Getting into the state and driving around can sometimes get quite busy as the famous New Jersey Turnpike is one of busiest highways in America. New Jersey and New York City are connected by several tunnels and bridges, including the George Washington Bridge, which is the busiest in the world. If you’re flying in, Newark is the main airport, and you can also fly into New York City. There’s also an extensive bus and rail and bus service in the state and a subway system in Newark. Getting to all of the major cities in the area like New York and Philadelphia is easy by train and ferry.

   If you’d like to study some art, history and culture of the area make sure you visit the Newark Museum as it also houses an extensive fine art collection. In Jersey City, you’ll find biking and hiking trails along with Liberty State Park, which is where the Liberty Science Center is located. Other museums to visit are the Maywood Station, the Montclair Art, the Morris, and Thomas Edison Museums.

   If you’re more of a sea and sand lover, there are numerous piers, theme parks, amusement parks, beaches, and boardwalks to visit. The most famous of these is are the boardwalks in Ocean City and Atlantic City, where you can also visit many legalized-gambling casinos in the latter to try your luck and take in a show featuring world-class entertainers.

   When you’re in the mood for a quieter and more relaxed shoreline, you can try the serenity of Sunset Beach, which is situated in Cape May. Over in Asbury Park there’s a pretty good arts scene and the town has also been made famous by hometown rock singer Bruce Springsteen.

   In the historic capital city of Trenton, you can visit the site where George Washington enjoyed his first victory. You can also enjoy skiing in the Skylands and hiking in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

   Other popular outdoor beaches, parks, recreations areas, and sites include Sandy Hook beach, Long Beach Island, Barnegat Lighthouse, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, the Delaware National Scenic River, Ellis Island National Monument, Morristown National Historical Park, Great Egg Harbor River, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, New Jersey Meadowlands, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, South Mountain, and Pine Barrens.

   For sports lovers, a vacation in New Jersey is paradise as the state has its own professional NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLS teams and many fans head over to New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore if they get need to satisfy their fix for major sporting events. There are also collegiate sports and several minor league teams in New Jersey, especially baseball.

   Finding accommodations in all price ranges is no problem and the restaurants serve up everything from local, fresh seafood and international cuisine.

   New Jersey has a lot to offer when you consider its sandy shorelines, boardwalks, ringing slot machines, beautiful gardens, and interesting historic landmarks. This makes it a great spot for people and families of all ages to visit.