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TRAVEL THROUGH TIME ALONG THE JERSEY TURNPIKE January 04, 2026
What connects Bruce Springsteen to the Sopranos as well as New York to Delaware? The New Jersey Turnpike!
Constructed in the 1950s, the Jersey Turnpike was one of state’s most advanced roadways when it was opened. The Turnpike is still significant almost 75 years later as it is considered one of the most heavily traveled roads in the nation! Stretching across the Garden State 118-miles from New Yok to Delaware. the Turnpike may just be on route to your ho...
CRANBERRY HARVEST November 19, 2025
Welcome to New Jersey, the third-largest cranberry-producing state in the U.S. and a unique destination where cranberries flourish naturally! Nestled in the New Jersey Pinelands, this area boasts sandy, acidic soil and a high-water table, creating perfect conditions for cranberry growth. The aquifer beneath forms bogs ideal for cultivating and harvesting these vibrant berries.
Cranberry farming here has deep roots, starting back in 1835 in a bog near Burr...
FORGOTTEN JERSEY GHOST TOWNS AND LOST VILLAGES October 22, 2025
History has mysteries and mysteries often involve ghosts. Whether they are physical traces of the past or people who have since departed, New Jersey’s ghosts will not rest until their chilling stories are revealed. So, this fall season, let Journey Through Jersey lead you across the state on a mission to uncover the state’s silent testaments to industries that once thrived but eventually withered, communities that once pulsed with life yet fell into silence, and dreams ...
VISIT THE ONLY REMAINING OFFICIAL ROYAL GOVERNOR’S MANSION September 05, 2025
While you are exploring Perth Amboy, be sure to make your way to Kearny Avenue or you’ll miss this important piece of American history filled with political intrigue, divided loyalties, and family tragedy. Completed in 1764, the Proprietary House has served as a stylish hotel, a private mansion, a retirement home, a boarding house, and now a museum. Yet, its most significant period is when it served as the residence of New Jersey’s Royal Governor William Frank...
REVOLUTIONARY RIVERSIDE RETREATS July 23, 2025
New Jersey, often dubbed the "Crossroads of the Revolution," holds more history within its borders than many realize. Beyond the famous battlefields, our state is interwoven with a network of rivers, canals, and waterways that were not just scenic backdrops, but vital arteries for both strategic military movements and transformative economic innovation. So, while the rest of the state is heading down the shore this summer, sojourn by a refreshing waterway and ...