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Hamburg, New Jersey

The Gingerbread Castle

Once in a state of dilapidation, this candy-inspired fortress is now being revived.

Hamburg, New Jersey

Hamburg Paper Mill Ruins

Tucked behind New Jersey's abandoned Gingerbread Castle lie the eerie ruins of a once-flourishing paper mill.

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Ogdensburg, New Jersey

Fluorescent Rocks of Sterling Hill Mine

Hundreds of glow-in-the-dark objects light up a museum in a historic zinc mine.

5 miles from Hamburg

Sussex, New Jersey

New Jersey's Own Volcano

An ancient volcano turned prime real estate.

8 miles from Hamburg

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Pacem in Terris

Six peaceful acres in a residential neighborhood dedicated to art and peace.

10 miles from Hamburg

West Milford, New Jersey

Jungle Habitat

This disastrous New Jersey safari park saw animal attacks, escapes, and disease before being abandoned.

12 miles from Hamburg

Wantage, New Jersey

High Point Monument

The highest point in New Jersey is marked by a massive, if simply named, obelisk.

12 miles from Hamburg

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