7 treasures to discover at the other Jersey Shore

The Delaware Bayshore has all the amenities of the Jersey Shore but none of the lines.

There is a shoreline in New Jersey that doesn't have lines of shoobies jockeying to get there -- an untouched paradise with its own history, culture and natural beauty: the Delaware Bayshore.

The Nature Conservancy and the Bayshore Center at Bivalve worked together to conduct a survey of visitors to the Delaware Bayshore. According to the survey, 99 percent of the 250 visitors surveyed would return to the bayshore. Tourists responding to the survey came from North Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.

"We have beaches and most of what the Jersey Shore has except for traffic so we have awesome opportunities for people to get outdoors and open space set aside for everyone in New Jersey to appreciate," said Meghan Wren, executive director of the Bayshore Center.

According to the survey, bird watching and other wildlife activities was the biggest draw for tourists. Special events, historical sites and outdoor activities like hiking were also big draws.

"People want to come to tourist areas that have a lot of diverse activities," said Mary Conti of the Nature Conservancy. "That's what we saw in our results."

Interested in stopping by the Delaware Bayshore? Here's some things to check out:

1.) East Point Lighthouse

Ever since 1849, East Point Lighthouse has stood on the Delaware Bay. Tourists and lighthouse enthusiasts still flock to the historic lighthouse. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1995. It is located in the Heislerville section of Maurice River Township.

2.) Bald eagles and nature

The Bayshore has no shortage of bird watching locations or nature trails. Cumberland County leads the state in bald eagle nests -- with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection finding 43 nests in Cumberland County in 2015. There are also plenty of wildlife refuge areas -- including the Heislerville Wildlife Management Area located right at the mouth of the Maurice River.

3.) Greenwich Township Historical District

When you come into Greenwich, don't pronounce it like the English do. The town was established in 1748 and was home to many early patriots. The town even had their own tea party in 1774, when townspeople stole tea from the British and burned it in the town square. Greenwich is rich in history and was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

4.) Places to eat

If you want to stay on the Bayshore to eat, get a taste of the region with The Landing Restaurant -- located right off the water in Newport. New Jersey is the diner capital of the world and Maurice River Diner is the go-to diner in the area. In Fortescue, the place to go for 90 years is the Charlesworth Hotel and Restaurant. The Charlesworth was damaged during Superstorm Sandy but has been renovated and rebuilt with help from volunteers.

5.) Bayshore Center

Ever since 1988, the Bayshore Center at Bivalve has worked on preserving the culture of the Delaware Bayshore and educate visitors about its history and ecosystem. The Bayshore Center even has a wharf and oyster sheds.

6.) A.J. Meerwald

The Bayshore Center is home to New Jersey's official Tall Ship. The A.J. Meerwald is a restored oyster dredging schooner that dates back to 1928. The Meerwald is used for education programs and regularly sails around New Jersey. The Meerwald stopped by Trenton in May and even saved a man from drowning after his jet ski overturned. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

7.) Special events

All along the Delaware Bayshore, each town has its own events throughout the year. The biggest event is Delaware Bay Day. It is scheduled for June 4 and includes a day's worth of food, music and boat parades. Greenwich Township hosts Ye Greate Street Live each spring and has an annual Tea Burner 5k in September. The Bayshore Center also has its Second Fridays By the Bay events, with the next one set for June 10.