32 days in New Jersey Itinerary

Cape May represents the other Jersey Shore--the one you don't see on TV--the one with a rich history and a refined, relaxed atmosphere.

Step off the beaten path and head to Jersey Shore Alpacas and Willow Creek Winery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cape May: Atlantic City Country Club (in Northfield), Atlantic City (Harrah's Atlantic City Casino, Borgata Casino, &more) and Absecon (Absecon 9-11 Memorial & Heritage Park). There's much more to do: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, take some stellar pictures from World War II Lookout Tower, do a tasting at Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery, and try your luck at Gateway 26 Casino.

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Philadelphia to Cape May is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. March in Cape May sees daily highs of 48°F and lows of 34°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Asbury Park.

Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, located on the Jersey Shore and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Discover out-of-the-way places like Silverball Pinball Museum and Asbury Park Boardwalk. Explore Asbury Park's surroundings by going to Twin Lights Historic Site (in Highlands), Monmouth County Historical Association Museum (in Freehold) and Six Flags Great Adventure (in Jackson). There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at Kur Wellness Studios, experience rural life at Delicious Orchards, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Catharine Catholic Church, and walk around Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park.

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Drive from Cape May to Asbury Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 46°F, and evening lows to 31°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Jersey City.

Jersey City is the second-most-populous city in the U.S. Discover out-of-the-way places like Empty Sky - 9/11 Memorial and Liberty Science Center. Get out of town with these interesting Jersey City side-trips: Melovino Meadery (in Vauxhall), Gun For Hire Shooting Range (in Woodland Park) and Cattus Island County Park (in Toms River). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey - Waterfront 9/11 Memorial - #8, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Adventure Aquarium, buy something for everyone on your list at The Outlet Collection - Jersey Gardens, and get to know the resident critters at Turtle Back Zoo.

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Traveling by car from Asbury Park to Jersey City takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. March in Jersey City sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 35°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Columbia.

Columbia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Knowlton Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States, that was created as part of the 2010 United States Census. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Lakota Wolf Preserve and Ballyowen Golf Club. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Columbia: Stokes State Forest (in Branchville), Hackettstown (Highland Airs Alpaca Ranch & Czig Meister Brewing Company) and Columbia Trail (in High Bridge). Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Brook hollow winery, tee off at Lake Hopatcong Golf Club, relax in the rural setting at Little Brushwood Alpaca Farm, and see the interesting displays at Franklin Mineral Museum.

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Drive from Jersey City to Columbia in 1.5 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Jersey City in March: high temperatures in Columbia hover around 44°F and lows are around 26°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Princeton.

Best known as the home of Princeton University, the town of Princeton centers around the Ivy League school and its stone, vine-covered buildings.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Princeton University and Old Barracks Museum. Explore Princeton's surroundings by going to Bridgewater (Bridgewater Commons, Duke Island Park, &more), Cream Ridge (Cream Ridge Winery & Bullock Farms) and Howling Woods Farm (in Jackson). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Princeton University Art Museum, experience rural life at Duke Farms, get a sense of history and politics at Drumthwacket, and pause for some serene contemplation at Princeton University Chapel.

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Drive from Columbia to Princeton in 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Princeton can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.