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Address: Morris Pesin Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Sometimes referred to as part of America's Historic Trilogy (along with Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty), Liberty State Park offers an array of activities and facilities, such as the Liberty Science Center, an Interpretive Center, and the restored historic railroad terminal. Visitors may enjoy picnicking,...
Address: 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102
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Located in Newark's Downtown Arts District, this huge multifaceted museum features 80 galleries of art and natural science exhibits. The extensive collection includes Native American, Asian, and African arts and artifacts, as well as the largest exhibit of Tibetan art in the Western Hemisphere. A planetarium,...
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Address: 1 Newark Center, between Military Park and Waterfront, Newark, NJ 07102
This ultra-modern art center houses the 2,750-seat Prudential Hall and the 500-seat Victoria Theater. It plays host to an array of annual cultural events and arts programming, including the concerts by the esteemed New Jersey Symphony, the Vienna Boys Choir and even Lauryn Hill. The NJPAC also offers two on-site...
Address: Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104
Designed by the Olmstead brothers, this park encompasses 360 acres and is about four miles long. Wandering paths, a lake, and winding streams feature predominantly, but perhaps the crowning glory of Branch Brook Park is its cherry trees. Thousands flock to the park's annual Cherry Blossom Festival, held during peak...
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Address: 89 Ridge St, Newark, NJ 07104
From the moment you walk into the sanctuary, you notice the Rose Window, which is 37 feet in diameter and one of the most beautiful and encompassing visual displays in the entire cathedral. Thankfully, the French Gothic architecture has been preserved. You can feel the sanctity reverberating all around you when the...
Address: 65 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
Start your visit here with a stop at the Great Falls Cultural Center, where you'll learn more about the falls, and the long industrial history of the region. The area surrounding the falls is a designated National Historic Landmark, and contains the remnants of over 200 years of industry. The 77-foot waterfall on the...
Address: 3 South Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
The Montclair Art Museum has over 15,000 items in its permanent collection, primarily from 18th-20th century American artists such as John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, Robert Motherwell, Andy Warhol, George Segal, Louise Nevelson, and Margaret Bourke-White. In addition, the Native American collection includes a...
Address: 7 Lower Center St, Clinton, NJ 08809
The Hunterdon Museum of Art, located in an 18th century stone mill listed on both the National and State Historic Registers, features contemporary art of both established and emerging regional artists. Changing exhibits may include photography, painting, jewelry, textiles, and sculpture. Special events, workshops and...
Address: 335 N Franklin Tpke, Ho-ho-kus, NJ 07423
Although there has been a house on this property since 1740, the basic structure of the current house was built in 1763. George Washington stayed here in 1778; Aaron Burr met and married his wife here during the same period. In 1807, Elijah Rosegrant purchased the house; his son ordered major Gothic Revival...
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Address: 152 Pleasant Plains Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
This 7300-acre wildlife sanctuary supports hundreds of species of plants and animals, and with almost nine miles of walking trails, you have a good chance of seeing something a little unexpected. Various special events are offered throughout the year. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact the Friends of...
