FAMILY VACATIONS IN NEW JERSEY WITH CHILREN-WHAT TO DO IN NEW JERSEY (NJ) WITH KIDS
FUN THINGS TO DO ON VACATION WITH KIDS - NEW JERSEY
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - NORTHERN NEW JERSEY (For example - New Brunswick, NJ - Jersey City, NJ - Newwark, NJ)
Union County Arts Center - Union County Arts Center is housed in the restored Rahway Theatre, conveniently located in Downtown Rahway within close proximity to a NJ Transit train station. This historic landmark has become the centerpiece of a recently established Arts District. Union County Arts Center has played a vital role in the revitalization and cultural renaissance of the community.
Reeves-Reed Arboretum - The Reeves-Reed Arboretum is a suburban conservancy dedicated to the environment and horticultural education for children and adults and to the enjoyment of nature through the professional care and preservation of a historic country estate.
Location: 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ Tel: (908) 273-8787 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Montclair Art Museum - The Montclair Art Museum collects, preserves, and presents American and Native American art. Its innovative exhibitions and educational programs interpret and explore relationships between these two evolving artistic traditions. The Museum's exhibitions offer groundbreaking scholarship, fresh thematic approaches, first-time presentations of under-recognized artists, examinations of little-known aspects of major artists' careers, and an ongoing commitment to the artists and culture of New Jersey.
Location: 3 South Mountain Avenue Montclair, New Jersey 07042-1747 Tel: (973)746-5555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Medieval Times offers a dinner and show featuring Knights on horseback, swordplay and authentic jousting tournaments.
Location: 149 Polito Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Tel: 1-888-WE-JOUST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sports World Family Entertainment Center - SportsWorld is the total indoor amusement park, featuring the action packed state-of-the-art laser tag game, LaserTron, Venturer Simulator Motion Theater with 8 exciting programs to choose from, and the NEW Multi Sport Stadium with 5 Exciting Sports and 10 challenging games. For children, ages 3-6, we also feature Wonder World, a riding, climbing, sliding, swinging colorful maze. There are over 200 rides, games, miniature golf, bowling, bumper cars, and much more.
Location: 200 Route 17 North Paramus, NJ 07652 Tel: 201.262.1717 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Newark Museum - The Newark Museum invites you to enjoy its outstanding collections, exhibitions, programs and educational resources in its multi-building campus located in the heart of the Downtown Arts District of Newark.
Location: 49 Washington Street Newark, New Jersey 07102-3176 Tel: 973-596-6550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Hermitage - The Hermitage, a historic house museum incorporates a stone house that was visited during the Revolutionary War by Washington. It was the site of the marriage of Aaron Burr and Theodosia Prevost. Its picturesue Gothic Revival design dates to the 1847 - 48 renovation by architect William H Ranlett.
Location: 335 North Franklin Turnpike Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423-1035 Tel: (201) 445-8311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum - The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, founded in 1957, is committed to bringing awareness to issues facing the natural world and to showcasing the artists woho are inspired by it. Hiram Blauvelt was an early conservationist. Through the contirbution of his private wildlife art and big game collections, he hoped to promote the cultural value of wildlife art and the need for its conservation. The museum is located in an 1893 shingle and turret-style carriage house. The collection on the main floor consists of minigalleries which feature an Audubon folio, extinct birds.
Location: 705 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, New Jersey 07649 Tel: 201-261-0012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zimmerli Art Museum - Located at Rutgers University, the Zimmerli Art Museum features Russian historical art, a painting and sculpture collection, children’s literature collections, stained glass and a variety of exhibitions throughout the year.
Location: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 71 Hamilton St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1248 Tel: 732.932.7237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The New Jersey Children’s Museum - The Museum has over thirty different exhibits, in 15,000 square feet, each designed for specific groups, from the special Baby Nook and Housekeeping for two's and toddlers, to the challenging Science and Technology for first graders. You'll be dazzled by our newest exhibit. "Explore the World of Animal Senses", a state of the art interactive exhibit which delights and captivates all children. Using photo-transparencies, informative graphics, and fiber-optics, the exhibit explains everything from why your dog's eyes glow at night to how bats use sonar to track their prey.
Location: 599 Valley Health Plaza Paramus, New Jersey Tel: (201) 262-5151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey - Founded in 1972, the Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey is dedicated to the preservation of the Garden State's distinguished, two-century aviation and space heritage. The men and women, whose outstanding aeronautical achievements have brought world-wide recognition to the state, are enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
Location: 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teteroboro Airport, Teterboro, New Jersey 07608 Tel: 201-288-6344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey Museum of Agriculture - The story of New Jersey agriculture is the story of ingenuity, industry, and inventiveness. It is about hard-working men and women whose innovative ideas changed, and continue to change, the destiny of a state and affected the quality of all our lives.
Location: 103 College Farm Rd, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Tel: (732) 249-2077 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey Naval Museum - The USS LING 297 is a BALAO class fleet submarine, 312 feet long, weighing approximately 2500 tons. Permanently berthed at Hackensack, New Jersey
Location: 78 River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State Theatre - The State Theatre is a magnificently renovated 1921 1800-seat vaudeville theater presenting a diversity of world-class events including international orchestras, Broadway musicals, jazz productions, dance ensembles, touring operas, country music, educational programs, children's events, world music, a film series, and more. The concert hall attracts over 300,000 patrons each year from all 21 counties in New Jersey as well as from Pennsylvania and New York.
Location: 15 Livington Avenue. New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901-1903 Tel: 732-246-SHOW (7469) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liberty Science Center - Liberty Science Center is an innovative learning resource for lifelong exploration of nature, humanity and technology, supporting the growth of our diverse region and promoting informed stewardship of the world.
Location: 251 Phillip Street Liberty State Park Jersey City, NJ 07305 Tel: 201.200.1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liberty State Park - During the 19th and early 20th centuries the area that is now Liberty State Park was a major waterfront industrial area with an extensive freight and passenger transportation network. This network became the lifeline of New York City and the harbor area. The heart of this transportation network was the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ), located in the northern portion of the park.
Location: New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Palisades Interstate Park - The Palisades Interstate Park is part of the more than 100 thousand acres of parklands and historic sites maintained by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. The land in the New Jersey Section was the first that the Commission acquired after its creation in 1900 by the states of New York and New Jersey. The Commission had been formed to prevent the defacement of the famous Palisades of the Hudson by a handful of large stone quarries then in operation.
Location: P.O. Box 155, Alpine, New Jersey 07620-0155 Tel: 201 768-1360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - The New Jersey Performing Arts Center held its world premiere on October 18, 1997. After a decade of planning and a $187 million capital campaign, the last great performing arts center to open in the 20th century debuted to great fanfare and acclaim. Since that time, more than 3.5 million people have visited NJPAC to see the world's greatest performers and New Jersey's top talent; to attend one of hundreds of special events; or to participate in the Arts Center's nationally recognized Arts Education program.
Location: One Center Street Newark, NJ 07102 Tel: 973-642-8989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paper Mill Playhouse - Paper Mill Playhouse was one of the first to begin the regional theatre movement in the United States. It has grown to be one of the most acclaimed non-profit professional theatres in the country and attracts more than 425,000 people annually.
Location: Brookside Drive Millburn, NJ 07041 Tel: 973.379.3636 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bergen Museum of Art & Science - The Bergen Museum of Art and Science offers a collection composed of Bergen County historical and local artwork including the Alexanders Mural, paintings, photographs, the Mastodon skeletons, and substantial collection of donated artwork and scientific objects.
Location: Bergen Mall Route 4 East Paramus, NJ 07652 Tel: (201) 291-8848 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bowcraft Amusement Park - Whirling, swerving, soaring, bouncing, bumping, mixing, tossing, turning............ something's always moving at Bowcraft! We've been providing miles of smiles for over 50 years. Whether trying your skill at traditional midway games or regaining your balance after a wild ride, you'll reveal that "Big Bowcraft Smile".
Location: Morristown Nwe Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Repertory Ballet Company - American Repertory Ballet is New Jersey's leading dance company and one of the state's major arts organizations.
Location: 29 North Main Street Cranbury, NJ 08512 Tel: 609-921-7758 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wild West City - WILD WEST CITY is a western heritage theme park that brings the old west back to life through portrayals of real-life western characters, legendary events and a frontier town re-creation. Featuring twenty-two (22) different live action shows throughout the course of the day, Wild West City offers the visitor the chance to “live” in the old west!
Location: Route 206 North P O Box 37 Netcong New Jersey 07857 Tel: 973 347 8900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Morris Museum - The Morris Museum proudly presents the initial exhibition of the Murtogh D. Guinness Collection. The exhibition features 60 of the nearly 700 musical boxes, automatic musical instruments and mechanically activated figures dating from the late 16th to the early 20th centuries. The extraordinary collection was recently awarded to the Morris Museum and reflects innovative technology, beautiful craftsmanship and dynamic sound.
Location: 6 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 07960 Tel: 973.971.3700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land of Make Believe - For more than 50 years, the Land of Make Believe has been entertaining families from the tri-state area. Family favorites include our million dollar Action River Ride, a Roller Coaster, Buccaneer Pirate & Wading Pool, Tilt-A-Whirl, Civil War Locomotive, Hayride, Old McDonald's Farm, Middle-Earth Theater, "Black Hole" #1 Rated Waterslide, Grand Carousel, the Brand New Sidewinder, Pirates Fort, Pirates Cannonball, and Lots, Lots More.
Location: 354 Great Meadows Road New Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lakota Wolf Preserve - Once again the howling of wolves echo through the mountains of the Delaware Water Gap in Knowlton Township, Warren County, NJ. Photo opportunities of a lifetime and the experience of watching and listening to packs of Tundra, Timber, and Arctic wolves will be yours. View wolves here in the East in a natural surrounding for the first time in over a century. Bobcats and foxes also reside at the reserve.
Location: 89 Mt. Pleasant Road, Columbia, NJ 07832 Tel: 1-877-733-9653 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Northlandz - A spectacular adventure on this 1 mile indoor tour through a miniature world. Up to 100 trains running daily, and 8 miles of track are just the beginning. 25 years went into sculpting 35 foot mountains and building 40 foot bridges. Marvel at the thousands of handcrafted buildings and over 10,000 freight cars.
Location: 495 Highway 202 South Flemington, NJ 08822 Tel: (908) 782-4022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tomahawk Lake - Tomahawk Lake is conveniently located just one hour from the George Washington Bridge in Sparta. NJ. The parks grounds are situated on 200 breathtaking acres that come complete with everything a family could ask including an 18-hole miniature golf course, rustic outdoor beer garden featuring live music on the weekends, Souvenir shops, Softball field, horse-Shoe and volleyball areas, an old fashioned picnic area with more than 800 tables and New Jersey's largest white sand beach featuring an incredible 20-acre lake!
Location: Tomahawk trail Spartan, NJ 07871 Tel: (973)398-7777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black River & Western Railroad - Black River & Western Railroad located in historic Flemington, New Jersey offers 1 hour 10 minute passenger excursions weekends April through mid-December. Private caboose charters, weekday trains during the summer, and special events are offered throughout the season.
Location: Box 200 - Ringoes New Jersey 08551 Tel: 908-782-9600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Space Farms Zoo & Museum - Come alive with nature and history. Explore the wild side of Space Farms Zoo and Museum. Space Farms offers educational fun for all ages. Where else can you step back in time and head for the wilderness all in one day? More than 100 beautiful acres of peaceful countryside offer plenty of room to picnic and play. As families roam the zoo and browse through the museums, an atmosphere of fun and adventure creates a memorable experience for everyone.
Location: Route 519 Sussex, NJ. Tel: (973) 875-5800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bridgewater Sports Arena - This modern, $12 million, 150,000 square-foot facility caters to both athletes and families by providing an inviting atmosphere packed with activities for visitors of all ages and abilities.
Location: 1425 Frontier Road Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 Tel: (732-627-0006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sterling Hill Mining Museum - A world famous underground zinc mine in northwestern New Jersey open for tours to all.
Location: 30 Plant Street, Ogdensburg, NJ 07439 Tel: 973 209-7212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Village of Waterloo - Waterloo Village, 19th century Morris Canal port town, is a National Historic Site. It is located along the banks of the Musconectcong River in the Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Sussex County, New Jersey. The Village, totaling over 400 acres, is managed by Waterloo Foundation for the Arts, an organization founded in 1964 by Percival Leach and Louis Gualandi.
Location: 525 Waterloo Road Stanhope, NJ 07874 Tel: (973) 347-0900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - CENTRAL NEW JERSEY (For example - Princeton, NJ - Camden, NJ - Trenton, NJ)
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Camdem Children's Garden - The 4-acre interactive Garden includes two indoor exhibits, the Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House and the Tropical Exhibit, Plaza de Aibonito. The Garden has amusement rides, such as the Commerce Carousel, and the Arrow River Train Ride surrounded by the Railroad Garden. Other exhibits include a Dinosaur Garden, Maze, Picnic Garden, Tree House, Amphitheater and Storybook Gardens. Storybook Gardens include: 3 Little Pigs Garden, the Giants Garden from Jack in the Beanstalk, Secret Garden, Frog Prince Grotto and Alice in Wonderland's Garden.
Location: Camden City Garden Club 3 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ 08103 Tel:1-856-365-8733 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Old Barracks Museum - Founded in 1902, the Old Barracks Association celebrates over 100 years of preserving, curating and interpreting the circa 1758 Trenton barracks.
Location: Barrack Street Trenton, NJ 08608 Tel: (609)396-1776 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glassboro Center for the Arts - Established in 1989, features the finest professional music, theater, and dance performances in southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia region, hosting artists who also perform at the nation's distinguished performing arts centers, concert halls, and theaters.
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey Tel: (856) 256-4545 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Perkins Center for the Arts - The Center's programs include visual and performing arts classes and lessons, exhibitions, music and dance performances, workshops, visiting artists' residencies, and an outreach program for children, underserved communities, and individuals with special needs.
Location: 395 Kings Highway Moorestown, NJ 08057 Tel: (856) 235-6488 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey State Aquarium - Explore nearly 200,000 square feet of sharks, hippopotamuses, free-flying birds and sea life from around the world.
Location: Camden, New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey State Museum - From fossils to fine art, from Native American tools to the finest silver, from quilts to comets, from prehistory to the future, the New Jersey State Museum is four museums in one and offers a galaxy of experiences for every member of the family. Treasures, collected since the early 1800's, are housed in a modern main building overlooking the Delaware River in Trenton and are enhanced by exciting programs offered in an adjoining 150-seat planetarium and an adjacent 400-seat auditorium.
Location: 205 West State Street Trenton New Jersey Tel: (609) 292-6464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Riverlink Ferry - Riding the Ferry on the Delaware River offers a 12-minute picturesque view of the Philadelphia skyline and colorful attractions in Camden. Express Service is available up to two hours before outdoor Tweeter Center concerts and concludes approximately one-half hour after the end of the concert or until all riders have reached their destination.
Location: Camden, New Jersey Tel:215-925-LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rockingham Historic Site - Rockingham was George Washington’s last wartime headquarters. Rockingham, also known as the Berrien Mansion, built around 1710, is preserved as it was during the months George and Martha Washington resided there.
Location: P O Box 496, Kingston New Jersey 08528 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clementon Amusement Park and Splash World Waterpark - Spectacular collection of the latest high-tech thrills, including the new-for-2004 Tsunami wooden roller coaster. Of the many exciting adult rides, Clementon Amusement Park has one of the longest and best log flumes in America, built entirely over water. Some of our most recent additions include the thrilling turn-you-upside down Inverter and the breathtaking Chaos. There is nothing like a nostalgic ride on a beautiful classic Carousel featuring antique-style horses and chariots! Or how about a leisurely trip around the lake on the Clementon Belle showboat? You can totally relax on the C.P. Huntington train ride or perhaps experience the view from ten stories high on our giant Ferris wheel. Then swing gracefully through the air on the Flying Pharoah.
Location: P.O. Box 125 144 Berlin Road Clementon, New Jersey 08021 Tel: (856) 783-0263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra - Founded in 1921, the Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra is New Jersey's oldest professional symphony orchestra. In the past eight decades, the GTSO has introduced the experience of live orchestral music to generations of New Jersey audiences numbering in the hundreds of thousands.
Location: 28 West State Street Suite 202 Trenton, NJ 08608 Tel: 609-394-1338 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center - Appel Farm is a non-profit regional arts center in southern New Jersey. Our concerts, camp, arts classes, outreach, and conference programs offer unique opportunities to explore the fine and performing arts in a friendly, supportive environment.
Location: PO Box 888 Elmer, NJ 08318 Tel: 856-358-2472 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Art Museum of Princeton University - The primary mission of the Princeton University Art Museum is to effectively support and enhance the University’s goals of teaching, research, and service. The museum does this through the study, preservation, conservation, exhibition, and development of its collections. Through direct and sustained access to original works of art, and by collaborating with faculty, students, and staff from the Department of Art and Archaeology and many other disciplines, the museum contributes to the development of critical thinking and visual literacy at Princeton.
Location: Princeton, NJ 08544-1018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grounds for Sculpture - Grounds For Sculpture, a 35-acre sculpture park and museum, has captivated visitors since 1992, and has only gained in popularity as more of the public discovers its tranquil setting and engaging sculpture. Indoor Exhibitions of emerging and well-known artists are shown throughout the year in two expansive, glass-walled buildings that were once exhibit halls for the New Jersey State Fair. Over 200 contemporary sculptures, from monumental to smaller scale, can be found on the beautifully landscaped grounds.
Location: 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 Tel: (609) 586-0616 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mainstage Center for the Arts - Mainstage’s programs now reach an annual audience of over 50,000 and serve over 1,000 children directly through classes and workshops. An ever larger base of young people is reached through in-school assemblies and educational outreach, sometimes averaging 2,000 children a program.
Location: Camden County College PO Box 200 Blackwood, NJ 08012 Tel: 856-232-1012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rancocas Indian Reservation - History shows that New Jersey's efforts to create a European society to the exclusion of the Original Peoples resulted in an ethnic cleansing which eliminated almost the entire Native population in the early 19th century.
Location: PO Box 225 Rancocas, NJ 08073 Tel: 609-261-4747 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Walt Whitman House - The Walt Whitman Arts Center is dedicated to providing quality arts programming to the Delaware Valley region.
Location: 2nd & Cooper Streets Camden, New Jersey 08102 Tel: 856.964.8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Victory Museum - The Air Victory Museum is home to a number of historic Aircraft, Engines, Uniforms, Vehicles and other memorabilia from the first powered flight on December 17, 1903 to Today.
Location: 68 Stacy Haines Road Lumberton, NJ 08048 Tel: (609) 267-4488 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garden State Discovery Museum - The Garden State Discovery museum if a hands on musem for infants to 10 year olds and their favourite adults. IT offers fifteen larger than life, kid powered, interactive exhibit areas.
Location: 2040 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Princeton Symphony Orchestra - In 1980, The Little Orchestra of Princeton was founded by a small circle of impassioned music-lovers with a vision. Twenty-five years later, that vision has blossomed into something even its founders did not foresee. From a small amateur chamber ensemble, to a professional chambe orchestra under the artistic leadership of Music Director Mark Laycock, to a full-throated symphony orchestra of the highest caliber, today's PRINCETON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is hailed by critics as New Jersey's "virtuoso orchestra," regularly playing to packed houses of astonished listeners.
Location: P.O. Box 250 Princeton, NJ 08542 Tel: 609.497.0020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Whitesbog Village - Abandoned and Modern Cranberry bogs, Home of the cultivated Blueberry, Natual Habitats, Agricultural History and Recreational opportunities.
Location: 120 13 Whitesbog Road, Browns Mills, New Jersey 08015 Tel: 609 893 4646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jenkinson's Beach Boardwalk and Aquarium - Jenkinson's Beach Boardwalk and Aquarium offers beautiful beaches, a family amusement park, a state-of-the-art aquarium, concerts on the beach, three miniature golf courses, restaurants with ocean view dining, arcades and much more.
Location: 300 Ocean Ave Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Tel: 732.892.0600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Metz Bicycle Museum - A step into the Metz Bicycle Museum in Freehold is truly a stroll through history. The Museum houses one of the world's finest collections of antique bicycles, dating from the 1850's to the 1950's. Hundreds of bicycles are artfully displayed. Boneshakers, highwheelers, quadricycles, tricycles, ordinaries, safeties, children's bikes, trick bikes, and many more unusual and one-of-a kind cycles make up this fascinating collection.
Location: Freehold, NJ 07728 Tel: (732)-462-7363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keansburg Amusement Park - Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Family Waterpark offer fun for the entire family by creating memories that last a lifetime. Visit the amusement park and the water park together for one low price by combining classic boardwalk memories with high speed water slides. The beautiful carousel glitters and glides while the brand new rides, the “Moby Dick” and the “Kite Flyer” will excite guests of all ages.
Location: P.O. Box 189 Keansburg, NJ 07734 Tel:732-495-1400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monmouth Museum - The Monmouth Museum is one of the top five museums in New Jersey. Located in Lincroft, on the campus of Brookdale Community College, the museum can easily be reached from the Garden State Parkway. A center for education and culture, and a focal point for dynamic ideas, the Museum features changing exhibitions and programs which appeal to a variety of interests. Exhibitions showcase all artistic expressions as well as cultural and scientific phenomena. The Becker Children's Wing and the WonderWing provide interactive learning for young visitors.
Location: Brookdale Community College Campus Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ Tel: (732) 747-2266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six Flags Wild Safari - Six Flags Wild Safari, the world's largest drive-thru Safari outside Africa, features more than 1,200 animals from six continents roaming freely in the park. Get up close to zebras, elephants, rhinos, tigers on your 4.5 mile voyage.
Location: P.O. Box 120 Route 537 Jackson, NJ 08527 Tel: 732-928-1821 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, one of the largest new water-adventure parks in the world, offers family water adventures and fun for everyone. This 45-acre tropical island is packed with fast-action, thrill slides, a million-gallon wave pool, one of the world's largest adventure rivers, a gigantic family activity lagoon and so much more.
Location: Route 537 P.O. Box 120 Jackson, NJ 08527 Tel: (732) 928-1821 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fantasy Island Amusement Park - Fantasy Island Amusement Park has been created with a Victorian air that is timeless in its appeal. Z-Brick walkways, oak benches, ornate lamp posts, and Tiffany glass chandeliers and panels all come together in a clean, safe family facility that will delight young and old!
Location: 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven, New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY (For example - Cape May, NJ - Atlantic city, NJ - Sea Isle City, NJ)
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Batsto Historic Village - Batsto Village, is a New Jersey historic site located in the South Central Pinelands, which is administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Parks & Forestry. This site is nationally recognized for its historical significance and beauty. The roots of Batsto Village can be traced back to 1766. Two centuries of American history are available to visitors, with the Pinelands environment as a scenic backdrop.
Location: 4110 Nesco Road Hammonton, NJ 08037 Tel: 609-561-0024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gillian's Wonderland Pier - Gillian's Wonderland Pier offers a wonderful collection of rides, slides, and attractions located in Ocean City.
Location: 6th St & Boardwalk P.O. Box 365 Ocean City, NJ 08226 Tel: (609) 399-7082 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lenape Park & Carousel - Heavily wooded spacious park boasts a clean sandy beach with calm and clean waters of beautiful Lake Lenape for Swimming, Boating, Tubing and Water Skiing, Shaded Picnic and BBQ areas, covered Pavilions, Amusement Rides, Covered Miniature Golf, Playground Emporium and lots of court sports including: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Horseshoes and Softball.
Location: Park Road & 13th Street PO Box 998 Mays Landing, NJ 08330 Tel: 609.625.2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marine Mammal Stranding Center - Since the Center’s founding in 1978, staff and volunteers have responded to over 2870 calls for stranded whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles that washed ashore on New Jersey beaches. These animals range from a 5 lb. Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle to a 25-ton Humpback Whale (both of which are endangered species).
Location: PO Box 773, 3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheaton Village - Watch world class glass art created in the Glass Studio. Tour the Museum of American Glass with its notable collection. Walk through the Craft Studios and see skilled artists at work. Explore South Jersey’s rich cultural traditions in the Down Jersey Folklife Center. Browse through the finest selection of handcrafted gift items in our wonderful museum stores. A variety of special events, exhibitions and educational programs are offered throughout the year.
Location: 1501 Glasstown Road Millville, NJ 08332 Tel: 800 998 4552 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tuckerton Seaport - Tuckerton Seaport is dedicated to preserving, presenting and interpreting the rich maritime history, heritage, and environment of the Jersey Shore and the unique contributions of its Baymen.
Location: 120 West Main Street, P O Box 52 Tuckerton, NJ 08087 Tel: 609 296 8868 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towne of Historic Smithville - The British Connection in The Village Greene in Historic Smithville was opened in early 2002, and has become a Smithville tradition. This unique shop offers food, tea, fine gifts and novelty items from England, Scotland and Wales. Branston Pickle, Clotted Cream, Marmite and Pork Pies are just a few of the tasty British treats that await you!
Location: 1 N. New York Rd. Smithville, NJ 08205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storybook Land - For 50 years, Storybook Land has been keeping the spirit of childhood alive in an entertaining and educational atmosphere. We invite you to relive your childhood while introducing the innocent themes of wonderment to an entire new generation. Your children’s – and grandchildren’s – memories will be with them throughout their lifetimes! The timelessness of childhood will ring true as your family literally walks through its all-time favorite stories and nursery rhymes at Storybook Land.
Location: 6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322) - Cardiff Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stockton Performing Arts Center - Located at the Richard Stockton College, the Stockton Performing Arts Center is a premier center for the performing arts offering programs in music, dance, theater, and family events.
Location: Stockton, New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ripley's Believe it or not Museum - Ripley's Believe it or not Museum houses strange and unusual exhibits from Robert Ripley’s travels. The Museum also features a variety of films and an interactive funhouse.
Location: New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Noyes Museum of Art - The Noyes Museum was the vision of entrepreneurs Fred W. Noyes Jr. and Ethel Noyes, who also created the Historic Towne of Smithville. The Noyeses were avid collectors of art and antiques. An academically-trained artist, Fred Noyes produced artworks of his own, reflective of his love of South Jersey's natural features. The Museum's collection contains many of Noyes' paintings and objects that the Noyeses collected over the years.
Location: Lily Lake Road, Oceanville, New Jersey 08231-0489 Tel: (609) 652-8848 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atlantic Contemporary Ballet Theatre - The ACBT has been in existence since 1982 and has performing extensively in the Atlantic City area. The ACBT elegantly blends many art forms in each of its performances; delighting audiences and creating manifold opportunities for performing artists in every discipline.
Location: 713 West Moss Mill Rd Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 Tel: 609.804.1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ocean Life Center - Located in Atlantic City’s Historic Gardner's Basin, the Ocean Life Center offers a fun and educational look into more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals. The Ocean Life Center's eight tanks total 29,800 gallons of live exhibits. Highlights include the Fish of the New Jersey Coast Aquarium, which holds 23,000 gallons and teems with sea bass, lookdowns, sand tiger sharks, northern stingray, bluefish, weakfish, and kingfish.
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atlantic City Cruises - Atlantic City Cruises offers daily skyline, marine mammal, and calm water cruise adventures.
Location: 800 N. New Hampshire Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Tel: 609-347-7600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atlantic City Historical Museum - The Atlantic City Historical Museum is committed to preserving the rich history of this one-of-a-kind seaside resort. The permanent exhibition, 'Atlantic City, Playground of the Nation', displays artifacts, costumes, posters, photographs, song sheets, postcards, souvenirs, and an array of Miss America memorabilia.
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lucy the Elephant - A national historic site as well as a unique example of the eccentric architecture of the late Victorian age, Lucy the Elephant is arguably the most beloved tourist attraction in the Atlantic City area. Located in the neighboring town of Margate, the 119-year-old elephant-shaped building has come to the brink of demoliton several times, only to be saved by outpourings of public protest and grass-roots fund-raising fervor.
Location: 9200 Atlantic Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402 Tel: 609-823-6473 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sea Isle City - In our everyday world, time passes quickly. Yet time passed by the sea in Sea Isle City is quality time spent creating precious moments with loved ones. Surrounded by immense natural beauty, here you find endless opportunities to create a smile that captures your heart forever.
Location: PO Box 622 Sea Isle City, NJ, 08243 Tel: 609.263.TOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Nature Center of Cape May - The Nature Center of Cape May was founded in 1992, with the twin goals of creating a responsible stewardship program for open space surrounding Cape May Harbor and providing environmental education for people of all ages.
Location: 1600 Delaware Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204 Tel: (609) 898-8848 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wetlands Institute and Museum - Come discover why The Wetlands Institute of Stone Harbor, NJ is "The Natural Place to Have Fun!" At the Wetlands Institute, we promote the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems by providing a fun and educational experience for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages.
Location: 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd. Stone Harbor, NJ 08247-1424 Tel:(609) 368-1211 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cape May - Popular seaside resort offering shops, golf courses, beaches, restaurants and many other forms of entertainment.
Location: Cape May, NJ 08204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaming's Run Gardens - Leaming's Run Gardens is the largest annual garden in the USA - featuring acres of beautiful flowers, ferns, lawns and ponds.
Location: 1845 Route 9 North Swainton, NJ 08210 Tel: 609-465-5871
