Backroads of New Jersey Your Guide to New Jersey's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures

Discover the Garden State's top natural splendors, historic sites, and hidden pleasures by way of twenty-nine backroad tours. From scenic lake country and woodland forest preserves to the glistening white-sand stretches of the Atlantic shoreli≠ from battlefields of the Revolutionary War to the fascinating industrial centers of old Paterson, Hoboken, and Newark; from the Great Swamp to the Pine Barrens-whether you're planning a day trip, looking for unusual destinations, or simply want to find out more about New Jersey, this book takes you beyond the bustling cities and busy turnpike to the true heart of the state. Learn about the birthplace of the mythic Jersey Devil, visit the site of the Martian invasion at Grovers Mill broadcast by Orson Welles, and stand where Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr faced off in our nation's most famous duel. Walk the streets and country lanes where New Jersey's favorite sons and daughters trod, from Thomas Paine and Walt Whitman to Count Basie and Bruce Springsteen. And find out the best places to stop for a tasty slice of pie and a cup of steaming-hot coffee at one of New Jersey's legendary diners. In vivid color photographs by Paul Eric Johnson and insightful text by Robert Heide and John Gilman, Backroads of New Jerseyhighlights all that makes the state unique. Maps and detailed directions help get you where you want to go, making this both a practical and informative guide for residents and visitors alike.Heide, Robert is the author of 'Backroads of New Jersey Your Guide to New Jersey's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures', published 2007 under ISBN 9780760329542 and ISBN 0760329540.