New Jersey - What you need to know before you go - Go Guides

New Jersey is perhaps best known for its close relationship with New York state, with its natural scenery and seemingly endless farmlands earning it the nickname “The Garden State”. Sandwiched between Pennsylvania and New York, you could think of most of New Jersey’s major cities as suburbs of their more famous neighbours, but you’d be selling the place very short.

The Jersey Shore has been providing a beach getaway for city folks for generations, while the forested hills of the Delaware Water Gap continue to wow with their glorious autumn colours. The cities shouldn’t be missed either, as each is packed with both fascinating history and the hum of modern industry and excitement.

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Cape May
Cape May is for the seafood lovers and the fishermen, the nature tourists, and the beachcombers. The surrounding waters are peppered with pods of dolphins and humpback whales. Oyster bars as well as fish fries and American surf and turf...
Atlantic City
Atlantic City, the largest city on the Jersey Shore, is most famous for its casinos, giving it a reputation as the ‘Vegas of the East Coast’. It perhaps lacks the glitz and glamour of its more renowned cousin in Nevada,...
Long Beach Island
Long Beach Island stretches for 18 miles along the Eastern Seaboard and is graced with white-sand beaches facing the Atlantic. The barrier island is popular among families looking for an escape – it’s just under 2 hours’ drive south from...
Wildwood
Wildwood is a New Jersey resort city offering vast stretches of sandy beach, shopping, amusements, entertainment, quirky and unusual museums, and fun for the family on holiday. The Wildwood Boardwalk is marked by a wide, gold-sand beach and ocean waters...

What to see & do in New Jersey

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9 Best Things to Do in Atlantic City
Atlantic City is a top New Jersey seaside destination with miles of sandy beaches and decadent casino hotels. A wholesome holiday hotspot by day and glitzy party playground by night, this city offers plenty of things to do for different...
10 Best Things to Do in New Jersey
New Jersey might not have the same travel cachet as its glittering neighbour New York City, but the Garden State...
13 Best Family Things to Do in Atlantic City
While Atlantic City’s glitzy casinos and vibrant nightlife are major draws, the beaches and a host of experiences geared towards...
10 Things to Do in Long Beach Island
Long Beach Island offers more things to do than you can fit into a single week. From live theatre to...
10 Must-Visit Small Towns in New Jersey
New Jersey offers lush forests, biodiverse marshes, sandy shores dotted with lighthouses, and historic small towns that played significant roles...
13 Things to Do in Atlantic City on a Small Budget
Though Atlantic City hypnotises visitors with its flashy casinos, lavish resorts and sandy beaches, there are plenty of ways budget...
8 Best Beaches in Atlantic City
Atlantic City’s beaches, along with those of the adjacent cities along the Jersey shore, are among the coastal city’s main...
9 Best Things to Do in Wildwood
Wildwood is home to many holiday attractions, whether you want to spend time near the beach, enjoy a game of...
10 Best Towns and Villages in Long Beach Island
If you’re on a trip to find the best towns and villages of Long Beach Island, you’ll want to find...

Where & what to eat in New Jersey

10 Best Restaurants in Atlantic City
Atlantic City is famous for its high stakes, but it’s also a hub of New Jersey food culture. You're going to need to take a break from all the gambling to refuel. Why not do it in style? Whether you're looking for fancy or no-nonsense, there's something for you. Enjoy a cocktail in a historical gentlemen's club, or grab a slice...
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Where to shop & what to buy in New Jersey

12 Best Places to Go Shopping in Atlantic City
Shopping in Atlantic City caters to both luxury seekers and budget shoppers. From branded goods at high-end malls to discounted fashion at factory outlets, you're sure to find something to fill your luggage with. The best part of it all?...
10 Best Shopping centres in Atlantic City
Shopping malls in Atlantic City offer a welcome respite from gaming, beaches, and excitement, whether it's small boutique shops or major big box brands. While Atlantic City may be known as the Las Vegas of the East because of its...

Where to go & what to do at night in New Jersey

9 Best Casinos in Atlantic City
The casinos in Atlantic City offer gaming, food, fun, and live entertainment for anyone who wants to visit the "Las Vegas of the East." Here you'll find casinos themed after various time periods and worldwide locales from modern America to...
12 Best Nightlife in Atlantic City
Atlantic City's nightlife scene is among the most vibrant on the east coast – it's little wonder this glitzy gambling...
5 Best Rooftop Bars in Atlantic City
Rooftop bars in Atlantic City showcase the very best of the nightlife that this city is famed for: the glitz,...

Useful information

10 Tips for First-Timers in Atlantic City
These tips for first-timers in Atlantic City covers useful info and things to know for your trip. Filled with incredible thrills, it’s one of the premier destinations to feel like a high roller. The casinos and famous boardwalk are standout...
Atlantic City Travel Essentials
Our Atlantic City Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help you plan your trip to one of the most popular destinations in the USA. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers:...

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