Birthday Parties See our Unique Birthday Party Packages! Birthday parties are held at our farm location in Colts Neck NJ year round. We have an indoor heated lounge and indoor arenas to accommodate parties or lessons anytime of year!
Hunter Brook Horse Farm 80 Obre Road, Colts Neck, NJ, 732-544-4949 Hunterbrook Horse Farm offers quality English riding instruction from beginners to advanced riders in Central NJ. We like to start our new riders with a few individual lessons and then bring them, when ready, into groups with other riders in the same skill level. We offer half hour and hour private lessons. We also offer half hour or 45 minute semi-private lessons. Group lessons (3-5 riders per group) are available in 45 minute and hour increments. We provide safety approved riding helmets. Gift certificates for lessons are availble year round. Lighted indoor and outdoor arena. Open year round! Please call 732-544-4949 for more information.
At Hunter Brook Horse farm - "We do all the work and you have all the fun!"
Where is Hunter Brook Farm located? Hunter Brook farm is located in beautiful Monmouth County less than an hour from Manhattan! The farm is located in Colts Neck NJ. See Map and get directions
Come and create quality table wines, using some of the finest California grapes in the world, right here in Bridgewater New Jersey.
Learn how to destem & crush the Grapes, then Press the Grapes
Then you will learn how to rack your wine and Barrel the Wine
Lastly you will bottle the Wine and Create your very own Label!
A really great Romantic Date Idea for the two of you - Where you make the wine!
VISIT A UNIQUE CREAMERY
Valley Shepard Creamery Located in Northern New Jersey Valley Shepherd Creamery, 50 Fairmount Road, Long Valley, NJ 908-876-3200
UNIQUE SPRING CREAMERY TOURS! Visit a working sheep dairy every Saturday and Sunday, at 1pm and at 4pm. Tours are about 1.5 hours. Tour includes, three short intro movies, short lecture, viewing of ewe barn, milking parlor, cheese making room. Finally a short walk to the lambing barn and contact with one or more newborn lambs. Wheelchair accessible. No reservations taken; show up 45 minutes prior to tour time. $8.50/adult, $6.50/child details here: http://valleyshepherd.com/publicTours-Lambing.htm
ANNUAL SHEARING FESTIVAL The largest shearing festival in the east. Close to 500 ewes need shearing at Valley Shepherd Creamery. The next event will take place in the Spring of 2010.
Lots of cheese, a story teller, musician, craftspeople, pig roaster, gelato maker, and others will spend the day at the farm. Free parking and shuttle buses to farm. Full details and advance tickets ($10/adult, $6/child) here http://valleyshepherd.com/shearingFestival.htm
Valley Shepherd Creamery, 50 Fairmount Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853 908-876-3200
An affordable getaway anytime of year in NJ! Victorian charm embraces the Award Winning Manchester Inn Bed and Breakfast located in Historic Ocean Grove, New Jersey. The Inn is open all year, just one block from the ocean. Enjoy the cooling ocean breezes from our 60 foot rocking chair porch. Rooms have Queen beds and King beds with private baths. All rooms have air conditioning and some have private porches. Full breakfast included. Enjoy the quaint shops, gourmet restaurants, antique centers, stroll on the beach or jog on the boardwalk for miles! Only 1 1/4 hours from New York City, Philadelphia and Atlantic City. A great weekend romantic getaway in New Jersey! See information about their Specials and Murder Mustery weekends!
Getaway rates start at a cool $69 per night!
VISIT A COOL HANDS-ON MUSEUM IN NORTHERN NJ
Liberty Science Center Located in Northern New Jersey 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 201-200-1000
With hundreds of hands-on learning experiences, Liberty Science Center’s nine permanent exhibitions showcase science and technology, as they really exist, embedded into the facets of our lives. Guests can challenge themselves at the Rock Climbing Wall, walk 18 feet above the exhibition floor across a narrow beam and even practice some foreign vocabulary in Language Karaoke. Guests ages 2-5 will especially enjoy "I Explore", a gallery created just for them! With Live Science Demonstrations, a traveling exhibition gallery, a 3D theater and the nation’s largest IMAX® Dome Theater – there is always something new to experience at Liberty Science Center.
For more information, please call 201-200-1000 or visit their website at http://www.lsc.org/
There’s no better quality time spent than with family and friends… We are a NJ based company created and founded by owners and operators Kathy and Vito Sperduto. All of our driving horses are good natured, well -mannered Percheron draft horses. Each gentle giant is experienced at on and off road driving, and with the hustle and bustle of large crowds. Whether it’s your location or ours, we can supply horse drawn carriage/wagon rides for any occasion; family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, company picnics, street fairs or simply just because…
If it’s an attraction you need for your next event, or you just need a day in the country, there is nothing like a horse or two to lift your spirits and bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Bring food and drink, and have a picnic on wheels! Let us make your special day or any day, a memorable one! Gift certificates are also available.
"We bring the pole, music, lights & sexy props to you."
Pole Dancing Parties are perfect for bachelorette parties, birthdays, girlie get togethers or the start of any big night out! Our parties are a fun event and youʼre guaranteed to giggle and have a wonderful time learning new tricks! You will definitely have the time of your life and a day to remember!
All you need is 8-10ft ceiling and the ladies!
In the pole dancing party you will be taught how to spin, learning some stunning tricks and moves on the pole, floor work and if you want to learn a striptease and lap-dance we will throw this in for you at no additional charge. So you will learn many sexy moves to use at home with or without a pole! The parties are suitable for every shape and age.
Recently featured in: Glamour, Nightline, The Colbert Report, The NY Times, CBS News, Yuppie Journal, Ballet News, The Chicago Tribune and many others....
Serving NJ, NY and PA. Call us at 973 886-6171
SEE REAL WOLVES IN NJ
Lakota Wolf Preserve See Real wild wolves, wolf pups, bobcats and Foxes all in their natural habitat at the Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia New Jersey. And see them up close. This is Truly an experience of a lifetime. Photographers can make reservations and get a private session to get within 3 feet of the wolves. They customize your trip to your desires and try to work you in on the best day to take some great pictures. First Come, First Serve! You need not be professional.
COOL SIGHTSEEING CRUISES IN IN NJ
SeaStreak - Sightseeing Cruises Highlands NJ 1-800-262-8743 SeaStreak LLC offers fast passenger ferry service from points in Monmouth County, New Jersey to Manhattan. In addition to ferry service SeaStreak offers Sightseeing Cruises and an array of special events year round; Trips to Martha’s Vineyard, Sandy Hook Beach Excursions, Sightseeing Cruises from Sandy Hook Bay to the Lower Manhattan Harbor, Sunset Cruises, Ticket packages to see the NY Yankees and NY Mets, Fall Foliage Cruises, ticket packages to see West Point football games and a trip to the Macy’ Thanksgiving Day Parade. Group rates are available. 1-800-BOATRIDE (800)-262-8743 http://www.seastreak.com/events.aspx
The Pampered Spirit 732-299-8793 We come to your location! The Pampered Spirit creates a unique spa experience in the comfort and privacy of your home, office, hotel or corporate venue. The at-home spa experience not only reduces physical stress but eliminates the environmental stress of having to drive home afterwards. We strive to achieve total relaxation for each client by pampering the mind, body and spirit, alone or with friends and loved ones in an intimate setting. The Pampered Spirit offers a full service spa menu along with unique packages such as Dinner and Massage and Spa Parties for any occasion.
Please call 732-299-8793 or visit our website for more information. We serve all of NJ and we come to your location!
Mention FunNewJersey.com to get a 10% discount on any one service!
Did You ever have the urge to drive a dirt track race car? What would it feel like? Just want to try it once? Drive a class Sprint car or bring your own. Billy himself takes each student around the track giving him the opportunity to show the fast line around the track as well as the proper hand and foot control. Then each student takes laps around the track under the watchful eye of Billy Pauch. Click on the link above for schedule and prices. You can even bring 2 guests along for the ride!
SunDog Marina 91 Newport Landing Rd, Newport, NJ, 1-856-447-3992 The Nantuxent Creek at SunDog Marina offers some of the best crabbing in New Jersey, along with great striper and perch fishing starting in the spring. We have all day and half day rental boats in different sizes to accommodate your party and all of our boats are fitted with new Yamaha 4 stroke or Evinrude outboards. With a fully stocked bait and tackle shop and a restaurant on the premise you can call ahead and reserve a complete package with all your crabbing supplies and a box lunch for up to four people starting at just $75.00.
Where is SunDog Marina located? SunDog Marina is located on the Nantuxent Creek, just minutes from the Delaware Bay in Cumberland County, New Jersey. See Map and get directions
We’re The One That YOU Want - The 11 o’clock song, pink ladies, T-birds, happy orphans, tap dancing nuns, elderberry wine, the candlestick in the library, Oklahoma, Into the Woods, Cinderella, Arsenic & Old lace these are some of the classical musicals & plays, the Park Players of Hudson & Bergen County perform in a black box or a dinner venue. Visit their web-site Park Players to be added to their mailing list for up & coming productions & auditions. Plan your next group celebration or fundraiser with the Park Players by calling 201-941-6030.
Bodies the Exhibition 11 Fulton Street 2nd Fl. NY, NY 10038 Tix: 888-926-3437 This striking new exhibit showcases real human bodies, giving visitors the opportunity to see themselves in a fascinating way like never before. Both captivating and edifying, Bodies unveils the many complex systems of organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our daily lives and unite us all as humans. A must-see spectacular located at The Exhibition Centre at the South Street Seaport, 11 Fulton Street 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10038 Tickets: 888-926-3437. Also showing at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City for a limited time.
A MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND IN PA
Harry Packer Mansion Murder Mystery, Jim Thorpe PA The little Victorian village of Jim Thorpe, PA is a scenic paradise nestled between three mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. An oasis of history perfectly preserved, the architecture of the Village is purely Victorian. Perched high atop Packer Hill, the Harry Packer Mansion sits like a sentinel overlooking the town. Harry Packer Mansion offers the mystery each weekend for up to 12 couples. Come test your mettle and match wits in an exclusive mystery of the Victorian era, an age when the sleuth was king! A very romantic weekend getaway. To confirm a reservation at the Mansion, please call 570-325-8566.
SEE COOL LASER LIGHT SHOWS IN NJ
NJACE The Planetarium Raritan Valley Community College North Branch, NJ (College is situated on the north side of Route 28)
Discover a world of wonder and excitement when you journey into The Planetarium at RVCC. Travel through time and space... see the wonders of the universe from exploding stars to mysterious black holes. Explore the outer limits of the Milky Way and learn more about our Solar System from its beginning to the present day. See upcoming public shows here
New jerseys premier dinner theater, Experience the finest in dining and the magic of live theatre all under one roof! Nestled on an eighty acre country estate in New Jersey's beautiful Skylands region.
VISIT A REAL COAL MINE IN NJ
Sterling Hill Mining Museum Ogdensburg NJ Visit a world famous underground zinc mine in In Ogdensburg (northwestern) New Jersey - open for tours to all. Kids under 6 not recommended. Sterling Hill is one of two mines that make up one of the most renowned mining districts in the world. Who would think that the mineral deposits at the Sterling Mine and its sister mine in nearby Franklin would be one of the great geological mysteries known to earth science today? And they exist in the Skylands of New Jersey, just an hour from midtown New York.
Tour a real Anthracite Coal Mine and take a ride on an Old-fashioned narrow gauge Steam Train. The Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine is located in Ashland PA. The town of Ashland lies in the anthracite coal region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is worth the drive to see this fine attraction. There are many mines in the area. Visitors ride into the Tunnel on mine cars rebuilt to carry passengers. Stroll through the Playground and Park, and check out our Outdoor Mining Displays. The Henry Clay Steam Train ride takes you on a scenic three-quarter mile ride around the side of Mahanoy Mountain to show you another kind of mining called strip mining. Click on the link above for more info. An awesome Family Day Trip filled with rich history.
TAKE A CANAL BOAT RIDE
Canal Boat Ride Easton PA (About 1/2 hour from Central NJ) Take an old fashioned a ride on a mule drawn canal boat operating on the restored section 8 of the Lehigh Canal. As you enjoy the leisurely ride, listen to a costumed interpreter take you back in time. The rides last 40-45 minutes. Please call (610) 515-8000 for reservations. MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER ONLY
Two-hour narrated cruises through the wetlands. Learn about the wetlands history and Early Agriculture in the area. See The Oradell Dam and its Effect on the Lower River and much much more.
Suggested minimum donation is $15 per person. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, please call 201-460-4640. Special group cruises are also available. Click here for more information.
GO TRAPSHOOTING IN NJ
Farmers Sportsmans Club Ellis Road, Milford NJ (908) 996- 4862 Trapshooting is open to the public every Friday Night from February through December at the Farmers Sportsman club from 7pm to 10pm. You do not a license or any experience to go trapshooting at the Farmers Sportsman Club but you do need a rifle. The Clubhouse is open for a light dinner at 7:00pm. Just bring ear muffs or ear plugs and any type of clear safety goggles. The cost is $8 for 50 birds and $5 for a box of shells. Call (908) 996-4862 or Click Here to view their website.
Red Wing Sporting Clays Port Republic, NJ (609) 652-1939 or (609) 859-2631 Open to the public Saturday and Sunday 9AM - 3PM. You do not need a license and you can rent a shotgun. $15 for 50 rounds.
GO HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE WILD
Triple W Riding Stable Honesdale, PA, 570-226-2620 THIS IS NOT FOLLOW THE LEADER Horseback riding. You actually get to ride and maneuver your horse anywhere through the 200 acre mountain top setting with trails through woods, past lakes and in streams. They also have a dude ranch and horseback camping trips! If you've been looking for an awesome adventure getaway then here it is located just a few hours from NJ in the beautiful Pocono mountains.
25 COOL THINGS TO DO IN NJ AND BEYOND
Need new Ideas of Things to do in NJ? Check out these cool NJ Ideas
The Brewers Apprentice - Freehold NJ 179 South Street Freehold NJ 732-863-9411 That's right, you can brew your very own beer or wine, at this fabulous brewing house in Freehold NJ. Brewers Apprentice Offers you an easy and fun way to create your own beer, wine, cider, or mead since 1996! The Brewer's Apprentice, Inc. is a "Brew-on-Premises" business, or "BOP". How it works is simple: they provide you with a place to create either seventy-two 22-oz. bottles of your own hand-crafted beer or Mead, twenty nine 22oz. bottles of your own cider, or twenty six 750 ml. bottles of your favorite wine! (They also offer 375ml wine bottles - great for giving as gifts as well. Click on the link above to visit their website for more information.
RENT A PRIVATE JET IN NJ
Blue Star Jets For a special romantic trip that you will never forget. Call Blue Star Jets today at 1-866-JETTIME and allow their team of aviation experts to custom tailor the perfect program for your business or personal needs, right down to the gourmet meals and ground transportation you would expect when flying on a private jet. We checked a price to fly from Ocean City to Atlantic city one way. The price was around $850.00 for a couple. But just imagine how romantic it would be to bring your special someone on a private flight with champagne and a gourmet meal. This would be a trip that you would both never forget. You can get a plane any time to go anywhere. Just click on the link above to get a quote and check out their Website.
DRIVE IN MOVIE THEATERS
GO TO A DRIVE-IN MOVIE
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WENT TO A DRIVE IN MOVIE? A VERY ROMANTIC DATE IDEA
Delsea Drive-In Movie Theater NJ Vineland NJ We found a Drive in Movie theatre in New Jersey. New Jerseys only Drive- in There screen is over 100 feet wide and one of the largest in North America. Always a double feature for only $6 adults $3 kids
Warwick Drive-In Theater Only 1 hour from Central Jersey Located just 6 miles east of Vernon NJ The Warwick Drive-In is very easy to get to. They feature a park-like, grassy setting on 11 acres of farmland, first-run movies, home-cooked food and multiple screens for a bigger choice of features. Bring your friend and neck like old times. Or bring the kids, they will love it!
Shankweilers 1 and 1/2 hours from Central Jersey Shankweilers is Americas oldest Drive but it has the The latest in cinema sound reproduction capable of providing awesome surround sound effects
Becky's Drive-In Only 1 hour from Central Jersey Listen in Fm stereo connected to your radio. Rent their Boom boxes or bring your own for awesome surround sound which can be received and enjoyed on your car or portable radio.
This striking new exhibit showcases real human bodies, giving visitors the opportunity to see themselves in a fascinating way like never before. Both captivating and edifying, Bodies unveils the many complex systems of organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our daily lives and unite us all as humans. A must-see spectacular located at The Exhibition Centre at the South Street Seaport, 11 Fulton Street 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10038 Tickets: 888-926-3437. Also showing at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City for a limited time.
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