There's No Better Place To Spend Your Summer Than These 7 Hidden New Jersey Spots
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New Jersey is a dream summer destination: Who hasn’t heard of the Jersey Shore, after all? Of course, New Jersey’s amazing summer spots also have a downside — the popularity can be overwhelming. Luckily, we’ve rounded up some lesser-known spots to visit this summer in New Jersey.
This pretty lake has a dam that creates a lovely waterfall cascade. It's a great place to picnic -- but be respectful!
Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center, located in New Jersey's only marine conservation zone, offers educational programs to students and teachers. The tiny island is brimming with interesting marshes, fun activities, and astonishing wildlife.
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Located in Cumberland County, this quiet platform wanders in and out of New Jersey wetlands. It's so peaceful and beautiful out here!
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If you're looking for a quieter beach in New Jersey, this is it. There are also plenty of hiking trails on the island, as well as kayaking, biking, and more.
One of New Jersey's finest lakes, this Pinelands swimming hole is notable for its reddish-tinted water (it's from the cedar). Spend a day swimming and boating here after hiking in Wharton State Forest.
Jenkinson's Boardwalk is a fun alternative to the more hectic and well-known boardwalks in the state. While this is less popular, it's still so much fun with a pretty beach, plenty of shops and restaurants, and a charming amusement park.
Is it a swimming pool? A lake? Well ... it's both. It's a stream-fed pool surrounded by forest. It's a gorgeous and surreal swimming hole.
Which place do you want to visit most?
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Featured Addresses
Atsion Lake, Shamong, NJ 08088, USA
Highlands natural pool, 180 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456, USA
Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave N, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA
Strawberry Avenue Boardwalk, 1 Strawberry Ave, Port Norris, NJ 08349, USA
Island Beach State Park, 2401 Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ 08752, USA
Sedge Island, New Jersey, USA
Lake Solitude Dam, High Bridge, NJ 08829, USA