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Top 10 Places & Things To Do Memorial Day Weekend In New Jersey

Happy Memorial Day!

Now that "summer" is officially (but also, unofficially) here, well you catch our drift - it's time to go outside and enjoy the weather here in New Jersey. This Memorial Day Weekend is a great time to get out and explore some of the best spots and places around the state. We have a list of our Top 10 NJspots Guides to exploring New Jersey this Memorial Day Weekend. We have something for everyone!

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Top 10 Spots To Explore Memorial Day Weekend

Hike Mount Tammany
One of the most popular and exhilarating hikes in New Jersey overlooks the Delaware Water Gap. If you're looking to avoid the crowds, we suggest setting that alarm EARLY.
Hiking Tips
Hiking Pochuck Boardwalk
Part of the Appalachian Trail, the Pochuck Boardwalk famous section of boardwalk hiking trail through the marshy lands of North New Jersey.
New Boardwalk
Historic Rahway River Park
If you are looking for fun things to do in Union County, New Jersey like fishing, walking, running, biking, or even canoeing, you don’t have to travel far!
Discover History
Island Beach State Park Guide
Island Beach State Park offers 10 miles of gorgeous white sand beaches, and yes, the sand really is white! Sometimes I can’t even tell if my photos were taken in the winter or summer.
Discover The Beach
Haledon Reservoir Loop
Looking to spend a relaxing afternoon in North Jersey in the outdoors? Walking the 1.5 mile loop around Haledon Reservoir in Franklin Lakes should do the trick.
Great Local Hike
Manasquan Reservoir
The Manasquan Reservoir is one of our follower’s favorite spots — and for good reason! You can catch an amazing sunrise or sunset here, walk/run the entire perimeter, explore the wildlife in the area and more! The unique landscape makes for some amazing photos.
Popular Spot
Brooksbrae – Graffiti Covered Brick Factory
Nestled deep in the Pine Barrens, lay the small town of Pasadena, New Jersey. To the naked eye of a weary traveler, the town seems almost vacant, but surprisingly, there is history all around you.
Secret Spot
Black River Rock Ruins
Nestled in the back of the woods along a peaceful river you will come across a unique spot of what was once a mill along the Black River in Chester, New Jersey.
Woods & Waterfalls
Schooley’s Mountain Park
Explore this Long Valley hike, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference’s Hike of the Week, for a variety of outdoor elements — starting the hiking season off strong!
Hike The Woods
Hiking Atlantic Highlands
If you’re looking for a quick hike with views, wildlife, and history, Hartshorne Woods Park in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey is the place for you to explore.
Explore The Shore
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Founded by Virginia in 2015, NJspots is a place where New Jersey natives and visitors can find amazing photos taken around the state while discovering new spots to explore. With over 227,000 tags used on Instagram, NJspots is the place to go to find your next new spot in New Jersey to adventure to. Virginia has a passion for sharing these great spots and experiences people can have in NJ and also sharing the great photos along the way.

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  1. Cjlove 25 May 2022 Reply

    I really love your email it’s very informative and easy to navigate. If I was looking for something in New Jersey I would use this resource. Thanks again for all your hard work.

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