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Day Trip to Sleepy Hollow

It is clear to see that the quaint Hudson Valley town of Sleepy Hollow – the setting of the classic Headless Horseman tale by author Washington Irving – has embraced its storied reputation, encouraging guests to visit “where the legend lives.” Now is the perfect time to make a day trip to this charming and …

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Indoor Ice Skating Rinks

For some winter activity enthusiasts, the chill in the air in exhilarating. For others, the perfect winter outing would be spent indoors, staying warm and sipping hot cocoa. There is one traditional option that offers the best of both worlds: indoor ice skating. Who among us doesn’t remember what it’s like to tug those skates …

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Battleship New Jersey

The “Big J.” “BB-62.” “Black Dragon.” By whatever nickname she is known, she represents an integral part of the Garden State’s proud history. “She” is the Battleship New Jersey, America’s most decorated battleship – now a fascinating museum located on the Camden, New Jersey waterfront, near the Adventure Aquarium and the BB&T Pavilion and directly …

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Historic Smithville

Shopping, antiquing, dining, sitting by a tranquil lake, taking in festivals, strolling historic grounds, perhaps partaking in some wine tasting – all of that adds up to a perfect day trip! Head south on the Garden State Parkway from our area and you will find a place that offers all that and more. The Towne …

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Bear Mountain

Fall, winter, spring, summer. It’s not always easy to find a destination that makes a great day trip at any time of year. In fact, it can be a bear – or in this case, Bear Mountain State Park! Less than two hours away and nestled in the beautiful Hudson Highlands area of New York …

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Princeton

  Princeton. Just the thought of it, for many people, conjures up an array of images and impressions – most of them involving intellect and ivy-covered buildings. Home to the renowned Ivy League college, Princeton University, it is one of the most famous college towns in the world. It is also an easy day trip …

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New Jersey Lighthouses

Here’s an enlightening suggestion for a unique day trip: think lighthouses! New Jersey has many to explore, and they’re important and historic parts of our coastal heritage. You’ll appreciate the distinctive differences in the architecture and informative displays that show how the mechanisms of lighthouses function and the role they’ve played in the community, sometimes …

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Whitewater River Excursions

With the arrival of June and the start of summer, there may be no better time to plan a day trip on the water – as in, an exciting whitewater river trip! Whether it’s a lazy tubing excursion or a more active ride in a kayak, canoe, or raft that you seek, there are plenty …

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Botanical Gardens

New Jersey is known as The Garden State for a reason, boasting countless miles of beautiful, bountiful forests, fields, farms, and gardens. And there is no better time of year than spring to explore some of the state’s most breathtaking floral settings – plus several other popular garden spots that lie across state lines, but …

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One World Observatory

As the song goes – on a clear day, you can see forever. Or at least it seems like you can see forever if you happen to take a day trip to One World Observatory in lower Manhattan. The observatory encompasses three floors – levels 100, 101, and 102 – at the top of the …

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