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Complete List of the Best Fun Theme Parks and Amusement Parks in NJ to Explore

Here are some reviews and thoughts about the 21 amusement parks in NJ. How many of these action-packed amusement and theme parks have you experienced? This is your connection to find some fun theme parks where you can zoom on the thrill rides or just simply stroll along one of New Jersey's many famous boardwalks and piers that are filled with rides, arcades, and amusements. NJ is also home to many smaller exciting indoor amusement centers. We've listed them here as well. Click the play buttons below to see videos of every theme park!

NJ's Largest and Best Indoor Amusement Park!

iPlay America is by far one of the most unique attractions in all of New Jersey. Designed to look like a boardwalk, the indoor amusement park will make you feel like you're in another world of fun.

iPlay America

  732-577-8200 | Monmouth County

Freehold, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

iPlay America features amusement rides, attractions, and over 250 arcade games. Whether you want to feel the thrill of a coaster, challenge your friends in laser tag or play a game of bowling, this indoor amusement park has it all. This amazingly fun, indoor theme park is on the top of our list for families seeking fu... Read More

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An Amusement Park right by the Ocean

What could possibly make an amusement park cooler than it already is? Being right on the beach, of course! Afterwards, consider stopping at the aquarium for to continue your day full of fun.

Jenkinson's Boardwalk

  732-892-0600 | Ocean County

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Jenkinson's Boardwalk features an amusement park with over 27 rides. Admission is free, of course, as you'll only pay for ride tickets. Also enjoy the excellent food, games, and beaches that come along with the boardwalk! This is the #1 quintessential amusement park down the shore for familie... Read More

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Iconic Amusement Park on Seaside Heights Boardwalk

When you think of New Jersey, you may quickly think of Seaside Heights. Casino Pier is the iconic amusement park right on the boardwalk. A must see for those from both near and far!

Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark

  732-793-6488 | Ocean County

Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Casino Pier amusement park on the Seaside Heights boardwalk is connected to Breakwater Beach, the boardwalk's most famous water park. Trust us when we say that you should check out both of these seaside boardwalk theme park treasures because they have some really awesome ride... Read More

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Diggerland USA is the only construction theme & water park in the U.S. located in West Berlin, NJ. Now open, The Water Main, water park which is included with regular summer admission or grab the whole season with our season passes!

Diggerland USA

  856-768-1110 | Camden County

West Berlin, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Drive, Ride, Soak & Slide at Diggerland USA, the ONLY construction theme & water park in the U.S. offering over 40+ attractions. Our all-new water park is now open and perfect for your family to cool off in the hot sun. Located in West Berlin, NJ and only 20 miles from Philadelphia, perfect for family-fun day trip... Read More

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A True Classic New Jersey Amusement Park

Land of Make Believe works to ensure that they offer family fun at an affordable price for the entire summer. You can even bring your own food into the park to have a picnic! Make sure to check out their all-new Safari Adventure!

Land of Make Believe

  908-459-9000 | Warren County

Hope, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Is Land of Make Believe good for toddlers? Absolutely! Land of Make Believe in Hope, NJ is a family-friendly amusement park and water park. There are rides and attractions to suit all ages (especially toddlers), including the new thrill ride "Scream Machine 360" and even boardwalk games with prize... Read More

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Let your imagination run wild at Wild West City

Let your imagination run wild at Wild West City, a western theme park located in northwest New Jersey. Watch and witness the reawakening of the past through live action shows, unique storytelling and interactive learning adventures around the park. 

Wild West City

  973-347-8900 | Sussex County

Byram Township, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Let your imagination run wild at Wild West City, a western theme park located in northwest New Jersey. Watch and witness the reawakening of the past through live action shows, unique storytelling and interactive learning adventures around the park. Explore the town�s museums, visit our new Native American Village, see real frontier animals at the barnyard an... Read More

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Every Child's Dream Come True in an Amusement Park

Storybook Land has been capturing the spirit of childhood in their theme park for over 63 years. Explore a world that is filled with real-life versions of all of your favorite nursey rhymes.

Storybook Land

  609-646-0103 | Atlantic County

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Storybook Land is filled with rides, games, and attractions that are inspired by the most popular nursery rhymes. Not only providing family fun in the summer, Storybook Land also spreads holiday cheer in the fall and winte... Read More

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It's SO much more than speed. 

RPM Raceway is the place to Race Play and do SO MUCH MORE!  Electric go-karts reach epic speeds for all speed demons, and multi-player VR and arcade games are available for the avid gamers!  

RPM Raceway

  201-333-7223 | Hudson County

Jersey City, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

RPM Raceway is America's premiere indoor electric indoor karting destination that offers an authentic, exhilarating and memorable experience. Whether you're looking for family fun, a quick thrill with friends, or even a unique company retreat, RPM Raceway offers top-to-bottom entertainment that ensures guests of all ages leave feeling like a champion. Come t... Read More

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Over 100 rides & attractions on the beach!

Morey's Piers is made up of three piers: Surfside Pier, Mariner's Pier, and Adventure Pier. All three piers are on the Wildwood Boardwalk and extend right onto the beach. Also enjoy two water parks that lie on Surfside and Mariner's Pier!

Morey's Piers

  609-522-3900 | Cape May County

Wildwood, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Morey's Piers spans across 18 acres and six beach blocks. That's a lot of room for fun! The piers include three amusement piers and two water parks, all right on the beach. A boardwalk amusement park you won't want to mis... Read More

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Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream

  1-833-263-7326 | Bergen County

East Rutherford, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Nickelodeon Universe at the all-new American Dream mall in East Rutherford, NJ provides the ultimate indoor play experience. Meet all of your favorite Nickelodeon characters in person or ride on the exciting, state-of-the-art rides that were inspired by them. The little ones will love rides like Blue's Skidoo, Fairly Odd Airways, Pup Pup and Away, and mo... Read More

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Keansburg Amusement park is one of the cheapest Amusement parks for kiddies because of its special deals. Tickets are just $1. You can buy a 200 ticket book for $129 and get 100 free! That comes out to .43 cents per ticket! Rides range from 2 to 6 tickets. They also have BOGO on combination waterpark and Amusement park bracelets. On Thursdays, unlimited kiddie rides are just $19!

Keansburg Amusement Park

  732-495-1400 | Monmouth County

Keansburg, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

The Keansburg Amusement Park boardwalk is without a doubt one of the seven natural wonders of (the world?) no, we mean New Jersey. This amusement park is a big part of the antiquated (but newly re-built) fun seaside attractions that the storm tried to bury. Sorry. Keansburg proves to be Jersey stron... Read More

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Gillian's Wonderland Pier

  609-399-7082 | Cape May County

Ocean City, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Ocean City is one of the cleanest and most family-friendly beach shore towns in the state. Although Gillian's is relatively small in comparison to some of the bigger theme parks, there are still are over 35 fun rides to be ha... Read More

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Get ready in 2020! Six Flags Great Adventure announces the launch of the Jersey Devil Roller Coaster. This will be the tallest and fastest single rail (monorail) roller coaster, not just in NJ, but in the world!

Six Flags Great Adventure

  (732) 928-2000 | Ocean County

Jackson, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

This is the flagship theme park in NJ. Yes, it's epic. If you had one choice to bring somebody in your family or somebody from out of town to the absolute best amusement park in the area, this, of course, would be your choic... Read More

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Playland's Castaway Cove

  (609)-399-4751 | Cape May County

Ocean City, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Are you searching for one of the New Jersey shore's most family-friendly amusement spot? Playland's Castaway Cove is one of the oldest amusement parks in all of New Jersey. They are celebrating their 60th year of family fun down the shor... Read More

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Clementon Park and Splash World

  856-783-0263 | Camden County

Clementon, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Clementon Amusement Park is just 15 minutes from downtown Philadelphia, offering area residents and groups a clean, friendly and professionally-run theme and waterpark right in their own backyard. It will give fun-seekers a classic, quality, family theme park experience with beautiful new improvements at a great price! Clementon Amusement Park is a great ... Read More

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Steel Pier

  609-345-4893 | Atlantic County

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

The steel pier in Atlantic City offers amazing boardwalk fare as well as many fun boardwalk games. The small boardwalk area has over 20 rides. Be sure to check out the observation wheel that overlooks the entire cit... Read More

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Fantasy Island Park

  609-492-4000 | Ocean County

Beach Haven, New Jersey

Amusement Parks in NJ

Fantasy Island amusement park located on Long Beach Island has over 18 amusement park rides and plenty of fun games that kids will adore. There is an arcade, plenty of food and a local favorite ice cream shop. Be sure to come and visit some of their famous classic rides, including a spinning roller coaster, Tilt-A-Whirl, and their iconic Ferris whee... Read More

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NJ's Largest and Best Indoor Amusement Park!

iPlay America is by far one of the most unique attractions in all of New Jersey. Designed to look like a boardwalk, the indoor amusement park will make you feel like you're in another world of fun.

iPlay America

 732-577-8200 | Monmouth County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Freehold, New Jersey

iPlay America features amusement rides, attractions, and over 250 arcade games. Whether you want to feel the thrill of a coaster, challenge your friends in laser tag or play a game of bowling, this indoor amusement park has it all. This amazingly fun, indoor theme park is on the top of our list for families seeking fu... Read More

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An Amusement Park right by the Ocean

What could possibly make an amusement park cooler than it already is? Being right on the beach, of course! Afterwards, consider stopping at the aquarium for to continue your day full of fun.

Jenkinson's Boardwalk

 732-892-0600 | Ocean County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Jenkinson's Boardwalk features an amusement park with over 27 rides. Admission is free, of course, as you'll only pay for ride tickets. Also enjoy the excellent food, games, and beaches that come along with the boardwalk! This is the #1 quintessential amusement park down the shore for familie... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Iconic Amusement Park on Seaside Heights Boardwalk

When you think of New Jersey, you may quickly think of Seaside Heights. Casino Pier is the iconic amusement park right on the boardwalk. A must see for those from both near and far!

Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark

 732-793-6488 | Ocean County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Casino Pier amusement park on the Seaside Heights boardwalk is connected to Breakwater Beach, the boardwalk's most famous water park. Trust us when we say that you should check out both of these seaside boardwalk theme park treasures because they have some really awesome ride... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Diggerland USA is the only construction theme & water park in the U.S. located in West Berlin, NJ. Now open, The Water Main, water park which is included with regular summer admission or grab the whole season with our season passes!

Diggerland USA

 856-768-1110 | Camden County

Amusement Parks in NJ

West Berlin, New Jersey

Drive, Ride, Soak & Slide at Diggerland USA, the ONLY construction theme & water park in the U.S. offering over 40+ attractions. Our all-new water park is now open and perfect for your family to cool off in the hot sun. Located in West Berlin, NJ and only 20 miles from Philadelphia, perfect for family-fun day trip... Read More

Visit Website View Details

A True Classic New Jersey Amusement Park

Land of Make Believe works to ensure that they offer family fun at an affordable price for the entire summer. You can even bring your own food into the park to have a picnic! Make sure to check out their all-new Safari Adventure!

Land of Make Believe

 908-459-9000 | Warren County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Hope, New Jersey

Is Land of Make Believe good for toddlers? Absolutely! Land of Make Believe in Hope, NJ is a family-friendly amusement park and water park. There are rides and attractions to suit all ages (especially toddlers), including the new thrill ride "Scream Machine 360" and even boardwalk games with prize... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Let your imagination run wild at Wild West City

Let your imagination run wild at Wild West City, a western theme park located in northwest New Jersey. Watch and witness the reawakening of the past through live action shows, unique storytelling and interactive learning adventures around the park. 

Wild West City

 973-347-8900 | Sussex County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Byram Township, New Jersey

Let your imagination run wild at Wild West City, a western theme park located in northwest New Jersey. Watch and witness the reawakening of the past through live action shows, unique storytelling and interactive learning adventures around the park. Explore the town�s museums, visit our new Native American Village, see real frontier animals at the barnyard an... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Every Child's Dream Come True in an Amusement Park

Storybook Land has been capturing the spirit of childhood in their theme park for over 63 years. Explore a world that is filled with real-life versions of all of your favorite nursey rhymes.

Storybook Land

 609-646-0103 | Atlantic County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Storybook Land is filled with rides, games, and attractions that are inspired by the most popular nursery rhymes. Not only providing family fun in the summer, Storybook Land also spreads holiday cheer in the fall and winte... Read More

Visit Website View Details

It's SO much more than speed. 

RPM Raceway is the place to Race Play and do SO MUCH MORE!  Electric go-karts reach epic speeds for all speed demons, and multi-player VR and arcade games are available for the avid gamers!  

RPM Raceway

 201-333-7223 | Hudson County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Jersey City, New Jersey

RPM Raceway is America's premiere indoor electric indoor karting destination that offers an authentic, exhilarating and memorable experience. Whether you're looking for family fun, a quick thrill with friends, or even a unique company retreat, RPM Raceway offers top-to-bottom entertainment that ensures guests of all ages leave feeling like a champion. Come t... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Over 100 rides & attractions on the beach!

Morey's Piers is made up of three piers: Surfside Pier, Mariner's Pier, and Adventure Pier. All three piers are on the Wildwood Boardwalk and extend right onto the beach. Also enjoy two water parks that lie on Surfside and Mariner's Pier!

Morey's Piers

 609-522-3900 | Cape May County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Wildwood, New Jersey

Morey's Piers spans across 18 acres and six beach blocks. That's a lot of room for fun! The piers include three amusement piers and two water parks, all right on the beach. A boardwalk amusement park you won't want to mis... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream

 1-833-263-7326 | Bergen County

Amusement Parks in NJ

East Rutherford, New Jersey

Nickelodeon Universe at the all-new American Dream mall in East Rutherford, NJ provides the ultimate indoor play experience. Meet all of your favorite Nickelodeon characters in person or ride on the exciting, state-of-the-art rides that were inspired by them. The little ones will love rides like Blue's Skidoo, Fairly Odd Airways, Pup Pup and Away, and mo... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Keansburg Amusement park is one of the cheapest Amusement parks for kiddies because of its special deals. Tickets are just $1. You can buy a 200 ticket book for $129 and get 100 free! That comes out to .43 cents per ticket! Rides range from 2 to 6 tickets. They also have BOGO on combination waterpark and Amusement park bracelets. On Thursdays, unlimited kiddie rides are just $19!

Keansburg Amusement Park

 732-495-1400 | Monmouth County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Keansburg, New Jersey

The Keansburg Amusement Park boardwalk is without a doubt one of the seven natural wonders of (the world?) no, we mean New Jersey. This amusement park is a big part of the antiquated (but newly re-built) fun seaside attractions that the storm tried to bury. Sorry. Keansburg proves to be Jersey stron... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Gillian's Wonderland Pier

 609-399-7082 | Cape May County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Ocean City, New Jersey

Ocean City is one of the cleanest and most family-friendly beach shore towns in the state. Although Gillian's is relatively small in comparison to some of the bigger theme parks, there are still are over 35 fun rides to be ha... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Get ready in 2020! Six Flags Great Adventure announces the launch of the Jersey Devil Roller Coaster. This will be the tallest and fastest single rail (monorail) roller coaster, not just in NJ, but in the world!

Six Flags Great Adventure

 (732) 928-2000 | Ocean County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Jackson, New Jersey

This is the flagship theme park in NJ. Yes, it's epic. If you had one choice to bring somebody in your family or somebody from out of town to the absolute best amusement park in the area, this, of course, would be your choic... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Playland's Castaway Cove

 (609)-399-4751 | Cape May County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Ocean City, New Jersey

Are you searching for one of the New Jersey shore's most family-friendly amusement spot? Playland's Castaway Cove is one of the oldest amusement parks in all of New Jersey. They are celebrating their 60th year of family fun down the shor... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Clementon Park and Splash World

 856-783-0263 | Camden County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Clementon, New Jersey

Clementon Amusement Park is just 15 minutes from downtown Philadelphia, offering area residents and groups a clean, friendly and professionally-run theme and waterpark right in their own backyard. It will give fun-seekers a classic, quality, family theme park experience with beautiful new improvements at a great price! Clementon Amusement Park is a great ... Read More

Visit Website View Details

Steel Pier

  609-345-4893 | Atlantic County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Atlantic City, New Jersey

The steel pier in Atlantic City offers amazing boardwalk fare as well as many fun boardwalk games. The small boardwalk area has over 20 rides. Be sure to check out the observation wheel that overlooks the entire cit... Read More

View Details

Fantasy Island Park

 609-492-4000 | Ocean County

Amusement Parks in NJ

Beach Haven, New Jersey

Fantasy Island amusement park located on Long Beach Island has over 18 amusement park rides and plenty of fun games that kids will adore. There is an arcade, plenty of food and a local favorite ice cream shop. Be sure to come and visit some of their famous classic rides, including a spinning roller coaster, Tilt-A-Whirl, and their iconic Ferris whee... Read More

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Here is The Most Unique Amusement Park in NJ!

 

Field Station Dinosaurs!

Photo of a father holding his young son in front of a dinosaur at Field Station amusement park in Leonia NJ

There are some that might not consider Field Station Dinosaurs a conventional amusement or theme park, but we feel that it is a wonderful off-the-beaten-path utterly unique attraction that offers an exciting hands-on experience for families. Hence, we have listed it here as one of the most unique amusement parks, not just in NJ but on the entire East Coast!

 

There are over 30 exciting educational live shows, fun games, life-size dinosaurs, and activities for children to explore.

 

Field Station Dinosaurs
Overpeck County Park | Henry Hoebel Area
Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ 07605
855-999-9010

 

 

Best Wooden Roller Coasters in NJ

 

The Great White at Morey's Piers!

Photo of one of the best roller coasters on a beach in NJ which is the Great White wooden roller coaster with 6 red cars full of people with the beach in the background at More's Piers amusement park in Wildwood NJ

A classic wooden roller coaster with a tremendous 105 drop at speeds of over 50 MPH. On the beach with the Atlantic Ocean in the backdrop. Perfection!

 

Here are our top picks of the best wooden coasters 

1. El Toro | Great Adventure


2. Great White | Moreys Piers


3. Hellcat | Clementon Park

 

 

What is the Fastest Monorail Roller Coaster in NJ (and the World)?

 

The NJ Devil!


It's finally here and raring to go for the 2014 season!

The tallest, fastest, and longest single-rail roller coaster!

13 stories high

87-foot drop

180 degrees inversions

Zero-G roll

Inline single passenger riders on a thin monorail track

Speeds up to 60 MPH

Over 3000 feet of track (That's over 10 football fields long!)



Frequently asked questions

 

What is the best amusement park in NJ for younger kids?
Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township and the Land of Make Believe in Hope NJ are all good choices. The all-new Nickelodeon Universe at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, NJ is also a great choice for families with younger children.

What is the cleanest amusement park?
All parks desire to be the cleanest amusement park of all but The Holiday World has been chosen by www.indystar.com as the cleanest park in the entire world (since the invention of the iPhone). Also, according to Amusement Today magazine, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari which is located in Santa Claus, Indiana theme park was voted “cleanest park in the world” for the 19th consecutive year.

Which state has the best amusement parks?
The most renowned states for the best amusement parks are California, Florida, and Orlando. Orlando is known as the Theme Park Capital of the world. Let us not forget New Jersey which, is home to over 15 amusement parks (both big and small), including the behemoth Six Flags Great Adventure.

What is the most visited theme park in the US?
According to one survey, approx. 20.96 million people visited The Magic Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort in 2019. Magic Kingdom is in Bay Lake, Florida which is located near Orlando Florida.

What is the best day to go to an amusement park?
Weekends are the busiest days but Saturdays are more crowded. Because of Monday’s being the working day there is bit less load on Sundays. Otherwise, it would be worse. Working days are the least crowded in the entire week.

What amusement parks do most New Yorkers like to go to?
Luna Park in Coney Island is one of the world’s most famous theme parks and is one of the most visited theme parks in the NYC area. For New Yorkers that live upstate Six Flags, Darien Lake is a very popular choice.

 

The History of Amusement Parks in NJ

 

Amusement parks have been a popular form of entertainment in New Jersey for over a century. One of the first amusement parks in the state was Pleasure Island, which opened in Keansburg in 1894. The park featured a variety of attractions, including a roller coaster, a carousel, and a boardwalk. Another early amusement park in New Jersey was Camden Park, which opened in the city of Camden in 1895. The park featured a large roller coaster and several other rides, as well as a dance hall and a casino.

During the 20th century, several other amusement parks opened in New Jersey, including Palisades Amusement Park in Bergen County, which operated from 1898 to 1971 and featured several large roller coasters. Other notable amusement parks in the state included Fantasy Island in Beach Haven, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, and Steel Pier in Atlantic City.

Action Park was an amusement park in Vernon, New Jersey, USA, that operated from 1978 to 1996. It was known for its unconventional and often dangerous attractions, such as the "Alpine Slide," a concrete luge track, and the "Cannonball Loop" water slide, which featured a loop that riders went through. It was also sometimes referred to as "Traction Park" or "Accident Park" due to the high number of injuries reported during its operation.

Today, the most well-known amusement park in New Jersey is Six Flags Great Adventure, which opened in 1974 in Jackson and is one of the largest amusement parks in the country. It features roller coasters, water rides, and live shows and is still a major tourist attraction for the state. There are also several smaller amusement parks in New Jersey, including Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach in Seaside Heights, and Clementon Park in Clementon.

 

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