New Jersey gets a bad rap because of shows like Jersey Shore and The Real Housewives of New Jersey. However, speaking as a person who’s from there, I can say it’s far from the armpit of the nation. I’d even go so far as to say it’s the greatest state in the USA. Here are just a few of the reasons you should make New Jersey your summertime vacation destination.
6If you don’t like the ocean, New Jersey has every other type of terrain.
The Jersey Shore might be the most popular tourist destination in the state, but it’s certainly not all the state has. Jersey also has gorgeous mountains (the Appalachians run through the state) and rural terrains in the far north and south parts of the state. The picture accompanying this article is from a lake in Princeton. Also, Six Flags Great Adventure, with Kingda Ka. AKA the tallest and second-fastest roller coaster in the world.