Top 10 SHOCKING Things I Learned Traveling to NEW JERSEY For the FIRST Time

New Jersey is quite the interesting state. In this video I'll go over 10 shocking things I learned the first time I traveled there in the Fall of 2022.

New Jersey Jughandle Video:

Driving Tours around New Jersey Cities:

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Rutgers Poll on Gas Pumping:

Fairleigh Dickenson Poll:

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NJ Municipal Boundaries Map:

[__hjg__]

As someone from New Jersey who now lives in North Carolina - this may be the nicest things anyone has ever said about Jersey

[Joshhatesithere]

A lot of people don’t realize a large chunk of Jersey is just protected forest and farmland, people just think we’re urban/suburban but it’s very rural especially in south jersey

[capitanbob]

Coming from a Jersey resident I couldn't be more pleased with finally hearing someone who enjoyed our state that is often overlooked.

[amaliacoyarzun]

Never ever dreamed or think of moving to NJ. But life landed me here, and after leaving FL for good, I found myself in NJ. And God, how much I love this state. It's a gem. Diversity, great food, great pizza, great bagels, great delis, great people, great neighbors, beautiful towns, they call it the Garden State for a reason. I know one day I will move back to my country for retirement, but I find it hard to leave this state. It's got four seasons, great parks, lots of wild animals in your backyard, people love their wildlife: foxes, geese, turkeys, deer, raccoons, opossums, squirrels, birds, and the occasional bear. People stop for animal crossings, and you dont want to hear how many cat colonies are taken care of. A dog on the lose? A whole town trying to find it's owner, even cops commit to help. No wonder it's so highly populated.

[keving]

As someone who has lived in New Jersey for the vast majority of my life, it was very nice to hear someone talk nice about the state. Honestly you spoke better of it than most residents do! Thanks so much and enjoy your travels.

Ps: Hope you had a chance to experience an Italian Hotdog and Taylor Ham while you were here.

[djeverplaychillertheater]

I am a 53 year old man and I’ve lived in New Jersey all my life. I visit other cities and other states, but I find New Jersey is a state of convenience. You have everything in the states from the mountain areas the country areas, urban areas and the ocean property fronts. Basically, I love New Jersey, L O L.

[Phobophobia]

As someone who's lived here my entire life, I feel like it's the northeast's best kept secret. Despite the constant flack it catches as the armpit of the country it's the most developed state with tons of variety. From rolling mountains to beaches on the coast it's an awesome little state.

[joannemeller]

I've lived in NJ all of my life, and enjoyed your perspective. But I was hoping to see you highlight some of the beauty of our state; rural areas, historical sites, pinelands, waterways and other natural areas, since so many people view us as just a pass-through to New York...turnpike, etc. And I do believe you can find a diner at least every couple of miles!

[newtoncooper]

As a New Jersey native, who lived 15 years in the rural South, then returned, it was like coming back to 3D, color enhanced, high definition, sensory overloaded everything. We're crazy, eccentric, neurotic, energetic, colorful and sometimes annoying characters, but NEVER BORING, and neither is the food, ahh, the food. Also the world's best bars.

[jerz]

As a proud New Jersian, my favorite part about this state is that you can drive to NYC, Philly, Go to the Jersey shore, the boardwalk, the Pocono mountains, and farms out west, all routes are between a half hour to an hour and a half drive. Its very convenient in the summer. there is never nothing to do in NJ in the summer fr.

[JonSudano]

Bonus of not pumping your own gas: you can run inside Wawa and get a pretzel and a coffee and your tank is full by the time you get back

[billr]

As a person who was born, raised, and spent 65 years in NJ before moving to another state, I appreciate the video and the nostalgia of seeing many of my old haunts! Nice job!

[beaniez]

As a Jersey girl, I want to point out that Jersey’s three regions are actually North, Central, and South. :)

[toadofsteel]

I've lived in NJ my whole life. I knew about how attended gas stations, jughandles, and our ridiculously tiny municipalities were a Jersey novelty, but I never realized that assigning police to road construction wasn't something practiced across at least the densely populated areas of the country. It just seems like a good idea.

[tysonb]

I live in NYC
(im from Chicago) and I cant WAIT to move to Jersey. Much calmer than NYC and what a beautiful state

[AltimusPrimeG]

Good take from someone visiting the state. It is good to hear positivity towards NJ as in movies and TV all you hear is people talking down about NJ. I have lived in NJ for the entirety of my life with the exception of being born in a Philadelphia hospital, 49 years ago. It is unfortunate that much of our farm land is disappearing to make way for more developed land, but that is what happens when you are a very densely populated state. The farm land land that remains though is quite beautiful. Our beaches can be quite nice as well, it does cost to go on to our beaches, but that price helps keep our beaches maintained.

[sharoncirillo]

I was born and raised in NJ and recently moved despite my better judgment. EVERY state has its issues, deficiencies, and strengths. NJ has so much to offer: NYC and PA access, great medical care, job opportunities and unemployment benefits, lakes, beaches, streams, forests, hiking, four beautiful seasons, Taylor Ham 😂, and so much more. I never took it for granted when living there, and I eventually see myself in a quiet, rural, NJ town again. Yes, there is snow. But NJ knows how to handle it. Yes, it’s not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Even the work ethic trumps that of other states. And while I was always team north—even South Jersey has more to offer (and less snow) than many coastal southern states. I make the best of where I am at—but I will never forget from where I come. Nice video and well depicted.

[lesyankee]

Thanks so much for the positive review of our "Garden" state. I've been living here for over 50 years. If you get off the big highways there's still lots of rural areas of farms, forests, hills and state parks for camping, hiking and and nature to enjoy (and of course the beaches). And no, I wasn't paid to say that and don't work for the NJ Division of Tourism. Honest! 😊

[lulanm]

I was born, raised, and never moved from jersey my entire life so this was so interesting to see a perspective from an outsider. Thank you for being so nice to us too.

[colin_henry]

As a central/south Jerseyian, was fun to see which photos I knew of! Was surprised I recognized more things than I expected, even my favorite Chinese takeout spot 😂