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Located in an area chock-full of fascinating American history and surrounded by natural beauty, New Jersey’s Williamstown is the latest addition to our\u00a0Best Places to Live<\/a>\u00a0series. Find out what should catch your eye about this increasingly popular hotspot.<\/p>\n

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NATURE & RECREATION
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In practically all directions, Williamstown boasts amazing options for enjoying the outdoors, including hiking, boating, camping and wildlife observation. For a start, check out these beautiful destinations:<\/p>\n

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Wharton State Forest<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Get lost exploring the state park system’s largest swath of land. In addition to an incredible range of recreational opportunities, you can also check out historic\u00a0Batsto Village<\/a>, a once-bustling iron and glassmaking hub.<\/p>\n

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Parvin State Park
\n<\/strong><\/a>Among this state park’s many perks are the 18 fully furnished cabins that stretch along Thundergust Lake, allowing you to play hard during the day and rest comfortably at night.<\/p>\n

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Delaware River
\n<\/strong>Few places are more iconic to American history than the Delaware River, and Williamstown is just a short drive away. Enjoy exploring the scenery and incredible history along the Delaware’s banks, including landmarks like\u00a0Red Bank Battlefield Park.<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Atlantic Ocean
\n<\/strong>You could make several great daytrips from Williamstown taking a drive to the shore and touring New Jersey’s great\u00a0boardwalks<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0beaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Scotland Run Golf Club<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong>This Williamstown golf course has consistently received top honors, including having been named a\u00a0top-50 public course<\/a>\u00a0in Golf Digest<\/em>. The cost of a round is worth it just to try out the 16th<\/sup>\u00a0hole, which requires a booming drive off the tee to clear a formidable old sand quarry.<\/p>\n

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AREA HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the history buff, living in Gloucester County\u2014established in 1686<\/a>\u2014provides the exciting opportunity to explore some of the country’s earliest history, from when the area was inhabited by the Lenni-Lanape tribe to when it was a hotbed of Revolutionary War activity and beyond.<\/p>\n

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Gloucester County’s historical sites >><\/a><\/p>\n

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HIGH-RATED SCHOOL DISTRICT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Williamstown belongs to the Monroe Township Public Schools district, which ranks an exceptional 8 out of 10 on\u00a0GreatSchools<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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PROXIMITY TO PHILADELPHIA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Work in Philly but want to live outside the big city? With\u00a0less than an hour’s commute<\/a>\u00a0to Philadelphia, Williamstown provides an attractive retreat that’s still close enough to maintain a healthy work-life balance.<\/p>\n

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Interested in living in Williamstown? <\/em>Check out Willow Woods <\/em>[SOLD OUT]<\/strong> >><\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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For first-time homebuyer tips, <\/em>download our FREE guide >><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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