New Jersey is packed with scenic places to visit.
Many towns offer amazing outdoor adventures and splendid scenery.
But for those seeking solitude and peaceful vacations, thetravel.com found the The Most Peaceful Place in Every U.S. State, and it includes a beautiful town in Monmouth County.
The digital travel publication sourced TripAdvisor to determine which places offer visitors a place that transports them to a meditative state and offer more than just stunning scenery.
Situated on the Navesink River, Red Bank was named the Garden State’s Most Peaceful Place.
Red Bank offers fine arts and galleries, world class shopping, gourmet and casual dining, performing arts and the finest lodging, according to redbank.org.
Here’s what the travel site said about Red Bank:
“Red Bank was named for the red soil along the Navesink River that is situates on. Red Bank is praised for its peaceful residential neighborhoods, such as River Plaza, and its beautiful, walkable downtown, perfect for a gentle stroll and browsing. Grab a cup of coffee in one of the town’s many coffee shops and soak in the welcoming, friendly atmosphere.”
Things to do in Red Bank include local events and festivals, like the annual International Beer, Wine & Food Festival and the Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival.
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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Everything is peaceful in this Monmouth County town: Survey