New Jersey
What is the capital of the American state of New Jersey? An unknown to most Germans, at any rate: Trenton! Yet the fourth smallest state in the USA borders the Atlantic Ocean to the east and boasts a coastline of almost 200 km and beautiful beaches. Its proximity to New York makes New Jersey a popular residential area, and not just because of its beautiful natural surroundings. The high population density indicates that it is a good place to live!
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Party in America - Discover the variety
Works by Shakespeare are performed in the numerous theaters
as well as modern dramas. The New
Jersey Symphony Orchestra gives concerts of all kinds throughout the year.
of all kinds. World-famous artists perform, for example, at the Brendan Byrne Arena at the Meadowlands
Sports Complex and at the Garden State Arts Center in Holmdel. The Paper Mill Playhouse, the official
State Theater of New Jersey and the George
Street Playhouse in New Brunswick perform musicals and plays year-round.
plays throughout the year. The nightclubs and casinos in Atlantic City are open until the
the early hours of the morning. Numerous clubs and entertainment centers in Ocean City
in Ocean City and other seaside resorts close very late. In general, the
atmosphere on the boardwalks is extremely lively until late at night.
lively.
Attractions in New Jersey - A pure pleasure New Jersey could also be described as the "Fun State". Many
recreational opportunities and thus also sights are under
this motto. For example, there are six amusement parks alone, of which Six Flags Park
is probably also so popular because it is home to the highest and
fastest roller coaster in the world. Also very popular: the
Atlantic City's gambling halls. Since gambling was officially permitted there in 1978
officially permitted there in 1978, countless people, locals and tourists alike, have been drawn
to the coastal town in southern New Jersey.
A different kind of attraction is the private university
Princeton in the town of the same name. Many people come to the campus to
to have their photo taken there and feel elite, at least for a few hours.
feel elitist for at least a few hours.
Shopping in New Jersey - A shopping paradise for every taste
New Jersey is a shopper's paradise for every taste and
budget. In upscale shopping arcades you will find department stores
famous department store chains such as Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Amazing bargains on name-brand merchandise are offered at the Secaucus Outlet Center of Secaucus and the branch stores
Flemington (Liberty Village and Turntable Junction). In the
There are numerous antique stores in the small towns. At outdoor flea markets
jewelry, clothing, household goods, furniture and much more are
are traded. There is no tax on clothing in New Jersey.
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