I come to the City of New Brunswick about once a year. This trip was in town for a conference and…read morestayed at the Hyatt Regency. Lots of options on Peterson Street and George Street. Ride shares are convenient and easy to use and the local downtown is pretty walkable. Make sure to check out monument square park.

If you're looking for a place where you can stumble upon an artful sculpture while picking up a…read morelatte, look no further than downtown New Brunswick. The public art installations here are found near and between corners, tucked near buildings, and they all have a story to tell, all thanks to the talented local artists who've turned the city into a walking gallery. It's like a free art museum, but with better restaurants. Highly recommend!

Hidden Pond Tree Farm is such a hidden gem!…read more The entire vibe is giving LL Bean catalog and it's in the best way. In addition to Christmas trees you'll find a variety of gorgeous wreaths / holiday arrangements, local honey for gifting, a train ride and the cutest little snack shack selling cider donuts, hot cocoa and marshmallows for roasting. Once you've got your marshmallow supplies you can head over to the campfire area where they have the firepit roaring and ready for roasting. But if you are visiting, you are likely here to get a Christmas tree! You can cut down your own or get a pre-cut tree. Cut your own is $125 and pre-cut is $125 for small, $155 for medium and $175 for large. We got a medium tree and we're super happy with it! When my kids are older I think they'll love coming back to cut their own. This is a great place to go for some holiday fun, and I loved that there were things for the kids besides the trees. Prices are definitely a bit steeper than other places around, but I think it's worth it for the cute holiday experience.

Used to be good to get a tree. It's $125 for any tree "regardless of the size." But they are all…read moretiny. The precut the larger trees and sell the for $245 up front. The have a fire pit area which is nice, and employees are nice, but I felt scammed this year

Super gorgeous and loved the paths, will visit again. The paths were clean and there was no…read moreelevation on the paths we went to!

What a fun [and free!] way to connect with nature. We came by the Great Swamp mid-day on a Friday…read moreand nearly had the whole refuge to ourselves. The walkways and grounds are incredibly well kept and the paths are very navigable. While we unfortunately did not see any wildlife besides one or two birds, the relaxing atmosphere at the Great Swamp still made for an enjoyable afternoon to get some outdoor exercise in. One of my favorite parts was that there are viewing platforms with blinds so that you can spot wildlife, without it spotting you. After speaking to the rangers on the way out, we will opt to come back either at dusk or dawn next time for optimal wildlife viewing!

I love these little places that create a personality to a community and find themselves forever…read moreliving within your memories. This tunnel is a pretty tight drive as you pass through in your vehicle. As I said, this tunnel will stay within your memories as part of South Amboy, New Jersey. I lived in South Amboy, New Jersey and grew up in Central New Jersey, which many claim that central New Jersey does not exist. I disagree. Central New Jersey certainly is a place. It is not the more rural south Jersey nor claim Philadelphia as their city, nor is it directly in the shadow of Manhattan (though here is within the shadow of Staten Island, New York). This "hole-in-the-wall" is part of the landscape of my memories and I am better for having driven through it (definitely a better driver). Again, these little quirks will forever stay within you no matter if your life journey took you far from South Amboy, New Jersey. It is perhaps more poignant will you remember something as seemingly inconsequential as a narrow bridge as a part of a community that you fondly cherish. I remember this "hole-in-the-wall" and smile at its memory.

We checked in today at Hole In The Wall through Chrissy at the front desk. She was definitely the…read morenicest , most welcoming customer service agent we've ever come into contact with. They found the best person to do that job!

This was a neat little stop. It was fun to explore the rocks and walk around the structure a bit,…read moreon the hunt for the petroglyphs. We were able to locate the one a previous reviewer mentioned on the southeast side and may have found one on the north side too. Going all the way around is also well worth it to fully grasp the size of the rock house. More recent additions to the site, as compared to the 3000 year old rock house, include an informational plaque, two chairs and a small table, and a trailhead with signage leading to Mount Tabor. This is located at the dead-end of a street in a neighborhood and street parking is available.

The Parsippany N.J. Rock House is a 3,000 year old Native American shelter. It is constructed by a…read moreseries of glacial boulders deposited during the last ice age 10,000 years ago. Evidence of human habitation extends back to 1259 BC and persists to the 1500's when it was used by the Lenne Lenape. What makes the Rock House particularly interesting are the petroglyphs itched into the the rock between 500 BC-500 AD. These petroglyphs are but a few ever found in New Jersey. I was able to find some petroglyphs on the southeast side of the structure. They are not easy to find. I'll be going back to attempt to find more petroglyphs in the near future.

2016. Celebrating Fall in its early days in downtown Westfield is also a good way to showcase your…read morebusiness. However, I see that they actually jacked up their prices. Lovely to peruse unique trinkets and different works of arts. Music. Speaking of which, this young band of four, The Vaughns was quite impressive! And they hail from Springfield, NJ. And Then there's the Empanada Guys. The only food truck worth lining up for in this event. Get the guava and cheese for your desert. Que ricoh!

Just like Cranford, I've also been to the fairs in Westfield ever since I was a kid. I've enjoyed…read morethe kid-friendly activities when I was much younger, but now I have to enjoy the event like an adult. The fairs in this town have never disappointed me, and it's still just as good as before. I also never had an issue with parking for the fair, which was a huge plus. This fair was located in the heart of downtown Westfield. Numerous tents set up by vendors were everywhere, selling various items from arts and crafts and sports memorabilia to home improvement and pet-sitting services. Non-profit organizations were also there to collect donations. A stage was also set up for local music performances and karate demonstrations. Let's not forget about the food vendors. Not only were there vendors in tents, but there were also those set up in their own food trucks. Various food items were sold at this event. Items such as gyros, fried Oreos, funnel cakes, and fried chicken were available from those vendors to the people who waited in long lines. Fresh squeezed lemonade and ICEEs were sold there too. The fact that I didn't smell oil used for frying from the vendors was a HUGE plus. Some businesses had also set up their own tents in front of their stores so they could sell some of their merchandise. That merchandise ranged from shoes to clothing. Nothing from there appealed to me, but it was nice to see what was on display. Those businesses picked a good day and time to set up an outdoor sale in front of their shops. How can you not love free samples? Bovella's Bake Shoppe was outside of their own store and gave away free samples of their cake. It was delicious! Also, 92.3 AMP FM was there and gave away free packets of FruitVines Bites Cherry-Flavored Candy. That was also good. Overall, these fairs are always as good as it gets!

Love this farm! Great service and very nice people. They put so much work and love into this farm…read more Wish I could have their peaches in a 24/7 reach, The Apple butter is amazing and was so populare at a family party I held!

My friends and I had such a great time picking apples from this farm. They have a variety of…read morecortland, golden delicious, yellow delicious, and red delicious apples. The trees are abundant and beautiful. I would love to come back next fall.

Built in 1872, the Green Sergeant Covered Bridge over Wickecheoke Creek is the last covered bridge…read morein the Garden State. It is a beautifully picturesque spot with broad flowing water beneath and small rolling hills all around. One way traffic attempts to keep damage from vehicular traffic to a minimum, but over the century and a half it has existed, it has incurred considerable damage. In fact, at one time it was deconstructed due to its narrow disposition and replaced by a more modern structure. This so angered the locals that they forced the county to reassemble the bridge from its parts in storage, and build a second lane alongside the span to avoid head-on collisions and sideswipes that had caused so much damage to that point. At a judicious speed navigating the twisting roads and bridge is not a big challenge for the uninebriated. With all the historic bridges on the opposite side of the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, it is a shame that Jersey did not recognize their value in history and culture to preserve many more. At least Green Sergeant perseveres on its lonely sentinel duty.

Very nice, historic bridge! It is one of the two covered bridges within the state of New Jersey and…read moreserves as a symbol for the locals.