More than 500,000 New Jersey residents served in the armed forces. NOW Today New Jersey is recognized for its present as well as its past. One of New Jersey's premier landmarks, the Statue of Liberty, is America's greatest symbol of freedom. The restored Ellis Island was a port to many in search of the American dream. Atlantic City, with its legendary boardwalk and casinos, is a vacation resort renowned worldwide.
Horse racing is a popular spectator sport.
And the abundance of flowers, fruits, and vegetables has given New Jersey its well-deserved nickname, the Garden State. New Jersey's tourism industry is currently ranked seventh in the United States.