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There?s no denying it: New Jersey has a pretty bad reputation (hence the nickname ?Armpit of America?).� That being said, you might think the state doesn?t offer much appeal to tourists.� But I beg to differ. �New Jersey is a great place to visit, full of history, character and things to do.� On top of that, it?s such a small state that you can easily see the best of what New Jersey has to offer in just a couple of days.� So, allow me to take you on a whirlwind tour around New Jersey.
Let?s start in New Jersey?s northeast corner (where you will arrive if you fly into Newark Liberty Airport).� Just hop onto the Jersey Turnpike and head north to the M
eadowlands, where you can see the new Giants Stadium and Liberty State Park. Here you can hop on a ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty (which, despite New York?s claims, are technically part of New Jersey).� You?ll also want to see Hoboken, which is the birthplace of Frank Sinatra, offers great views of the Manhattan skyline, and has plenty of spots to eat, shop, and drink.
Next, travel south to the eastern central chunk of the state and the legendary Jersey Shore.� But there is a lot more to this region than that, like beautiful farmland, plenty of parks, and historic towns like Red Bank and Freehold.� Still, you gotta see the shore.� To avoid the MTV crowd, visit the aptly named Point Pleasant rather than Sleazeside Seaside.� A little further down the shore you?ll encounter the Pine Barrens, where you can camp, kayak, or search for the Jersey Devil.� If quaint towns are your thing, check out Cape May.� For something more excitement, visit Atlantic City to get your gambling and/or clubbing fix.
Then head to New Jersey?s southwest corner, which is much like the southwest of the U.S.� It?s pretty wide open (compared to the rest of the state, at least) and even has its own rodeo, called ?Cowtown.?� Go north a little and you?ll wind up in Camden.� Although not the best part of the state, Camden is home to the must-see Adventure Aquarium.�� Drive further north and you?ll be in central western Jersey.� The main thing to see here is Princeton ? both the university and the town.� Anyone with doubts about the state should just visit the Princeton campus ? it will win you over.
If seeing Princeton doesn?t convert you into a Jersey fan, then the state?s northwest corner just might.� This mountainous region is great for hiking, skiing, and camping.� It has amazing scenery, which just might make you forget you?re even in New Jersey!
So, all you travelers out there, I implore you to give New Jersey a chance.� Though it might not be as exotic as some other places, it sure packs a lot into such a small space.� And, despite it being the Armpit of America, I?m happy to call it home.
Source: http://onetravelbloggers.com/2010/12/31/new-jersey-%E2%80%93-an-unlikely-tourist-destination/
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