What to do in New Jersey

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

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CA $117
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

CA $66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
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Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access

Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access

CA $32
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

CA $57
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
New York Aquarium Admission

New York Aquarium Admission

CA $41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New York Aquarium Admission
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

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CA $102
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

CA $53
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

CA $57
per child
90% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
Bronx Zoo Admission Ticket

Bronx Zoo Admission Ticket

CA $61
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bronx Zoo Admission Ticket
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What to do in New Jersey

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Atlantic City Boardwalk

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The oldest boardwalk in the United States is the iconic center of Atlantic City and is a hub for entertainment, shopping and relaxing on the Jersey Shore.
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Cape May Historic District

If you're spending some time in Cape May Historic District, Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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Diamond Beach

Visitors highly recommend Diamond Beach for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Five Mile Beach while you're in town.
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Ship Bottom

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Ship Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Long Beach or Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade.
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Central

If you're spending some time in Central, Ocean City Boardwalk and Playland's Castaway Cove are top sights worth seeing.
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Downtown Jersey City

Downtown Jersey City is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

 

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Day trip destinations from New Jersey

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Atlantic City

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Newark

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New York

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Philadelphia

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Avalon

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Absecon

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Easton

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Asbury Park

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