Family days out in New Jersey
There are so many fun places to go with kids in New Jersey - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres - just take a look below, plenty of things to do with the children in NJ.
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Atlantic City Cruises
Atlantic City
Atlantic City CruisesHave the chance to get up close and personal with locals. Daily Dolphin Watching Adventure. Your entire gang is welcome to join each and every day for a thrilling view of beautiful Atlantic Bottle-Nosed Dolphins. Bring your camera!
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Wild West City
Stanhope
Wild West CityFeaturing 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 + miniature train, stage-coach and pony rides.
Turtleback Zoo
West Orange
Turtleback Zoo500 animals of 200 different species plus loads of extra fun like pony ride and train rides
NJ Adventure Aquarium
Camden
NJ Adventure AquariumSome of the exhibits include the massive shark tank, where people can walk through a tube and see the sharks swimming from all angles, a 4-D ride that takes visitors through the sea, as well as the West African River Adventure, where people can see live hippos, crocs, birds..
Atlantic City Aquarium
Atlantic City
Atlantic City AquariumThere is a touch tank, as well as fish tanks with exotic fish, lots of activities to keep the kids entertained - let the kids have great fun while learning about the sea and sealife
Paws Farm Nature Center
Mount Laurel
Paws Farm Nature CenterAll visitors enjoy and learn from the many interactive exhibits and the more that 80 birds and animals housed here.
Six Flags Wild Safari
Jackson
Six Flags Wild SafariVisit the largest drive-thru safari outside of Africa. This 350-acre wildlife preserve is home to 1,200 animals, including several endangered species.
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Brigantine
Marine Mammal Stranding CenterThe Center, which has the privilege of housing the only marine mammal stranding facility within New Jersey, is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of stranded or otherwise stressed marine mammals and sea turtles.
Battleship New Jersey
Camden
Battleship New JerseyEnjoy dinner and breakfast served from the chow line, tour the ship, ride the 4D flight simulator and sleep in the bunks the crew of the USS New Jersey once did.
Morris County Planetarium
Randolph
Morris County PlanetariumKids love looking at the stars - so what better than to take them to a Planetarium show?!
The Blueberry Factory
Hammonton
The Blueberry FactoryWe give info about the farm and about blueberry farming in New Jersey and why Hammonton is the Blueberry Capital. The tour is broken up into two parts, outside and inside.
Tuckerton Seaport
Tuckerton
Tuckerton SeaportMany buildings and structures line the coastline of this recreated fishing village including Tucker's Island Lighthouse, Joy Dayton's Sawmill, and Jay C. Parker's Decoy Carving Shop.
Tomahawk Lake
Sparta
Tomahawk LakeRides to choose from such as their 400 foot body slides and speed slide, swan boats, duck boats, paddle boats and bumper boats, the one-person water coaster, Trolley slide and their awesome Rocky Mountain slide that spans over 500 feet!
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Jackson
Six Flags Hurricane HarborSatisfy your need for speed on our thrill-a-second water rides. Take a relaxing cruise down a lazy river. Get lost on purpose in our 45-acre tropical island paradise.
Thundering Surf Water Park
Beach Haven
Thundering Surf Water ParkThe 6 Giant Waterslides are designed for single and double tubes. Parents are able to slide together with a child! Experience our one-of-a-kind Lazy Crazy River!
Community Childrens Museum
Dover
Community Childrens MuseumProvides children with interactive, stimulating, and artistically inspiring exhibits and programs, where they can explore, create, learn, and have fun with their families and the community.
Franklin Mineral Museum
Franklin
Franklin Mineral MuseumThe museum has over 4,000 mineral specimens on display in the local room including those that are on display in the 33 foot long fluorescent display in the fluorescent room. The museum's fluorescent display has a dazzling array of the world's most brilliant and colorful..
Garden State Discovery Museum
Cherry Hill
Garden State Discovery MuseumTouch, explore and create in the museums many interactive exhibit areas - loads of things to do all under one roof
Liberty Science Center
Jersey City
Liberty Science CenterThe interactive museums three exhibit floors, each having a different theme, are dedicated to exploration through hands-on experimentation.
Morris Museum
Morristown
Morris MuseumThe museum offers a full calendar of special events, festivals, classes, and activities for the entire family - with an ever changing hands on exhibitions varying from arts and science to historical and theatrical.
NJ Childrens Museum
Paramus
NJ Childrens MuseumExplore over 30 different play and learning areas, each designed to attract and engage the imagination! Your child is your guide.
Newark Museum
Newark
Newark MuseumWhatever your child is passionate about, let the Junior Museum be your partner as your child explores their creative self, expands their mind, and above all, has fun while learning something new!
Insectropolis The Bugseum of New Jersey
Toms River
Insectropolis The Bugseum of New JerseyInsectropolis is a fun and unique insect learning center that dazzles visitors of all ages. There is plenty to see and do here! Our creative displays entertain guests as they learn about these fascinating creatures.
Ripleys Believe it or not Museum
Atlantic City
Ripleys Believe it or not MuseumA collection of some of the strangest artifacts in the world - shrunken heads or a lock of George Washington's hair. One exhibit that is exclusive to Atlantic City's Ripleys Believe It or Not Museum is the roulette wheel made entirely of jellybeans.
Clementon Amusement Park
Clementon
Clementon Amusement ParkLush landscaping, park-wide themeing, new operational and guest service standards, updated restaurant menus and in-park entertainment will complement a collection of kids, family and high-thrill rides and attractions.
Bowcraft Playland
Scotch Plains
Bowcraft PlaylandRide the new Crossbow Roller Coaster, or take a spin on the new Muzik Express. In addition to these, there are many other fun & exciting rides including The Drop Zone, Crazy Submarine, Galleon Pirate Ship, Frog Hopper, and Scrambler just to name a few.
Casino Beach Pier
Seaside Heights
Casino Beach Pier40 exciting rides, imported from all over the world
Fantasy Island
Beach Haven
Fantasy IslandFantasy 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
Funtown Amusement Pier
Seaside Park
Funtown Amusement PierAn incredible ocean view backdrop with beautiful beaches for the whole family to enjoy. Adult rides, family rides galore and there are plenty of great rides for the small kiddies too.
Gillians Wonderland Pier
Ocean City
Gillians Wonderland PierA wide variety of exciting rides for the whole family
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Pt. Pleasant Beach
Jenkinson's BoardwalkYou can pet a stingray at the aquarium, or gawp at the sharks then head on up to the amusement park for a go on one of the many rides
Keansburg Amusement Park
Keansburg
Keansburg Amusement ParkCelebrated its 100th anniversary in 2005, and is a small park which is home to many classic rides from a bygone era.
Funplex
East Hanover
FunplexWhat's unique about The Funplex are attractions like, "Foam Frenzy" and "Go-Karting". Some of our other attractions include Adventure Mini Golf, Lazer Tag, Free Fall, Bumper Boats, Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Motion Simulator, Driving Range and a State-of-the-Art Arcade!!
Fun Time America
Cliffwood
Fun Time AmericaFunTime America has over 40,000 sq. ft. of incredible entertainment. The emphasis is on safe, family fun at a price that everyone can afford. Stop in and check out our rides, play the hottest arcade games or challenge your friends to an exciting game of laser tag.
Blackbeards Cave
Bayville
Blackbeards CaveA 20 hole par 59 Miniature Golf Course. Zip around our Formula 1 Go-Kart track with it's bridges and tunnels. Dodge around the explosions and through the caves at the Bumper Boats. If baseball is your game then step up to the plate at our Batting Cages + a 40 tee driving..
Northlandz
Flemington
NorthlandzEnter Northlandz and enjoy an astonishing tour through some of the finest scenery in America, all under one roof - The Great American Railway:
A spectacular adventure on this 1 mile indoor tour through a miniature world - La Peep Dollhouse - The Raritan River Railway and..
Storybook Land
Egg Harbor Township
Storybook LandA great first theme park experience for the little people, with loads of rides centered on 8's and under
Steel Pier
Atlantic City
Steel PierSteel Pier offers fun filled thrills for the entire family. Make sure you take a chance at one of our many amusement games or just stroll along the pier taking in the sights and sounds.
Playlands Castaway Cove
Ocean City
Playlands Castaway CoveMore than 30 exciting rides for the whole family, including four roller coasters, bumper cars, a tilt-a-whirl, an old-fashioned train and log flume.
Atlantic City Miniature Golf
Atlantic City
Atlantic City Miniature GolfPlay 18 holes of world-class golf at Atlantic City's premier miniature golf course. Enjoy the beauty of our lush landscapes, elevated greens and real waterfalls as you tackle the challenge of realistic contours, formidable roughs, and sandtraps.
Bradley Beach Miniature Golf Course
Bradley Beach
Bradley Beach Miniature Golf CourseBradley Beach offers Miniature Golf right on the beach! This is a great place for families with younger children to spend a fun day in the sun.
Congo Falls Adventure Golf
Ocean City
Congo Falls Adventure GolfCongo Falls features three world-class 18-hole miniature golf courses: Congo Queen, Solomon's Mine, and the Lost City, which is 100% indoors and perfect for those rainy days! Congo Falls'waterfalls, caves, snake pit, and other special effects will always have you coming..
Delaware River Tubing
Frenchtown
Delaware River TubingEvery single tube is outfitted with handles that makes carrying easier when entering the river, pulling up to Adventure Island for food with The Famous River Hot Dog Man, and for when exiting the river. Tubing has never been so easy!
Pine Creek Miniature Golf
West Amwell
Pine Creek Miniature GolfPine Creek is one of America's largest and most beautiful miniature golf facilities - Each of the two challenging 18-hole courses features a beautiful, picturesque setting of trees, flowers, ponds, streams, fountains, and waterfalls
Velocity 17 Kart Racing
Maywood
Velocity 17 Kart RacingOur karts are equipped with a full wrap around bumper and seatbelt, and our track marshals are always on hand to help out, making sure that every child is tightly belted in to their kart, and wearing the helmet and neck brace correctly
Black River and Western Railroad
Flemington
Black River and Western RailroadA great 70-minute steam / diesel powered train rides through rural Hunterdon County, a must for all those young train fans out there.
Cape May County Park
Cape May Ct Hse
Cape May County ParkThe County Park area has picnic tables, kids playgrounds, biking paths and fishing areas. The Zoo has about 550 different types of birds, reptiles and mammals.
IMAX Theatre at the Tropicana
Atlantic City
IMAX Theatre at the TropicanaTreat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created. Our IMAX technology brings images to life like no other. Experience an arm chair adventure that will take your breath away...literally!
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
Lyndhurst
Medieval Times Dinner and TournamentIn the Lyndhurst Castle's grand ceremonial arena, weapons are brandished and an authentic medieval jousting tournament ensues. Our Knights' dazzling displays of skill and athleticism demand the same respect as any on-field heroics as nearby Giants Stadium.
Atlantic City Cruises
Atlantic City
Atlantic City CruisesHave the chance to get up close and personal with locals. Daily Dolphin Watching Adventure. Your entire gang is welcome to join each and every day for a thrilling view of beautiful Atlantic Bottle-Nosed Dolphins. Bring your camera!
Lucy the Elephant Building
Margate City
Lucy the Elephant BuildingYou can actually climb inside this massive Elephant Building, which someone, apparently, used to live in. The kids will love it - there is also a film and tour available inside!
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