See our Day Trip Idea for Tuckerton NJ. Visit a nice small seafairing town in Southern NJ. Visit quaint shops and eat at some awesome Seafood restaurants. Take the kids crabbing in the morning. Take an afternoon sightseeing cruise and then go Kayaking in the afternoon. We will hold you by the hand and show you step by step what to do in this really cool little town! Click Here to see this day Trip.
Howell Living History Farm - Click Here to see this day Trip.
See a real 1900 working Farm in Lambertville NJ. Lambertville is very easy to get to and the scenery while driving is tranquilly awesome. It is hard to believe that there are so many farmlands in Central NJ. Bring the kids on this day trip adventure as they get to participate on the farm by helping take care for the animals or by sweeping the barn. Click Here to see exactly how to get there and what you'll do on this day trip.
New Brunswick NJ Day Trip - Click Here to see this day Trip.
New Brunswick has something to offer to everyone. Hip clubs, cool eateries, top notch Theatre as well as other great cultural attractions. Visit an awseome Art museum with just a $3 admission fee! Go bar hopping in this hip college town, and while your at it, find out where to get the best cheeseburger in all of NJ! New Brunswick is very easy to get to and if your looking for a big city feel with a little bit of hustle and bustle then this is the day trip for you. Click Here to see exactly how to get there and what you'll do on this day trip.
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DAY TRIP IDEAS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
See a commercial Herb Growing farm Well Sweep Herb Farm - Port Murray NJ The farm is located in the picturesque mountains of Warren County and is home to one of the largest collections of herbs and perennials in the country. Set on 120 acres. Whether you’re a collector, designer, dabbler, or windowsill gardener ... they will be sure to arouse your curiosity. You can also order herbs through their catalog.
The Presby Memorial Iris GardensFree Attraction! Mountainside park - Upper Montclair NJ Hilly terrain and wondrous homes are the setting for this beautiful park. See over 4,000 varieties of Irisis. Because of its stunning visual and historical appeal, the "Iris Gardens" has been designated a National Historic Site. The best time to view most in bloom is late May into June.
Walk across a one mile boardwalk over a flood plain Vernon Township Kids will love exploring the mile-long boardwalk, with its 110-foot long wooden suspension bridge on a part of the Appalachian Scenic Trail, between the Pochuck and Wawayanda Mountains. See pictures Here
Franklin Mineral Museum Franklin NJ A very small museum that 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 fluorescent minerals in the world.
The Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road Morristown NJ 973-971-3700 The Morris Museum proudly presents the initial exhibition of the Murtogh D. Guinness Collection. The exhibition features 60 of the nearly 700 musical boxes, automatic musical instruments and mechanically activated figures dating from the late 16th to the early 20th centuries.
Whippany Railway Museum Whippany NJ Explore old railway cars! The Museum is open SUNDAYS ONLY, April through October, 12 Noon until 4 PM. Admission to the Museum site, including Museum Building, Grounds and Rolling Stock Collection is: ADULTS - $1.00, CHILDREN under 12 - 50 cents.
Discover the Historic Village at Allaire and all it has to offer. The Historic Village at Allaire is a living history museum dedicated to the life and times of James Allaire. Visitors to The Historic Village at Allaire, which is listed on both the State and National Register of Historic Places, will step back in time and experience life in a 19th Century bog iron producing community. From Special Event Programming to Interpretive Demonstrations, visitors to the Historic Village will gain a better understanding of life in an early 19th Century. The historical programs offered at the Historic Village at Allaire, located within Allaire State Park, are supported entirely through private donations, membership fees, fund-raising events, and patronage of our retail stores.
Duke Farms Hillsborough Visit one of the most Historic homes in all of New Jersey by taking the Country Manor Tour. You can also go on a self Guided Nature tour of the 700 acre farm where you will see the park's man-made lakes, lush meadows, ornamental fountains, woodlands, bridges and waterfalls. Take a trolley and see all the beautiful gardens on the grounds and hear the history of this unbelievable farm. One of our favorites was the beautiful indoor garden tour (open September through May only). They always have special events happening. Open year round.
N.J Astronomical Association Observatory High Bridge NJ If you are you interested in the rewards contained in the night sky, Stop by the Paul Robinson Observatory on any designated evening and see what one of their qualified observers can show you. Look through an unbelievably high powered telescope. Great fun for kids. November 1 until Memorial Day they are open every fourth Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30, weather permitting, except December. Located in Voorhees State Park High Bridge NJ (908) 638-8500
Delaware & Raritan Canal Canoe Race Franklin NJ This fun day happens every year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The course is 10.6 miles long and takes about 2 1/2 hours. The race begins at 10:00 at the canal house on Blackwells Mills Road and ends at the historic Van Wickle house on Eastern Avenue in Franklin. You can visit the canal any day of the year and ride a bike, jog or walk along the canal on the mule path. You can also rent a canoe at a private rental place in Griggstown. Canoes cost $10 for the first hour and $5 for each additional hour or $35 for the whole day.
New Jersey Festival of Ballooning Readington NJ New Jersey Festival of Ballooning is held every year in July at the Solberg Airport in Readington NJ. There is live musical entertainment, children's entertainment, food and drink, interactive exhibits and many different attractions . There is usually about 125 balloons filling the sky. It is the largest and most popular ballooning event in the United States. Twice a day there is an old-time air show and group parachute jump. Don't miss the spectacular fireworks display. At night there is a "light bulb" show when all the balloons inflate and light up casting an eerie light in the night sky to thrill the crowds. For the littlest ones there is a special area with a petting zoo and many games. For those who want to ride the balloons, you have to reserve early because they go fast. For more info click on the link above.
Colgate Clock Jersey City See the enormous Colgate clock located on The Jersey City Bay at 105 Hudson St. It boasts a fifty foot dial. The minute hand weighs 2,200 pounds and moves 23 inches every minute!
Green Sergeant's Bridge Sergeantsville If you fell in love with "Bridges of Madison County", you don't have to travel all the way to Iowa to see a covered bridge. There is one right here in New Jersey. It is the Green Sergeant's Bridge in Sergeantsville, Hunterdon County. It is considered one of New Jerseys 10 most beautiful places by New Jersey monthly magazine. The bridge is located near Flemingon NJ on Rosemont-Sergeantsville Road CR (604) about a mile west of Sergeantsville. Click on this link to see other Covered Bridges in the New Jersey area.
Thompson Park Zoo Forsgate Drive Jamesburg A small farm animal zoo located within Thompson Park featuring Deer, goats, ducks, roosters and other small caged birds. The park also has 4 Jungle Gyms for the kiddies. Tennis courts, a vollyball court, basketball court and a nice handball court. There are also three nature trails and plenty of picnic areas with grills on a beautiful lake. The park has a great big hill very popular in the winter season for awesome sled rides. New additions include a dog park and Horse corral. Open Sunrise - sunset, all year long and admission is FREE. 732-521-1150
DAY TRIP IDEAS IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
Abescon Lighthouse Abescon NJ Enjoy a visit to New Jerseys TALLEST lighthouse and enjoy the best views of the NJ shore. Just minutes away from the Atlantic city broadwalk. The Abescon lighthouse has been restored to its original glory recently. Open all year round closed Tuesday and Wednesday. $5 admission
Leamings Run Garden Cape May NJ (609-465-5871) 30 wonderful acres to explore. See the 25 different individually designed gardens each representing a different theme, including an orange and English garden. 3 acres are set aside for a colonial farm with a log cabin. Kids will love the goats and chickens Open May through October
Chatsworth Cranberry Festival Chatsworth NJ The Annual festival is held every October. There are many artists and craftsmen at the festival as well as many different varieties of Cranberry sauces cranberry cookies, muffins, cakes, relishes and , juices and of course, cranberry ice cream. The Chatsworth festival features tours of the bogs and the sorting and packing sheds, displays of the berries, antique crates, labels, farm machinery, and furniture. Ask about the Jersey Devil when your there. For more Information and directions Click on link above.
Ride the worlds largest and Fastest speedboat Silver Bullet Speedboat and dolphin watch Wildwood NJ Sails from Wildwood Marina, Rio Grande Ave. and the Bay in Wildwood. 70-foot speedboat cruises through intracoastal waters and up the Cape May and Wildwood beach fronts. Ninety-minute narrated tour. Pre-packed snacks and beverages are available.
Island Surf & Sail Brant beach NJ Try something really different. Take Windsurfing or kite boarding Lessons from $50 an hour. Learn a really cool sport with one on one sessions. They also offer Kayak and surfing rentals. Located in Brant beach NJ. Click on the link above or call today for more info at 609-494-5553.
Holly Farm USA Vineland NJ (609) 825-4959 Located on Route 49, 4 miles east of Millville in Vineland NJ 609) 825-4959. This is the largest Holly farm in the United States. It distributes hundreds and thousands of holly bushes and trees throughout the country each year. It also contains a museum featuring furniture made from holly wood, wood carvings dating back over 150 year, and the worlds largest collection of antique holly motif china. Admission is free.
Visit Historic Cape May Cape May NJ Visit the lovely victorian town of Cape May. If you have never been to Cape may then you must take a tour of the beautiful streets to view all the beautiful Victorian homes and Bed & Breakfasts's...Cape May has some of the best dining establishments in all of New Jersey. The Washington Street Mall consists of really cool tiny shops lined on an awsome cobblestone street. You can also take a Whale & Dolphin charter boat and see the magnificant mamals up close! A horse drawn carriage ride right before a nightcap is always romantic. Don't forget to climb to the top of the Historic Cape May Lighthouse! Another great family excursion is to take a ride on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry! Located just 10 miles south of Avalon/Stone Harbor...you will embark on a 17 mile (80 min) voyage across the Delaware Bay! Take your car...or park for free and ride as a foot passenger! Grab a cocktail and some snacks for the kids and enjoy the ride! Lastly don'tg forget the Cape May County Zoo. Have a wild time as you explore nearly 80 acres of beautifully maintained exhibits. With almost 200 different species of mammals, birds, anphibians and reptiles totalling nearly 550 animals, you are sure to see something new! Open every day....rain or shine! Bring a picnic lunch and dine in the park...or eat at the zoo outdoor cafe! Oh and by the way....The zoo is free!
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