From architecture styles that span centuries and shopping venues with no sales tax to fabulous museum exhibitions and cultural venues that take center stage, New Jersey has a rich and rewarding arts scene.

Its moniker derives from its bountiful farms and orchards, but the Garden State has a diverse cultural makeup that keeps it blooming. Its boardwalks, casinos, dining, history and spas make New Jersey an epicenter of culture.

Connect with the kids when you share in New Jersey’s best family-friendly adventures. You’ll never hear “There’s nothing to do” with all of the amusement parks, attractions beaches, farms and watersports available.

The textbooks can't bring to life New Jersey's rich history, quite the way its antiques stores, architecture, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, sightseeing offerings and parks can.

Its beautiful natural resources and opportunities for outdoor adventure make the Garden State an ideal location to do some biking, birding or boating. Or go camping, relax on a beach or head out on a surfing expedition.

From antiques to high-end boutiques, New Jersey is a shopping mecca. Its boardwalk offerings, suburban shopping malls and even farms and orchards give way to fabulous finds. Plus, the numerous outlets are a bargain shopper’s paradise.

Preserve, protect and promote New Jersey’s historic resources by exploring the state’s historic sites, parks, lighthouses, architecture, sightseeing offerings, parks and museums.