9 Things You Thought You'd Always Hate About New Jersey, But Have Learned To Love
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Let’s face it: New Jersey gets hated on a lot. People who aren’t from New Jersey to love to make fun of it. But what do they know? Anyone who’s visited here soon realizes that New Jersey is actually amazing. Here are the things people think they’ll hate about New Jersey, until they experience it themselves.
People love to complain about the traffic, especially during the summer. But guess what? There is all that traffic because there are so many beaches! Plus, you get your gas pumped by attendants here. It helps with the traffic pain.
Don't worry: Most people here don't have the accent you hear on TV. And even if you do, you'll realize it actually has a certain melody to it.
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Visit a New Jersey diner and you'll decide diner food is worthy of a Michelin star. It's that good.
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New Jersey is one of the smallest states. It's undeniable. But New Jersey packs a punch with its proximity to the country's best cities, its varied terrain, and its charming towns.
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Sure, the winters here are cold and quite snowy. But all that frost makes for a truly beautiful setting. It's perfect for the holiday season.
The Jersey shore took a brutal beating thanks to the show of the same name. No matter. Locals know the beaches here are gorgeous, peaceful, and fun.
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New Jerseyans are very, very proud of their state. That won't bother you when you feel the same pride.
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There are just so many reasons to love New Jersey!
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