October 2024: Fall Day Trips
There’s nothing like a beautiful, crisp fall day spent outside in the Garden State. That’s why our October issue is dedicated to fall day trips throughout New Jersey. Right now is the perfect time to set out in your car to explore a part of New Jersey that is simply wonderful during this time of year.
We highlight several day-trip ideas that span the state, from Fort Lee Historic Park and Museum in Bergen County all the way to Beach Plum Farm in West Cape May.
Have you ever spent a day at Grounds for Sculpture exploring the beautiful grounds and the larger-than-life art? Perhaps. But have you ever gone on one of the park’s eye-opening behind-the-scenes tours? Find out all about how the sculptures at this wonderland are created, and book your own tour now. If you love to bike, head to Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, a 70-mile-long linear park that crosses five counties (Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Somerset and Hunterdon) and 32 towns and is a bona fide biker’s paradise. There are plenty of great places to stop along the way as well.
GARDEN VARIETY
Welcome to the Quirkiest Home in New Jersey
Luna Parc, the Sandyston home of artist Ricky Boscarino, is full of kitsch and whimsy, inside and out.
Read moreBonsal Wildlife Preserve is a Hidden Gem on the Clifton-Montclair Border
The 21-acre Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve has a rich array of native plants, animal life and walking paths, and is celebrating 50 years.
Read moreChloe Troast Says NJ Roots Helped Launch Her Comedy Career
This week, news broke that Chloe Troast would not return to SNL for the upcoming 50th season.
Read more‘Pastries With the Dead’: How Cemeteries Became a Source of Solace for This NJ Writer
Katie Calautti, who chronicles her cemetery trips on Instagram and Substack, says she’s tapping into the “death-positivity movement.”
Read moreNJ’s First Food-Rescue Nonprofit Celebrates 25 Years of Feeding the Hungry
Table to Table has served millions of meals using food that would otherwise have been wasted. Its easy-to-use app allows for super-flexible volunteer opportunities.
Read moreDodge Poetry Festival Returning to Newark This October
The largest poetry event in the country will draw thousands of creatives to NJPAC for performances, panels and other activities.
Read moreRemembering Ronald Reagan’s 1984 Visit to NJ—and His ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ Blunder
A new biopic and a book about former president Reagan fail to mention his gaffe about “Born in the U.S.A” on a campaign stop in New Jersey.
Read moreEveryday Luxury: Build a Chic Wardrobe With Just a Few Basics
These hardworking staples go a long way!
Read moreFEATURES
Why Hackensack Is the Most Name-Dropped NJ City in Music, Movies and TV
The “city in the shadow of the city” is referenced in Billy Joel lyrics, Superman and so much more.
Read moreThe Best Fall Day Trips in New Jersey
Autumn is all about exploring the Garden State’s outdoor pleasures—from a peaceful biker’s paradise to the charms of West Cape May’s Beach Plum Farm.
Read moreD&R Canal State Park Is a Peaceful Biker’s Paradise
Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park is a 70-mile-long, car-free nature preserve, with historic towns to stop at along the way.
Read moreNew Jersey Fall Festivals and Fairs You Won’t Want to Miss
From Oktoberfest celebrations to family-friendly events, the Garden State has a plethora of fun fall happenings.
Read moreGo Behind the Scenes at Grounds for Sculpture’s State-of-the-Art Workshop
Inside the creative wellspring of Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton.
Read moreWhy You Must Visit West Cape May’s Beach Plum Farm This Fall
Pick pumpkins, produce and flowers. Visit the animals. Enjoy a meal made with locally harvested ingredients.
Read moreThese New Jersey Ghost Tours Are a Scary Good Time
Head to Asbury Park, Princeton and Moorestown for a fright—and a history lesson.
Read morePeep Fall Foliage at NJ’s Revolutionary-War Sites
Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and his tenacious Continental Army.
Read moreNew Jersey’s Animal Crossings Protect Our Wildlife From Dangerous Traffic
Elevated overpasses and tunnels allow turtles, snakes, frogs, raccoons, foxes and more to reach their destinations unharmed.
Read moreHow Jersey Shore Scientists Rescue Thousands of Terrapin Turtles
Biologists from the Stone Harbor-based Wetlands Institute crafted a robust program to protect diamondback terrapins and their eggs.
Read moreHOME & GARDEN
18th-Century Lumberton Farmhouse Gets an Eclectic Makeover
A redesign of this Revolutionary-era home is respectful of the past while acknowledging a modern lifestyle.
Read moreEAT & DRINK
F1rst in Hawthorne Is a First-Class Dining Experience
Chef Adam Weiss’s bravura solo debut reinvents bistro favorites with full-throttle flavor and flair.
Read moreGirasole Offers a Delectable Taste of Italy in Atlantic City
Worth the venture outside of AC’s restaurant-studded resorts, it lends a sunny Mediterranean approach to classics.
Read moreBoschetto in Montclair Leads the ‘Fine Fast-Casual’ Dining Movement in NJ
This spot offers high-quality Italian food with counter service and is able to turn tables around quicker.
Read moreHow These NJ Restaurateurs Manage to Serve Healthy, Fresh and Affordable Food
The owners of SQ Pizza and EONS: Greek Food for Life are bringing cleaner ingredients to fast-casual dining.
Read moreBloomfield’s Manouche & Co. Dishes Up Delicious Lebanese Cuisine
From classic savory platters to delectable pastries, the menu at this eatery is bursting with flavor.
Read morePotatoes Run the Show at Hash House in Lambertville
Hash bowls. Hash browns. Hash chips. There’s plenty of potato perfection—plus many more creative offerings—at this brunch spot.
Read moreHomemade Dominican Delicacies at Lula’s Empanadas in Haddon Heights
The empanadas at Lula’s are cleverly sealed and branded so you know exactly which fillings are inside—from cheese steak to buffalo chicken to curry chickpea.
Read moreEXIT RAMP
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The upcoming election puts our Jersey-born president’s unique distinction in jeopardy.
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