There is no one immune to the beauty of a natural wonder. When we see something truly striking in nature, it sticks with us, makes our jaw drop. But the reality is, not everyone can embark on hikes to see some of these gorgeous sights. And even if they can, hey, sometimes you just don’t want to hike in general! That’s OK — because there are natural wonders you can easily see in New Jersey without any strenuous activity.
- Buttermilk Falls
Frank DeBonis via Getty Images Buttermilk Falls is typically regarded as one of the state’s most beautiful waterfalls. It’s also the highest in the state! But no real hiking is required to see it. It’s a brief walk over to the waterfall.
- Ghost Lake
Arthur Walsh/Google Local Ghost Lake, located in Jenny Jump State Forest, is beautiful – and kind of eerie, like the name suggests. You can drive to the lake to admire it on Shades of Death Road.
- Sterling Hill Mine
photovs via Getty Images The colorful, florescent rocks you see in this zinc mine will make your jaw drop. Things seem to glow in the dark here.
- Island Beach State Park
Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography via Getty Imagea This New Jersey state park is such a beautiful, peaceful place to visit. The beach is gorgeous and there is protected wildlife all around you.
- Lake Hopatcong
John Brennan / FOAP via Getty Images New Jersey is known for its beaches – but it doesn’t have a ton of lakes. That’s what makes Lake Hopatcong, the largest freshwater lake in the state, so special.
- The New Jersey Palisades
Doug Schneider Photography via Getty Images Sure, it’s fun to hike these cliffs and see the view. But it’s honestly more striking to be at the bottom and admire these super steep cliffs by the river.
- The Great Falls in Paterson, N.J.
Joe Rebello via Getty Images This stunning waterfall is basically the Niagara Falls of New Jersey. It’s 77 feet high, and the rushing water is just gasp-worthy.
Which will you visit first?
Frank DeBonis via Getty Images
Buttermilk Falls is typically regarded as one of the state’s most beautiful waterfalls. It’s also the highest in the state! But no real hiking is required to see it. It’s a brief walk over to the waterfall.
Arthur Walsh/Google Local
Ghost Lake, located in Jenny Jump State Forest, is beautiful – and kind of eerie, like the name suggests. You can drive to the lake to admire it on Shades of Death Road.
photovs via Getty Images
The colorful, florescent rocks you see in this zinc mine will make your jaw drop. Things seem to glow in the dark here.
Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography via Getty Imagea
This New Jersey state park is such a beautiful, peaceful place to visit. The beach is gorgeous and there is protected wildlife all around you.
John Brennan / FOAP via Getty Images
New Jersey is known for its beaches – but it doesn’t have a ton of lakes. That’s what makes Lake Hopatcong, the largest freshwater lake in the state, so special.
Doug Schneider Photography via Getty Images
Sure, it’s fun to hike these cliffs and see the view. But it’s honestly more striking to be at the bottom and admire these super steep cliffs by the river.
Joe Rebello via Getty Images
This stunning waterfall is basically the Niagara Falls of New Jersey. It’s 77 feet high, and the rushing water is just gasp-worthy.
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Address: Jenny Jump State Forest, 330 State Park Rd, Hope, NJ 07844, USAAddress: Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, USAAddress: Island Beach State Park, 2401 Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ 08752, USAAddress: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, 30 Plant St, Ogdensburg, NJ 07439, USAAddress: Buttermilk Falls, Mountain Rd, Layton, NJ 07851, USAAddress: Great Falls, Paterson, NJ, USAAddress: Palisades Park, NJ 07650, USA
