Visit a really cool farm and Bring Fido with you too! Take a tour of a really cool farm and see how cows, grass, rain, sun, chickens, pigs and people can collaborate to make great cheese, bread, pork & beef while increasing soil fertility, sequestering carbon and preserving farmland for the future.
Their cows are milked in the morning, but they prefer to have visitors see them doing what they do best, which is enjoying their pasture! A pasture walk will bring you up close to the Bobolink herd. Please dress accordingly for a pasture walk, including sturdy shoes or sneakers.
The tour continues at the bakery, where they bake bread in a wood-fired brick oven, and concludes with a tasting of breads and cheeses in our farm store. All cheeses are available for purchase!
Your guide will also provide explanations of their processes, and, time permitting, can allow visitors to view the (empty) barn, ripening room, and creamery.
Tours are limited to twenty, and are guided by either a family member or one of our interns. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome to join the tour! Reservations are required, and a $5 fee is charged for all humans over 3 years. If there is space, last-minute attendance may be possible.
Bread & Cheese making Workshops:Nearly every other Sunday May-October!
Take the kids indoor rock climbing! Here's a question we get all the time: Are there any indoor Rock wall climbing places in New Jersey? The answer is yes! The New Jersey Rock Gym in West Fairfield NJ is an awesome rock gym, if we've ever seen one!
Bored with conventional play places? Welcome to indoor rock climbing, an exciting alternative to children's normal run of the mill play places. A one day pass is $17 for adults. Family pricing options are available as well. Please call 973-439-9860to inquire about the details for family pricing.
They also offer instructional classes throughout the week for adults and children covering all aspects of the sport of rock climbing. For kids, they offer instructional climbing lessons after school and on Saturdays with levels ranging from beginner to advanced.
You can also celebrate your Birthday at the New Jersey Rock Gym. Our Instructional Climbing Parties are loads of fun and totally safe.
See real wolves up close and personal! Once again the howling of wolves echo through the mountains of the Delaware Water Gap in Knowlton Township, Warren County, NJ. Photo opportunities of a lifetime and the experience of watching and listening to packs of Tundra, Timber, and Arctic wolves will be yours. View wolves here in the East in a natural surrounding for the first time in over a century. Bobcats and foxes also reside at the reserve.
Enjoy a scenic walk to the Lakota Wolf Preserve observing the many forms of local wildlife along the way. Upon arrival at the Preserve you will be invited to the observation area, in the center of four packs of wolves. During our informal talks with the people who raised and care for the wolves you will learn about the social structure of wolf packs, their eating habits, their interaction with man and many other interesting facts. We will try to educate you on the true behavior of the wolf and will be glad to answer any questions you may have. While in the observation area you will be able to watch the wolves play, interact with each other and maybe even hear them howl.
Truly an experience of a lifetime!
The Wolf Watch programs are presented Twice Daily: Summer Hours (Daylight Savings) - 10:30 and 4:00
Fall & Winter (Standard Time) - 10:30 and 3:00
Please Note that there are only two times during the day to view the wolves.
No appointment needed for Saturdays and Sundays for individuals and families. Any group must have an appointment even on weekends - please call 877-SEE-WOLF to make an appointment.
The real deal! Enjoy professional Rodeo in the true Tradition of the Old West! This is not a carnival or a traveling circus, this is the real thing! The Cowtown Rodeo is a professional stop on a professional circuit for real Cowboys and Cowgirls from across the Country!
Some of the best cowboys in the east call the Cowtown Rodeo home. With limited chances to rodeo on the East coast, you can see why any cowboy from would love to make their way to the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove NJ. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the show. A truly unique day trip in New Jersey!
Open May through September every Saturday Night The Rodeo is open every Saturday night during the season from May through September. The weekly action gives you a chance to experience Bareback Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Girls Barrel Racing, Brahma Bull Riding and more. Season tickets are available! Free Parking and refreshments available.
Cowtown Flea Market:
The Cowtown Flea Market has "Everything imaginable for sale." It is open Tuesdays & Saturdays, 8AM-4PM, all year 'round! Cowtown Livestock Auction: Every Tuesday at Noon.
Cowtown Flea Market and Livestock Auction are located at the Cowtown Rodeo
Rent Canoes in a relaxing atmosphere! The Welcome to Pine Barrens Canoe Rental located in beautiful Chatsworth, NJ. Come enjoy a fantastic adventure at Pine Barrens Canoe Rental and Kayaks. If your looking for a day trip or an overnight camping trip, Pine Barrens Canoe is for you. You can enjoy canoeing through Wharton State Forest in the New Jersey Pinelands. Average canoeing is about 1 ½ miles per hour, depending upon river conditions, so it's a great Day trip adventure for kids of all ages!
Many different Canoeing trips are available You will find lots of different kinds of canoeing tips and information to make your canoeing trip an enjoyable one. Overnight camping trips are available! Please browse our website and see all that Pine Barrens Canoe Rental has to offer. Please feel free to call or e-mail us if you have any questions or would like more information. Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental in Chatsworth, N.J. is family owned and operated since 1976.
PETS are welcome on day trips, bring a leash. Pets are not permitted in any campsites.
Open April Through October (weather permitting) Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Weekends) Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Weekdays)
Pine Barrens Canoe Rental
3260 Route 563, Chatsworth, NJ, 08019
Phone (609) 726-1515
Toll Free (800) 732-0793 info@pinebarrenscanoe.com
Take the kids on a Pirate Adventure! During the summer, the Pirate Voyages is a "Must Do" day trip! A professional Pirate Crew will entertain you and your children for over an hour of surprises, laughter, and memories to share for many years to come. Climb aboard their Pirate Ship known as the "Sea Dragon". Pirates of all ages will enjoy an hour of old-fashioned swashbuckling fun with face painting, sea chanteys, story telling and more, all while decoding a secret map to find the Hidden Underwater Treasure. Every good Pirate must be willing to take the Pirate Oath and may have to defend the ship with any one of their sixteen water cannons. Any stowaways or traitors will surely "walk the plank.
This trip is really fun. It is well suited to kids of all ages. It is not scary at all. While on board you will hear stories and jokes as well as listen to music. You will get wet on this adventure so beach attire is recommended. Cameras and Video cameras are allowed but they are not responsible for damage from water.
Open Memorial day to Labor day only
Animal Kingdom Zoo 1800 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road, Bordentown, NJ - Central Jersey -Map 609-267-3111
Visit a cool Zoo in Central NJ! Who knew? Who knew there was a zoo right smack dab in the middle of Central NJ. Who knew that Animal Kingdom boasts one of the most extensive wild animal collections in all of New Jersey? Many of their Animals are endangered species, which is one of the reasons why the zoo is so important. Their mission is to educate visitors about the importance of preserving the environment and, as a result, the animals that live here.
This is a great day trip with the kids in Central NJ where kids get a chance to see Animal kingdom’s large collection of animals, some of which are free roaming. You may find it hard to believe that Animal Kingdom boasts one of the largest collection of primates in the United States. But it's true! Among many other animals, they also have one of the kid's favorites, 7 Giraffes, two of which are babies that were born right here in New Jersey.
Animal Kingdom Zoo Admission: Adults $9.00 - Children $7.00 - Seniors $8.00 - Children 2 and under admitted FREE of charge!
Capt. Mikes Marina 630 Great Bay Blvd, Tuckerton, NJ - South Jersey - Map 1-800-50kayak
A Kayak - fishing and crabbing adventure in NJ! Learn the secret hot spots of where to catch fish in our local bays and crabs in the back creeks, while kayaking some of South Jersey’s hottest fishing and crabbing grounds. We will supply you with the kayaks and all of the crabbing, fishing and kayak equipment, bait, and real fish stories in order to create a wonderful fishing and crabbing experience. See more about this adventure.
Tours & Trips
Two hours to two-day trips, your Kayak or our Kayak. Be prepared for some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife in Southern New Jersey. Visit our subsite devoted to Kayak adventures.
Fishing and Boating
Capt. Mike's Marina offers boat slips, boat & kayak rentals, fishing and crabbing, bait & tackle, and a well stocked boat store. Visit our fish and crab subsite for information including the latest fishing and crabbing conditions.
For kayak tour and boat rental reservations, please call (609) 296-4406.
A cultural and learning experience for the kids! A really cool day trip for the entire family! Allaire is a restored ironmaking village featuring James P. Allaire's home, trade shops, ovens, old mill, general store, church, bakery and many small building structures. Among the many things to see and do at Allaire, you will see things like the Barn Complex where you can experience demonstrations of leather working, knot tying, tanning or harness repair.
During special events the site is used to demonstrate 19th Century Laundry procedures, story telling, singing and dancing, apple bobbing and even pumpkin painting on All Hallows Eve.
You can take a ride on a steam train while costumed characters talk about the history of the Village. The train does special rides for kids at Easter and Christmas time.
Costumed interpreters throughout the Historic Village's homes offer visitors demonstrations in various aspects of 19th Century domestic life, such as hearth cooking, spinning, quilting and sewing, laundry, gardening and even proper etiquette. The children of the village demonstrate popular games of the time as well as the chores which prepared them for later life.
You can also take tours of the Allaire Mansion. Tours begin on the Hour and Half Hour
The 3,086 acre park is open Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 12 Noon to 4 pm. From Labor Day through November it is only open on Saturday and Sunday from 12 Noon to 4 pm. It is also open during the Month of May on weekends. They are open in the winter for special events only. See their upcoming events Calendar to find special events.
Take the kids to a unique historic Ironworks! Long Pond Ironworks was founded in 1766 and operated continually until 1882, making iron for a wide range of purposes. Today, the ruins of three furnaces and other unique structures remain in a beautiful setting within Long Pond Ironworks State Park near the New York border in West Milford, New Jersey.
The Long Pond Ironworks Museum is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays between 1pm and 4pm April through November. Organized groups and schools may arrange Museum visits by appointment all year. A donation of $3.00 per adult and $1.00 per child is suggested.
The 175-acre Long Pond Ironworks Historic District is an example of the ironworks plantations established in the American Colonies prior to independence. The village and furnaces at Long Pond produced iron for the Continental Army, for the American forces in the War of 1812, and for the Union Army during the Civil War. Long Pond Ironworks is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places and has been designated a National Historic Landmark.
They have different events throughout the year like really cool candlelit tours. Please check their Calendar to view any upcoming events. OK so this one is really off the beaten path and unusual but you will be surprised to find that the place is very interesting. The fact that is is set next the beautiful Monksville Reservoir is just a bonus!
Northlandz 495 Highway 202 South, Flemington NJ - Central Jersey - Map 908-782-4022 Best unusual Day trip in all of NJ! If you have nothing to do on a rainy day, then you must visit Northlandz ..."Home of the Great American Railway- doll museum and art gallery" FLEMINGTON NJ!
Northlandz is a museum of some of the finest scenery in America all under one roof. They have built landscapes of miniature cities and mountains and railways that will blow your mind. 25 years went into sculpting this place. The tour length is 1 mile and well worth the trip!
See over 50,000 feet of train track (8 miles long!) - See the 94 room dollhouse - See over 4000 buildings and 135 Trains - Hear the 2000 pipe organ - See over 500,000 Lichen trees - See over 250 works of art and much more!
Open everyday except Tuesday (open on Tuesdays during Christmas week)
Insectropolis 1761 Lakewood Road, Toms River, NJ - Central Jersey Map 732-349-7090
Take the kids to see some fascinating insects! Learning all about the fascinating world of insects at our famous "Bug University" location, or visiting the "killer" inmates at our state prison, "The Rock," ! Insectropolis is a guaranteed good time for all age groups! There are a dozen different locations inside Insectropolis. Insectropolis is open to swarms of bug fans, including class field trips, families, and individuals, and promises to have something for everyone. When you visit, you will experience interactive touch-screen computer games, hands-on exhibits, live and dried insect displays, a bug store, and more! This is a must visit for kids of all ages.
Exhibits
Insect handlers will bring out live insects and other anthropods for you to view up close or touch if you choose. Visit the live carpenter ant aquarium that allows you to see inside the nest of these industrious critters! Kids can crawl through a super-sized termite subway and experience the view from below! View various live insect displays, including mating and rearing facilities!
Hours of Operation Open Tuesday through Saturday form 10AM till 3 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday as well as Holidays
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