Mercer County Park: a Central Jersey Oasis
This four-square mile county park may be small, but it’s mighty!
Top Swimming Holes & Spots To Cool Off in New Jersey
It’s almost sweet summertime, and you know what that means — swimming! Here are some places you can go swimming this summer in the Garden State. Get out your sunscreen and get outside! View this post on Instagram A post shared by NJspots | Exploring New Jersey (@njspots) The Beach (and Beachfront Lakes) No, we’re […]
9 Best Fall Hikes in New Jersey – Perfect for Colors & Foliage
The best time to get outside in New Jersey is arguably the fall, when the air is crisp and the leaves are changing!
Essex County
Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Essex County.
Enter a Photographer’s Dream at Sayen House and Gardens
A park-like setting with a gazebo, a covered bridge, ponds and a small waterfall are a feast for the eyes.
3 Must-See Spots in Central Jersey
Central Jersey is the hotly-debated region of our great state. And I’m here to tell you that yes, it exists, and yes, it’s amazing to explore. The most popular spots to visit in New Jersey are the Delaware Water Gap, or far south in the Pine Barrens. However, Central Jersey is home to some beautiful […]
Basking Ridge: Your Gateway to the Outdoors
Basking Ridge is your gateway to many outdoor spots in New Jersey. Its proximity to highways 78, 287, and 206 help you explore quickly and efficiently all over Somerset, Morris, and Union counties! PLACES TO VISIT Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge https://www.instagram.com/p/ByilCYHnVZx/ The Great Swamp is just that — a giant swamp! You can hike, bird-watch […]
Preserving the Past: Exploring the Rich History of New Jersey through its Historic Buildings
Want to explore some history while finding something new to get pictures of? This list is for you.
15 Amazing Outdoor Hangout Spots in New Jersey
Share It! Tweet It! LinkedIn Reddit Pin It! If you’re looking for spots to hang your hammock, get outside (safely!) with friends and family, or just chill for the day, this is the article for you. Check out this list of outdoor hangout spots, which has everything from fields with a city view, to short […]
7 of the Best Gardens & Arboretums in the Garden State
Take a tour of New Jersey by visiting these arboretums and gardens all around the Garden State — you’ll find some amazing flowers, sculptures, trees, and maybe some critters!
Hiking Through History: Historic Allaire Village
Allaire Village in Allaire State Park holds much historical significance around New Jersey.
Somerset County
Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Somerset County.
Roadside Photo Spots: Central Jersey
Here’s a small sampling of amazing road-side attractions to photograph in Central Jersey.
A Photography Guide to New Jersey Wildlife
New Jersey is home to a wide variety of “critters”, some are cute & cuddly while others are quite dangerous. If you walk along any trail or sit in a park you will certainly find squirrels and chipmunks running around as if they are late for their train. If you are quiet and look hard […]
Middlesex County
Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Middlesex County.
Quaint Towns to Visit in New Jersey
Take a local getaway to these North, Central and South Jersey spots to get your travel — and photography! — fix.
Best Places To Pick Apples in New Jersey
Fall is for apple picking. Young and old, couples and kids alike, everyone loves the quintessential stroll through an orchard, searching for the perfect speckled fruit. There’s nothing better than the smell of cool autumn air graced with sweet apple aromas swirling as you zigzag from tree to tree. Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, McIntosh, and […]
Explore These Haunted Spots this Halloween
These are some of our favorite haunted spots in New Jersey… or are they?
Hunterdon County
Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Hunterdon County.
Exploring the Lambertville Graffiti Train
Finding the train isn’t hard. There are two approaches you can take. This one is a little longer. Parking in Lambertville is always a challenge, so park where you can, as near Lambertville Inn as possible. Walk-behind the restaurant through the parking lot.
Peaceful Hiking in Central Jersey at Plainsboro Preserve
Just 30 minutes outside Princeton, NJ lies 1,000 acres of dense forests, wide fields, and lakeside views — the Plainsboro Preserve. The Plainsboro Preserve is owned and operated by NJ Audubon and is free and open to public from dawn to dusk.
Roam through Red Bank
Red Bank has the best of all worlds — a great, walkable downtown area, close proximity to water (both a river and the ocean) and is very close to many of New Jersey’s favorite hiking spots.
Union County
Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Union County.
Take An Autumn Stroll Through Chester, NJ
Looking to celebrate all of the wonderful feelings that come with enjoying fall in New Jersey? Look no further than historic Chester! Teeming with charm and style, Chester’s main thoroughfare offers an abundance of specialty shops and unique dining experiences.
In Review: 2019 Top NJspots & Numbers
After a great year here at NJspots, we are excited to share some of our best numbers and awesome spots from around New Jersey with you!
Mercer County
Grab your camera and join us on this photographer’s scavenger hunt of Mercer County.
