New Jersey Just Wouldn't Be The Same Without These 6 Charming Small Towns
By Raymond Goldfield|Published October 19, 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.
New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the United States, so it’s no surprise that sometimes it feels hard to get away! However, Garden State residents know the state is full of out-of-the-way small towns that pack a lot of charm into a little space. From one of the most famous college towns in the world, to the antique capital of the east coast, to a quiet town with a prehistoric secret, each of these towns has something that makes them uniquely Jersey. No matter the time of year, it’s worth exploring them and discovering just how much is awaiting in the best small towns in New Jersey.
A charming Camden County borough, Haddonfield is home to a historical site marking the building where New Jersey was first declared an independent state.
It's also the site where one of the first complete dinosaur skeletons was discovered - in case you were wondering why there are Hadrosaurs everywhere.
The heart of the Jersey Shore, Point Pleasant Beach has only 4,600 permanent residents - and each of them gets a brilliant view of the water.
The core of Point Pleasant Beach is its massive boardwalk, featuring an amusement park, beach, carnival games, funhouse, and aquarium - the latter of which are open year-round.
A stunning river town in Monmouth County, Red Bank is one of the cultural hubs of New Jersey. The Molly Pitcher Inn is maybe the state's most famous Bed and Breakfast.
The town is also home to the Count Basie Theater, a large playhouse and music center that hosts some of the biggest acts around.
Have you visited any of these Garden State getaways? Tell us about your trip, and tell us your picks for the best small towns in New Jersey in the comments section. If you’re looking for another out-of-the-way gem, consider visiting this legendary diner on the Jersey Shore.
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