Sometimes the hustle and bustle of New Jersey is a good thing. Other times, though, we just want to get away from it all. Luckily, there is no shortage of beautiful oases to find peace and quiet in Jersey. Here are some of our favorite places to go when we need a moment of zen.
- Laurelwood Arboretum
Laurelwood Arboretum/Facebook This public park in Wayne, New Jersey is regularly described as tranquil. The gardens vary by season and there are plenty of paths to explore.
- The Delaware River and Raritan Canal
Tomwsulcer /Wikimedia Commons This is for people who love to ride bikes or go on long walks. Go along this section of the Delaware River to really get your thoughts in order.
- Saddle River Country Park
Pete S/Google Local It doesn’t get more peaceful than Saddle River Country Park. The 596-acre Bergen County Park has all kinds of amenities.
- Parvin State Park
Susan Rogozinski/Google Local You’ll find this total hidden gem by the end of the Pine Barrens. With forests, lakes, and swamps, this is a great spot for a hike.
- Stone Harbor Point
Stacy Bania/Google Local This gorgeous beach isn’t like any other beach in New Jersey. Located in Cape May, it’s a designated conservation area. Nice and quiet, people enjoy it for bird-watching and exploring the dunes.
- Wildcat Ridge
Franky C/AllTrails What better place to find peace and quiet than the top of the mountain? A hike around Wildcat Ridge will bring you exactly that.
- The New Jersey State Botanical Garden at Skylands
Moelyn Photos via Getty Images The absolutely massive botanical gardens in Ringwood offer some of the most natural beauty in the state. Admire the specially designed gardens here, and check out the acres of woodland surrounding the gardens.
Of course, there are many other places to go in New Jersey for peace and quiet. Where do you go?
Laurelwood Arboretum/Facebook
This public park in Wayne, New Jersey is regularly described as tranquil. The gardens vary by season and there are plenty of paths to explore.
Tomwsulcer /Wikimedia Commons
This is for people who love to ride bikes or go on long walks. Go along this section of the Delaware River to really get your thoughts in order.
Pete S/Google Local
It doesn’t get more peaceful than Saddle River Country Park. The 596-acre Bergen County Park has all kinds of amenities.
Susan Rogozinski/Google Local
You’ll find this total hidden gem by the end of the Pine Barrens. With forests, lakes, and swamps, this is a great spot for a hike.
Stacy Bania/Google Local
This gorgeous beach isn’t like any other beach in New Jersey. Located in Cape May, it’s a designated conservation area. Nice and quiet, people enjoy it for bird-watching and exploring the dunes.
Franky C/AllTrails
What better place to find peace and quiet than the top of the mountain? A hike around Wildcat Ridge will bring you exactly that.
Moelyn Photos via Getty Images
The absolutely massive botanical gardens in Ringwood offer some of the most natural beauty in the state. Admire the specially designed gardens here, and check out the acres of woodland surrounding the gardens.
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Address: Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail, Trenton, New Jersey, USAAddress: Parvin State Park, 701 Almond Rd, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318, USAAddress: New Jersey Botanical Garden, 2 Morris Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456, USAAddress: Saddle River County Park County Pitch, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USAAddress: Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area, Rockaway, NJ 07866, USAAddress: 3rd Avenue, 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USAAddress: Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Dr W, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA
