Say nice things about New Jersey

[webny99]

NYC and Philly -- you're between them and they're closer than you think.

There are no truly rural areas between NYC and Philly. No better than a drive along US 1 between Trenton and Edison to bring the term "East Coast megalopolis" to life.

New Jersey has some nice areas once you get off the Turnpike and Parkway. Many of us have our impressions colored by the "miles and miles of universal fart" in the area around the Goethals Bridge, but there are in fact nice areas.

Not just coastal areas either. Somerset, Morris, and northern Passaic and Bergen counties aren't as well-known nationally as say, Westchester, but they've got some suburbs that are right up there with the best in the nation.

[webny99]

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So what are some nice things about New Jersey?

it's probably at least average.

Well, Scott, there's the line you need to use.

Just don't bring up traffic congestion or cost of living. Otherwise, I think 'at least average' puts you on sure footing.

[signalman]

I like how fast the Acela generally goes on the "Jersey Speedway" between Trenton and Newark.

Even regular Amtrak trains crack 100 on that straightaway. It's fun to go roaring past NJ Transit trains, as well as cars along NJ 27 in Woodbridge where it parallels the rail lines.

[Jim]

You can ski in July.

[1995hoo]

As reported by Jan:  In Jersey, everything's legal as long as you don't get caught.

The walls came down. All the way to Hell.