18 days in New Jersey Itinerary

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Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, Drive to Hillsborough
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Hillsborough
— 4 nights
Drive
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North Wildwood
— 6 nights
Drive
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Beach Haven, Long Beach Island
— 2 nights
Drive
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Seaside Heights
— 5 nights
Drive to John F Kennedy International Airport, Fly to Montreal

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Hillsborough — 4 nights

Hillsborough Township is a township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. Get outdoors at Duke Farms and Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. Your inner history buff will appreciate Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Princeton Battlefield State Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hillsborough: Round Valley Recreation Area (in Lebanon), Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge (in Frenchtown) and Red Mill Museum Village (in Clinton). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Princeton University Chapel, walk around Duke Island Park, identify plant and animal life at Sourland Mountain Preserve, and trek along Columbia Trail.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Hillsborough trip planning tool.

Montreal, Canada to Hillsborough is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. When traveling from Montreal in August, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Hillsborough: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to North Wildwood.
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North Wildwood — 6 nights

North Wildwood is a city located on the Jersey Shore in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. Your inner history buff will appreciate World War II Lookout Tower and Historic Cold Spring Village. Take a break from the city and head to Cape May Point State Park and The Wetlands Institute. Change things up with these side-trips from North Wildwood: Ocean City (Downtown Ocean City & Playland's Castaway Cove) and Duke o Fluke (in Somers Point). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Seven Mile Beach, identify plant and animal life at Cape May Bird Observatory, stop by Kona Surf Co., and tour the pleasant surroundings at Higbee Beach.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the North Wildwood route maker site.

Explore your travel options from Hillsborough to North Wildwood with the Route module. In August, daytime highs in North Wildwood are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can drive to Beach Haven.
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Beach Haven, Long Beach Island — 2 nights

Beach Haven is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, that is located on Long Beach Island (LBI) and borders the Atlantic Ocean. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Batsto Village, then see the interesting displays at Tuckerton Seaport, and then cool off at Thundering Surf Waterpark. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about all things military at Museum of NJ Maritime History, then stroll through Ship Bottom Beach, and then find something for the whole family at Fantasy Island Amusement Park.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Beach Haven trip itinerary builder.

Drive from North Wildwood to Beach Haven in 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can go by car to Seaside Heights.
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Theme Parks · Museums · Parks · Historic Sites
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Seaside Heights — 5 nights

Seaside Heights is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. Visit Allaire State Park and St. Catharine Catholic Church for their historical value. Explore hidden gems such as Belmar Beach and Jenkinson's Aquarium. Venture out of the city with trips to Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (in Oceanville), Brigantine Beach (in Brigantine) and Room Escape Games (in Long Branch). There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Popcorn Park Zoo, take a leisurely stroll along Seaside Heights Boardwalk, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ocean Grove Beach, and kick back and relax at Island Beach State Park.

For maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Seaside Heights road trip site.

Traveling by car from Beach Haven to Seaside Heights takes an hour. In August, daytime highs in Seaside Heights are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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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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