Things To Do

Plan cruises from NJ out of Cape Liberty in Bayonne: Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships, Bermuda, Bahamas and Caribbean trips, parking and tips.

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Short getaways from NJ within 3 hours: New Hope, the Poconos, Philadelphia, the Hudson Valley, Lancaster, Hershey, the Catskills, Mystic, Cape May and Rehoboth.

View More Short Getaways From NJ: 10 Weekend Trips Within 3 Hours

NJ fall foliage peaks mid-October in the north and late October in the south. See 2026 peak dates, the best parks and scenic drives for color.

View More NJ Fall Foliage 2026: Peak Dates, Best Drives and Parks

Explore haunted places in NJ, from Clinton Road and Shades of Death Road to the Burlington County Prison Museum, plus October haunted hayrides.

View More Haunted Places in NJ: Legends, Tours and Halloween Scares

The best things to do in NJ, from Liberty State Park and the Water Gap to Princeton, Six Flags and Cape May. Free picks, seasons and trip tips.

View More Things to Do in NJ: 20+ Best Places to Visit by Region

The best hiking trails in NJ, from Mount Tammany and the Stairway to Heaven to High Point, the Palisades and the Batona Trail, with difficulty and safety tips.

View More Hiking Trails in NJ: Best Hikes From the Water Gap to the Pine Barrens

Plan a Smithville NJ Christmas visit: the free Light Show on the Lake with 120+ floating trees, show hours, holiday train, Breakfast with Santa and shopping.

View More Smithville NJ Christmas: Light Show on the Lake and Holiday Events