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New Jersey is blessed with many scenic attractions Authentic Stefon Diggs Jersey , and with its relatively small land area, many of the scenic attractions can be experienced during a short weekend trip. With so many scenic destinations to choose from, we have chosen the best scenic weekend getaways in New Jersey.

From the rugged Kittatinny Mountains along the Delaware River in the northwest Skylands, to the rolling farmland and historic sites of Hunterdon County, and across the state to the Jersey Shore with it's fantastic beaches, amusements piers, boardwalks Jalyn Holmes Jersey , and charming Gingerbread Victorian homes, New Jersey offers a wide choice of scenic destinations for travelers of all interests from active adventure to a slower paced relaxed destination.

The Best Scenic Weekend Getaways In New Jersey

Cape May
Cape May is an ideal place to visit for that special scenic seaside weekend getaway. This beach resort town offers beautiful, powdery sand beaches, a charming village with Gingerbread Victorian homes, gas-lit street lamps, horse drawn carriages, tree lined streets Brian O'Neill Jersey , and an historic light house. To complete the weekend getaway experience, there are a variety of Victorian bed and breakfasts, quaint shops, and fine dining restaurants that appeal to all tastes. While the summer season is the most popular time to visit, Cape May has become a year round attraction offering seasonal programs, candlelit house tours, and a variety of other cooler weather activities.

Cape May is also the home of one of the largest commercial fishing ports in the United States Daniel Carlson Jersey , and as a result you will find a good variety of seafood restaurants that serve up locally caught fresh sea food.

Things to do
If relaxing on the beach is not your thing, there are plenty of other activities that can occupy your day time leisure hours. They include; bike riding, with many bike rentals available locally by the hour or day. Cycle down to Sunset Beach or the Cape May Light House built 1859 and listed on the State and National Registers of historic places, or the nearby Bird Observatory operated by the New Jersey Audubon society. There is picnicking, beach walking at sunrise or sunset, where you might see schools of dolphins swimming by, whale and dolphin watching boat trips Mike Hughes Jersey , kayaking in the salt water marshlands, a salt marsh safari, deep sea fishing, a nautical museum, and an historic W.W. II coastal defense gun emplacement.

Places to Stay
The Albert Stevens Inn - Located within walking distance of the Cape May Point Lighthouse and the Cape May Bird Observatory.

The Bedford Inn - A Victorian home with gingerbread trim, a block from the beach, has a large old-fashioned veranda with rocking chairs Jaleel Johnson Jersey , and a Victorian parlor with a fireplace.

Victoria B & B - A Victorian home with home made quilts adorning the beds. Located in the center of the historic district and a block from the beach, it has four Victorian buildings with front porches and sitting parlors.

Hunterdon County - ClintonFrenchtownLambertvilleSergeantsville
Hunterdon County is a special scenic destination with rolling farmlands, historic sites, and charming towns. Featured here are the towns of Clinton, Frenchtown, Lambertville, and Sergeantsville. All are small charming towns with surrounding rural scenic beauty that can easily be seen during a weekend getaway.

Clinton nestled in the hills Pat Elflein Jersey , is a classic American small town that has attracted photographers, movie makers, and visitors here for its scenic and historic beauty. It's a charming historic village with shops and cherry tree lined streets, a river with a 200 foot wide waterfall winding through it, and lined with old grist mills.

Things to do
Hunterdon Museum of Art - A contemporary art museum located in an 1836 stone gristmill listed on the National and State Historic Registers. 908-735-8415

Red Mill Museum Village - The most photographed spot in New Jersey, is situated on 10 scenic acres next to Clinton's waterfall. The museum is just steps across the antique iron bridge with over 40,000 artifacts and chronicles more than 180 years of Hunterdon County history. 908-735-4101

Clinton Canoe & Kayak Rental - 908-735-6767

Ken Lockwood Gorge Danielle Hunter Jersey , Califon - From Califon down to High Bridge, the Raritan River cuts through a beautiful scenic gorge straddled with huge boulders.

Places to Stay
Courtyard Lebanon - A new hotel with spacious rooms, a small heated pool and a complimentary breakfast.

Holiday Inn Select - Within walking distance to the downtown shops.

Frenchtown is an undiscovered secret that is attracting visitors with its many three story multi-colored Victorian homes, art galleries, antique shops, clothing boutiques, and restaurants Eric Kendricks Jersey , all surrounded by rural scenic rolling hills, a river and historic sites.

Things to Do
If you chose to make Frenchtown your overnight base for exploring Hunterdon County, rent a bike at Freeman's bike shop and ride south along the D & R Canal towpath, stopping in at Stockton, then continue on to Lambertville. Return to Frenchtown by way of Route 29.

Check out Alexandria Balloon Flights - 908-479-4878.
View Frenchtown's romantic sunsets from a hot air balloon. See fantastic views of the river, the riverbanks, and the rolling hills.

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