Drivable Jersey Summer Spots
It’s summer getaway season, and New Jersey has oodles of fun in the sun (and the shade). Why not make Archer Hotel Florham Park your comfy-chic getaway retreat, and explore some of the Garden State’s signature spots just a car ride away? Archer’s rounded up some of his favorite picks for drivable, fun summer destinations.
FLORHAM PARK + MORRISTOWN
- The Florham Park Gazebo Concert Series — A Florham Park tradition since 1980. Includes a dance floor (Bring your best dance moves.)
- The Laundromat — Morristown’s speakeasy for guests ages 23+. Cavernous basement bar with live music Wednesday through Sunday.
- Frelinghuysen Arboretum — A 127-acre botanical garden with a Colonial Revival-style home and carriage house, plus the Haggerty Education Center. In Morristown.
JERSEY CITY
- Liberty State Park — Across from Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Iconic views of Manhattan.
- Statue of Liberty — Tip: Buy tickets well in advance to visit the crown.
LAKE HOPATCONG
- Lake Hopatcong — New Jersey’s largest lake. A ton of water sports and boating activities, plus restaurants and bars.
- The Windlass — Lakefront Italian dining at Nolan’s Point. Boat-inspired bar, seasonal deck dining, live music events year-round.
- Cliff’s Homemade Ice Cream — Just south of the lake. Award-winning ice cream with 11 soft flavors and 60+ hard hand-dipped flavors.
ASBURY PARK
Asbury Park (aka “The Queen of the Jersey Shore”):
- Asbury Park Boardwalk — Murals galore, the landmark Casino and Carousel House
- Silverball Museum — A tribute to pinball and video gaming. About 600 rotating games set to free play with an entry pass.
- Paramount Theatre — Legendary concert hall that’s simultaneously grand and intimate. Superior acoustics and stage visibility.
- Wonder Bar — Live music, tiki bar, Yappy Hour (bring your dog), munchies and bevvies. With Tillie, the unofficial Asbury Park mascot, welcoming one and all.
- The Stone Pony — Rockin’ the boardwalk since 1974. Considered one of the greatest rock clubs of all time. Summer Stage shows in the backyard.
- Pascal & Sabine — A nod to the European brasserie, and a unique spot for a memorable dining experience.
MORE JERSEY SHORE
- Point Pleasant Beach — Family fun at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk. An amusement park, aquarium, arcades, beach, mini golf, ropes course and sweet shop.
- Seaside Heights — Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach family amusement park and waterpark with several food options. Beach cabana rentals available.
- Wildwood — Ocean Oasis Water Park & Beach Club at Morey’s Surfside Amusement Pier. Restaurant and rooftop bar at Joe’s Fish Co.
- Cape May — At the southernmost point of the state. Clean beaches, sunset cruises, whale watching, outdoor walking mall, a variety of dining styles and options.
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