I am sure that every person from whichever state they have grown up in argues that it is the best place on Earth. However, New Jersey is truly one of a kind. N.J. sits in the northeast only a couple hours drive from the beach, mountains and New York City. What is so unique about New Jersey is that we have our own culture. We are home to some of the most talented people, amazing places and great food. Our motto "Jersey Strong" really does define us best. We are some of the toughest people you'll meet and through difficult times like disastrous Hurricane Sandy, we band together. This is a reminder to all New Jersey natives to be proud of your homeland and if you're not from New Jersey, well, we don't like you, either.
1. Bruce Springsteen
Our country's true hero with 20 GRAMMYS that was "Born in the U.S.A."
2. Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags features a water and a wild safari park and 52 attractions and 14 coasters including Kingda Ka, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world,
3. The Shore
Once it's Memorial Day weekend, the entire population of N.J. migrates to the beach. Fourth of July "dts" is equivalent to
Christmas in the
summer.
4. Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese
The ultimate trio breakfast sandwich that is either served on a roll or a bagel.
5. No sales tax on clothes
No wonder New Yorkers cross the border to do their shopping.
6. The Mall at Short Hills
Just look at its directory: Versace, Chanel, Dolce & Gabanna, Louis Vitton. This mall is like a Rodeo Drive of N.J. Kim Kardashian and Britney Spears have even been spotted shopping here.
7. Jon Bon Jovi
"Living on a Prayer" is probably played at every sporting event that you've attended.
8. NJ Devils
They may have had a bad season this year, but the Devils won the
Stanley Cup three times.
9. Met Life Stadium
Though the Giants and the Jets are New York's
football teams, they play on our turf.
10. No need to pump your gas
It is so much better when someone does it for you and it creates more jobs.
11. Weird NJ Magazine
We have our own magazine dedicated to all the creepy, bizarre legends that haunt our state.
12. "The Sopranos"
One of HBO's most successful shows was shot in N.J. Who could forget the epic finale that was set at Holsten's ice cream parlor in Bloomfield?
13. Rutgers University
One of our finest and biggest universities. President Obama will be delivering a speech at graduation this May.
14. Diner Capital of the World.
Besides the nickname "The Garden State," N.J. has the most diners in the world. Diners are the best, especially the 24-hour ones because they have literally anything that you might be craving at 3 a.m.
