Tourism

FALL RIVER, MA - A walk on a gray summer day was filled with maritime history in Fall River, Massachusetts. 

Bicentennial Park

Start at Bicentennial Park, which features an impressive replica Iwo Jima monument that overlooks the Taunton River.  The park pays homage to veterans, with names inscribed on bricks near the monument. 

Then walk along the paved path that runs ...

ROXBURY, NJ - It’s never too hot and humid to think “holidays.”

Vendor/crafter registration is now open for Roxbury’s 4th Annual Home for the Holidays street festival scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1. 

Go to www.roxburynj.us/holidays to get registration form. 

Vendors are encouraged to register early – see registration form for ...

BELMAR, NJ — As Belmar finally basks in picture-perfect weather, it may be time to check off a summer activity on your bucket list. And for many, parasailing is one of those “must-do” experiences.

At Belmar Parasail, the season is in full swing, offering boat trips from the Belmar Manutti Marina to the beachfront where passengers are lifted 500 feet above the Atlantic Ocean ...

FlORHAM PARK , N.J.- When compared to a new car’s built-in infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto are less distracting because the cloud-based software makes it easier to make calls and program navigation while driving.

But that doesn’t mean using smartphone-based technology while driving is very smart, says the AAA Foundation for Traffic ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - At least they waited until after the Fourth of July fireworks were over before starting.  

PATH stations at Exchange Place and the World Trade Center (WTC) will close at 11:59 p.m. this Friday, July 6, and remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday, July 9, to allow crews to transition to a new signal system being installed as part of the ...

There are plenty of  fireworks planned for this week and beyond, so make plans and get the blankets and chairs ready to find the best spot to view.

July 3 and July 4

Keansburg at the Keansburg Amusement Park at 9 p.m.

July 4

Chatham Borough at Chatham Middle School at dusk
East Brunswick at the Community Arts Center at 9:30 p.m.
Long Branch at the Ocean Promenade at 9 ...