With its exciting history and endless entertainment opportunities, New Jersey is the perfect choice for a family vacation or a quick weekend getaway. And thanks to an array of family-friendly New Jersey hotels and attractions, you can relax and enjoy yourself without breaking the bank. Here are just a few ideas to get you started:
o Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari/Hurricane Harbor. Located in Jackson, New Jersey, this is THE place of fun. With its pulse-pounding roller coasters like Batman The Ride - where you're whisked through Gotham City (with dangling feet) at top speeds - to Dare Devil Dive, which puts you in a 15-½ story freefall at speeds up to 60 mph. Of course, there are more gentle rides for kiddies and parents with weak stomachs. Wild Safari, which is also part of the park, lets you drive across 350-acres - home to over 1,200 animals. It's the biggest drive-through safari outside of Africa. Don't forget, 45-acre Hurricane Harbor is right next door and boasts a tropical them, a million-gallon wave pool, a massive adventure river and about 20 huge slides.
o NJ Adventure Aquarium. Get ready to immerse yourself in all things slimy at the Camden, NJ, aquarium. With plenty of cool, interactive exhibits you can get up-close and personal with the amazing sea creatures that call this place home. If you sign up for their special adventures, you could find yourself swimming with the sharks, training and feeding seals, or even going behind the scenes and hanging out with some of the aquarium's most popular residents: the penguins. It's all just a short drive from your New Jersey hotel.
o Insectropolis. At this self-described "Bugseum of New Jersey" in Toms River, a world of amazing creepy crawlers awaits. It's all set within the architecture of a bug-themed city, and features thousands of exotic insects from all over the world. It's interactive, as well. Kids can play bug games on touch-screen computers, crawl through the termite mud tube, check out the live ant nest, get up-close and personal with busy bees (safely, of course), and for the very brave, touching live tarantulas, scorpions, millipedes and hissing cockroaches is an option. Insectropolis has over a dozen exhibit areas that are fun and informative.
o Novins Planetarium. Also located in Toms River, the Robert J. Novins Planetarium has been bringing the world to people for 35 years. After its 2010 re-opening, the newly renovated planetarium dome will have a 3-D feature that takes visitors on a journey to the edge of the universe, under the sea, and even through the human body. The very cool fiber-optic star projector creates a beautiful night sky. Definitely a "must see" during your family-friendly getaway.
o Space Farms Zoo & Museum. Head for the wilderness and take a trip back in time, all in one day, at this 100-acre countryside attraction in Sussex, NJ. The zoo features more than 500 animals, 100 different species, and boasts the largest private collection of North American animals in their natural surroundings in the U.S. - but you'll also find plenty of exotic creatures from around the world. Kids will love feeding the ducks, chickens and geese, not to mention the cool museum which houses 50,000 artifacts, including antique cars, motorcycles, farm equipment, antique firearms, early American tools, dolls, clocks, tractors, horse drawn sleighs, and Native American artifacts. Not something you see at most zoos! Visit here maillot psg 2022
o Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. It's hard to miss this attraction in Lyndhurst, NJ - a massive 11th century Spanish castle nestled against the urban skyline. As you devour a four-course feast overlooking the grand ceremonial arena, you'll be whisked away to another time when the authentic medieval jousting tournament gets underway. The knights' displays of skill and athleticism and the special effects will amaze and delight both you and your kids.