15 days in New Jersey Itinerary

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Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, Drive to Princeton
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Princeton
— 2 nights
Drive
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Cape May
— 4 nights
Drive
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Asbury Park
— 3 nights
Drive
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Jersey City
— 5 nights
Drive to Newark Liberty International Airport, Fly to Marseille

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Princeton — 2 nights

College Town

Princeton is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Princeton University Art Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Trinity Church, gain insight at Princeton University, and don't miss a visit to Maclean House.

To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Princeton visit planner.

Marseille, France to Princeton is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Marseille to Princeton due to the time zone difference. August in Princeton sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to drive to Cape May.
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Parks · Historic Sites · Museums · Nature
Side Trip

Cape May — 4 nights

The Nation's Oldest Seashore Resort

Change things up with these side-trips from Cape May: Ocean City (Ocean City Boardwalk & Ocean City Beach) and Atlantic City (Atlantic City Boardwalk, Kennedy Plaza, &more). There's still lots to do: stroll through Cape May Beach, relax in the rural setting at Jersey Shore Alpacas, explore the galleries of Cape May Lighthouse, and stop by Kona Surf Co..

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You can drive from Princeton to Cape May in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train, tram, and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Cape May can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Asbury Park.
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Outdoors · Beaches · Parks · Fun & Games
Side Trips

Asbury Park — 3 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Asbury Park: Jackson (Six Flags Safari, Six Flags Great Adventure, &more).

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Asbury Park online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Cape May to Asbury Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Asbury Park are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Jersey City.
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Parks · Outdoors · Beaches · Wildlife
Side Trips

Jersey City — 5 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jersey City: Mount Tammany (in Knowlton Township), Lakota Wolf Preserve (in Columbia) and WaggMore Pet Boutique & Bakery Dog Friendly (in Sparta).

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Jersey City trip planner.

You can drive from Asbury Park to Jersey City in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Asbury Park in August, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Jersey City, with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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Parks · Wildlife · Nature · Tours
Side Trips

New Jersey travel guide

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Casinos · Beaches · Shopping Malls
The Garden State
Often overshadowed by its legendary neighbor, New York, New Jersey holds its own as a land of thriving industrial cities, sprawling farmland, and lively coastal towns. Called the Garden State, New Jersey is a hub of entertainment and cultural attractions for the east coast, from the famous sandy beaches and carnival-like atmosphere of the Jersey Shore to alluring Atlantic City, the Las Vegas of the east. New Jersey also boasts a wealth of historical places to visit, including battle sites and memorials, such as George Washington's Revolutionary War headquarters.
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