Ready to get out and explore the Garden State? Skip the usual tourist traps and visit a few of our state’s most underrated landmarks. This trip is perfect for a day trip, or split it across two outings! You’re sure to learn something new about your own backyard.
This fun-filled day will take you to some of the most unique landmarks in New Jersey, and showcase a couple of fun towns, while you’re exploring!
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First off, go visit Lucy!
Flickr / Judy Gallagher New Jersey’s most famous elephant is a great spot to start your day. If you get up early enough, you can catch the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean. Lucy the Elephant, 9200 Atlantic Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402, USA
Then, spend some time exploring the Tuckerton Seaport museum.
Flickr / LancerE Head over to Tuckerton, a charming town with a historic seaport area. Grab breakfast at Dynasty Diner before heading on your way. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087, USA
On your way to your next stop, take a detour in the pines and find the Carranza Memorial.
K. Magaraci This unique monument is a memorial to one of the world’s most famous aviators, Emilio Carranza. Carranza was returning to Mexico from a goodwill trip to the United States when his plane crashed at this spot. The memorial was funded by Mexican schoolchildren. Carranza Memorial, Tabernacle, NJ 08088, USA
Down the road a bit, you’ll stumble upon the Historic Burlington County Prison Museum, in the town of Mount Holly.
Wikimedia Commons / Susan Spitz After a peaceful stop in Wharton State Forest, this lively little town is sure to wake you up. Visit the Historic Burlington Prison Museum, where you’ll learn all about the oldest prison around and hear some of its fascinating stories. Then, go for a walk down High Street, where you can stop for lunch at Downtown Pizza, Yaad Man, The Local, or Robin’s Nest. Burlington County Prison Museum, 128 High St, Mt Holly, NJ 08060, USA
After lunch, take a scenic drive out to Monmouth Battlefield.
Flickr / Jazz Guy You’ll pass charming farm stands and historic properties on your way east! Plan to spend some time truly exploring the Battlefield and Park. Did you know this is where the tale of the American Revolutionary hero Molly Pitcher came from?
Hop back in the car, and head north! Twin Lights Historic Site awaits.
Flickr / Jazz Guy Twin Lights Historic Site, in Highlands, is an interesting stop for anyone who enjoys nautical history. It stands at the entrance to New York Harbor, and was the first American lighthouse with a Fresnel lens. Twin Lights State Historic Site, 2 Light House Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA
Finally, come see one of New Jersey’s most iconic landmarks - Asbury Park’s Convention Hall.
Flickr / TM Codispodi Asbury Park Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
Will you take a road trip through New Jersey this year?
Google Maps
Click HERE to follow the map!
Flickr / Judy Gallagher
New Jersey’s most famous elephant is a great spot to start your day. If you get up early enough, you can catch the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean.
Lucy the Elephant, 9200 Atlantic Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402, USA
Flickr / LancerE
Head over to Tuckerton, a charming town with a historic seaport area. Grab breakfast at Dynasty Diner before heading on your way.
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087, USA
K. Magaraci
This unique monument is a memorial to one of the world’s most famous aviators, Emilio Carranza. Carranza was returning to Mexico from a goodwill trip to the United States when his plane crashed at this spot. The memorial was funded by Mexican schoolchildren.
Carranza Memorial, Tabernacle, NJ 08088, USA
Wikimedia Commons / Susan Spitz
After a peaceful stop in Wharton State Forest, this lively little town is sure to wake you up. Visit the Historic Burlington Prison Museum, where you’ll learn all about the oldest prison around and hear some of its fascinating stories. Then, go for a walk down High Street, where you can stop for lunch at Downtown Pizza, Yaad Man, The Local, or Robin’s Nest.
Burlington County Prison Museum, 128 High St, Mt Holly, NJ 08060, USA
Flickr / Jazz Guy
You’ll pass charming farm stands and historic properties on your way east! Plan to spend some time truly exploring the Battlefield and Park. Did you know this is where the tale of the American Revolutionary hero Molly Pitcher came from?
Twin Lights Historic Site, in Highlands, is an interesting stop for anyone who enjoys nautical history. It stands at the entrance to New York Harbor, and was the first American lighthouse with a Fresnel lens.
Twin Lights State Historic Site, 2 Light House Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA
Flickr / TM Codispodi
Asbury Park Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
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