New Jersey

Positioned between Philadelphia and New York City, New Jersey holds an important role in American history. More Revolutionary War battles were fought in New Jersey than in any other state, and Princeton University, founded in 1746, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the US. 

The Jersey Shore isn’t just an MTV phenomenon; the state has over 130 miles of Atlantic coastline where East Coasters flock every summer. The world’s first boardwalk was built in 1870 in Atlantic City, which created a model that coastal towns throughout the nation would go on to replicate. 

Known as the “Garden State”, New Jersey is still a major producer of tomatoes, sweet corn, peaches, blueberries, and cranberries.