John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 5
Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park (22 min) Museum dedicated to Edison's creative exploits while in Menlo Park & an Art Deco memorial tower. Sourland Mountain (30 min) Hiking and nature Sourland Mountain Preserve (21 min) Rugged terrain for moderate hikes, mountain biking, birding & horseback riding in a nature preserve. Rutgers Gardens (17 min) Serene, year-round destination featuring botanical gardens & a bamboo forest, plus areas for events. Duke Island Park (20 min) Biking, birding & fishing, plus softball & picnics, bring visitors to this 343-acre park & canal. Duke Farms (19 min) Historic estate offering undeveloped natural habitats, gardens, outdoor activities & workshops. Washington Rock (17 min) Washington Valley Park (15 min) Expansive historic area featuring 18th- & 19th-century farmhouses & buildings, plus nature trails. Somerset Patriots Baseball (11 min) Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University (16 min) Museum at Rutgers University with 60,000 objects of ancient & modern art from around the world. Colonial Park (5 min) 685-ac. park with recreation features including gardens, a dog park, nature trails & a playground. Buccleuch Park (14 min) Pastoral, 78-acre park showcasing the stately Buccleuch Mansion plus fields, a trail & more. Johnson Park (13 min) Crystal Springs Family Waterpark (29 min) Spacious outdoor park featuring various pools, waterslides & a lazy river, as well as concessions. Washington Rock State Park (17 min) This former lookout point during the American Revolution offers dramatic views & picnic areas. |