Visit These 12 Incredible Charming Small Towns In New Jersey, One For Each Month Of The Year
By Raymond Goldfield|Published December 27, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
2023 is upon us, and there is no better resolution to make than to explore everything New Jersey has to offer. But how do you know where to begin? New Jersey’s small towns – some nearly unknown, some legendary – are full of surprises, and each one has a perfect time to visit. On this year-long tour of the best small towns in New Jersey, you’ll experience winter bliss, raucous holidays, a summer of fun, and a 2023 holiday season to remember. The one thing all of these small towns have in common is that they’re all quintessentially New Jersey, and there’s a reason that they belong on any New Jersey resident’s travel bucket list.
Cape May during the summer is bustling - but in the winter months, the coastal town is shockingly peaceful. It's perfect for a unique Valentine's Day getaway.
Metuchen may be the best place in New Jersey to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, thanks to Hailey's Harp & Pub - an authentic Irish pub right on the town's main street.
The quiet farm town of Chester comes alive in April, as Alstede Farms hosts the state's biggest Easter event for families. Hayrides, egg huts, and countless other activities await.
As summer winds down, there's no better way to celebrate than with a visit to NJ's biggest - and some would say best - boardwalk, with its craziest rides.
This beautiful beach town is quiet in November, which makes it a great place to take in the sights. It's also home to Hinck's Turkey Farm, where it's Thanksgiving all year round - and especially all November!
There is no better way to celebrate Christmas in New Jersey than with a visit to the Village Green, the charming Christmas village in the heart of historic Smithville.
Have you been to any of these small towns in past years? Let us know about your trip, and tell us your picks for the best small towns in New Jersey in the comments section! If you want to make sure your visit to Manasquan delivers delicious food, make sure to drop by the website of Hinck’s Turkey Farm to see what they’ve got cooking. To get your 2023 off to a fast start, why not try some of these winter day trips?
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