Isn't that funny?
It never fails. Every time I travel and meet someone new, the conversation eventually turns to, “Where are you from?”
Do you notice the look on the person's face when they learn you're from New Jersey?
This is particularly true in the south.
Sometimes they tilt their head, squint their eyes and look at you.
Then they can ask, “So what's Snooki's story?” »
Or: “Do you know Bruce?”
Others will take the opportunity to show off their comedic talents,
Why should you never buy golf equipment made in New Jersey?…Because New Jersey drivers are terrible.
They can laugh as much as they want. But people continue to come and visit New Jersey.
According to a new report on Stacker, New Jersey is the 11th most visited state in the country.
Florida tops the list of most visited states. 61% of adults surveyed say they have visited Florida.
It's hard to argue against a visit to Florida. I mean, between the downpours each day, there's a lot to do.
It's true that their mosquitoes draw more blood in an evening than the Red Cross does in a year, but they still have good hikes to do, as long as you're careful not to come across alligators or snakes.
Disney World is fun to visit. You can get a great tan while waiting in line for hours to take a ride.
Nearly 40% of adults who participated in the investigation say they visited New Jersey.
People can joke all they want, but New Jersey is awesome.
We have great beaches ranging from family beaches to tourist beaches – we even have a nudist beach.
Do you want entertainment? We have excellent venues for indoor or outdoor concerts.
We have casinos, shopping and some of the best restaurants in the country.
We have skiing, both outdoors and indoors, skydiving and culture.
Check out the full list of the country's most visited states here.
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