Make-A-Wish Foundation Castle, Monroe (Middlesex County)

The Make-A-Wish Foundation Castle in Monroe Township is nicknamed "The Wishing Place". When Make-A-Wish sought to create their own space in New Jersey, a focus group of kids came up with a vision that it resemble a structure that symbolizes enduring strength but is also magical. The best time to see the castle is at night when the multi-colored lights are on.

 

Trenton Makes Bridge, Trenton (Mercer County)

The Lower Trenton Toll Supported Bridge is a two-lane Pennsylvania through truss bridge over the Delaware River between Trenton, New Jersey and Morrisville, Pennsylvania. It is known as the Trenton Makes Bridge because of large lettering of its motto on the south side reading "TRENTON MAKES THE WORLD TAKES", installed in 1935. The city's iconic slogan first came out of a contest by the local chamber of commerce in 1910 to capture the essence of the once-thriving manufacturing city. “The slogan was meant to reflect Trenton's early history as an East Coast industrial center.

Speedwell Lake Park, Morristown (Morris County)

Historic Speedwell preserves the Morristown estate of Stephen Vail, owner of the Speedwell Ironworks. During the 19th Century, the Speedwell Ironworks became a major industrial center in northern New Jersey. Today, the millrace is gone, the building are leveled, and little remains of the Speedwell Ironworks; it closed in 1873 and the equipment was sold in 1876. After 1876 the buildings decayed slowly until a 1908 fire destroyed all but two portion of the Iron Works' walls. These remains can be seen at the foot of the falls of the Speedwell Lake which is now a public park.

 

Cattus Island County Park, Toms River (Ocean County)

Cattus Island County Park in Toms River spans 530 acres and has 7 miles of trails. It provides great photography and birding opportunities, hiking through pine lands, around marshes and along beaches. There is even a wheelchair accessible boardwalk

 

Lake Lenape (East), Mays Landing (Atlantic County)

Lake Lenape Park is located on the western side of Lake Lenape, encompassing nearly two thousand acres of land all the way up to the Black Horse Pike. The park offers hiking, camping, and a nature center. 160 different species of birds. The Lake Lenape Lighthouse pictured here never actually served the function of a lighthouse; the 65 foot wood tower was built with simple hand tools and the help of some neighborhood children. For many years it was known as the singing tower because of the music that was played from the speakers that were installed atop the tower