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Historic Smithville Village in Eastampton, NJ
Located in Eastampton, Historic Smithville draws many people looking for picturesque natural beauty and historical landmarks. Located along the banks of the Rancocas Creek, the history of this land goes back to revolutionary war times. In 1776, Jacob Parker purchased 37 acres in Burlington County, where on the land he…
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Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May, NJ
Cape May, the southernmost point in New Jersey, has gone through three known lighthouses over the last 200 years. In 1821, Congress approved the development of a lighthouse in Cape May. Two years later, the first lighthouse was completed in October of 1823. The original lighthouse was around 75 feet…
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Cape May County Zoo in Cape May, NJ
Located within the Cape May County Park, the Cape May Zoo was established in 1978. When the Zoo first opened, the Zoo held an African lion, spider monkeys, barn animals, and some other wildlife. The total of number of animals then was 70. Despite the limited number of animals, many…
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Abandoned Fish Factory in The Great Bay of New Jersey
In the mists of the Great Bay, locals and travelers may spot a water tower and metal structure on a distant island. Though this region has been home to military sites in the past, this is actually the remnants of the abandoned Crab Island Fish Factory. Dating back to the…
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Great Bay Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Great Bay Boulevard, nicknamed Seven Bridges Road, is a narrow two-lane road originally designed to be causeway connecting Tuckerton to Atlantic City. However, the road was never fully completed. Only five of the seven bridges were ever built for the causeway. Today, the causeway has a dead-end at the conclusion…
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Delaware Water Gap in Hardwick, NJ
The Delaware Water Gap, located in northwestern New Jersey, is a large split in the Kittatinny Mountain, which today allows for people and waters of the Delaware River to travel through quickly, rather than going over the mountain. While we make good made use of the gap for both water…
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High Point State Park Located in Sussex, NJ
High Point State Park is known for being home to the highest peak in the state of New Jersey. The highest point of the mountain is over 1,800 feet above sea level. From this point, visitors can oversee a large forest rich area along with the Delaware River which divides…
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