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DELAWARE RIVER REGION

Nature preserves, and the Pine Barrens are perfect for hiking, canoeing, or birding, world class wineries to tour and
sample, scenic golf courses, experience American Revolution historical sites and art museums, enjoy minor league
baseball and live stage performances all in the Delaware River Region.

150 miles of shoreline along Delaware Bay and the Delaware River, the Delaware River Region is a boater’s delight.
Rent a canoe or kayak or bring your own to enjoy the waters in the Pinelands.

Adventures

Lighthouses – The region has two lighthouses on the Delaware River,
Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse in Paulsboro and Finns Point Rear Range
Light in Pennsville. Both lighthouses date back to the late 1800’s and
offer a unique history. www.tinicumrearrangelighthouse.org
www.friendsofsupawnarefuge.org

Battleship New Jersey – Camden - The most decorated battleship in
U.S. Navy history is permanently berthed on the Camden Waterfront as
a floating museum. Visitors are able to tour this great ship and learn of
her esteemed history as a protector of the United States and democracy
everywhere. www.battleshipnewjersey.org

Breweries, Distilleries, & Wineries – The area offers countless
prospects to enjoy craft beer, distilled spirits, and wines. Stop by one of
the many or make a day touring and tasting NJ’s finest. www.njbeer.org
www.newjerseywines.com

Princeton – The area is rich in early American history as well as home to
Princeton University. The area also offers unique shopping, dining, along
with the arts. www.visitprinceton.org

South Jersey Tourism – There is so much to do in the South Jersey
area, where to start! Visit South Jersey has all the information you need
including events, wineries, shopping, dining, nightlife, and more.
www.visitsouthjersey.com

Get Outdoors – The region offers great state parks and forests, but the
area is rich with American Revolutionary history. Explore the Princeton
Battlefield Park or Washington Crossing State Park and learn about the
birth of our nation while hiking or biking. Wharton State Forest not only
offers trails for biking, hiking, canoeing but is home to Batsto Village.
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Rancocas State Park,
Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, and Bass River State Forest are a
few other must visit spots.

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