Looking for fresh inspiration for your next getaway? The Central Jersey Region boasts a bumper crop of agritourism experiences. Dine in farm-to-table restaurants. Indulge your inner foodie at a variety of culinary festivals. Peek behind the scenes and pick your own fruits and vegetables at working farms and orchards. Taste the Garden State’s farm-fresh best from roadside produce stands. And sip and savor your way through the region with tasty craft brews, wines and spirits.

Did you know that 10 Crucial Days during the American Revolution determined the fate of our nation? It all began with General George Washington and his troops crossing the ice-choked Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776. Now you can walk directly in their victorious footsteps and follow every pivotal moment across Central Jersey.

When you realize that Central Jersey is home to two major universities, it won’t surprise you that it’s recognized as a bona fide hub of arts and culture. View larger-than-life works of art under wide-open skies at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton Township. Linger over art and artifacts in acclaimed museums. And enjoy live entertainment at celebrated theaters and performing arts centers.

Along with the region’s rural, revolutionary and refined sides, you’ll find recreation in the great outdoors. From horseback riding and hot air ballooning to river tubing and great golfing plus so much more. Or simply spend the day strolling through gardens or hiking, biking and exploring Central Jersey’s many parks.

Popular annual events in the Central Jersey Region include the New Jersey Film Festival – hosted biannually in the Spring and Fall in New Brunswick – and the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning held in Readington every Summer.

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