Most scenic/beautiful places in New Jersey?

[Antequera]

Most scenic place?

The view of Manhattan island from the top of the Cliff from Englewood Cliffs. There's a much of scenic outlooks in that area, it's quite beautiful. I often bike around there.

This is a photo I took while at that point:



Also, a bit of history, when the British were attacking George Washington's positions in New Jersey they had to climb that cliff, it took a long time and was very difficult, but eventually they succeeded and crushed the Americans in the area. For that reason, you see signs everywhere "Washington's Retreat Route"...all the way to Princeton.

[HubCityMadMan]

Sussex County area hands down is the best NJ scenery there is! It is that same picturesque beauty that Upstate New York has to offer. I actually think New York State as a whole is really one of the most beautiful places in the whole country. Only thing keeping us from moving up there is the winter.

[daliowa]

Originally Posted by Antequera

Most scenic place?


Also, a bit of history, when the British were attacking George Washington's positions in New Jersey they had to climb that cliff, it took a long time and was very difficult, but eventually they succeeded and crushed the Americans in the area. For that reason, you see signs everywhere "Washington's Retreat Route"...all the way to Princeton.

Thanks for posting this & reminding us all how much interesting history there is in our state.

[njusa2013]

There are a lot of great places in NJ to bring a tourist which are very scenic. First off look out point in Alpine which overlooks the hudson river very nice. Even if you take a ride down to the boa basin and look up at the cliffs it is very beautiful.

I also like the Ramapo Mountains at the Northern part of Bergen County. You have the Ramapo Reservation and on a clear day you get an awesome view of the city from up top not to mention the rolling green hills dotted with lakes and streams are also a sight to see.

Also, if you stay on Ramapo Valley Road and head south towards Ringwood you will get immersed in nature. I always love driving up skyline drive through Ringwood and when you get to Sloatsburg road you get to drive through the middle of a lake with water and mountains on both sides of you (very nice). Plus you can stop over to Skylands Manor which has a recreation area, lake, botanical gardens and down the street is another historic mansion aka the Ringwood Manor which has recently reopened for tours.

Now you can continue to head west and you will pass another 100 lakes within reaching Sussex County. Greenwood lake is nearby and so is Wawayanda lake and state park.

Don't forget Somerset County which frankly is one of the most beautiful places in the country. It is an impressive view to see green rolling hills as a back drop to Gilded Age Mansions set on hundreds of acres of property. If you do go you can visit Blairsden which is being held upon until the end of the month (the so called mansion in may). Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens at Blairsden 2014 - Women's Association - Morristown Memorial Hospital

At that point another 40 mins south starts the Jersey Shore.

[Mayorquimby]

I second the Wawayanda/Greenwood/Ringwood recommendations. In the autumn it is incredible especially.

[somersetguy]

Originally Posted by DanielNJ

Maybe New Brunswick is worth a visit.

I would skip New Brunswick. George St. between Cook College and College Ave campus has some shops and a nearby theater, and Cook College has some nice places to walk (including a pond called passion puddle - http://passionpuddle.wikispaces.com/ ) but mostly it's just a somewhat rundown college town. The more modern parts of Rutgers would be in Piscataway, the Busch and Livingston campuses.