Let’s face it: New Jersey gets hated on a lot. People who aren’t from New Jersey to love to make fun of it. But what do they know? Anyone who’s visited here soon realizes that New Jersey is actually amazing. Here are the things people think they’ll hate about New Jersey, until they experience it themselves.
- The traffic
Westend61 via Getty Images People love to complain about the traffic, especially during the summer. But guess what? There is all that traffic because there are so many beaches! Plus, you get your gas pumped by attendants here. It helps with the traffic pain.
- The accents
Tongshan via Getty Images Don’t worry: Most people here don’t have the accent you hear on TV. And even if you do, you’ll realize it actually has a certain melody to it.
- The diner food
EzumeImages via Getty Images Visit a New Jersey diner and you’ll decide diner food is worthy of a Michelin star. It’s that good.
- The small size
Alex Potemkin via Getty Images New Jersey is one of the smallest states. It’s undeniable. But New Jersey packs a punch with its proximity to the country’s best cities, its varied terrain, and its charming towns.
- The sports teams
Elsa / Staff via Getty Images You’ll be rooting for the New Jersey Devils in no time. It grows on you!
- The people
PM Images via Getty images The people in New Jersey are sometimes stereotyped as rude. No way! We’re just direct. We tell the truth, but we’re kind about it
- The winters
Gowri Shankar Malapaka / EyeEm via Getty Images Sure, the winters here are cold and quite snowy. But all that frost makes for a truly beautiful setting. It’s perfect for the holiday season.
- The Jersey Shore
Robert D. Barnes via Getty Images The Jersey shore took a brutal beating thanks to the show of the same name. No matter. Locals know the beaches here are gorgeous, peaceful, and fun.
- The pride New Jersey citizens have
Дмитрий Ларичев via Getty Images New Jerseyans are very, very proud of their state. That won’t bother you when you feel the same pride.
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Westend61 via Getty Images
People love to complain about the traffic, especially during the summer. But guess what? There is all that traffic because there are so many beaches! Plus, you get your gas pumped by attendants here. It helps with the traffic pain.
Tongshan via Getty Images
Don’t worry: Most people here don’t have the accent you hear on TV. And even if you do, you’ll realize it actually has a certain melody to it.
EzumeImages via Getty Images
Visit a New Jersey diner and you’ll decide diner food is worthy of a Michelin star. It’s that good.
Alex Potemkin via Getty Images
New Jersey is one of the smallest states. It’s undeniable. But New Jersey packs a punch with its proximity to the country’s best cities, its varied terrain, and its charming towns.
Elsa / Staff via Getty Images
You’ll be rooting for the New Jersey Devils in no time. It grows on you!
PM Images via Getty images
The people in New Jersey are sometimes stereotyped as rude. No way! We’re just direct. We tell the truth, but we’re kind about it
Gowri Shankar Malapaka / EyeEm via Getty Images
Sure, the winters here are cold and quite snowy. But all that frost makes for a truly beautiful setting. It’s perfect for the holiday season.
Robert D. Barnes via Getty Images
The Jersey shore took a brutal beating thanks to the show of the same name. No matter. Locals know the beaches here are gorgeous, peaceful, and fun.
Дмитрий Ларичев via Getty Images
New Jerseyans are very, very proud of their state. That won’t bother you when you feel the same pride.
There are just so many reasons to love New Jersey!
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