attractions: New ActiveRain Group to Highlight Local Attractions - Hidden Gems - 06/24/08 03:01 AM
A new ActiveRain group has been established to highlight local attractions, especially hidden gems that are unique to an area and easily accessible without a long travel time.  Many people tend to focus on the standard sights and attractions and don't take time to investigate and explore local or smaller sites that usually cost less, require less gas to reach and provide a more satisfactory experience for the cost and effort.The objective of this group is to get the word out about those local attractions and especially ones that are hidden gems -- to allow others to discover and enjoy them for themselves. This … (0 comments)

attractions: Cowtown Rodeo - Enjoy Professional Rodeo in South Jersey - 06/13/07 04:52 AM
If you don't already know about it, Cowtown Rodeo, located in Pilesgrove, NJ in Salem County, South Jersey, offers professional rodeo "in the true tradition of the old west" each Saturday night at 7:30pm from May through the end of September each year.It is currently in it's 52nd year of rodeo performances, providing events for Bareback Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Brahama Bull Riding, Team Roping and Girls Barrel Racing.  It is a professional stop on the professional rodeo ciruit for hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls from the east coast and the nation.Cowtown Rodeo is the only sanctioned weekly professional rodeo east of the … (0 comments)

attractions: Best State Parks to Visit During The Winter In New Jersey - 01/13/07 11:23 AM
Sure, everyone knows that New Jersey -- with it's over 120 miles of shoreline and beaches and it national treasures, such as the Pine Barrens -- is a great vacation and recreational resource during the warmer months.   But the state also has a lot of outdoor recreational attractions that is availalble during the cooler months and winter (and which includes the shore and Pine Barrens) season. High Point State ParkLocated in the northwest corner of New Jersey, the 15,413-acre park offers outstanding opportunities for year-round recreation. Pleasant landscaping in the park was designed by the architectural sons of the man who designed New York's Central Park."The view … (0 comments)

attractions: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly Wheaton Village) - 12/23/06 05:37 AM
Wheaton Arts 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville The Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly known as historic Wheaton Village) consists of several unique attractions on over 60 acres.  The Glass Studio, part of the Artist Studios, has skilled, world class glassblowers transforming hot molten glass into bottles, vases and other glass items. Demonstrations are held daily and you can sign up to make your own paperweight.  Walk through the other various Artist Studios -- ceramic, flamework (working with glass rods over a torch), wood carving --  and see skilled artists at work. The Museum of American Glass is the largest museum in the United States which dedicates … (0 comments)

attractions: New Jersey's Official Online Travel Guide - 09/09/06 05:19 PM
The online New Jersey Travel Guide is a passport to all the fun and exciting places in New Jersey. From the mountains and cities in the north to the white sandy beaches all along the coast and open spaces inland. Create personalized travel itineraries with driving directions using the new "Trip Stops" feature. Locate events from an amazing array of year-round planned activities and festivals throughout New Jersey. Search and find all the exciting things to see and do in New Jersey. Find lodging at some of New Jersey's finest hotels, motels, casinos, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds and more.   Visit my web … (0 comments)

attractions: Battlefields, Forts and National Parks - New Jersey Area - 08/30/06 10:16 AM
New Jersey and the surrounding area has a wide variety of things to do and see, especially if you like history, parks and battlefields.  Most of these are easily accessible by car and make great day or weekend trips. Here are suggestions for day or weekend excursions to historical battlefields, forts and parks in and around New Jersey and the east coast:NJ - Crossroads of the American RevolutionNJ National Parks [National Park Guide]NJ State Historic SitesEast Coast: Forts, Battlefields, Ships and LighthousesHistoric Battlefields - Philadelphia AreaMilitary.com - Museum & Memorial GuideRevolutionairy War Battle SitesThree Forts Ferry  Visit my web site for additional resources and … (0 comments)

attractions: New Jersey Attractions and Cultural Events - 08/04/06 03:59 PM
For an extensive list of South Jersey Attractions, with links to websites and other information, check out out the SouthJersey.com's South Jersey Attractions page.  Find out about theaters, museums, galleries, symphonies, presenting organizations, educational and multicultural organizations, dance companies, cultural and heritage agencies, and artists from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties:Vist the South Jersey Cultural Alliance web site.   RoadsideAmerica.com has a list of offbeat tourist attractions in New Jersey:http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/nj.html South Jersey Attractions, Food, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Things To Do:"South Jersey is a surprising mixture of opposites. Town and country... tuxedos and blue jeans... historic and avant-garde. … (0 comments)

attractions: ABA's Top 100 Events in North America - 08/01/06 08:10 AM
The American Bus Association's (ABA) Top 100 Events in North America is an annual compendium of the best events for group travel in the United States and Canada. Each spring, a committee of ABA-member motorcoach and tour operators selects the Top 100 Events for the subsequent year; the list is unveiled in September. Winners are chosen from hundreds of celebrations, festivals, fairs, commemorative events, and more that have been nominated by state tourism offices and local and regional CVBs.Click here for ABA's latest Top 100 Events.Click here for New Jersey's Tourism Press Release about their two events that made the Top … (0 comments)

attractions: Historical Villages in New Jersey - 07/24/06 02:38 AM
Here are popular historical villages in New Jersey that attract hundreds of thousands of visiters every year. Consult their corresponding web sites for hours of operation, events, history and directions.Allaire VillageFarmingdale, NJAllaire Village is a 19th Century village listed on the NJ and National Registers of Historic Places. Located within the village are a museum and gift shop, a carpenter shop and working blacksmith, a general store, a bakery, a carriage house, a church and row houses.Batsto VillageWharton State Forest, Route 543, BatsoBatsto Village, now a part of Wharton State Forrest, was established in the late 1700's as a bog iron … (0 comments)

attractions: East Coast Getaways: Jersey Shore - Something For Everyone All Year - 07/18/06 04:37 PM
The Jersey Shore has much more variety than its name implies. Sure, it has great beaches, boardwalks, boating, fishing, food and fun during the summer. But these same coastal areas are great any time of the year for romantic getaways, walks on the beaches, shopping, special events and, of course, there is always Atlantic City -- within easy drive from any of the shore points. Whether you are going for the evening, the day or for an extended period there is always something worthwhile to see or do -- or just relax and enjoy the atmosphere.When staying at a beach town, … (0 comments)

attractions: Off-Roading At Wharton State Forest, New Jersey - 07/17/06 12:15 PM
Wharton State Forest, which is part of an area known in New Jersey as the Pine Barrens, is the largest single tract of land within the New Jersey State Park System. It is also the site of Batsto Village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867 that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed here during the late 19th century.Throughout Wharton are rivers and streams for canoeing, hiking trails (including a major section of the Batona Trail), miles of unpaved roads for mountain biking and horseback riding and numerous lakes, ponds and fields ideal … (1 comments)

attractions: Philadelphia Area Museums Serving South Jersey and the Delaware Valley - 07/13/06 10:02 AM
Philadelphia and The Delaware Valley Area is blessed with a wide variety and depth of museums, educational centers and art galleries celebrating the area's long history and rich culture. All are easily accessible from South Jersey.Below is a quick list of links to Delaware Valley / Philadelphia Metro area museums.  To experience them all will take many trips over many days.  Depending on how long you dwell on an exhibit, some may be combined in an afternoon or day trip.The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum American Helicopter Museum & Education Center Eastern State PenitentiaryThe Franklin Institute Science Museum Germantown Historical Society National Liberty … (0 comments)

attractions: South Jersey Attractions - 07/13/06 09:57 AM
For an extensive list of South Jersey Attractions, with links to websites and other information, check out out the SouthJersey.com's South Jersey Attractions page. http://www.southjersey.com/linkengine/index.cfm?linkcategoryid=12Visit my web site for additional resources and services: LawrenceYerkes.comor visit BestHomes-NJ.com for the latest property listings (residential, commercial, multi-family, farm, land)
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attractions: New Jersey Attractions - 07/12/06 06:57 AM
New Jersey's 127-mile coastline is the perfect summertime destination. From Sandy Hook to Cape May, the Jersey shore has long been known for its beaches, bays, resorts, charming seaside communities, boardwalks, and amusement parks. It is a cultural center, filled with museums, theaters and orchestras. There are lots more to do in New Jersey in the winter, spring and fall, too!For example:- Six Flags Theme Park in Jackson, NJ - Great Adventure, Hurricane Harbor, Wild Safari ("World's largest drive-thru safari outside of Africa")- New Jersey State Aquarium- Cape May- Long Beach Island- Ocean City- Wildwood- Point Pleasant Beach- Atlantic City- Meadowlands … (0 comments)

attractions: 101 Things To Do In New Jersey - 07/11/06 04:47 AM
Here are a list of things to do in New Jersey that has something for everyone to enjoy. It's provided by the New Jersey Travel and Tourism bureau. Click here for link to 101 Things To Do in New Jersey.Click here for my previous blog article for an expanded list of attractions, events and more.Visit my web site for additional resources and services: http://www.lawrenceyerkes.comor visit http://besthomes-nj.com/ for the latest property listings (residential, commercial, multi-family, farm, land) Copyright 2005 by Timon, Inc. All Rights Reserved. … (0 comments)

 

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