Your Summer 2023 Bucket List

Updated: Jul 1, 2023 Short URL: gonj.me/bl-2023

With summer here it is time to plan out some super fun adventures. And here are a few fun locations around NJ that you should have on our 2023 summer bucket list!


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Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Cape May County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Salem County, Sussex County, Warren County


Atlantic County


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Estell Manor Park

Estell Manor Park, located in Atlantic County, offers all types of activities, for all levels, historic ruins of a glass factory, camping down near the river, and much much more.~!~


Address
109 State Highway 50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Phone
609-645-5960

Website
http://www.aclink.org/PARKS/mainpages/estell.asp


Bergen County


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Fort Lee Historic Park

Fort Lee Historic Park is a 33-acre cliff-top park area with scenic overlooks, a reconstructed Revolutionary War encampment, and a Visitor Center. The entrance to Fort Lee Historic Park is on Hudson Terrace immediately south of the George Washington


Address
Hudson Terrace , Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024

Website
http://www.njpalisades.org/fortlee.html


Tenafly Nature Center

Tenafly Nature Center is a non-profit, independent, member-supported nature preserve located in Bergen County.


Address
313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly, NJ 07670

Phone
201-568-6093

Website
http://www.tenaflynaturecenter.org/


Burlington County


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Historic Smithville Park and Smiths Woods

This 312-acre park features a diverse collection of habitats and terrain. With upland forests and meadows, freshwater streams and wetlands, creek shoreline and the 22-acre Smithville Lake, visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing and picn


Address
803 Smithville Rd,, Mt Holly, NJ 08060

Phone
(609) 265-5068

Website
http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/948/Historic-Smithville-Park


Cape May County


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Cape May Winery & Vineyard

Cape May Winery & Vineyard is a winery in the North Cape May section of Lower Township in Cape May County, New Jersey. The vineyard was first planted in 1992, and opened to the public in 1995


Address
711 Town Bank Rd,, Cape May, NJ 08204

Phone
(609) 884-1169

Website
http://www.capemaywinery.com


Hudson County


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Liberty State Park

Liberty State Park is a green oasis in the middle of Metropolitan northern New Jersey. With the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as a spectacular backdrop, Liberty State Park is one of the state's most dramatic parks.


Address
Freedom Way,, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Phone
(201) 915-3403

Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/liberty.html


Hunterdon County


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Black River and Western Railroad

Come ride our passenger trains on the Black River & Western Railroad in Flemington & Ringoes, NJ! Family friendly events are offered throughout the year, including the Three Bridges Excursions, Corn Maze trains, and North Pole Express.


Address
105 John Ringo Rd, Ringoes, NJ 08551

Website
http://www.blackriverrailroad.com


Readington River Buffalo Farm

Family owned and operated farm in Hunterdon County, NJ. We breed and raise bison for meat, have vegetables, tours, hay, and many soil/land/water conservation projects on our farm. The store is open year-round on Saturdays, and Sundays when possible.


Address
937 County Rd 523,, Flemington, NJ 08822

Website
http://njbison.co.nf


Mercer County


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Grounds For Sculpture

Grounds For Sculpture, a 35-acre sculpture park and museum, has captivated visitors since 1992, and has only gained in popularity as more of the public discovers its tranquil setting and engaging sculpture.


Address
18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, New Jersey 08619, Mercer County,

Phone
(609) 586-0616

Website
http://www.groundsforsculpture.org/


Mercer County Park

Mercer County Park offers hiking, walking, blading, boating, playing outside, and more.


Business
West Windsor Township, New Jersey 08550

Home
(609) 443-8956

Official Mercer County Park si
http://nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/park/mercer_park.html


Monmouth County


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Manasquan Reservoir

The reservoir is the pride Monmouth County park system offering many great activities, both through the park system and on your own.


Business
311 Windeler Road,, Howell, New Jersey 07731,

Visitor Center
(732) 919-0996

Website
http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2531

Environmental Center


Morris County


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Hacklebarney State Park

Hacklebarney State Park offers miles of hiking, multiple waterfalls, and fishing access to the great black river


Address
119 Hacklebarney Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853-9525, Morris County

Phone
(908) 638-6969

Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/hackle.html


Ocean County


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Casino Pier in Seaside Heights

The Casino Pier is a "Family Fun and Sun Resort" historically known for offering an unforgettable Jersey Shore experience. They have a lot to offer the whole family with events, shows, great food, a great waterpark, minigolf, go-carts, and much more. Come on out this summer and visit!


Address
800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, New Jersey 08751,

Phone
(732) 793-6488

Website
http://www.casinopiernj.com/


Webb's Mill Bog

Webb's Mill Bog is located within the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in southern NJ. Following their small trail and boardwalk system, you get an up close view of some very interesting plants.


Address
County Road 539, Manchester Township, NJ 08759


Salem County


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Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery

Great wine, great food, great music and great atmosphere, all found nestled within Salem County, New-Jersey.


Address
117 Sharptown-Auburn Road,, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098

Phone
856-769-9463

Website
http://www.auburnroadvineyards.com/


Fort Mott State Park

Fort Mott was part of a coastal defense system designed for the Delaware River in the late 1800s


Address
454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville, NJ

Phone
(856) 935-3218

Website
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/fortmott.html


Sussex County


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Skylands Stadium (Sussex County Miners)

The Sussex County Miners are a professional independent league baseball team playing at the Skylands Stadium (Augusta, New Jersey).


Address
94 Championship Place,, Augusta, New Jersey 07822

Phone
(973) 383-7644

Website
http://sussexcountyminers.com/


Tillman Ravine

The hiking trails on Tillmans Ravine lead you through pine and hemlock forests, across bridges, down alongside a fast moving and beautiful river


Address
Tillman Rd,, Branchville, New Jersey 07826

Phone
(973) 948-3820


Warren County


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Dunnfield Creek

Dunnfield Creek runs from high up in the Delaware Water Gap, down to the Delaware River. Hikers followmuch of this creek as they hike part of the AT, or hike the Dunnfield trail to sunfish pond.


Address
Dunnfield Creek Parking Area off Rt 80,, Hardwick Township, New Jersey 07832

About the author - Jeff C.

 Jeff C.
Jeff C. is a web developer in Central New Jersey that has a passion for helping folks get outside and explore NJ. He works on a few Outdoor-centric sites, including GetOutsideNJ, the NJ Outdoor Map, ExploringAllaire, and more. Please visit getoutsidedevelopment.com to learn more!

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