Our reporter, Anthony, is on the road again. This time, visiting New York and exploring its beautiful islands.

Here's what World Atlas writers said about these three small lovely towns that made the list from Monmouth County: "Allentown is a true hidden gem of central New Jersey with a population of 1,828.

John Gomez holds a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from Columbia University and is the founder of the non-profit Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy (jclandmarks.org). As this is his ...