So authentically sticking to what the popular saying goes like,’ You can take me out of New Jersey but you can’t take Jersey out of me’. True to its words one simply can’t get enough of the breathtaking place. Sprawling hotels and restaurants, with strikingly vibrant art work, is sure to give your appetite a tuck. Not to forget the primeval dense woods with twining and twisting narrow pathways. A calm sea all the way up to the urban settlement and if this wasn’t enough, museums and remarkable heritage sites for history buffs. If you are one of those free birdies, we have got you covered there as well. Grab some snacks, give your itinerary a remix, drop into the back backseat, and there you go!
But come on! There got to be some more to the most densely populated state of the country. Here are a bunch of stuffs you could probably be doing right now had you been in Jersey. So let’s go! Shall we?
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market
Where – Trenton
Hear me out! This is a call to DIY lovers. Trenton Park Rock Flea Market at historic Roebling Wire Works and over the bridge in Croyden, is your paradise. Several times around the year vendors convene shilling everything from taxidermy to vinyl, streetwear and jacket patches. Calling it a market would be kind of an injustice as its more like a festival with loud music, food trucks with mandatory Johnny’s Pork Roll and an affable crowd.
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Where- Galloway
Have you ever wondered what could be the best way to spend your $4 bill, well let’s say you have found the way right here. For the cost of the car ride one gains access to an eight- mile venturesome wildlife drive through a salt marsh refuge of resplendent beauty. Along the way one gets to see the whole ecosystem along the North Atlantic Flyway along with the spring and fall migration which is a gorgeous sight to encounter.
Asbury Park Boardwalk
Where- Asbury Park
Admitting right away about the AP revival which is no longer a secret, especially with the opening of the Asbury Hotel and needless to say that it did end up turning quite some heads of global tastemakers. Go for yourself to the beaches and see what’s the whole fuss about. Well, just to give your curiosity a glimpse, caffeinate with ocean views at High Voltage Seafront Café. Or do you mind playing retro pinball at the Silver ball Museum? Then how about rocking out at Asbury Park Yacht Club with some beer in the sand at the Beach Bar?
Pinelands Adventures
Where- Shamong
So tell me if you’re up for some spine chilling tales? From haunted villages to meandering rivers infested with one – eyed pirates, the New Jersey Pine Barren is home to secrets and mysteries waiting to unfold amidst the pine canopies. The magic of the place is brought to live through extensive hiking and tours that takes in the attraction of both land and water.
Albert Music Hall
Where- Waretown
Now for some melody right from the la la land! A perfect place for music enthusiast with a love of Americana and root music, this booze-free venue is a place to be on Saturday nights. There isn’t any beer but may I interest you into pies, coffee and down-home tunes to keep you occupied well into the night. Don’t forget to check out the Pickin’ Shed, especially if you play. Mostly the state’s most enchanting music happens to come from this spot.
Roxy and Duke’s
Where – Dunellen
Ever felt like tonight’s for the dorky and the most weirdest things on earth. Yeah! Me too! So now you and I have a place to be! A rockin’ venue with an old –school, roadhouse vibe, Roxy & Duke’s hosts everything from tongue-in cheek drag and burlesque shows to punk, pro and rockabilly acts. Customary red curtains and circus paintings on the walls are more than enough to set the mood .
Metta Made Pop-Up Yoga Events
Fitness is on the runmill with these Metta Made traveling classes that hit up cool spots around the state. What do you think about a sound- off class with headphones –delivered beats at Bell Works, the notable Bell Lab site where seven Noble Prizes were earned. Does Vino Vinyasa at Laurita Winery sound spiritually enriching? A good round of mind stretching during the bend-and-glow backlight classes at Asbury Park Brewery and some after-class beverage is quite an alluring bonus of the day! And let me tell you all included in the ticket price.