Thomas Edison National Historical Park

                                                    Thomas Edison National Historical Park


This park is a very interesting park that contains Thomas Edison's residence and laboratory. His many inventions has impacted oour lives for the past 4 decades! In these laboratories " came the motion picture camera, improved phonographs, sound recordings, silent and sound movies and the nickel-iron alkaline electric storage battery." (Wikipedia). This Park has gone through many changes like it was first named Edison Home National Historic Site And Edison Laboratory National Monument, Edison National Historic Site and now it is Thomas Edison National Historical Park.


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  United States. National Park Service. "Plan Your Visit." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <http://www.nps.gov/edis/planyourvisit/index.htm>.

Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEOkMHsyqnA

Site:http://www.nps.gov/edis/espanol/index.htm

Location: https://www.google.com.ec/maps/place/Thomas+Edison+National+Historical+Park/@40.784112,-74.2332055,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c3ab2188c51e87:0x23fa8bee878564ad

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  United States. National Park Service. "Plan Your Visit." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <http://www.nps.gov/edis/planyourvisit/index.htm>.

Old Barracks Museum

                                                              Old Barracks Museum


This is a great place to go when visiting NJ. This museum is the only colonial barracks that is left in New Jersey. It was one of the 5 of the Barracks that served as a house to soldiers during the French and Indian War. The Daughters of the Revolution bough a part of this barrack and the state of New Jersey bought the other part and it is still preserved. There isn't anything else to say other that it a very cool place to go visit.



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"Old Barracks Museum (NHL)." Crossroads of the American Revolution. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <http://www.revolutionarynj.org/place/old-barracks-museum/>.

Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45Td_NiVO4s

Location: https://www.google.com.ec/maps/place/Old+Barracks+Museum/@40.2199203,-74.7687299,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c159cfd236638b:0x18e4bef4efff327c?hl=es

Citation: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Barracks_Museum>.
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"Old Barracks Museum (NHL)." Crossroads of the American Revolution. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <http://www.revolutionarynj.org/place/old-barracks-museum/>.

Adventure Aquarium

                                                            ADVENTURE AQUARIUM



Adventure Aquarium was knowsn as the New Jersey State Aquarium adn it is for entertainment and educational purposes. This Aquarium was opened in 1992 but it had it's reopening in May of 2005. This attraction was featuring 8.000 animals in many forms like aquatic, and semi-aquatic. The Aquarium contains more than 2 million US gallons! The Aquarium when it was done building cost about 52 million dollars. This Aquarium hosted many visitors but it didn't stay all happy immediately there were many negative reactions to this and many complaints to the establishment. People said it was like a prision for fish and that it requiered demolition. Adventure Aquarium is also one of the best places to visit!



Picture by: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventure_Aquarium>. and 

"Coming Attraction: Adventure Aquarium Opens Dinosaurs Of The Deep, An Exhibition About Prehistoric Marine Animals, On Friday, January 16." Coming Attraction: Adventure Aquarium Opens Dinosaurs Of The Deep, An Exhibition About Prehistoric Marine Animals, On Friday, January 16. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <http://www.uwishunu.com/2015/01/coming-attraction-adventure-aquarium-opens-dinosaurs-of-the-deep-an-exhibition-about-prehistoric-marine-animals-on-friday-january-16/>.


Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxyI5DNlYlQ

Location: https://www.google.com.ec/maps/place/Adventure+Aquarium/@39.9442402,-75.1305654,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c6c8ed57396921:0x60724bd849253142?hl=es



Site: http://www.adventureaquarium.com/


Citation:  Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventure_Aquarium>. and 

"Coming Attraction: Adventure Aquarium Opens Dinosaurs Of The Deep, An Exhibition About Prehistoric Marine Animals, On Friday, January 16." Coming Attraction: Adventure Aquarium Opens Dinosaurs Of The Deep, An Exhibition About Prehistoric Marine Animals, On Friday, January 16. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <http://www.uwishunu.com/2015/01/coming-attraction-adventure-aquarium-opens-dinosaurs-of-the-deep-an-exhibition-about-prehistoric-marine-animals-on-friday-january-16/>.

Liberty Science Center

                                                                Liberty Science Center


This center is an interactive science museum and it is located in the Liberty State Park. This science center was first opened in 1933 as NJ's major state science museum. This Science center also has the largest IMAX Dome. The Liberty Science Center had a 22 month expansion and renewal project worth 109 million on July 2007. There are many Exhibits like Skyscraper Achievement and impact, Eat and Be Eaten, Communication, Infection Connection, I Explore and more. It is a very good place to pass your day!:


Picture By: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Science_Center>

Site: http://lsc.org/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YEsIS5oUag

Location: https://www.google.com.ec/maps/place/Liberty+Science+Center/@40.7077297,-74.0558845,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c250c04f430689:0xf65049dd8310ba7d

Citations: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Science_Center>

Liberty State Park

                                                                      Liberty State Park

You should visit Liberty State Park which is located in Jersey City. This park was opened in 1976 to have celebrations. This park is also mantained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. Liberty State Park is bordered by water on the North, the South and East. This park was a small island named Black Tom and projects in the late 1800s helped to join the island with the mainland. There has been many events in this park and it is fun to visit.

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Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYKEcXxB5CI

Location: https://www.google.com.ec/maps/place/Liberty+State+Park/@40.706799,-74.0425019,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c250a385c340ad:0xa5e66f3b04e62469

Citation: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_State_Park>.

Jersey Shore

                                                            Jersey Shore


You might also want to visit Jersey Shore. This place is the coastal region of New Jersey. This place has the "easternmost portions of Monmouthm, Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean countries(Wikipedia). It is often referred as "The Shore". Jersey Shore has many Arcades, Waterparksm amusement parks and more! This place is a popular vacation spot for everyone.




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Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErlEidSWHfY

     Location:https://www.google.com.ec/maps/place/Shore+Store/@39.9455186,-74.0699288,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c19a31410556c5:0xa38b52dea326c3e6

         

          Citations: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Shore>.

Cape May Country Park and Zoo

                                                    Cape May Country Park and Zoo




Vist the Cape May Country Park and Zoo as part as your tour to the best places in NJ. This Zoo provides 550 animals in 85 acres. This zoo is located in the center of Cape May Country's Central Park. The zoo is open every day except in Christmas, which is opened one hour less depending on the weather. Since 1986 Cape May Country Zoological Society has been giving the zoo funds needed to improve the place and assure the enjoyment everyone.

   

Pictures By: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_May_County_Park_%26_Zoo>.   
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"Cape May County Park & Zoo." In Cape May Court House, NJ. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <http://zoos.wanderbat.com/l/302/Cape-May-County-Park-And-Zoo>.

Vi      VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ime68hgwi14

        Directions: https://www.google.com.ec/maps?q=cape+may+park+and+zoo&es_sm=122&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ei=9neMVbK8JsbvgwS-pbaoAg&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ

        Site: www.capemaycountyzoo.org

       Citation: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_May_County_Park_%26_Zoo>.   

Newark

                                                                NewArk Museum



In New Jersey you will find the NewArk Museum. This museum is the largest museum in the state. This museum contains many collections of art from decorative to contemporary art. The Newark Museum galleries are one of the best in the world. This museum was organized by John Cotton Dana in 1909 and he said it was to "to establish in the City of Newark, New Jersey, a museum for the reception and exhibition of articles of art, science, history and technology, and for the encouragement of the study of the arts and sciences." The museum was originally in the fourth floor but now it has it's own structure since the 1920's.


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Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newark_Museum>.

Where?: https://www.google.com.ec/maps/place/Newark+Museum/@40.7430566,-74.171724,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c254800f03fbe5:0xc3102364a9100bc7
Newark Museum site: http://www.newarkmuseum.org/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QayN7SsJ7TA

Casino Pier

                                                                      Casino Pier



    Casino Pier is a water park that was open by Linus Gilbert in 1932. Although one part of this amusement park was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy on October 2012 the park managed to rebuild the part that collapsed into the ocean. There are all kinds of attractions like the Bumper Cars the Disk'O Go-Karts and more. Before it got destroyed in 2012 it had 38 rides now it has 28. Overall Casino is a great place to visit and have fun.

   

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Video Of  Wild Mouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npkhhE6Eu6g


Site: http://casinopiernj.com/



"History." Casino Pier. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <http://casinopiernj.com/faq-2/history/>.
Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 25 June 2015. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casino_Pier#Attractions>.

                                                                   Visit Six Flags!

Thinking of going to an attraction park? Well you found the perfect place! In Six Flags there is a lot of roller coasters you can go in with your family and friends. There isn’t only attractions though there is also restaurants, and you can also shop. Six Flags is a great place to have fun with all the roller coasters and events and you will never get bored of going in the rides over and over again.

Video Of the Batman ride http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/flags-great-adventure-batman-ride-article-1.2160071