New Jersey Top 10 Tourist Attractions & Things To Do

Casino Pier Wetlands Institute Metz Bicycle Museum Point Pleasant Beach Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari Battleship New Jersey Liberty Science Center Adventure Aquarium Garden State Discovery Museum Atlantic City

Vacation in New Jersey and you'll be delighted wherever your travels take you. Explore the Jersey Shore's many exquisite beaches, including Point Pleasant Beach. Spend a fun-filled day at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, which features three dozen rides and a water park. Soak up a century bicycles at the Metz Bicycle Museum in Freehold. Fill up on these and other activities by reading our top 10 list of New Jersey tourist attractions.

Casino Pier

Located on the Atlantic Ocean in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, Casino Pier serves up old-fashioned family fun. Enjoy more than 35 enticing rides that come from all over the world. Plus, take advantage of Breakwater Beach, a wet-and-wild water park. For more information, visit http://www.casinopiernj.com/.  [ Top ]

Wetlands Institute

The Wetlands Institute covers 6,000 acres of coastal wetlands, which are ideal for bird-watching. Educational exhibits, an aquarium, nature trails, an observation tower and marsh walks round out this spectacular Stone Harbor, NJ attraction. For more information, visit http://www.wetlandsinstitute.org/.  [ Top ]

Metz Bicycle Museum

Ride into Freehold, New Jersey for one very exceptional experience. The Metz Bicycle Museum features a truly special collection of antique bicycles from the 1850s to the 1950s. You'll also enjoy a collection of children's antique riding toys. For more information, visit http://www.metzbicyclemuseum.com/.  [ Top ]

Point Pleasant Beach

One of the most popular beaches along the Jersey Shore is Point Pleasant Beach. Swimmers and sunbathers alike will be drawn to this inviting spot that also features the Point Pleasant Boardwalk, where arcade games, rides, shops, an aquarium and fun house await you. For more information, visit www.pointpleasantbeach.com/boardwalk.htm.  [ Top ]

Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari

Come to Jackson, NJ for a full day of non-stop action at Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari. Discover thrill rides galore along with a 350-acre wildlife preserve where 1,200 animals, including several endangered species, roam. For more information, visit http://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/index.aspx.  [ Top ]

Battleship New Jersey

The Battleship New Jersey is the most decorated battleship in America. Now a museum, you can enjoy this historic site via guided tours. The City at Sea Tour includes never-before-seen areas, such as the medical and dental facilities, post office, machine shops, brig, barber shop, and Seasprite helicopter. For more information, visit http://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/.  [ Top ]

Liberty Science Center

Liberty Science Center is a one-of-a-kind Jersey City attraction. Learn how illnesses spread at Infection Connection. See how creatures of all types developed camouflage to catch prey and to avoid becoming prey at Eat and Be Eaten. Explore alternative energy sources at Energy Quest. For more information, visit http://www.lsc.org/.  [ Top ]

Adventure Aquarium

Travel to Camden, New Jersey for unbelievable underwater action at Adventure Aquarium. Exhibits include Touch-A-Shark, Penguin Island, Seal Shores, and Caribbean Currents. For more information, visit http://www.adventureaquarium.com/.  [ Top ]

Garden State Discovery Museum

Big-time fun begins at the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Spend the day touring the Museum's cool hands-on exhibits. Check out the educational workshops and performances. Pick up a souvenir in the Discovermore Gift Shop. For more information, visit http://www.discoverymuseum.com/.  [ Top ]

Atlantic City

You won't want to miss this world-renowned New Jersey destination. Experience everything from great beaches and exciting casinos to luxurious spas and outstanding restaurants. Plus, take in all the fun attractions along the ever- popular Atlantic City Boardwalk. For more information, visit http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/.  [ Top ]