"We can tell you where to go whether you are interested in
rediscovering our historical past, bodysurfing at the Shore, spying on bald
eagles and black bears in the wilderness, trying your luck at the casinos,
or bargain hunting at our great shopping outlets."
"With more than 37 million people visiting every year, Atlantic City,
New Jersey has become America's most popular destination. Atlantic City
entertains like no other destination in the country because Atlantic City
has 13 casinos offering 24-hour non-stop action, world-class headline
entertainers, bright sandy beaches, a 4 1/2 mile amusement-filled Boardwalk,
championship golf courses, tennis, charter boat fishing, sailing,
restaurants to please any dining choices, historic sites, the Miss America
Pageant, natural attractions, shopping and beach resort recreation."
"The northern tip of Long Beach Island has been occupied for several
hundred years by native Americans, the Military, commercial fishermen,
summer visitors, and permanent residents. It's existence as a town goes back
to 1609 when Barnegat Inlet, from which the town gets its name, was first
sighted by Henry Hudson. The area that is now known as Barnegat Light was
described in a deed from the English Crown in 1692. "
" Beach Haven is a hustling bustling tourist center with many fine
hotels, motels, and Bed and Breakfasts, diverse attractions including
beaches and parks, The Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Fantasy Island
and the Thundering Surf water slide, The Black Whale with its frequent
cruises to exciting Atlantic City, and shopping in Bay Village and
Schooner's Wharf as well as the large shopping area in the center of town.
"
"As one of the Northeast's premier resort communities, Belmar is a
four season community featuring small town charm, while providing big time
attractions, numerous recreation facilities and exceptional special events.
Families, singles and mature adults alike will enjoy the various leisure
opportunities offered. We invite you to plan to take advantage of any of the
following opportunities you see here. "
"It seems that the two most picturesque modes of transportation that
man has devised have both played an important part in the development of
Bogota. The sailing ship, with billowing white sails under a blue sky, is
spectacular. It brought the Europeans to Bogota and permitted them to start
farms here.
The old fashioned steam locomotive, smoke and steam pouring out of its
stack, and with polished brass fittings and gleaming woodwork, must also
rank among the most vivid images in the history of transportation. The
train, and its cousin the trolley, changed Bogota from a farming area to a
suburban community.
The people in Bogota have changed several times in the past 500 years. We
have had Native Americans, fur traders, farmers, and suburbanites. In all of
that time, we have always been a family oriented, hard working, caring
people.
"The opening of the Garden State Parkway in the 1950's marked the
beginning of the Modern Era, and set off a tremendous period of growth and
evolution that is still continuing today. "
"History, Historical Sights, Attractions, Events, Birding &
Eco-Tourism, Maps and Directions, and Surfing Information from here.
Summer's over, but the migration to the shore is just beginning. The
migration of the birds that is. Hundreds of thousands of birds migrate to
warmer climates every fall and Cape May is one of the best places in the
nation to observe this fascinating journey. During the last weekend of
September, over 400 members of the New Jersey Audubon Society also took a
journey to the shore to experience the birds in flight, at rest and at play.
Even with bad weather, the birders' spirits were lifted with many rare
sightings."
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specific events.
" County Route 537, in the southern part of the township, is one of
the most scenic drives in the county that passes through large farmsteads,
lush pasture land, orchards and grazing horses. "
"More than $2.5 million has been invested into the revitalization of
Downtown Cranford. Most noticeable improvements include: sidewalk pavers,
Victorian lampposts and plaza areas including Eastman Plaza and Warner
Plaza. "
"Historically and architecturally, Elizabeth is a treasure. The first
English settlement (1664) in New Jersey, the principal stronghold of
Federalism in the state, crossroads of the Revolution and founding site of
the school that was to become Princeton University, the city displays its
heritage in many original and restored buildings open to the public. "
"At present Englewood is a sophisticated city which combines much of
its historic grace and charm with an exciting cosmopolitan atmosphere. It
has many contrasts - between elaborate Victorian mansions and modern
low-rise condominiums, between quiet tree-lined residential neighborhoods
and the bustling central business district, between large estates and
affordable apartments. Its proximity to New York City continues to be a
significant feature, but it also has a vital and distinctive character of
its own, forged from the richly heterogeneous backgrounds, interests and
talents of its citizens. "
"In addition to the foundry and saw mill industries, farming played
an important role in the township's economy . By the middle of the 19th
century, farming and the shipping of products to Philadelphia markets became
the township's leading industries. Before the Civil War, the Township of
Gloucester was also noted for its stone quarries and horse farms.
Today the township is primarily a residential suburban community with its
major concentration of light industries and commercial activity located in
Glendora. "
"Island Heights is a small one mile square town in Ocean County, New
Jersey. We are bordered by Dillon Creek, Toms River and the Barnegat Bay.
Since the Dillon Creek has long ceased being a significant body of water, we
are actually more of a penisula rather than an island."
"When it was discovered that consuming wild cranberries (by the crews
on the long voyages of sailing ships) prevented the dreaded Beri-Beri
disease, John "Peg Leg" Webb, a retired seaman turned local
schoolteacher, residing in the Bowman Road area east of Cassville, has been
credited with initiating the domestication of the wild cranberry and the
development of unique cranberry bogs for maximum growth production in the
early 1840's. At peak production after the Civil War, more than 200
cranberry bogs were in production with the majority of the harvested crop
being processed and shipped in crates and barrels fabricated at the sawmills
of Jackson, to Philadelphia, New York and even Boston, by the Holman family
of Whitesville, the Allans of Cassville, and the Poppes of Legler. "
"Beautiful Jefferson Township is nestled deep in the northwest corner
of Morris County, New Jersey. This countryside town is just minutes off of
RT. 80 and located less than an hour from New York City."
"Lawrence has been home to many famous Americans, including such
luminaries as David Brearley, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Thorton Wilder,
Charles Gilpin and Jon Stewart. In 1816, Maidenhead was changed to Lawrence
in honor of Captain James Lawrence, the mortally wounded commander of the
Chesapeake. Captain Lawrence was best known for his words "Don't give
up the ship"."
"Mays Landing is a growing community approximately 17 miles west of
Atlantic City. It is the County Seat of Atlantic County and is located in
Hamilton Township which is the largest township by area in the state of New
Jersey."
"Nestled in between the fertile farms and extensive Pine Barrens lies
the community of Medford, NJ. Our town of 20,000 serves as the hub of
business and culture for the Southern Burlington County region. Unlike many
communities, Medford has not lost it's "soul" to the suburban
sprawl which has consumed some towns. Medford has a bustling Village area ,
where fine shops and restaurants line our original and historic "Main
Street". This is no Disney World replica, but the real thing ! All the
shops are owned by the merchants (no chain stores), and the pace of life is
definitely slow - a welcome relief from the fast- paced malls.
The residential areas in Medford have been created with respect for the
woodlands, streams and lakes surrounding us. Traffic is minimal, and bike
paths and sidewalks allow for many recreational activities. A million acres
of protected forest borders Medford, assuring a quiet and healthy
environment for the future."
"Historically, Medford Lakes has a rich heritage. During the
Revolutionary war, the Etna Furnace made a local contribution to the war
effort through the manufacture of cannon balls. Also a part of the
industrial life of what is now Medford Lakes was the Saw and Gristmill
erected by John Haines."
"You have reached beautiful Merchantville, NJ. A shade tree borough
in Camden County New Jersey. We are located next to Cherry Hill and
Pennsauken and are close to everything in southern New Jersey and only 10
minutes from the Ben Franklin Bridge to Philadelphia.
"What is now the township of Montclair began with the merger of three
communities -- Speertown, Cranetown and Watchung -- in the 1800s, but the
history of the land and its occupants dates back well before that."
"During the depression years, middle-class families from Philadelphia
used the community as a weekend resort and the name Springville was adopted.
Although some land was purchased for use as a day camp, most of the homes
were rented to servicemen during World War II. Today few of the original
families remain. "
"The influence of Nutley's original settlers is still felt every time
your drive down a highway or in the some of the street names which are in
honor of our early Native American, English and Dutch settlers. Our English
heritage is even evident in the town name of Nutley, for "ley" is
an English suffix meaning field. "
" The summertime is grand, but the fall and spring is when Cape May
County is in its glory. Winter holds a special charm that you won't find
elsewhere."
"Ocean County provides many wonderful experiences that are free to
everyone. All you have to do is use your imagination.
Search for Sea Shells - Build Sand Castles - Crab - Sit on a Jetty &
Watch Boats sail by - Seine - Inner Tube down a River - Watch Wind Surfers -
Root for a Sailboat Regatta Winner - Fish - Beach Comb - Go to Island Beach
State Park on Tuesdays and swim, take a tour, visit the aeolium - Surf -
Take a Cattus Island County Park Boat Tour - Watch Swim Races - See
commercial fishermen bring in the day's catch
Listen to a 1923 Wurlitzer Organ and Watch an Antique Carousel in Seaside
Heights - Attend a Beach Concert - Feed Seagulls "on the fly" -
Bring a Bike and take a morning boardwalk ride - View the Unique Long Beach
Island Architecture - Walk the Boards (Boardwalk) or People Watch -
Photograph Barnegat Lighthouse - Watch Ocean Fireworks - See a Laser Light
Show in Pt. Pleasant Beach - Enjoy live family entertainment shows - Explore
the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail - Take Clam Shucking Lessons - Roller
Blade along the Beach Front - Fly a Kite - Play Volleyball - Jog - Count
birds along the Flyway - See Fudge or Salt Water Taffy Being Made -
"Ooh" and "Ah" to a sun rise over the ocean or sunset
over the bay. "
The only Wampum machine in the world is on display in their museum
located at 19 Ridge Avenue.
"The Ackersons were the first to recognize the value of the Pascack
Brook as a source of water power. They built a dam across the brook, where
the town now has its municipal field, and built and operated a woolen mill.
This later became the Campbell Wampum Mill (1789), operated by William
Campbell and his four sons. They were the first to realize the value of
wampum as a means of trade between the Indians and the "whites".
They had built a "special" machine for making the wampum and it is
on display in the Historical Museum on Ridge Avenue. Campbell made wampum is
in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington. "
"Although the town of Pennington, in the beautiful Hopewell valley
region, had experienced a population boom for some years, its growth in more
recent times has remained relatively stable. First settled in the late 17th
century, Pennington has undergone a number of name changes. At first named
Queenstown in honor of Queen Anne, it later acquired the name of Penny Town,
perhaps because of its diminutive 0.9 square miles size. By the middle of
the 18th century it had settled into its current name. Like other historic
towns in the area, Pennington's architecture is a mixture of Colonial,
Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian styles. Convenient to Routes 1 and
I-95, it has been a residential center for commuters for decades. The
Pennington School, the oldest Methodist secondary school in the United
States, is in the center of town. Nearby Kunkel Park and the Stony
Brook-Millstone Watersheds Reserve with its extensive nature trails provide
recreation. "
"The Borough of Pine Hill is situated in the southwestern region of
New Jersey just outside the New Jersey Pinelands. Only 15 miles south of
Philadelphia, easy access to Pine Hill is available via the Atlantic City
Expressway and the North-South Freeway. "
"Plainfield is a delightful fusing of past and present. Six beautiful
historic districts invite you to explore tree lined streets and view unique,
historic architecture. Best known for its fine Victorian residences,
Plainfield is also home to 17th Century and Colonial Revival buildings.
Always a cultural center, the city has the oldest community symphony
orchestra in the state, the Plainfield Symphony. Ariosa Chamber Music,
Cantoris, Plainfield's Community Boychoir, Ars Musica Antiqua, the
Ric-Charles Choral Ensemble, Schola Cantorum, Satin Strings, repertory
theater, and special programs and concerts appear on Plainfield's cultural
calendar. The Plainfield Arts Festival and the October Festival from the
Arts attract visitors from far and wide as does the famous Fourth of July
parade. The Library owns two watercolors by Winslow Homer; two Albert
Bierstadt paintings are displayed in the Municipal Court, Parish Players and
Tweed Arts Group add appeal. Enjoy a visit to the City's unique historic,
cultural and archietectural assets. Welcome to Plainfield."
"Welcome to Randolph Township in north-central New Jersey. Our 21
square miles encompass state historic sites and new homes, lakes and
fields--and highways that carry you swiftly to jobs and activities in the
New York metro area."
"Did you know that Babe Ruth donated baseball uniforms to the
Riverdale school team 1942? That "The Windbeam," once located at
the top of Windbeam Road, was a popular watering hole during prohibition,
serving "Jersey Lightening?" That the first school house was built
here early in the 1800s, even before the state legislature enacted laws
mandating free public education?"
Roselle Park is boundried on the east by Galloping Hill Road of
Revolutionary War fame. Scouts with messages to and from George Washington
in Morristown and Governor Livingston in Elizabeth Town continually galloped
along this artery. It is believed to be the route that British columns
advanced to the Battle of Connecticut Farms in June of 1780, battling along
the way with militia men."
"Located in the south west portion of New Jersey, Salem County is a
perfect site for new business as well as a great place to live and visit.
Salem County is located close to the metropolitan areas of Wilmington, DE
and Philadelphia, PA but retains its rural attraction. It is an area rich in
history with one of the largest inventories of 18th and 19th century
architecture in this part of the state. "
"Seaside Heights offers delightful activities and attractions for
every age and a wide variety of interests, whether you visit for part of a
day or weeks at a time.
Delight at:
•Sparkling Beaches & Fresh Ocean Air •An Entertainment-Filled
Boardwalk •Amusement Piers •Water Park •Miniature Golf •Ocean and
Bay Swimming, Surfing, Boating •Fishing & Crabbing •Spectacular
Sunrises and Sunsets •Dining from Japanese sushi to an Irish-style pub to
sausage sandwiches on the Boardwalk •...and much more.
Or just sit back on the beach or on a bench and wrap yourself around your
favorite book. Best of all, Seaside Heights is easily reached by car or bus.
This is convenient family fun at its best. "
"Not many of the thousands of people who travel across this town's
Valley Street every morning know that this country's first president once
led his men down that street and through their village. It is unclear
whether there were any cherry trees in Mr. Washington's path though if there
were, they are surely long gone now, along with the dirt roads on which his
soldiers marched. Thankfully, there is still plenty of green in the quiet
little Village of South Orange, which bears little physical resemblance to
its 18th century incarnation, back when South Orange Avenue was "Third
Road", Valley was "Second" and every street was a rocky
Indian trail."
"Summit's business district is a model downtown, exemplifying the
old-fashioned variety that shoppers seek. About 200 stores and restaurants,
with 800 city operated shopper parking spaces occupy the compact, nine-block
downtown."
"The Pride of South Jersey. Located in Cumberland County, in Southern
New Jersey, Upper Deerfield Township has provided it's residents with a
great state of living for its past 75 years of establishment. "
"Our suburban community is located less than 20 miles east of
Philadelphia, and midway between New York and Washington, DC. The New Jersey
Turnpike and Interstate 295 provide access to the New York/Washington
corridor. "
"The Township's oldest community is Grenloch which was a thriving
Lenni-Lenape Indian Village called Tetamekon. Some twenty other Indian
encampments have been identified within this Township's borders. Some of the
early settlers and influential families to the area were the Collins family
of Chestnut Ridge Farm (1771), the Turner family (1701) for whom
Turnersville was named, the Hurff family (1800) Hurffville, the Heritage
family (1725) whose family began the Heritage Dairy Farm Stores, the Morgan
family who were the first residents of the Olde Stone House (1730) and the
Bell Family who arrived in 1889 turning our 139 year old grist mill into
GENERAL MILLS, INC. The mill, located at Bells Lake, was destroyed by fire
in the early 1960's. "
"Located in the heart of Passaic County, New Jersey, less than twenty
miles from midtown New York, Wayne Township offers its citizens and guests a
balanced suburban community. From shopping centers to museums, an excellent
modern free public library and William Paterson University, as well as lake
communities loaded with recreational facilities, Wayne has something for
everyone."
"Located along the Delaware River across from Philadelphia, our
Township has a rich history dating back to 1871. Today, West Deptford
features many residential neighborhoods, diverse businesses and progressive
community groups. We hope you will find time to visit in person as
well"
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