Explore Your Local Area With The Little Ones!
If you're looking for a family trip idea without leaving Central NJ, there is something in store for you! The kids will love being in a new environment taking in everything the mini-vacation has to offer. Whether it's a laid-back or an active atmosphere, everyone will have a blast making memories right in Central NJ.Jersey Shore Pirates
732-899-6100 | Ocean CountyKids 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
Visit Website View DetailsJenkinson's Boardwalk
732-892-0600 | Ocean CountyBest 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
Visit Website View DetailsiPlay America
732-577-8200 | Monmouth CountyFrom the moment guests step inside iPlay America, they enter a world of endless family fun like no other. iPlay America, the all-indoor destination where the city meets the boardwalk. From recreating everything on the Jersey Shore, from the Boardwalk and mid-way style games people loved as kids, to the streets complete with two-story buildings, mailboxes,... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsClimbZone
732-813-8300 | Monmouth CountyClimbZone 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
Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach Waterpark
732-793-6488 | Ocean CountyBest 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
Visit Website View DetailsNorz Hill Farm
908-371-2697 | Somerset CountyNorz Hill Farm is a family-friendly farm with numerous animals children can meet. Because many farmers in New Jersey have been retiring or moving out of the area recently, children do not have the same opportunities their parents or grandparents did, such as working with animals on a daily basis, living close to them, and seeing them in their natural environ... Read More
Visit Website View Details125' Jamaica
732-528-5014 | Monmouth CountySailing 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
Delaware Valley's oldest and largest flea market!
Columbus Farmer's Market is just minutes from the NJ Turnpike and Interstate Route 295. Take a break from your travels and stop by. There are thousands of outdoor flea market items and over 65 inside retail stores. Great for bargain hunters!
Columbus Farmers Market
609-267-0400 | Burlington CountyColumbus Farmer's Market in Columbus is a great place to go on weekends and Thursdays. Spend the day finding the best deals on some of the coolest items available in the flea market and fresh produce in the farmer's market.... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsDelaware River Railroad Excursions
877-train-ride | Warren CountyAn 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
Visit Website View DetailsSnyder's Farm
732-496-0441 | Somerset CountySeasonal 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
Shady Brook Farm
215-968-1670 | We Come to YouFun 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
The Market at Delaware Valley College
215-230-7170 | We Come to YouWhere 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
Visit Website View DetailsNorthlandz is the world's largest miniature wonderland located in Flemington, NJ, USA.
Northlandz
908-782-4022 | Hunterdon CountyNorthlandz is a famous tourist attraction and a fun place to be for families. You can explore unlimited fun activities at the site. The place is packed with big surprises. There's something for everyone, from the tiniest tot to the most seasoned adventurer. With so much to explore, you're sure to find something that will fascinate and delight yo... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsImagine That!!! Museum
973-966-8000 | Morris CountyBest 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
Visit Website View DetailsCrayola Experience PA
610-515-8000 | We Come to YouColorful 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 lear... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsBranchburg Sports Complex
908-203-1600 | Somerset County78,000 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
Visit Website View DetailsOasis Family Farm
609-259-7300 | Mercer CountyOasis 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 familie... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsJersey Shore Pirates
732-899-6100 | Ocean CountyKids 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
Visit Website View DetailsJenkinson's Boardwalk
732-892-0600 | Ocean CountyBest 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
Visit Website View DetailsiPlay America
732-577-8200 | Monmouth CountyFrom the moment guests step inside iPlay America, they enter a world of endless family fun like no other. iPlay America, the all-indoor destination where the city meets the boardwalk. From recreating everything on the Jersey Shore, from the Boardwalk and mid-way style games people loved as kids, to the streets complete with two-story buildings, mailboxes,... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsClimbZone
732-813-8300 | Monmouth CountyClimbZone 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
Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach Waterpark
732-793-6488 | Ocean CountyBest 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
Visit Website View DetailsNorz Hill Farm
908-371-2697 | Somerset CountyNorz Hill Farm is a family-friendly farm with numerous animals children can meet. Because many farmers in New Jersey have been retiring or moving out of the area recently, children do not have the same opportunities their parents or grandparents did, such as working with animals on a daily basis, living close to them, and seeing them in their natural environ... Read More
Visit Website View Details125' Jamaica
732-528-5014 | Monmouth CountySailing 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
Delaware Valley's oldest and largest flea market!
Columbus Farmer's Market is just minutes from the NJ Turnpike and Interstate Route 295. Take a break from your travels and stop by. There are thousands of outdoor flea market items and over 65 inside retail stores. Great for bargain hunters!
Columbus Farmers Market
609-267-0400 | Burlington CountyColumbus Farmer's Market in Columbus is a great place to go on weekends and Thursdays. Spend the day finding the best deals on some of the coolest items available in the flea market and fresh produce in the farmer's market.... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsDelaware River Railroad Excursions
877-train-ride | Warren CountyAn 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
Visit Website View DetailsSnyder's Farm
732-496-0441 | Somerset CountySeasonal 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
Shady Brook Farm
215-968-1670 | We Come to YouFun 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
The Market at Delaware Valley College
215-230-7170 | We Come to YouWhere 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
Visit Website View DetailsNorthlandz is the world's largest miniature wonderland located in Flemington, NJ, USA.
Northlandz
908-782-4022 | Hunterdon CountyNorthlandz is a famous tourist attraction and a fun place to be for families. You can explore unlimited fun activities at the site. The place is packed with big surprises. There's something for everyone, from the tiniest tot to the most seasoned adventurer. With so much to explore, you're sure to find something that will fascinate and delight yo... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsImagine That!!! Museum
973-966-8000 | Morris CountyBest 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
Visit Website View DetailsCrayola Experience PA
610-515-8000 | We Come to YouColorful 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 lear... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsBranchburg Sports Complex
908-203-1600 | Somerset County78,000 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
Visit Website View DetailsOasis Family Farm
609-259-7300 | Mercer CountyOasis 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 familie... Read More
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Romantic Day Trip For Two!
After a day trip with the kids, next week it may be time for a couples day trip! Spend some time alone and reignite the romantic energy. The many attractions also offer romantic packages that you can include to make the trip even more special for the two of you. By the nighttime, you will be relaxed, smitten, and grinning ear to ear ready to go home.