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I'm in somewhat-central New Jersey on business. I just found out that I will be stranded in a hotel all weekend and would much rather get to Manhattan, Atlantic City, anywhere but here (there is literally nothing here, the nearest Wawa is like a five-minute drive). I know the region in general has great train service, but have a couple of questions about it. [more inside]
posted by geckoinpdx around New Jersey at 7:54 PM - 24 answers

Is that an old, abandoned ferry in the Arthur Kill? [more inside]
posted by ryanshepard around New Jersey at 1:29 PM - 12 answers

What was that incredible, small, reverse three wheeled racecar that blew past me on the NJ Turnpike this morning? [more inside]
posted by R. Mutt around Pequannock, NJ at 5:48 PM - 10 answers

Seeking inexpensive lodging near Cranbury NJ in October. [more inside]
posted by Killick around Cranbury, NJ at 11:40 AM - 3 answers

Traffic on the shore in Ocean City, NJ and food recommendations. [more inside]
posted by cajo around Ocean City, NJ at 8:28 PM - 6 answers

My German cousin is arriving on a flight into JFK on the evening of Tuesday April 10th. I will be unable to pick him up, and he's happy to take transit to where I am in Central Jersey (where I CAN pick him up). Help me get him from JFK to Central Jersey (and help me know the subtleties of the transit options) ... [more inside]
posted by intermod around New Jersey at 8:56 AM - 18 answers

So, when traveling on PATH toward Newark tonight, I noticed that some of the tracks were on fire. [more inside]
posted by oaf around New Jersey at 12:03 AM - 8 answers

Mini-vacation near Princeton, NJ? [more inside]
posted by Eddie Mars around Princeton, NJ at 6:01 PM - 11 answers

NJFilter: Coworker living in Jersey City wants to find a reputable auto mechanic. Any JC/Hoboken resident recommendations?
posted by bastionofsanity around New Jersey at 3:02 PM - 1 answer

Jersey Shore neophytes trying to plan an (extended) family vacation for this summer. We've been looking, but want the hive mind's advice. [more inside]
posted by BT around New Jersey at 7:48 PM - 21 answers

I need to get from Hoboken to Chinatown (the Fung Wah) around 6pm on Thanksgiving day. Should I take the PATH to the subway or get my wife to drive me? [more inside]
posted by These Premises Are Alarmed around Hoboken, NJ at 8:16 AM - 6 answers

Best way to get from Newark Airport to Jersey City? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican around Jersey City, NJ at 9:11 AM - 11 answers

I go to school in NYC, and, this next week, I get free NJTransit! How can I take advantage of this? What (if anything) in New Jersey is worth seeing?
posted by kickingtheground around New Jersey at 5:01 PM - 16 answers

Philadelphia Airport to Princeton NJ: What are my options? [more inside]
posted by ambrosia around Princeton, NJ at 8:11 AM - 7 answers

What are the “must see & experience” sights, eating experiences, photo stops, etc. in northern New Brunswick, then around the Gaspe Peninsula, along Bais des Chaleurs, east through Perce, Gaspe, west to Matane, Quebec and finally south to Cambellton, NB?
posted by thebarron around New Brunswick, NJ at 4:35 PM - 3 answers

How do I find a cheap 1 room shack at the Jersey Shore for the summer? [more inside]
posted by matimer around New Jersey at 9:43 PM - 3 answers

What are some good wheel and alignment shops in or around Montclair, NJ? [more inside]
posted by jclovebrew around Montclair, NJ at 8:26 AM - 6 answers

You're a non-rich post-grad in Atlantic City for a day or two. What would be a fun time?
posted by Sticherbeast around Atlantic City, NJ at 12:19 PM - 4 answers

I need to get from EWR (Newark, NJ Airport) to Wall Street at noon on a weekday. While there's no rush, I can't afford to waste a lot of time. Will this work? How long will it take? Other suggestions?
posted by Kwantsar around New Jersey at 5:50 PM - 15 answers

I'm going to Atlantic City in October, and the prices to stay on the boardwalk are prohibitive, so I want to stay just outside the city. Anyone know the area well enough to make suggestions? For example, right now I'm looking at hotels in West Atlantic City -- is that a nice area, or would slightly-fearful me not be comfortable there?
posted by JanetLand around Atlantic City, NJ at 7:02 AM - 6 answers