Interestingly, located on the park's vast grounds, is the old Central Railroad Terminal Building where immigrants bought train tickets for connections to destinations throughout the United States. You can walk through the terminal and even see old track beds, platforms and signs. New Jersey is an exciting place to be, particularly if you're a kid. The Garden State is a veritable wonderland of hidden treasures where the classroom and playground converge. The science-themed exhibit families and their children will see include StarStation One at the planetarium, dinosaurs, asteroids, electrical magic shows and even live animals.
Admission is free.
Filled with live stage presentations of country and blue grass music, the event preserves the musical heritage of the Pinelands. Violinist Gil Shaham takes center-stage as the orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's Valse Scherzo, Meditation and Trio. A couple dozen antique dealers will display the wares in effort to get you to take home a piece of history and craftmanship. Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at New Jersey's official tribute to be held Jan. 14 at Rutgers University, Louis Brown Athletic Center in Piscataway. It's bound to be an evening that celebrates such a unique artistic expression while exploring African American culture.