Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens St, West Cape May
Trade the beach for the farm at this 62-acre West Cape May escape, where you’ll find working fields, farm animals and rows of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Wander the paths, snap a few photos by the barns and don’t leave without stopping at the farm market.
Batsto Village
31 Batsto Rd, Batsto
Once a center for iron and glassmaking, Batsto is home to more than 30 historic buildings, including the Batsto Mansion, gristmill and general store. Wander the grounds for plenty of photo-worthy spots, with the lake and historic buildings setting the scene.
Kirby’s Mill
279 Church Rd., Medford
Step back in time at this picture-perfect Medford landmark, where the red mill, weathered buildings and pond make it hard to take a bad photo. Built in 1778, Kirby’s Mill has plenty of history to go with the scenery. Head across the road for a wider view, and get that classic reflection shot if the water’s calm.
Apple Pie Hill
On Batona Trail, 8.6 miles down from Carranza Rd.
For a view that goes on for miles, make the trek to Apple Pie Hill, one of the highest points in the Pine Barrens. The 60-foot fire tower marks the spot, surrounded by forest. The tower itself may be off-limits, but there’s still plenty of scenery worth pulling out your camera for. (Photo: Adina Kline)
Doo Wop Experience Museum
4500 Ocean Ave, Wildwood
Step into Wildwood’s colorful past at this tribute to the neon signs, bold architecture and retro style that defined the shore in the 1950s and ’60s. Check out vintage signs, motel memorabilia and plenty of classic Doo Wop design.
The Palace of Depression
265 S. Mill Rd., Vineland
Originally built during the Great Depression using scrap materials, the Palace has been reconstructed with its winding paths, unusual structures and quirky details intact. Look closely as you explore – there’s something unexpected around nearly every corner (and built into every wall), so there’s plenty worth capturing for your feed. (Photo: David Michael Howarth)
Boundary Creek
Natural Resource Area, 518 Creek Rd., Moorestown
For a quiet escape, head to this 34-acre nature preserve along the Rancocas Creek. Follow the wooded trails to lookout decks with wide-open views of the marsh, creek and local wildlife. Keep an eye out for the cut-outs along the way – they’re designed to perfectly frame your next nature shot.
Historic Smithville Park
803 Smithville Rd., Eastampton
Once home to a 19th-century industrial village, now you can explore the grounds around Smithville Mansion, then follow the trails past the lake, gardens and historic buildings. For a standout photo, head to the mansion courtyard, where the vine-covered walkway makes a natural frame. (Photo: Peggy Damon)
Woodstown Central Railroad
650 Alloway-Woodstown Rd
Vintage railcars and historic locomotives set the scene before the train even leaves the station, with excursions traveling through the Salem County countryside. Get your shot along the platform or in front of the train before climbing aboard for the ride. (Photo: Bruce Neumann)
Grounds For Sculpture
80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton
You never know what you’ll find around the next corner at this 42-acre sculpture park – and that’s half the fun. Wander among larger-than-life works of art, hidden garden paths and plenty of unexpected photo ops. (Photo: David Michael Howarth)
Whitesbog Historic Village
120 N. Whitesbog Rd., Browns Mills
Miles of cranberry bogs stretch across the property, turning especially colorful as harvest season approaches. Follow the sandy roads through the farm for wide-open views of the bogs – and a photo that’s unmistakably South Jersey.
Johnsons Corner Farm
133 Church Rd, Medford
Depending on when you visit, you can pick strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples or pumpkins, with hayrides and other farm activities throughout the year. For the photo, head out to the fields.
