Water's Soul, Jersey City (Hudson County)

Water's Soul is an 80-foot tall sculpture by Jaume Plensa It is located on a historic Hudson River waterfront pier and is Plensa's tallest sculpture to date. Water's Soul pays homage to the pier's rich history which saw much of the trade coming in and out of New York Harbor on ferries and rail barges during the 19th and early 20th centuries. 

 

Big Rusty, Hainesport (Burlington County)

Big Rusty is a metal, cement, and wooden troll created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. The sculpture's body is made of found material from an old abandoned structure that still stands by his side today. Big Rusty is one of over 120 trolls across 17 countries. The sitting giant is located at the end of a road, taller than the original building.

 

Oak Ridge Ghost Bridge, West Milford (Passaic County)

Located in the Oak Ridge Reservoir, the "Ghost Bridge" is the last mark of a long lost village. When the reservoir is drained are we only able to see the bridge. In the late 1800's, the East Jersey Water Company acquired the land to flood it in order to supply Newark with clean water; company officials  also had to buy water rights from the factories along the Pequannock. The homes in Oak Ridge and in nearby Wallace's Corners were linked by the Ghost Bridge to Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike, which facilitated trade and travel across New Jersey's Highlands. The bridge is crafted from stone blocks, spans three arches and sticks up about 20 feet above the Pequannock River. 

 

Willowwood Arboretum, Chester Township (Morris County)

 

Willowwood Arboretum was first cleared for farming in the 18th century, which formed the meadows that currently exist. It was named Willowwood after Henry and Robert Tubbs purchased the land in 1908 after the natural collection of willow trees that exist in the area. They expanded the farmhouse that dates back to 1792 and made it their family home. The property was formed into a private arboretum run by Rutgers University for plant and tree research It became part of the Morris County Park System in 1980. 

Warner Bros. Jungle Habitat, West Milford (Passaic County)

Jungle Habitat was a theme park opened in 1972 and closed in 1976. The park was home to over 1500 animals and consisted of a drive-through and walk-through section. There were animals that had broken out of their enclosures, guests who were attacked, and outbreaks of animal tuberculosis. The park closed following a township vote due to poor management, competition from Great Adventure, and the park's inability to easily expand. The site's deteriorated buildings remained, and there were rumors in the years following the park closure that animals still roamed the property (none of which were true). The site is part of Long Pond Ironworks State Park and is administered by Ringwood State Park.