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History & Heritage:
A world of historical discovery awaits visitors in New Jersey. See why the
state's reputation as the "Crossroads of the American Revolution" is well deserved,
from Washington's headquarters in Morristown to the hundreds of battles fought
on Garden State soil.
Heritage Trails
Journey through heritage trails that wind through New Jersey's remarkable
history. Explore diverse geography, through rolling farmland, bustling cities,
bucolic vistas, and pristine waterways and tap into the rich history that all
Americans share.
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Historic Parks
New Jersey's Historic Parks are interwoven within a world of pristine rivers,
mountain trails and meadows. The mosaic of parks found throughout the state preserve
the lands, features and artifacts which date back to pre-Colonial and Revolutionary
War times.
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Historic Sites
New Jersey is a treasure trove of historic places just waiting to be explored.
Be transported back in time to retrace Washington's footsteps along the "Crossroads
of the American Revolution," marvel at the invention factories in Thomas Edison's
laboratory and library or stand in the Great Hall at Ellis Island and be astounded
by the immigrant experience.
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New Jersey
Lighthouses
Located in some of the most beautiful areas of the state, visitors are amazed
by the 11 majestic lighthouses that have guarded mariners sailing the Atlantic
Ocean and intercoastal waterways for over a century.
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Museums
Walk through the doors of New Jersey's world-class museums and find yourself
transported into an arts and cultural Mecca of learning and discovery. Explore
our renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions and educations programs.
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Featured Destinations
Princeton:
Princeton offers a wide array of historically important sites.
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Morristown:
Morristown played an important role in the American Revolution.
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Tuckerton:
Visit this recreated maritime village.
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Featured Attractions
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island:
Visit the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
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Battle of Monmouth Reenactment:
Witness the authentic Battle of Monmouth Re-enactment, the largest on the East
Coast.
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Walt Whitman House:
See the home of this famed American poet
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