8 days in New Jersey Itinerary

Created using Inspirock New Jersey route planner
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Fly to John F Kennedy International Airport, Drive to Seaside Heights
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Seaside Heights
— 2 nights
Drive
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Cape May
— 4 nights
Drive
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Columbia
— 1 night
Drive to Newark Liberty International Airport, Fly to Bogota

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Seaside Heights — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): take in the waterfront at Jenkinson's Boardwalk, cast your line with a fishing tour, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Gateway National Recreation. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Island Beach State Park, then find something for the whole family at Six Flags Great Adventure, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Six Flags Safari.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Seaside Heights trip itinerary app.

Bogota, Colombia to Seaside Heights is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. When traveling from Bogota in July, plan for much warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Seaside Heights: temperatures range from 35°C by day to 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Cape May.
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Cape May — 4 nights

The Nation's Oldest Seashore Resort

Let the collections at Cape May Lighthouse and Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum capture your imagination. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Cape May Beach and Atlantic City Boardwalk. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cape May: Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (in Oceanville) and Ocean City Beach (in Ocean City). There's lots more to do: make a splash at Morey's Piers and Beachfront Water Parks, kick back and relax at Wildwood Beach, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and contemplate the long history of Emlen Physick Estate.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Cape May sightseeing planner.

Drive from Seaside Heights to Cape May in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Columbia.
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Columbia — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Lakota Wolf Preserve.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Columbia tour itinerary builder tool.

Getting from Cape May to Columbia by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Cape May in July, expect slightly colder with lows of 20°C in Columbia. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow time for 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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