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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
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
SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 38
Grounds For Sculpture – Hamilton - A 42-acre sculpture park, museum,
and arboretum. The organization presents and conserves an extraordinary
collection of contemporary sculpture, offers programming for all ages,
and provides rotating exhibitions in six indoor galleries.
www.groundsforsculpture.org
Farmer’s Markets – The area is rich with farms and farmers
markets where you can find Jersey Fresh produce and other locally
hand-crafted items.
www.findjerseyfresh.com
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
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 and 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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