New Jersey Attractions Guide

Beaches

Avalon Beach - Avalon offers a beautiful bathing beach, opportunities for fishing and crabbing, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, parks, a number of summer sports camps, many fine restaurants and shops and family activities.

Belmar - As one of the Northeast's premier resort communities, Belmar is a four season community featuring small town charm, while providing big time attractions, numerous recreation facilities and exceptional special events.

Cape May - Cape May offers a variety of shops, golf courses, beaches, restaurants and many other forms of entertainment.

Sea Isle City - Sea Isle City is one of the premier vacation spots along the New Jersey Shore.  Nestled on Ludlam's Island in Cape May County, it is conveniently located just 35 minutes from Atlantic City, 90 minutes from Philadelphia, and 2 1/2 hours from New York City.

Stone Harbor Beach - Bordered on the East by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Intercoastal Waterway, Stone Harbor offers wonderful opportunities for family vacation fun.  Clean, sandy beaches and calm back bay waters are ideal for swimming, surfing, boating, fishing and watersports.

Ocean City - Ocean City is a place of magnificent sunrises, sunny days on clean beaches, and magical nights on the Boardwalk.

Point Pleasant Beach - Visitors to Point Pleasant Beach  can enjoy white sandy beaches, various amusement parks, restaurants, shops and more.

Gateway

Summit Chorale - An auditioned chorus of fine singers, both studied and volunteer, who sing an array of choral literature from times past and present, in hopes of inspiring and challenging both singer and audience. In a three to four concert season, our aim is to sing all styles of literature which can attract younger listeners to come hear live singing, and provide experienced listeners a reason to return to the choral art.

Union County Arts Center - Union County Arts Center is housed in the restored Rahway Theatre. The Center offers a variety of live theater, musicals, events and concerts.

Reeves Reed Arboretum - Trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants are conserved and identified in their natural settings for study and appreciation. Native flora, new plant introductions and unusual specimens that can be grown in this region are also on display.

The Montclair Art Museum - Since its inception in 1913, The Montclair Art Museum has been dedicated to the collecting, preserving and exhibiting of high quality American and Native American art. The Museum?s collections comprise more than 15,000 works in a variety of media.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - Medieval Times offers a dinner and show featuring Knights on horseback, swordplay and authentic jousting tournaments.

Sports World Family Entertainment Center - Indoor amusement park featuring state-of-the-art laser tag, Venturer Simulator Motion Theater, multi sport stadium with 5 exciting sports and 10 challenging games. For children, ages 1-7 the center feature Wonder World, a riding, climbing, sliding, swinging colorful maze. There are over 200 rides, games, miniature golf, bowling, bumper cars, and much more.

Newark Museum - The Newark Museum the largest in New Jersey. The museum features 80 galleries of art and science, a mini zoo, planetarium, gift shops, cafe, auditorium, sculpture garden, schoolhouse and the Ballantine House, a restored 1885 mansion.

The Hermitage - The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark, is located on 4.9 acres of lawn shaded by centuries-old trees. The site is on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The Hermitage offers a variety of theater productions, tours, programs, events, workshops and more.

Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum - The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum is committed to bringing awareness to issues facing the natural world and to showcasing the artists who are inspired by it.

Displayworld / Stone Museum - The Stone Museum exhibits a breathtaking array of minerals, fossils and fluorescent rocks that entrance thousands of visitors each year.

Discovery House - Discovery House is a hands-on museum featuring over 100 activities to delight and inspire kids of all ages. Together, children, their families and teachers can share in the joys of discovery, imagination and play in a variety of spaces set in fun-filled themes.

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.

The New Jersey Children?s Museum - The New Jersey Children's Museum features over thirty different exhibits, in 15,000 square feet, each designed for specific groups.

Aviation Hall Of Fame And Museum Of New Jersey - The Museum's mission is focused on preserving New Jersey's 207 Year Aviation Heritage. The museum displays a variety of aircraft, artifacts, and photographs.

New Jersey Museum Of Agriculture - The New Jersey Museum of Agriculture is an award winning 30,000 square feet barn-like architecture, surrounded by a beautiful pastoral setting. The Museum exhibits the evolution of agriculture from Native American to the present and indeed the future. The building houses a collection of agricultural artifacts second only to the Smithsonian Institution.

New Jersey Naval Museum - The New Jersey Naval Museum features the USS LING 297, a BALAO class fleet submarine, 312 feet long, weighing approximately 2500 tons.

Liberty Science Center - The Liberty Science Center is an Interactive science museum featuring the Nation?s largest IMAX? theatre. The museum offers exhibits for all age groups on invention, health and the environment.

Liberty State Park - Liberty State Park located in Jersey City offers amazing views overlooking the Hudson River, Ellis Island and the NYC skyline. Visitors can walk along the Liberty Walk Way, visit the Central Railroad Terminal or take a ferry to Ellis Island and visit the Statue of Liberty.

Palisades Interstate Park - Visitors to Palisades Interstate Park can enjoy 30 miles of hiking trails, 2 public marinas, 4 riverfront picnic areas, a scenic river drive, a cliff-top Interstate Parkway with 3 scenic overlooks, a nature sanctuary, historic sites and mile after mile of rugged woodlands and vistas.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Featuring two theaters, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center is the largest performing arts center built in the northeast in 30 years. The Center is host to a variety of nationally and internationally celebrated performing artists. The Center is also home to New Jersey?s arts communities.

Paper Mill Playhouse - As New Jersey?s official state theater, Paper Mill Playhouse has been operating as a leading professional theatre since 1934. The Playhouse presents a variety of plays, musicals, concerts and performances throughout the year.

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.

Bowcraft Amusement Park - Bowcraft Amusement Park offers rides, miniature golf, arcade games, and skill games for the entire family.

American Repertory Ballet Company - American Repertory Ballet is New Jersey's leading dance company and one of the state's major arts organizations.

State Theatre - The State Theatre is a magnificently renovated 1921 vaudeville theatre 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.

Greater Atlantic City

Batsto Historic Village - Batsto Village, now a part of Wharton State Forrest, was established in the late 1700's as a bog iron and glass making industrial center (1766 - 1876). Currently it reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed at the site in the late 19th century. Batsto Village also offers a Museum and Gift Shop.

Gillian's Wonderland Pier - Gillian's Wonderland Pier offers a wonderful collection of rides, slides, and attractions located in Ocean City.

Lenape Park & Carousel - Lenape 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.

Marine Mammal Stranding Center - The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is responsible to rescue, rehabilitate, and release stranded or otherwise distressed marine mammals (whales, dolphins, and seals) and sea turtles that come ashore along the New Jersey coast. Visitors can watch as professionals tend to the animals as well as visit the museum and gift shop which are housed in a 1930's era coast guard station boat house.

Wheaton Village - Wheaton Village is a large cultural arts center which features various glass and craft demonstrations, a museum, stores and a half-scale model stationed at the restored 1880 Palermo train station which takes visitors on a scenic ride through the Pinelands.

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.

Towne Of Historic Smithville - The Towne of Historic Smithville is a quaint little town in southern New Jersey, near Atlantic City, where the sounds of yesteryear are very much alive. Walk along the cobblestone and brick paths and return to the 1700's. There are over 60 fine shops and several fine restaurants.

Storybook Land - Storybook Land offers 20 acres of great family entertainment. The timelessness of childhood will ring true as your family literally walks through its all-time favorite stories and nursery rhymes at Storybook Land.

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.

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.

The Noyes Museum Of Art - Building upon the core of the Fred and Ethel Noyes Collection, the museum collects, preserves and exhibits, American fine art, crafts and folk art with an emphasis on New Jersey artists and folk art forms, reflecting the area's long traditions, landscape and culture.

Atlantic Contemporary Ballet Theatre - The ACBT has been in existence since 1982 and performs extensively in the Atlantic City area at the Casino-Hotels and colleges. In addition to an exciting repertoire, they present special children's performances as well as a number of lecture demonstrations in local schools.

Ocean Life Center - Ocean Life Center offers eight tanks totaling 29,800 gallons of aquariums, exhibiting more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals, 10 exhibits featuring themes on the marine and maritime environment. Each exhibit features computer-enhanced information stations for self-tours in addition to a 16-station Ocean Life Education Center for personal, in-depth exploration.

Atlantic City Cruises - Atlantic City Cruises offers daily skyline, marine mammal, and calm water cruise adventures.

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.

Lucy The Elephant - A National Historic Landmark, Lucy was constructed in the late 1800's by James V. Lafferty. Standing 65 feet tall and weighting 90 tons, Lucy once served as a hotel, summer home and tavern. The structure now serves as a museum.

Shore

Casino Pier And Water Works - Casino Pier and Water Works is a world famous amusement pier featuring over 35 exhilarating rides imported from all over the world.

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.

Metro Lyric Opera - The Metro Lyric Opera is one of the leading Regional Opera Companies in the United States.

The Metz Bicycle Museum - The Metz Bicycle Museum features one of the world's finest collection of antique bicycles, dating from the 1850's to the 1950's.

Keansburg Amusement Park - Keansburg Amusement Park offers two world class Go-Kart tracks, over 45 rides, a rock climbing wall, batting cages and other games for the entire family. Visitors can combine their visit to the amusement park with Runaway Rapids Waterpark.

Monmouth Civic Chorus - Since 1949, the Monmouth Civic Chorus has delighted concert and theater audiences with a wide variety of the choral repertoire, including classical and modern choral music, opera, operetta, and musical theater.

Monmouth Museum - 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.

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.

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.

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. The park offers a variety of arcade games, rides, an ice cream parlor and lots of entertainment.

Six Flags Great Adventure - Six Flags Great Adventure is home to more than 100 exciting rides, shows and attractions. Experience heart-pounding coasters, blockbuster live-action shows and exciting family rides.

Runaway Rapids - Runaway Rapids offers 13 exciting world class slides for all ages, a lazy river, New Jersey's biggest hot tub, a 10,000 square foot interactive kiddie play area and lots of entertainment for the whole family.

Two River Theatre Company - Two River's programs include mainstage productions, special performances, singles nights, and sign-interpreted and audio-described performances.

Skiresorts

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Hidden Valley - Hidden Valley is a

Mountain Creek - During the winter Mountain Creek becomes a winter wonderland offering some of the best skiing, snowboarding and tubing in the region.

Skylands

Wild West City - Wild West City is a western heritage theme park which brings the old west to life, featuring 22 different live action shows, a miniature train ride, a stagecoach ride, a pony ride, shops and museums.

The Morris Museum - The Morris Museum Collection currently consists of approximately 48,000 objects. Individual areas of The Museum's distinguished collection include fine arts; decorative arts; costumes and textiles; dolls and toys; natural science; mineralogy and paleontology; and anthropology.

Land Of Make Believe - Land of Make Believe is a Family Amusement & WaterPark. Land of Make Believe features wholesome activities and entertainment for the entire family. You'll find exciting rides, shows, attractions, games, waterpark and picnic Areas on over 30 acres.

Lakota Wolf Preserve - Visitors to the Lakota Wolf Preserve can observe wild wolves, bobcats and foxes in their natural habitat from an observation deck or take guided photography tours.

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse - The Hunterdon Hills Playhouse is a special place that will capture your heart and imagination. The Playhouse offers excellent food, great service and the best of live theatre.

Chatham Community Players - Chatham Community Players is a community theater serving Morris County and many areas in northern New Jersey.

The Centenary Performing Arts Guild - The Centenary Performing Arts Guild is our producing organization, offering professional plays and a wide variety of professional and high quality musical and dance events throughout the year.

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.

Pine Creek Miniature Golf - Pine Creek offers two spacious 18-hole miniature golf (putting) courses rolling over acres of beautiful countryside.

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.

Somerset Valley Playhouse - Somerset Valley Playhouse offers a variety of community productions in a 19th century converted schoolhouse.

Space Farms Zoo & Museum - Space Farms is New Jersey's largest combined Zoo and Museum and offers educational fun for all ages. The zoo features over 500 animals of more than 100 different species.

Sterling Hill Mining Museum - Sterling Hill is one of two mines that make up one of the most renowned mining districts in the world. The Sterling Hill Mining Museum is a world famous underground zinc mine that is open for tours.

Tomahawk Lake - Attractions include an 18 acre crystal clear lake, a fabulous Kiddie Water World, the largest white sand beach in Sussex County, 503 foot Black Snake waterslide, 512 foot Rocky Mountain waterslide, 70 foot high Speed Slide, Rampage watercoaster, dual serpentine slides, bumper boats, paddle boats, row boats, 18 hole miniature golf course, arcade, volleyball, horseshoes and more.

U.s. Bicycling Hall Of Fame - Founded in 1986, The US Bicycling Hall of Fame has established itself as the primary source of historical bicycling information and artifacts in the United States.

U. S. Equestrian Team Headquarters - The United States Equestrian Team is the non-profit organization, which selects, trains, equips, finances and promotes equestrians of the highest possible standard to represent the U.S. in major international competition, including the Olympics Games and the World Championships.

Northlandz - Located in Flemington, Northlandz is home of the largest miniature railway in the world, a 2,000-pipe theater organ, a 94-room dollhouse, doll museum, and an art gallery.

Village Of Waterloo - Waterloo Village is a National Registered Historic Site in Allamuchy Mountain State Park, New Jersey. The village features 28 restored buildings and structures, a working grist/saw mill, a blacksmith shop, and a re-created Lenape Village.

Whippany Railway Museum - The Whippany Railway Museum is dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey's railroad heritage. The museum features a variety of railroad artifacts, memorabilia and historic trains.

Pax Amicus Castle Theatre - Founded in 1970, the Pax Amicus Castle Theatre stands majestically on the shores of scenic Budd Lake in northwestern New Jersey. The theatre produces a full year-round season of Broadway and off-Broadway revivals, professional productions of Shakespeare?s plays for students, and a season of Theatre for Children.

Southern Shore

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. The center offers interactive displays, games, activities and programs.

Sea Isle City - Sea Isle is known as 'The Sea and Sand Family Vacationland.' Sea Isle City has five miles of clean uncrowded beaches; a mile and a half long beachfront promenade (paved walkway), ideal for biking, jogging, and in-line skating, with shops, and arcades; free varied recreational opportunities; 'Summer Concerts Under the Stars,' a Municipal Marina and much more.

Wetlands Institute And Museum - The Wetlands Institute is uniquely housed in a cedar shake building designed to resemble a turn-of-the-century coast guard. The station is situated overlooking 6,000 acres of pristine coastal wetlands. The wetlands are a bird-watcher's paradise. Other attractions include various educational exhibits, gift shop, an aquarium, nature trails, an observation tower and marsh walks.

Museum Of American Glass - The Museum of American Glass is the largest museum in the country dedicated to preserving the history of glass made in the United States. The glass is housed in a building modeled after one of Cape May's elegant Victorian era hotels. Over 6,500 pieces from the museum's permanent collection are shown in 20,000 square feet of exhibition space.

Cape May - Popular seaside resort offering shops, golf courses, beaches, restaurants and many other forms of entertainment.

Morey's Pier - Morey's Pier offers seven world-class roller coasters, two huge beachfront waterparks and family rides galore.

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.

Historic Cold Spring Village - Historic Cold Spring Village is a non-profit educational institution established primarily as an outdoor living history museum. The village offers a variety of displays, publications, live performances, films, traveling and loan exhibits representative of the 19th century.

Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center - The Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center offer boat tours featuring breathtaking sights of the world's largest mammals, dolphins and other seldom seen rare and endangered species.

Cape May Mid Atlantic Center For The Arts - The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) is a multi-faceted non-profit organization that promotes the restoration, interpretation and cultural enrichment of greater Cape May for its residents and visitors.

Wheaton Village - Wheaton Village is a large cultural arts center featuring the Museum of American Glass, T.J. Wheaton Glass Factory, Crafts & Traders? Row, Down Jersey Folklife Center. The village offers a variety of glass and craft demonstrations, museum stores, a train ride and lots more.

Sports

New Jersey Nets - 405 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (201) 935-8888

new Jersey Devils - 50 Rt 120 North Continental Airlines Arena East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Phone (201) 935-6050

trenton Thunder - One Thunder Road Trenton, NJ 08611 (609)-394-3300

A.c. Surf - 545 North Albany Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 344-8873

camden Riversharks - 2 Riverside Drive #504 Camden, NJ 08103 (856) 963-2600

Somerset Patriots - 1 Patriots Park,  Bridgewater, NJ 08807    (908) 252-0700