Many people find early fall the best time for a Jersey Shore holiday - it's a time of wonderful weather, warm ocean water, and tranquil beaches. And New Jersey has so much more to offer than just our beautiful coastline. Fall is the perfect time to visit some of New Jersey's historic sites. From the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton to the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, from Ellis Island to Historic Cold Spring Village, our state is rich in history. And don't forget that many of the state's amusement parks are open on weekends through the fall.
Autumn is possibly the most beautiful time to visit New Jersey's great outdoors.
With more than 800 lakes and ponds, over 6,000 miles of rivers, and one million acres of pine forests, there is sure to be something for everyone. Whether you are hiking, boating, or biking, there is no more perfect place than New Jersey in the fall. Autumn is also a great time to visit some of New Jersey's farms. Take a Saturday afternoon trip to pick apples at an orchard. Take your children for a hay ride.