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Looking for fun/romantic things to do in Atlantic City, NJ. Best restaurants, best romantic gay-friendly hotels, don't miss events or locations? Things beyond the casinos. [more inside]
posted by Librarygeek around Atlantic City, NJ at 11:45 AM - 9 answers

My husband's adventure in grad school didn't work out and now we need to find a place to move next. Help us figure out where to live! [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi around New Jersey at 11:47 AM - 48 answers

My sister is traveling to New Jersey in a week or so. She has this question: Myself and two others traveling by bus later this month and we have an 11 hour layover in Chicago, starting at about 5 in the morning on Tuesday. So I was wondering if there is anything really interesting to do while in Chicago for that time that is very inexpensive (Perhaps less than $5.) or free. (Free is always good. :) ) [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 around New Jersey at 7:30 PM - 14 answers

I'm going to Fort Monmouth, NJ for a work trip next week. What is there to do around there on weeknights for a solo, late-twenties female? [more inside]
posted by hellogoodbye around Oceanport, NJ at 9:38 AM - 5 answers

Want to know about how long (and how bearable) it would be commuting from Jersey City, NJ to Somerset, NJ 5 days a week for work. Has anyone done it? Any thoughts on how 'sustainable' a commute it is? I am mostly concerned with the day-after-day effects of driving this distance. My commute now is via subway and is about 30 minutes each way, including walking.
posted by dvjtj around New Jersey at 12:11 PM - 18 answers

I have to travel from/to the Metropark station on a weekday. I'll be taking the first train out in the morning, late arrival in the evening. I'd prefer not to bill client for car service but do not have other rides available at these fringe hours, which leaves only the parking lot option. Will I find a spot at 5:00AM? Will it be safe to walk back to my car at 10:00PM?
posted by Breav around Edison, NJ at 10:48 AM - 3 answers

We're visiting Cape May, NJ this weekend with 6 and 8 year old kids. We've been there before, but the weather isn't looking great. Any recommendations for activities or restaurants we might not know about? [more inside]
posted by Barnsie around Cape May, NJ at 10:29 AM - 7 answers

I'm on the North East Corridor line in central New Jersey and I've got a new bike. It folds up. I'd like to take it away for 4-7 days of cycling in the second half of March. Where can I go that's within a half day's journey on public transport? [more inside]
posted by lapsangsouchong around New Jersey at 8:56 PM - 8 answers

I am looking to visit Cape May, NJ, with my longtime girlfriend. I am going to be proposing to her and I want to know if it is advisable to plan a visit during March (The only time that works for us). We're not necessarily looking to go swimming, but I'd like to be sure that there are still nice, romantic things we can see and do. Any advice about the weather and the sights in the area would be appreciated. I'm also open to suggestions about alternate destinations in the Philadelphia area. Thanks!
posted by Aanidaani around Cape May, NJ at 8:35 PM - 14 answers

Is there a regional airport that would make it easier for me to get to Red Bank, New Jersey as compared to going into the dreaded Newark Airport (EWR)? [more inside]
posted by Dave. around Red Bank, NJ at 10:16 AM - 16 answers

My wife and I are visiting Wildwood, NJ this weekend for our anniversary, but the weather forecast looks like rain the whole time. My wife loves the beach so she's pretty bummed out about it. What are some great ideas to salvage several rainy days at the beach?
posted by RobotNinja around Wildwood, NJ at 11:07 AM - 11 answers

What is the best time to head north on NJ Turnpike? [more inside]
posted by robverb around New Jersey at 6:39 PM - 7 answers

late august/early september week or so honeymoon from NJ, suggestions? [more inside]
posted by annoyance around New Jersey at 7:10 AM - 8 answers

I need to get from Philly area to Newark Airport. I can drive, but airport parking is expensive. I will be gone for 9 days. Is there a better way? [more inside]
posted by whataboutben around New Jersey at 12:58 PM - 13 answers

late august/early september honeymoon, where should we go? [more inside]
posted by annoyance around New Jersey at 1:20 PM - 15 answers

I'm considering buying property on the New Jersey Shore. I like the look of some of the Sea Isle properties that are available under the million mark. The prices have come down nicely since I've been watching but I'm not sure it’s the right time to get into the real estate market yet. [more inside]
posted by nightwired around New Jersey at 7:46 AM - 3 answers

Packing for a trip to the NJ Shore. Do you have a check list you use when you take a family vacation in a rented house/condo? more inside.... [more inside]
posted by vermontlife around New Jersey at 6:23 AM - 7 answers

Where should I park my car to go to a Yankees game (Sunday, 1pm), coming from the western part of New Jersey? [more inside]
posted by Spurious Packets around New Jersey at 9:58 AM - 10 answers

New Jersey-Filter: Two questions. First, can you recommend any great B&Bs in Monmouth County? Second, if you had the aim of introducing two close friends to summer in the Garden State, with the ulterior motive of disabusing them of anti-Jersey stereotypes, where would you take them and what would you do?
posted by Miko around New Jersey at 1:39 PM - 25 answers

Day trip to Atlantic City? [more inside]
posted by jourman2 around Atlantic City, NJ at 9:11 AM - 8 answers