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State · Nova York e Nova Jersey
Nova Jersey
New Jersey, neighboring New York: the beaches of the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City's boardwalk, the Victorian houses of Cape May, the view of Manhattan from Hoboken, and the ferry to the Statue of Liberty.
In the photo: Great Falls, Paterson
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The state
Get to know Nova Jersey
New Jersey lies between New York and Philadelphia, on the other side of the Hudson River opposite Manhattan. It is the most densely populated state in the country, but it has more than 200 km of Atlantic beaches, the Jersey Shore, and a large area of pine forest in the south, the Pine Barrens. Many Brazilians arrive in New York through Newark Airport, which is located in New Jersey.
On the Hudson shoreline, Liberty State Park in Jersey City offers views of Manhattan and ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and Hoboken, the birthplace of Frank Sinatra, has a waterfront promenade facing New York’s buildings. In West Orange, the Thomas Edison National Historical Park preserves the inventor’s laboratory. Princeton is the town of the university of the same name.
The Jersey Shore runs from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Atlantic City has the wooden oceanfront boardwalk, dating to 1870, and casinos; Asbury Park is linked to music and Bruce Springsteen; Ocean City and Wildwood are family beaches, with boardwalks and amusement piers. Cape May, at the southern tip, is a listed Victorian town with colorful houses, a lighthouse and birdwatching.
Inland, Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is an amusement park with roller coasters and a safari, and the Delaware Water Gap, on the Pennsylvania border, is a valley of trails and river between mountains. On the plate, the pork roll sandwich with egg and cheese, New York–style pizza, and the tomatoes and blueberries from southern farms gave the state the nickname Garden State.
When to go
Summer, from late May to early September, is the Jersey Shore season, with highs around 29 °C (84 °F) and crowded beaches on weekends; at most beaches, sand access requires a paid pass during that time. In September the water is often warmer than in June, with fewer crowds. Spring and fall are good times for Cape May and the Hudson towns. New Jersey is 2 hours behind Brasília (1 hour during daylight saving time).
Getting there
Newark Airport (EWR) serves New York and New Jersey with international flights. Connections from Brazil may be direct or with a connection, depending on the season and airline. Confirm before purchasing. From New York’s Penn Station, NJ Transit trains go to Newark, Princeton and the northern shore, and the PATH links Manhattan to Hoboken and Jersey City. Atlantic City is about 2.5 hours by car from New York and about 1 hour from Philadelphia; Cape May is about 3 hours from New York.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions about Nova Jersey
How to get from Newark Airport to Manhattan?
By train: the AirTrain takes you to the airport station, from where NJ Transit and Amtrak trains run to Penn Station in Manhattan in about 30 minutes. There are also buses and taxis, which depend on tunnel traffic.
Can you go to the Statue of Liberty from New Jersey?
Yes. Official ferries also depart from Liberty State Park in Jersey City and stop at Ellis Island and Liberty Island; the line is usually shorter than from Manhattan. Buy tickets in advance, especially if you want to go up to the pedestal and the crown.
Which are the most popular beaches of the Jersey Shore?
Cape May, for its Victorian houses and relaxed vibe; Ocean City and Wildwood, with family boardwalks; Atlantic City, for the casinos; Asbury Park, for the music; and Long Beach Island, with calmer beaches. The season runs from late May to early September.
What to do in Atlantic City?
Walk along the oceanfront boardwalk, see the shows and the casinos (which have a minimum age of 21), and go to the beach in summer. It’s about 2.5 hours from New York, and many people go on a day trip.