Everyone sometimes needs some time to relax, and for many people, that relaxation means going to a spa. Create your own vacation by going to a relaxing environment filled with massages, facials, and other related services. Take a trip to be pampered and visit a new city. New Jersey and the surrounding areas have top-rated salons to relax and decrease stress while seeing local attractions. This article will discuss four different areas in New Jersey where you can spend some time after enjoying your Zen-like experience.

Atlantic City

Spend a day of pampering and visiting the attractions of Atlantic City. You can stay and experience the city in many places. Take a tour at one of the many wineries located nearby. Visit the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk or go for a cruise if you want to see dolphins and multiple parts of the city by sea.
If you’re feeling lucky, you can go to the casino and spend a day or two. Inside the casino, you can shop the boutiques, go to a spa, and dine at the many restaurants. Consider experiencing the nightlife of Atlantic City with the variety of clubs available for everyone.

The Meadowlands

Consider staying at the New Jersey Meadowlands while taking a spa trip to Newark or Manhattan. Thanks to reasonable hotel prices, you can easily have access to a plethora of spas in a nearby city. Newark has many types of salons that do hair and other beauty treatments. New York City, in particular, has some of the best spas in the country. The proximity of the Meadowlands to larger cities and affordable pricing give reasons to settle in this area when planning a relaxing trip.

Denville

Denville is not only the home of relaxing spas, but it also has other attractions to see and do. Visit Sweet Expressions by Geri to take a cooking class or try one of the chocolate or dessert offerings. Denville has a great farmers market that includes many types of vendors selling everything from local honey to empanadas and prairie-raised meats.

If you want to unwind and try something creative, then visit Uptown Art where you can paint while sipping any beverage that you bring. Go to The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms and take a tour that explores the log house created by Gustav Stickley himself.

Montclair

Montclair has many things to see and do after leaving the spa. Watch a live theater performance or visit a cinema that screens documentaries and works from independent artists. If you have the time, visit Amanti Vino for weekly tastings of the wines and craft beers. On your trip, don’t forget to take a tour of the Victorian mansions conducted by the Montclair History Center. Montclair is home to the Van Vleck House & Gardens, a place where you can discover different types of gardens.

Access to highly rated salons, attractions, and reasonable lodging costs make these cities a good place to stay while taking a spa getaway. Think about all the activities you can do while taking time to pamper yourself.