LET’S BE SOCIAL Follow us to discover more NJ inspo or tag your own travel photos at #NJWOW . Visit_NJ VisitNewJersey company/New-Jersey-Division-of-Travel-Tourism Garden State Welcome to New Jersey! We are proud to introduce the 2025 Official Travel Guide, your roadmap through the heart and soul of our beloved state. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or rediscovering hidden gems, this guide promises adventures, tastes and experiences that are uniquely Jersey. New Jersey offers its friends rich contrasts, from bustling city streets to serene parks, vibrant coastlines to abundant farmlands. Dive into our culinary traditions with iconic dishes like Taylor Ham (or Pork Roll!), fresh seafood and classics that reflect our diverse cultures. Escape urban life by immersing yourself in nature on our trails, from hiking the Delaware Water Gap to biking the Pine Barrens. Each exit on our famous highways unveils beautiful coastal towns, from the boardwalks of Asbury Park to the charm of Cape May. Experience New Jersey as the Garden State with its vineyards, botanical gardens and Jersey Fresh produce. Enjoy family time at our many attractions and reconnect with loved ones to create unforgettable memories. Embrace nostalgia by exploring historic towns or vintage shops, and let locals guide you through any one of our 565 communities for an authentic experience. From city energy to coastal calm, delicious food to historical landmarks, the Garden State offers a journey waiting to be revealed, and we invite you to discover it all this year. Sincerely, Welcome to the OPPOSITE PAGE: BELMAR BEACH PIER AT SUNRISE/MATT BARON PHOTO. THIS PAGE FROM TOP: AUBURN ROADS VINEYARDS/@PRODIGALSHUTTER; HAMBLETONIAN DAY AT MEADOWLANDS/KIM MAGARACI FOR NJ TRAVEL & TOURISM; WILDWOOD/@GRACEEK1M. Philip D. Murphy Tahesha L. Way GOVERNOR DON’T MISS A BEAT – SUBSCRIBE TO OUR ENEWSLETTER LT. GOVERNOR, SECRETARY OF STATE VisitNJ.org 5