New Jersey: The Hidden State of Culture

New Jersey often brings to mind pollution and shopping malls, but it's an epicenter of artistic talent. Springsteen, Sinatra, Roth, Stephen Crane and Walt Whitman are just a few examples of artistic giants to come out of Jersey. The state is derided for its turnpike, but there's a reason it's called "The Garden State." Great to grow tomatoes, too.

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