The Central Jersey fall guide: 12 things to actually do this season.
Not the tourist list. The list your neighbor would give you.

Autumn in Monmouth is criminally underrated. Here's what to do — locals only edition.
Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck. Cider donuts. That's the entire pitch. Get there before 10 a.m. on a weekend or don't bother.
Allaire State Park. The trails behind the historic village are quieter than you'd think. Bring the dog.
Sandy Hook off-season. The beach is better in October than August. Fight us.
Atlantic Highlands Farmers Market. The last Saturday of October is the peak. Apples, cheeses, and one guy selling pickles that will change your life.
Hartshorne Woods Bike Loop. If your knees still work, this is the ride.
We'll add the other seven online this week. Meanwhile: go outside.
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