Arrive in Newark & Explore Northern New Jersey
Fly into Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Top Things to Do in Northern NJ
- Explore the Liberty Science CenterAmazing skyline views of NYC.
- Visit Liberty State Park & Take a Ferry to the Statue of Liberty.
- Try a Classic NJ Diner or Pizza in Hoboken.
- Walk Along the Hoboken Waterfront for Views of Manhattan.
Overnight in Jersey City or Hoboken.
Princeton - Ivy League Charm & History
Drive from Newark to Princeton (1 hour).
Top Things to Do in Princeton
- Walk Through Princeton University's Historic Campus.
- Visit the Princeton University Art Museum.
- Tour the Princeton Battlefield State Park.
- Lunch at a Local Cafe Like Small World Coffee.
Overnight in Princeton.
The Jersey Shore - Asbury Park & Sandy Hook
Drive from Princeton to Asbury Park (1 hour).
Top Things to Do on the Jersey Shore
- Visit the Stone PonyA Legendary Music Venue.
- Relax on the Beach at Asbury Park or Sandy Hook.
- Try Boardwalk Treats Like Kohr's Frozen Custard.
- Walk the Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk.
Overnight in Asbury Park.
Atlantic City - Casinos & Oceanfront Fun
Drive from Asbury Park to Atlantic City (1.5 hours).
Top Things to Do in Atlantic City
- Try Your Luck at the Casinos (Borgata, Tropicana, or Hard Rock).
- Walk the Famous Atlantic City Boardwalk.
- Visit the Absecon LighthouseNew Jersey's Tallest Lighthouse.
- Dinner at Dock's Oyster HouseA Classic AC Seafood Spot.
Overnight in Atlantic City.
Cape May - Victorian Charm & Beaches
Drive from Atlantic City to Cape May (1 hour).
Top Things to Do in Cape May
- Explore the Historic Victorian Houses & Take a Trolley Tour.
- Relax on Cape May Beach.
- Go Whale Watching (Seasonal).
- Visit a Local Winery Like Cape May Winery.
Overnight in Cape May.
Delaware Water Gap - Outdoor Adventure
Drive from Cape May to Delaware Water Gap (3 hours).
Top Things to Do in Delaware Water Gap
- Hike the Mount Tammany Trail for Stunning Views.
- Go Kayaking or Rafting on the Delaware River.
- Visit Buttermilk FallsOne of NJ's Tallest Waterfalls.
Overnight in the Delaware Water Gap area.
Return to Newark & Depart
Drive from Delaware Water Gap to Newark (1.5 hours).
Optional Stops Along the Way
- Visit the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange.
- Try Classic NJ Bagels or Pork Roll Before Heading to the Airport.
Fly out of Newark (EWR).
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