The most perfect ski day at @mountaincreek in Vern The most perfect ski day at @mountaincreek in Vernon, NJ!!🎿
We also did the Hawks Nest Experience which was great! Tickets are $99.99 per person ages 13+ and give you access to the private Hawks Nest Lounge, breakfast, lunch, snacks, s’mores, hot chocolate, cozy seating, outdoor deck with fire pit, restrooms, and lockers. Available on weekends only! The lounge is located in the Red Tail Lodge.
📌At 7 PM, the lounge opens to the public (ages 21+) for free, offering music and bar access.
If you’re in New Jersey and are looking for a winter staycation vibe, def check out Mountain Creek!
Don’t forget to follow @lifestylejessica for more fun things to do in & around NJ & the Northeast!❄️
#newjersey #mountaincreeknj #imagineithere #skitrip #northjersey
New Jersey will always be home🌊🍕🚜🌻 #newjersey #nj New Jersey will always be home🌊🍕🚜🌻
#newjersey #nj #northjersey #southjersey #centraljersey
Cool places in New Jersey I’ve been to!🍃 Have you Cool places in New Jersey I’ve been to!🍃
Have you ever been to any of these spots?
#newjersey #nj #northjersey #centraljersey #southjersey
POV: life in Monmouth County, NJ in the 2016 era!! POV: life in Monmouth County, NJ in the 2016 era!!✌🏼☀️
Playa bowls runs, heavy eye makeup, lace-up tops, chokers, beach days in Belmar, shopping for new fits at the Monmouth Mall, getting burgers at The Commited Pig in ‘Squan, weekends trips to Cape May, day trips to the city… (moments missing: going to Windmill and Inkwell in Long Branch)
Some of these photos are from 2017, but it was basically the same as 2016😁
Is 2026 the new 2016?
#newjersey #2016 #nostalgia #jerseyshore #centraljersey
One of my fav cities on the East Coast!🏙️ I love One of my fav cities on the East Coast!🏙️
I love Boston! Its historical charm and walkability makes it the perfect weekend trip from New Jersey. The drive is roughly 4-6 hours depending on where you’re starting.
My favorite time of year to visit is October, but it was still lovely this past weekend!
These pictures are from the Seaport District & Harvard University’s beautiful campus.
Check out my latest reel for the full itinerary.
Happy travels, and don’t forget to follow @lifestylejessica for more fun things to do in & around NJ & the Northeast!🫶🏼
#newengland #boston #bostontravel #visitma #visitboston
(FULL ITINERARY) Perfect winter weekend in Boston! (FULL ITINERARY) Perfect winter weekend in Boston!📚🏙️🍝
Day 1: Arrival & Dinner
📌The Godfrey Hotel: checked in & loved how walkable everything was from here
📌Mamma Maria (North End): amazing Italian restaurant for dinner
📌Mike’s Pastry (North End): huge cannolis filled to order (the best in Boston)
Day 2: Full Day Exploring Boston
📌Boston Common
📌Boston Public Garden
📌Beacon Hill: historic, charming streets
📌Tatte Bakery (Beacon Hill): delicious, casual brunch
📌Acorn Street (Beacon Hill): the most photographed cobblestone street in Boston
📌Beacon Hill Chocolates: grabbed sweet treats to-go
📌Charles River Esplanade: scenic waterfront walk
📌Commonwealth Ave: stunning brownstones
📌Newbury Street: lots of shopping
📌Bostonia Public House: cozy American restaurant for dinner
📌Modern Pastry (North End): great desserts
Day 3: Harvard & Seaport
📌Took the T (subway) to Harvard Square
📌Playa Bowls for a simple breakfast
📌Harvard University: explored campus + photo ops
📌Ténoch Mexican: quick lunch near campus
📌Seaport District: modern skyline views + Boston Tea Party
📌Little Sage (North End): great Italian restaurant
📌Final cannoli stop at Mike’s Pastry
Day 4: Brunch & Head Home
📌Mike’s City Diner (South End): featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (the Turkey Hash Benedict is really good)
📌Drive back to New Jersey
Happy travels. Don’t forget to follow me for more fun things to do in & around New Jersey & the Northeast!🫶🏼
#newengland #boston #travelvlog #bostonweekend #newenglandtravel
Weekend in Boston🍝🍂🧱 Moments from a little Boston Weekend in Boston🍝🍂🧱
Moments from a little Boston weekend road trip so far! One of my favorite cities in the Northeast to visit, and not too far from NJ.
I’m vlogging the trip, so stay tuned for reels and a YouTube video🫶🏼
#boston #eastcoast #roadtrip #newengland #newenglandroadtrip
🌸In less than 3 months, New Jersey will start to l 🌸In less than 3 months, New Jersey will start to like this!
Some of my fav spots to visit in NJ in the spring shown in this video:
📌Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown
📌Princeton Battlefield State Park (& downtown Princeton)
📌Battleview Orchards Strawberry Picking, Freehold
📌Beaches (Pier Village shown)
📌Leonard J. Buck Garden, Far Hills
📌Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton
📌Sayen House and Gardens, Mercer County
📌Cheesequake State Park, Matawan
📌Happy Day Farm & Arrowhead Farmstead, Manalapan
📌Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge
📌Holmdel Park
📌Cross Estate Gardens, Bernardsville
I’m going to be sharing winter content for the next two months, but I’ll also be sprinkling in spring content to prepare for the flower season☺️
#newjersey #nj #spring #njthingstodo #visitnj
The same hike 6 months apart🍃 📍Ramapo Valley Coun The same hike 6 months apart🍃
📍Ramapo Valley County Reservation, Mahwah, NJ
June ➡️ December
What’s your favorite time of year to hike? #hiking #newjersey #nj #northjersey #njhiking
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New Jersey, New Jersey Places · November 23, 2022

6 Drive-Thru Holiday Light Shows In New Jersey To Check Out 2022

Drive-thru light shows are spread all around NJ this holiday season! Enjoy festive, shimmering lights and holiday displays from the comfort of your own car at these six spots around the Garden State!

1. Magic of Lights at PNC Arts Center (HOLMDEL, NJ)

Address: PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Pkwy Holmdel, NJ

The Magic of Lights is running November 18th – December 30th at PNC Arts Center in Holmdel! This is a great drive-thru light show to check out if you are in or near the Monmouth County Area. It is conveniently located right off the parkway at exit 116 and more information can be found here.

Image Credit: Magic of Lights

2. Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms (HILLSDALE, NJ)

Address: 244 Wearimus Rd, Hillsdale, NJ

The Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms in Bergen County is a popular North Jersey light show! You can enjoy the Orchard of Lights between November 23 – December 30, 2022. You must make a reservation before visiting and tickets/additional info can be found here. Admission is $35 per vehicle and the tour takes 20-25 minutes.

Image Credit: Orchard of Lights

3. Skylands Stadium Lights Show (AUGUSTA, NJ)

Address: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ

Drive through a one-mile long light show featuring 2+ million lights at the Skylands Stadium in Sussex County this winter! The show, and their famous Christmas Village, take place between November 23 – December 30, 2022. The Christmas Village features a ferris wheel, carousel, ice skating rink, winter beer garden, and lots of photo ops! You can also bite and sip on holiday treats, hot cocoa and more at the Skylands Stadium this holiday season! Standard admission for the drive-through lights show is $29 per vehicle and tickets/more info can be found here.

Image Credit: Skylands Stadium

4. Winter WonderLights Spectacular at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds (EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ)

Address: 655 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Take in festive scenery at New Jersey’s largest drive-thru animated holiday light show at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick! The Winter WonderLights Spectacular takes place from November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023. You can find more information and tickets here.

Image Credit: Middlesex County Fairgrounds

5. South Jersey Holiday Light Show at the Bridgeport Speedway (SWEDESBORO, NJ)

Address: 83 Flood Gate Rd, Swedesboro, NJ

Looking for a light show in South Jersey? You can check out the annual light show at the Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro this holiday season between November 18 – December 30, 2022. Tickets can be purchased here.

Image Credit: Holiday Light Show

6. Holidig Holiday Light Show at Diggerland (WEST BERLIN, NJ)

Address: 100 Pinedge Dr, West Berlin, NJ 08091

Another South Jersey drive-thru light show takes place at the construction-themed attraction Diggerland USA in West Berlin. The annual Holidig Holiday Light Show takes place now through January 1, 2023. The light show is closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Tickets are $34.95 per vehicle and can be purchased here.

Image Credit: Diggerland USA

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The most perfect ski day at @mountaincreek in Vern The most perfect ski day at @mountaincreek in Vernon, NJ!!🎿
We also did the Hawks Nest Experience which was great! Tickets are $99.99 per person ages 13+ and give you access to the private Hawks Nest Lounge, breakfast, lunch, snacks, s’mores, hot chocolate, cozy seating, outdoor deck with fire pit, restrooms, and lockers. Available on weekends only! The lounge is located in the Red Tail Lodge.
📌At 7 PM, the lounge opens to the public (ages 21+) for free, offering music and bar access.
If you’re in New Jersey and are looking for a winter staycation vibe, def check out Mountain Creek!
Don’t forget to follow @lifestylejessica for more fun things to do in & around NJ & the Northeast!❄️
#newjersey #mountaincreeknj #imagineithere #skitrip #northjersey
New Jersey will always be home🌊🍕🚜🌻 #newjersey #nj New Jersey will always be home🌊🍕🚜🌻
#newjersey #nj #northjersey #southjersey #centraljersey
Cool places in New Jersey I’ve been to!🍃 Have you Cool places in New Jersey I’ve been to!🍃
Have you ever been to any of these spots?
#newjersey #nj #northjersey #centraljersey #southjersey
POV: life in Monmouth County, NJ in the 2016 era!! POV: life in Monmouth County, NJ in the 2016 era!!✌🏼☀️
Playa bowls runs, heavy eye makeup, lace-up tops, chokers, beach days in Belmar, shopping for new fits at the Monmouth Mall, getting burgers at The Commited Pig in ‘Squan, weekends trips to Cape May, day trips to the city… (moments missing: going to Windmill and Inkwell in Long Branch)
Some of these photos are from 2017, but it was basically the same as 2016😁
Is 2026 the new 2016?
#newjersey #2016 #nostalgia #jerseyshore #centraljersey
One of my fav cities on the East Coast!🏙️ I love One of my fav cities on the East Coast!🏙️
I love Boston! Its historical charm and walkability makes it the perfect weekend trip from New Jersey. The drive is roughly 4-6 hours depending on where you’re starting.
My favorite time of year to visit is October, but it was still lovely this past weekend!
These pictures are from the Seaport District & Harvard University’s beautiful campus.
Check out my latest reel for the full itinerary.
Happy travels, and don’t forget to follow @lifestylejessica for more fun things to do in & around NJ & the Northeast!🫶🏼
#newengland #boston #bostontravel #visitma #visitboston
(FULL ITINERARY) Perfect winter weekend in Boston! (FULL ITINERARY) Perfect winter weekend in Boston!📚🏙️🍝
Day 1: Arrival & Dinner
📌The Godfrey Hotel: checked in & loved how walkable everything was from here
📌Mamma Maria (North End): amazing Italian restaurant for dinner
📌Mike’s Pastry (North End): huge cannolis filled to order (the best in Boston)
Day 2: Full Day Exploring Boston
📌Boston Common
📌Boston Public Garden
📌Beacon Hill: historic, charming streets
📌Tatte Bakery (Beacon Hill): delicious, casual brunch
📌Acorn Street (Beacon Hill): the most photographed cobblestone street in Boston
📌Beacon Hill Chocolates: grabbed sweet treats to-go
📌Charles River Esplanade: scenic waterfront walk
📌Commonwealth Ave: stunning brownstones
📌Newbury Street: lots of shopping
📌Bostonia Public House: cozy American restaurant for dinner
📌Modern Pastry (North End): great desserts
Day 3: Harvard & Seaport
📌Took the T (subway) to Harvard Square
📌Playa Bowls for a simple breakfast
📌Harvard University: explored campus + photo ops
📌Ténoch Mexican: quick lunch near campus
📌Seaport District: modern skyline views + Boston Tea Party
📌Little Sage (North End): great Italian restaurant
📌Final cannoli stop at Mike’s Pastry
Day 4: Brunch & Head Home
📌Mike’s City Diner (South End): featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (the Turkey Hash Benedict is really good)
📌Drive back to New Jersey
Happy travels. Don’t forget to follow me for more fun things to do in & around New Jersey & the Northeast!🫶🏼
#newengland #boston #travelvlog #bostonweekend #newenglandtravel

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