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New Jersey's Absolute Essentials

This collection spans the historic corridors of the Mid-Atlantic, from Lower Manhattan’s financial landmarks and the poignant National September 11 Memorial to Philadelphia’s colonial heritage in Old City. Coastal highlights include the Victorian charm of Cape May and the iconic boardwalks of Atlantic City and Wildwood. Featured sites include the 1913 neo-Gothic Woolworth Building, the 18th-century Elfreth's Alley, and the remains of the SS Atlantus, a WWI-era concrete ship resting off Cape May Point.

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National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Memorial and museum dedicated to commemorating the victims of the September 11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing through artifacts, memorial pools, and educational exhibits.

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One World Trade Center

Tall skyscraper completed in 2014 featuring modern postmodern architecture and an observatory with 360-degree aerial views of the city and landmarks.

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New York Stock Exchange

Historic neoclassical exchange building known for its iconic facade and role in global finance.

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Wall Street

Historic financial district known for its role as a major hub of American capitalism and home to the New York Stock Exchange and other significant financial institutions.

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Castle Clinton

Historic circular sandstone fort that has served as a military installation, immigration processing center, and entertainment venue, now functioning as a museum and national monument.

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Woolworth Building

Historic neo-gothic skyscraper completed in 1913, once the tallest building in the world, featuring detailed terra cotta cladding and notable interior design.

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Benjamin Franklin Bridge

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge, originally named the Delaware River Bridge and known locally as the Ben Franklin Bridge, is a suspension…

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Elfreth's Alley Museum

Elfreth's Alley is a historic street in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dating to 1703.

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Christ Church Philadelphia

Christ Church is an Episcopal church in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution, formerly The American Revolution Center, is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania dedicated to…

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Cape May Lighthouse

The Cape May Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the U.S. state of New Jersey at the tip of Cape May, in Lower Township's Cape May Point…

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Morey's Piers

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks is a classic seaside amusement park located on The Wildwoods' boardwalk in Wildwood and North…

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Steel Pier

The Steel Pier is a 1,000-foot-long amusement park built on a pier of the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, across from the Hard Rock…

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Caesars Atlantic City

Caesars Atlantic City is a luxury hotel, casino, and spa resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Concrete Ship

The remains of the SS Atlantus, a World War I-era experimental freighter built from reinforced concrete. Launched in 1918, the ship ran aground during a storm in 1926 and remains partially visible off the coast of Cape May Point.

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