Book Description
The most helpful guidebook ever written to the Garden State. Includes museums, zoos, amusement parks, historic sites, quaint towns, restored villages, beaches, ski areas, nature centers, flea markets, wineries, planetariums & much more. Covers New Jersey & major sites in Philadelphia, Bucks County, the Poconos, New York City, the Hudson Valley & Delaware all within a one day's drive. Chapters are by subject (i.e., gardens, zoos, grand mansions) with both a geographical & alphabetical index to cross-check listings. Previous title was TRIPS & TREKS. Now in 4th edition. Has sold 50,000 copies since inception. Press comments: "This is pleasant reading. Hudgins provides facts - such as hours, admissions, directions & phone numbers - but also recreates atmosphere."--Montgomery Press. "Takes a different & welcome turn. It exemplifies the value of the personal touch."--NY TIMES. "The book has everything one could ask for when considering a day trip."--Chatham Press. "Far more than the usual catalog of places worth visiting."--Asbury Park Press. Well known for its helpful hints as well as its full reviews of places visited, NEW JERSEY DAY TRIPS is popular with families, singles, senior citizens & groups.