Kids Day Trips in NJ

Ziplining in NJ year-round! Mountain Creek Zip Tours is located in beautiful Vernon, NJ, only 47 miles away from Manhattan, which makes it the closest zipline to NYC. It is also the only guided zipline tour in New Jersey. Their diverse and energetic team brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the operation; safety and guest satis... Read More

Kids love Pirate Cruises! Follow us to the Treasure!!! Come sail with Jersey Shore Pirates for an interactive treasure hunt where your child becomes part of the action! The Sea Gypsy and its experienced crew sets sail daily on the Metedeconk River for a Swashbuckling Pirate Adventure. This true Pirate Adventure begins with face painting... Read More

Best way to spend a day on the Jersey Shore. Located in beautiful Point Pleasant Beach New Jersey, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk has attractions for people of all ages. It features white sandy beaches, fun games, mini-golf courses, aquarium, arcades, thrilling rides, and exciting attractions. From cotton candy and ice cream to pizza and health... Read More

Cape May Whale Watcher is the original whale and dolphin watching cruise line in NJ. Since 1973 they have been providing the Jersey Shore with a fun and interactive cruise experience. The entire family, especially the little ones, will love watching dolphins and whales flopping and playing around in the open waters! Choose from 1 of 7 different cruise exp... Read More

From the moment guests step inside iPlay America, they enter a world of fun like no other. iPlay America, the indoor city, recreates the Jersey Shore from the Boardwalk and mid-way style games people loved as kids, to the asphalt city streets complete with two-story buildings, mailboxes, fire hydrants, benches and more to create the feel of downtown. ALWA... Read More

Old Fashioned Fun at Old Fashioned Prices. Located in scenic Warren County, NJ under 1 ½ hours from NYC and Philly. The Fair offers a reasonably affordable day out with the family. Their idea of inflation is the hot air balloon inflation each evening. Admission is $7 for adults; $4 for children ages 5-12; ages 4 and under are free. New ... Read More

Colorful fun for all ages!

Discover the Magic of Color at Crayola Experience, located just a short drive from New Jersey in Easton, PA! When you're here, you're always encouraged to let your creativity run free, to color outside the lines, and to play, explore, and learn.

Bursting with 26 exciting, hands-on attractio... Read More

Indoor/Outdoor Amusement Park in NJ!
Both locations offer hundreds of activities for the young and young at heart to enjoy! Funplex features indoor and outdoor attractions that offer fun for all. Enjoy indoor bumper cars, go karts, dozens of arcade games, bowling, laser tag and so much more! You can spend the day, but with so much to... Read More

Diggerland USA is America's only construction theme park, where children and families can drive, ride and operate real machinery, with over 30 fun and safe attractions. Dig up lasting memories driving dump trucks, excavators, a ropes course, zip line, and more! New for 2020, The Water Main Aquatic Park, a 2-acre outdoor water park expansion included for all ... Read More

Fun indoor water park open 7 days a week!

CoCo Key Water Resort, New Jersey's ultimate indoor water park, is your key to worry free, weather proof plans for the entire family! CoCo Key Water Resort brings 55,000 sq. ft of indoor water park fun that's close to home. A getaway the whole family can enjoy. From relaxing in the adventure river to b... Read More

Bugs like You've Never Seen Before!
Insectropolis is a fun and unique insect learning center that dazzles visitors of all ages. There is plenty to see and do here! Our creative displays entertain guests as they learn about these fascinating creatures. View thousands of beautiful and bizarre exotic insects from all over the world. Pla... Read More

Perfect Day Trip-OPEN YEAR ROUND! Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park is New Jersey’s largest free-standing indoor water park with 58,000 square feet of indoor aquatic attractions under a one-of-a-kind retractable roof. Sahara Sam’s attractions include Mount Kilimanjaro family raft ride, Snake Eyes tube slides, Congo Bon... Read More

An exciting trip back in time for the whole family! Join us for an unforgettable ride behind our historic railroad equipment. All year long you can ride along the beautiful Delaware river departing from Phillipsburg New Jersey. You will travel 10 miles down the Delaware River enjoying the sights and sounds of a bygone era. Throughout the... Read More

Bring the kids on the adventure of a lifetime! Enjoy all of the features of an authentic pirate ship on the Sea Dragon, a custom pirate ship build just for Pirate Voyages in 2008. The one hour trip aboard the ship is fun for pirates of all ages! The adventure includes face painting, fun pirate storytelling, and sea chanteys. The kids will love joining in ... Read More

One of the Best Water Parks in Wildwood NJ! Splash Zone Water Park features adrenaline-pumping action with family-style fun right on the Boardwalk. Thrill to the white-water rapids on The Beast of the East, roar through total darkness on The Midnight Run, or test your skills soaring down the Speed Dominator! Younger guests will also hav... Read More

Discover Cape May Wildlife up-close! Join Captain Bob and naturalists aboard the Osprey on a smooth voyage into Cape May’s natural wetlands. Cape May is world-famous for its variety and abundance of bird and marine life. Your kid-friendly cruise from the Cape Island Creek Nature Preserve through historic Cape May Harbor and into the Co... Read More

Come back to the country! Come experience the excitement and splendor of Demarest Farms in Hillsdale New Jersey. Since 1886, we have provided our customers with the best service, value, and quality. Visit Demarest Farms for a one-of-a-kind experience to bring you back to the country. Visit our farm for the 2020 pick your own season and ... Read More

Seasonal Farm - Please call before your visit!

Snyder's Farm is 80 acres of preserved farmland centrally located in beautiful Somerset NJ. It is one of the few "Pick Your Own" farms in the area. Snyder’s Farm’s U Pick consists of GMO free strawberries in May/June, blueberries and veggies in June/July. When the picking seaso... Read More

"Yours to Discover!" With over 40 park areas to explore, the Monmouth County Park System offers terrific locations the whole family can enjoy. There are over 130 miles of trails to hike or bike, ten playgrounds for climbing and sliding, two historic sites to take a step back in time, two environmental centers for hands-on learning about ... Read More

Seasonal packages are available! The Sussex Skylands, New Jersey’s "Great Northwest," offers four seasons of exciting activities for all ages. Located in Sussex County, New Jersey, the Sussex Skylands is home to Mountain Creek and Crystal Springs Resort. The resort features seven World-Class golf courses, Minerals Resort and Spa, Grand... Read More

78,000 sq. ft. of fun! Branchburg Sports Complex is New Jersey’s premier sports and family entertainment center! Featuring 78,000 square feet of action-packed sports and activities, BSC is one of the area’s largest and most exciting indoor recreation destinations! With sports leagues, camps, 3 Turf Fields, 4 batting cages, a 3,100 sq... Read More

Want to know why the road of EEC is called Lord Sterling? It was named after Major General of the Continental Army named Lord Stirling! The Somerset County Environmental Education Center is nestled within 500 acres of the western portion of The Great Swamp. Here, you can find information about the Great Swamp and children can explore exhibits in like crawlin... Read More

Fun is always in season at Shady Brook Farm!

Shady Brook Farm had humble beginnings, starting out as a venture that sold produce off the back of a truck. One hundred years later it has evolved into a farm that still grows many acres of fruits and veggies, boasts a large farm market and garden center and is known regionally for ... Read More

Where farmers are grown! The Market at Delaware Valley College, where farmers are grown. The college is known for growing great people, but especially great farmers! Join us for picking the best crops a farmer can grow, from strawberries and peaches to pumpkins and apples and more. Or enjoy a wagon ride to see and feel horses, sheep or ... Read More

Best Day Trip for Ages 1-8! Imagine That!!! Museum is conveniently located on the Morris/Essex/Union county borders! What has a fire truck, a BRAND NEW pirate ship, arts & crafts room, a new floor plan, with a healthy dose of NEW updated high-tech and sensory exhibits? It's Imagine That's newly renovated children's museum in Florham Par... Read More

Educational Day Trip for Kids of all ages!

Want to hang out with lizards, snakes and other creatures? Welcome to Rizzo's Wildlife World! Their 4,700 square foot facility houses over 100 animals. Meet Butterscotch the albino Burmese Python, Rico the chinchilla, Spike the alligator snapping turtle and all of Rizzo's animal friend... Read More

Sailing Year Round!


Located in Brielle, NJ, right on the Southern tip of Monmouth County, 125' Jamaica is the Queen of the Fleet. 125' Jamaica is NJ's largest party boat manned by experienced captains and crew. The Bogan's have been fishing from Brielle since 1931. They offer a variety of fishing experiences throughout th... Read More

Best Kids Day Trip Idea in New Jersey! Seaside Heights, NJ is waiting for you this summer! Don’t miss a visit to Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach Waterpark in the heart of the Jersey Shore. It’s two great parks in one convenient location in the center of town. Casino Pier offers some of the best attractions at the Jersey Shore, inclu... Read More

20 acres of family fun!

For over 50 years, since its founding in 1955, Storybook Land has been keeping the spirit of childhood alive in an entertaining and educational atmosphere. At Storybook Land, our emphasis is on fun for the entire family … with special attention given to its youngest members. If this is your child’s – or grandchildâ... Read More

ClimbZone in Howell, NJ offers an exciting climbing experience that can't be found anywhere else. The location has over 68 themed walls for kids of all ages to climb. Adults will enjoy climbing, too! 

Has your child ever dreamed of climbing to the top of the Statue of Liberty? At ClimbZone Howell, their imaginations are free to run wild. Aside... Read More

Best family-friendly farm in Central NJ

Oasis Family Farm is located in Mercer County, New Jersey. Our farm is geared to families and family-friendly events all season long. Our fun zone, gem mining and fossil adventure are available seven days a week! We are a great adventure for scout troops, schools and families.

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