History Buff Should Visit

If you love delving into the past, our state has lots to explore, from Revolutionary War battlefields to remote cemeteries and Jersey-centric museums.

Alpacas at Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpaca Farm in Skillman, NJ

11 Free Places to Take Kids in New Jersey

These child-friendly places offer fun and educational opportunities that make entertaining the kiddos (nearly) as simple as a walk in the park.

Outdoor Adventures That Don’t Cost a Thing

The Garden State has a plethora of mood-boosting, vitamin D-supplying activities. From trails to parks, gardens to rivers, nature’s bounty is at hand.

A mural by the artist DeeDee stood in Asbury Park for six years before it was retired in 2025.

From Museums to Pop Culture Landmarks, Artsy Activities That Are Free In NJ

If you’re a reader, music lover, art aficionado or pop culture buff in NJ, here are free places to mix and mingle with like-minded crowds.

Visitors at "Stories and Set Designs for The Sopranos" at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, NYC

Miss The Sopranos? This NYC Museum Exhibit Brings It Back (Gabagool Not Included!)

Now on view at the Museum of the Moving Image, “Stories and Set Designs for The Sopranos” offers a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic series.

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