Top 10 Things To Do in New Jersey for 4th of July Weekend

By: Virginia Buechel
Updated on January 29, 2023

Reminder: State Parks are FREE in 2022!

Please respect them, by cleaning up after yourself.

Part of the Appalachian Trail, the Pochuck Boardwalk famous section of boardwalk hiking trail through the marshy lands of North New Jersey.

Hike This Spot

Visit & Hike Apshawa Waterfall

Massive boulders in the Highlands of New Jersey shifted to form large rock shelters millions of years ago.

Visit This Waterfall

Explore This South Jersey Spot

Nestled deep in the Pine Barrens, lay the small town of Pasadena, New Jersey. This is where the ruins of Brooksbrae Terracotta Brick Factory can be found.

VISIT THIS SPOT

County Scavenger Hunts

Want to stay local and explore your local areas? Use our County Maps to find some places near you.

Find My County

Abandoned Spots in New Jersey

Ready to be a bit adventurous? Check out these abandoned spots around New Jersey.

Top 10 Spots

Hike Mount Tammany

Some of the BEST views of the Delaware Water Gap are here. Get there early to beat the heat and people!

Best Spots of The Gap

Top Mountain Bike Trails

Get out on your bike and into the elements! We’ve created a mountain bike map to help you plan your next adventure.

TOP 9 SPOTS

Best State Park Hikes of North Jersey

Our northernmost state park has some amazing trails — some that even overlook New York!

North Jersey Hikes

Best State Park Hikes of Central Jersey

There are several amazing trails to check out in this park, which you have probably driven past on the Parkway dozens of times!

Central Jersey Hikes

Best State Park Hikes in South Jersey

Explore the Southern Region and hike these amazing parks! Check out these sandy hikes in South Jersey to mix up your hiking game!

South Jersey Hikes

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We hope that you can enjoy your 4th of July doing whatever it is you love. Enjoy some of the other spots and places around New Jersey. Our state has a lot to offer, so however you choose to spend your holiday weekend be sure to continue to tag #NJspots.