South Jersey Adventure3 night hotel package from £399
Day 1: JERSEY CITY ARRIVAL
After you collected your vehicle continue to Jersey City. Founded by Dutch settlers in the 17th century, it has grown into the center of trade and finance which developed into a world class city with a modern skyline dominated by the Goldman Sachs tower which is all visible directly from Liberty State Park which is located at 200 Morris Pesin Drive. Once in the park, make sure to visit the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial (free admission), the State's official memorial that honors the 746 New Jersey residents that lost their lives at the World Trade Center. We suggest to visit the Liberty Science Center (not included), within the park, is where a variety of exhibits will keep young and old within the world of amazement.
Holiday Inn Express Newark Airport - Elizabeth
Day 2: JERSEY CITY - ELIZABETH - LONG BRANCH
Elizabeth founded in 1664 by English settlers and named after the wife of George Carteret, the proprietor of the colony of New Jersey. In 1789 George Washington boarded a boat from Elizabeth to Manhattan to be inaugurated as United States President. He fought fiercely in the American Revolution at Elizabeth then known as Elizabeth Towne during the battle of Springfield of 1780. The American manufacturing company Singer moved into mass produce the sewing machine in 1863. A morning walk through Warinanco Park or a brief visit to The Mills at Jersey gardens outlet mall will complete your morning activity. The beach resort of Long Branch, named for its location along a branch of a local river was also known as a favorite place to visits among 7 past US Presidents who enjoyed the entertainment from local theatrical day performers hence the reason that over time the community created the Seven Presidents Park and the Church of the Presidents, today local point of interest among visitors. The railroad had connected Long Branch with cities like New York and Philadelphia to take vacationers to this beach resort and in many cases beyond as well. The railroads were eventually replaced with the opening of the Garden State Parkway in the 1950's. As more visitors came with automobiles to Long Branch an influx of additional hotels and vacation homes were built to accommodate the need. The Pier Village is the result of this fast development in the city. Enjoy an afternoon on the beach and take in the breeze and cool air of the Atlantic Ocean.
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham West Long Branch
Day 3: LONG BRANCH - ATLANTIC CITY - PRINCETON
After breakfast, continue your adventure to another beach community. Atlantic City, also known for its glitter and neon lights of the hotel casinos, where the chimes of slot machines the excitement of the Blackjack or Poker tables, awaits you. When you stroll or drive through the city, pay close attention to some of the street names and buildings as Atlantic City is the city where the US version of Monopoly was based upon. The Absecon Lighthouse and museum is the state's tallest lighthouse standing at 171 feet and worthwhile a visit (not included). Spend time on the world-famous boardwalk for an old-fashioned ice cream or corndog and enjoy the activities at the Atlantic City Pier Arcade.
Day 4: PRINCETON - NEWARK DEPARTURE
Before driving back to Newark Airport, make sure to visit historic downtown Princeton this morning where the university carries the city's name. Princeton University is one of the top-rated Ivy League research institutions with an average endowment of thirty-seven billion dollars. Founded in 1746 as College of New Jersey, it is the fourth oldest university in the United States. A visit to its campus is not only historical but impressive as well. Do not forget to visit Nassau Hall at Princeton University which served briefly as the United States Capitol building in 1783 for a period of 4 months. Your Journey comes to an end upon arriving at Newark International Airport and we wish you a safe homebound flight.
