30 days in New Jersey & New York City Itinerary

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Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, Drive to Princeton
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Princeton
— 5 nights
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Pitman
— 2 nights
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Cape May
— 5 nights
Drive
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Columbia
— 3 nights
Drive
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New York City
— 14 nights
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Princeton — 5 nights

College Town

Venture out of the city with trips to Cross Estate Gardens (in Bernardsville), Tyler State Park (in Newtown) and Leonard J. Buck Garden (in Far Hills). Next up on the itinerary: walk around Grounds For Sculpture, explore the world behind art at Princeton University Art Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Stoney Brook-Millstone Watershed, and don't miss a visit to Artworks Trenton.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Princeton day trip planning website.

Tirana, Albania to Princeton is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Princeton can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Pitman.
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Pitman — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Human Village Brewing Co, look for gifts at Mood's Farm Market, and then stroll around Red Bank Battlefield Park. On your second day here, experience rural life at Stella Farms, then look for all kinds of wild species at Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, then learn about winemaking at Valenzano Family Winery, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Flying Fish Brewing Company.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Pitman route tool.

You can drive from Princeton to Pitman in 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Cape May.
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Cape May — 5 nights

The Nation's Oldest Seashore Resort

Explore Cape May's surroundings by going to Heritage Park (in Absecon), Cloverdale Farm County Park (in Barnegat) and Atlantic City Historical Museum (in Atlantic City). And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, relax in the rural setting at Jersey Shore Alpacas, kick back and relax at Cape May Beach, and look for all kinds of wild species at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.

For photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Cape May day trip planning site.

You can drive from Pitman to Cape May in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Pitman in June, expect nights in Cape May to be about the same, around 20°C, while days are little chillier, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can drive to Columbia.
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Columbia — 3 nights

Explore Columbia's surroundings by going to Kittatinny Valley State Park (in Newton), Black River County Park (in Chester) and Highland Airs Alpaca Ranch (in Hackettstown).

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Columbia trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Cape May to Columbia in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Cape May in June, plan for slightly colder nights in Columbia, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to New York City.
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New York City — 14 nights

Big Apple

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Philadelphia (Philadelphia Museum of Art, Franklin Square, &more). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Central Park, get great views at Top of the Rock, browse the exhibits of 9/11 Memorial, and admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the New York City trip maker tool.

You can drive from Columbia to New York City in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Columbia in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in New York City, with lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the flight 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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