10 days in New Jersey Itinerary

The gambling capital of the east coast, Atlantic City is best known for its numerous casinos, colorful boardwalk, and beach.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Atlantic City: Wildwood (Wildwood Beach & Boat Tours & Water Sports), Cape May (Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May Lighthouse, &more) and Cape May County Park & Zoo (in Cape May Court House). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Atlantic City Boardwalk, buy something for everyone on your list at The Quarter at Tropicana, try your luck at Revel, and make a trip to Civil Rights Garden.

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Newark to Atlantic City is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 46°F in February, and nighttime lows around 26°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Princeton.

Best known as the home of Princeton University, the town of Princeton centers around the Ivy League school and its stone, vine-covered buildings.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Princeton: Duke Farms (in Hillsborough), The Fudge Shoppe (in Flemington) and Jackson (Howling Woods Farm & Six Flags Great Adventure). Next up on the itinerary: gain insight at Princeton University, explore the world behind art at Princeton University Art Museum, center your mind and body at Alchemy Mind and Body, and stroll around Grounds For Sculpture.

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Traveling by car from Atlantic City to Princeton takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and tram; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 43°F in February, and nighttime lows around 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Jersey City.

Jersey City is the second-most-populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark. Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): appreciate the history behind Tear Drop Memorial, buy something for everyone on your list at The Outlet Collection - Jersey Gardens, and then buy something for everyone on your list at The Mills at Jersey Gardens. Here are some ideas for day two: go for a walk through Hoboken Waterfront Walkway, then walk around Pier A Park, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally look for gifts at Words Bookstore.

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Traveling by car from Princeton to Jersey City takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Jersey City can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.