Posted in New Jersey August 06, 2017 by

New Jersey’s Tunnel Of Trees Is Positively Magical And You Need To Visit

If you’re a frequent reader of Only In New Jersey, you may be familiar with Grounds For Sculpture. The sculpture garden is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been in our state and I’m not shy about sharing my love for this magical spot. You can easily spend a whole day here and still not see everything, which is why I’d like to point out one particular part of this picturesque park. While you can spot sculptures both large and small, the landscaping is equally as enchanting.

I could sit and stare at this scene forever. You can find Monet's Bridge by Rat's Restaurant, located on the 42-acre property.
Flickr/Jen G.
And this stunning landscape brings one of my favorite paintings to life. You'll find it hidden away near the Lake Side.
TripAdvisor/Jay A.
While the art is wonderful, the greenery is gorgeous. This tunnel of trees is called the Red Maple Allee.
Flickr/Gary Liu
You can find it between the Fairgrounds Gardens and Seward Johnson Center For The Arts. The shady canopy is a refreshing respite from the summer heat.
TripAdvisor/Mitchell K
But the maple trees truly shine in Autumn. You'll find views like this towards the end of October and into early November.
TripAdvisor/Grounds For Sculpture
With an entire area known as the Forest of the Subconscious, you can be sure that there are plenty more tree-lined passages to explore.
Photo by FolsomNatural/Flickr (Vince)
There's even a beautiful bamboo grove with sculptures (and some shadowy figures) hidden inside.
Photo: Author's Own

I don’t want to give all of the garden’s secrets away because one of the best things you can do here is get hopelessly lost. Wandering around, you’re sure to find something to delight. There are towers tucked away that offer sprawling views, benches surrounded by vines where you can relax, and even an air conditioned installation or two. Another bonus? The grounds are wheelchair accessible.

If you’d like to learn more about Grounds For Sculpture, view my previous article here. Visit on August 10th for an outdoor screening of Fern Gully, included with admission. You’ll find GFS at 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township. To discover another gorgeous garden in New Jersey, click here. It’s located on the former estate of mob boss Vito Genovese.