"Explores the nooks and crannies of New Jersey in the style of the famous Michelin guides, and is aimed at satisfying everyone from the couch potato with a penchant for state history to the intrepid traveler." -Trenton Times "Highly accurate descriptions of more than 200 towns, villages, and cities; information on hundreds of recreational and historical sites; town and city maps; little¡Vknown facts, even a special sightseeing tour you can take without ever leaving the NJ Turnpike." -Princeton Packet In what state can you see ten thousand hawks, the place where George Washington crossed the Delaware River, and the birthplaces of Grover Cleveland, the electric light bulb, the commercial blueberry, the ironclad ship, the diner, the drive-in theater, and modern baseball? In New Jersey, of course! In the third edition of this classic guide, Barbara Westergaard surveys the state"s rich diversity while providing the most up-to-date information on several hundred of New Jersey"s towns, cities, and parks. Entries are arranged alphabetically with concise, yet thorough descriptions detailing what there is to do and see in each community and its surrounding area and how each place is connected to its past. The book lists museums, parks, historical points of interest, natural and recreational areas, and many other attractions. There is also a guided tour of the New Jersey Turnpike-the most heavily traveled toll road in the country and also one of the nation"s safest highways. This tour identifies the many points of interest that everyone has been whizzing by for so many years. Updated for this edition, the book also includes new points of interest and population figures. Whether you are a longtime resident or newcomer to New Jersey, a commuter, a visitor, or a neighbor from a nearby state, this easy-to-use, town-by-town guide will lead you to new discoveries. Includes information on: „h towns and cities „h museums „h arts centers „h historic sites „h lighthouses „h nature centers „h animal refuges and zoos „h amusement parks „h wineries „h sports facilities „h planetariums „h parks and gardens