CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
THE BEST OF CENTRAL JERSEY HIGHLIGHTS
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■ Take a look into Central Jersey’s past by visiting the many historical sites and tours offered throughout the region ■ Visit the home of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights ■ Take in the arts and entertainment found throughout Central Jersey ■ Experience the diversity and culture captured throughout the Central Jersey region ■ Indulge in ethnic to all-American cuisine ■ Have fun with the kids at the many kidfriendly attractions ■ Discover Central Jersey’s lively nightlife
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Central Jersey and Its Place in the Revolutionary War Culture Connection: Explore the Diversity of Central Jersey.
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New Brunswick Explore the sites and history Rutgers University has to offer by spending the day on campus. Begin with a stroll through Rutgers Gardens. These gardens, open year round, are one of the only few botanical gardens that is free to the public. Head over to Rutgers University Geology Museum, where you can explore exhibits on geology, natural history and anthropology. Hungry? The infamous Rutgers Grease Trucks on College Avenue can help you with that! With sandwiches like the “Fat Darrell,” containing mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, and French fries, how could you resist sinking your teeth into a nationally acclaimed sandwich? What would a Rutgers experience be without checking out a Rutgers Scarlets game! Cheer on RU with the rest of their fans at one of the athletic teams’ home games! Finish off your day by heading down to Easton Avenue to have a celebratory drink at one of the legendary college bars. Day
DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY Piscataway Begin your day at the East Jersey Olde Towne Village, where you can explore the collection of original, replica and reconstructed structures of the 18th and 19th century. The village represents the architecture typical of farm and merchant communities once found in Central Jersey. Continue to the Cornelius Low House, built in 1741. Once the home of a wealthy merchant of Dutch ancestry, it is now the Middlesex County Museum. Explore the history of Piscataway by venturing to the Metlar/Bodine House Museum, circa 1728, which serves as Piscataway’s Historical and Cultural Museum. The Metlar/Bodine House is oldest of two remaining buildings from the Colonial river port, Raritan Landing. The museum showcases the development of the Raritan Valley River from prehistoric time to present day. Day
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Edison and Perth Amboy Central Jersey is filled with diversity and culture. Start your day with perusing Oak Tree Road, known to many as “Little India.” Oak Tree Road is filled with shops and eateries that showcase the Indian culture. Stop by Sona Jewelers to see the finest in Indian gold and head over to Delhi Dorbor to indulge on dishes like mutton kadai. End your day by heading over to Perth Amboy. Walk along the beautiful, renovated Historic Waterfront, where the Arthur Kill and the Raritan Bay meet. Enjoy a delicious Portuguese dinner at the Portuguese Manor on Elm Street. Day
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New Brunswick Experience a day of art and entertainment by exploring the arts found throughout New Brunswick. Walk through the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, housing 60,000 pieces; many of the works on display date back to the 19th century. Continue your thirst for art by experiencing a gallery showing at Alfa Art Gallery. Located on Church Street, Alfa Art Gallery showcases the works of emerging and well-established artists. Want to take in a show? Head on over to the State Theatre, which offers concerts and Broadway plays. They definitely have what it takes to entertain you. Not ready to go to bed just yet? The Stress Factory can help you with that! Enjoy a late-night laugh at a show starring one of your favorite comedians. Day
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Supported in part by a grant from New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism
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