New Jersey boasts an outstanding variety of locations, which have been used to simulate many different periods and settings.

Hudson and Essex Counties are urban, industrial areas in close proximity to New York City. Hudson County offers factories, apartment and row housing, and period bridgework. Jersey City, the second largest city in New Jersey, has a highly built-up downtown, with older and contemporary office buildings and retail shops. Its Journal Square area is New Jersey’s version of Times Square.

Essex County is home to Newark, the largest city in the state, that is undergoing a dramatic economic and cultural renaissance. Some of the most modern and prestigious office towers have sprung up near Newark Bay, and the recently opened New Jersey Performing Arts Center rivals major concert halls throughout the world. The busy Newark International Airport serves the entire metropolitan area. Essex County also contains many attractive suburban communities including Montclair, a highly popular film location.

Bergen, Middlesex, Union and Passaic Counties are predominantly suburban, offering a wide variety of wealthy homes and estates, middle and lower-middle-class housing, tree-lined streets, shopping malls, parks and scattered industrial locales. The Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford (Bergen County) is comprised of Giants Stadium, the Continental Airlines Arena, and the Meadowlands Racetrack. Rutgers, the State University, is located in New Brunswick and Piscataway (Middlesex County). Cities and towns of note include Eaglewood and Hackensack in Bergen County; Paterson, Passaic and Wayne in Passaic County, Elizabeth, Plainfield and Westfield in Union County; Perth Amboy, Woodbridge and New Brunswick in Middlesex County.

Morris County is notable for its county seat, Morristown, and the many charming small towns along Route 24. The county has historical significance dating back to Revolutionary times and George Washington’s encampment in what is now Morristown National Park. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is a large wilderness area in the midst of the suburbs.

Warren and Sussex Counties fall within the mountain and lake regions of New Jersey. They are predominantly rural, dotted with small towns, quaint shops, older homes, country estates, and cabins. High Point, in Sussex County, is the point of highest elevation in New Jersey. The Delaware Water Gap, with its huge cliffs and rushing waters, is spectacularly scenic. Vernon, in Sussex County, is home to the state’s largest ski resort. Towns of note include Newton in Sussex County and Phillipsburg and Hackettstown in Warren County.

Somerset and Hunterdon Counties consist of rolling farmland, quaint, rural towns, suburban communities and some very large and extravagant estate homes. Somerset County is in the heart of New Jersey’s horse country, Hunterdon contains the state’s only covered bridge and some of the most picturesque farmland available. Major towns include Flemington and Lambertville in Hunterdon County and Somerville and Bernardsville in Somerset County.

Mercer County is part suburban, part rural. Princeton, with its Tudor architecture and ivy-covered walls, is reminiscent of Oxford, England. It is home to the prestigious Princeton University as well as some of the country’s foremost research facilities. Cities and Towns of Interest include Trenton (the state capital) and Hopewell.

Monmouth, Ocean and Atlantic Counties constitute most of the New Jersey shore region, containing miles of beachfront and boardwalk, amusement areas, harbors, marinas and lighthouses. Many beach communities, cottages and bungalows can be found in these coastal areas. Monmouth County contains many large, elegant homes, a commercial fishery, and the PNC Arts Center, the large amphitheater that has been one of New Jersey’s most successful concert venues. Atlantic City in Atlantic County is the foremost tourist destination in New Jersey, offering glitzy hotel/casinos and world-class entertainment. Notable Cities and Towns: Freehold, Asbury Park, Spring Lake and Ocean Grove in Monmouth County; Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights and Toms River in Ocean County; Atlantic City in Atlantic County.

Burlington County is in the heart of The Pine Barrens, a huge wilderness area with dense forest, scenic rivers, and swampland. This region contains very small, rural communities whose native inhabitants have a unique, Ozark-like culture and folklore. Burlington County also has an industrial section located in and around Burlington City.

Camden County offers a variety of sites just minutes from Philadelphia. The city of Camden is the county seat and its urban center. The revitalized waterfront area is home to the New Jersey State Aquarium and the Blockbuster Entertainment Center, South Jersey’s premiere concert venue. Cherry Hill is a wealthy suburban community with large, expensive homes.

Salem, Gloucester and Cumberland Counties are predominantly rural in nature. Farms and small communities abound. Gloucester County has suburban areas as well. Interesting Cities and Towns: Salem in Salem County, Bridgeton and Vineland in Cumberland County, Glassboro in Gloucester County.

Cape May County is the southernmost county in New Jersey, part of which is located below the Mason-Dixon line. It contains popular shore resort communities such as Wildwood and Ocean City, laden with boardwalk style shops, amusements and rides. Cape May City is a quaint Victorian paradise, featuring architecturally magnificent bed-and-breakfast establishments and charming shopping areas.