Explore coastal habitats, river landscapes and historic communities. A focused district visit often works better than trying to combine widely separated destinations in one day.
A ferry journey connects the Statue of Liberty with Ellis Island’s immigration history. The monuments and exhibits reward enough time to move beyond the familiar skyline photograph.
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The Bayshore Heritage Byway of New Jersey’s western shore guides visitors along the Delaware Bay through a rich mosaic of views typified by vast protected landscapes and historic villages. Eleven historic districts are nestled along the byway. Bayshore communities grew and thrived based upon natural assets including fishing; trapping; crabbing; oyster, clam, and caviar processing; shipbuilding; iron-making; milling; glass-making; and salt hay farming. Visitors to the Bayshore Heritage Byway experience the full breadth of the region’s rich cultural and architectural history. Visitors wind their way through open farmland and quaint villages, seeing ship captains’ homes and Victorian architectural influences, culminating in the elaborate seaside resort homes of Cape May.
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The Delaware River flows through a broad recreation landscape of trails, historic places and scenic roads. Choose a district or river activity rather than trying to cover the whole area.
Explore this place →Where to stay →Choose a manageable region, then allow time for the main attraction and the places along the way. Check current access and reservations before departure.
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