Highlights
From beaches and board-walks to lighthouses, shopping outlets and Edison’s lab, New Jersey offers a wealth of diverse attractions. Iconic destinations include Victorian Cape May, the Pinelands, and the beloved Jersey Shore.
State Secret
Learn about the nation’s patriotic past at American Revolutionary War sites in Morristown, Monmouth, Princeton, Red Bank and Trenton.
State Facts
Land Area: 7,504.8 square miles
Population: 8.6 million (2008)
State Capital: Trenton
Largest City: Newark
Local Time: EST – 5 hrs behind the UK
Climate: Minimum temperatures range from 22°F (6°C) in January to 67°F (19°C) in July while maximum temperatures range from 41°F (5°C) in January to 86°F (30°C) in July.
Ntl Parks: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Edison National Historic Site, Ellis Island National Monument, Morristown National Historic Park, New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail, State of Liberty National Monument, Gateway National Recreation Area.
More Information
New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
Tel:
001 800 847 4865 |