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Surf kayaker and Cape May Lighthouse, New Jersey (courtesy, New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism)
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The Garden State has had a bit of an identity crisis recently, which boiled over in 2006 when New Jersey officials began a search for a new state slogan; nobody seemed to know what to say. Too bad Hoboken-born Frank Sinatra wasn't around, as surely Ol' Blue Eyes could have crooned a song suitable for the richly historical, gorgeously pastoral third state in the Union. Some grumbled that it was because New Jersey has a bit of an inferiority complex, and getting past the miles of factories and industrial smoke stacks in cities like Elizabeth and Newark clouds one's view of what is beautiful about the state. What some may have forgotten, though, was those smoke-stack laden cities speak to the vital role the state played during the Industrial Revolution, and still does today. Ever hear of a guy named Thomas Alva Edison? Hundreds of his inventions were made in his factories West Orange and Menlo Park, the latter of which now houses a museum dedicated to Edison's amazing inventions of modern convenience at 37 Christie St. in Edison (tel. 732/549-3299; www.menloparkmuseum.com). This, of course, is just one example of how history comes to life here. Revolutionary War buffs know New Jersey as a vital spot in the struggle for independence of the original 13 colonies from Mother England. In fact, four of the biggest battles of that bloody struggle—the two Battles of Trenton, the Battle of Monmouth, and the Battle of Princeton (Washington's successful surprise attack on the Brits)—were all fought on the land that would become New Jersey, which was so named for the British island of Jersey in the English Channel. Today, you can stop into spots like Morristown National Historic Park (tel. 908/766-8215; www.nps.gov/morr), the headquarters of General George himself, where you can hike among 27 miles of trails or visit the park's great museum, which is undergoing renovation.
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AttractionsAtlantic City Boardwalk
2314 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Description: The Boardwalk is the most famous and popular attraction in Atlantic City. All the main attractions... Read More
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Absecon Light House
31 South Rhode Island Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Description: This 171-foot lighthouse is the tallest in New Jersey and the third tallest in the U.S. Visitors can climb 228 steps to a restored lighthouse tower and witness a spectacular view of the Jersey Shore. ... Read More
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Miss Michele III Charter Boat
415 Broadway
Point Pleasant Beach , New Jersey 08742 Description: Charter the Miss Michele III, a 65-by-20-foot ship, for a fishing excursion. The boat is U.S. Coast... Read More
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