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All Central NJ Coolest Attractions in NJ
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Cool, Local Adventures
What is cool to you? Are you in awe of outdoor adventures or gobsmacked by great artistry? Maybe you get hyped for competitive sports or crafting something of your own. Whatever type of attraction rocks your world, there's a place to find it in Central NJ. Check out the selection below of NJ's coolest attractions.iPlay 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 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 DetailsSessions in September/October and April/May!
If you find yourself often leaning towards California or Italian wines, the fall session may be the right one for you. Use fresh grapes from California and Italy to create a wine. Alternatively use either Chilean or Argentinian grapes in the spring session.
Grape Expectations
732-764-WINE (9463) | Somerset CountyAt Grape Expectations you can extend your love of wine into making wine. You will get to crush, press, rack, and bottle to create a world-class wine out of California, Italian, and South American grape... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsGroup tours available for schools or families!
There are three group options that will help you and your group travel to the past. You can choose Meet The Past where the kids will be recruied into General George Washington's army or choose A Call to Arms which adds on two workshops to the Meet the Past program. The final option is an outreach program that is interactive through a variety of activities.
Old Barracks Museum
609-396-1776 | Mercer CountyTravel into the 1770's as you explore the Barracks in Trenton. Tours occur every hour starting from 10 a.m. You will get to see original barracks while the guides will be in authentic dress and behavior... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsExclusive Salt Room and So Sound Technology available at the Jersey Shore's Premier Salt Lounge and Spa
The Pampered Spirit
848-241-9577 | Ocean CountyIntroducing Point Pleasant's first Himalayan salt lounge and dry salt therapy cabin. Pampered Spirit Wellness Center was created for you and we invite you to take the next step to wellness. Unlock your potential, breathe better and optimize your relaxation experienc... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsThree organized fields: Hyperpipe, Lego, Alamo!
One part of the massive park is Hyperpipe which is an open field with a variety of pipe obstacles that can be used to hide behind while anticipating a target. The same type of obstacle format is on the Lego field but includes Lego structures instead of pipes. The Alamo field is inspired by the Battle of the Alamo where Mexico fought Texas back in the 1800s. There are forts, obstacles, and more mimicing the battle.
Top Gun Paintball
732-928-2810 | Monmouth CountyTopGun is more than a paintball park, it's an experience. There are 130 acres of natural as well as enhanced fields that provide some of the most unique and challenging terrain for you to take on. Bring your friends and engage in some competitive spiri... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsMini-golf that glows!
Monster Mini Golf provides you with a unique experience golfing under black lights. The oddly spooky yet cool environment will be memorable for anyone who visits! Wear neon colors so you can glow, too!
Monster Mini Golf
732-544-2200 | Monmouth CountyMonster Mini Golf guarantees a memorable experience playing mini-golf under black lights surrounded by vibrant colors! Enjoy the challenge in a cool and one-of-a-kind environment. Bring your friends and family for double the fun... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsPerfect for expelling your fear of bugs!
At Insectropolis, you will learn all the things that nobody tells you about spiders, butterflies, millipedes, and more! Explore their habitats and lifestyles while getting up close and personal with the opportunity to touch a few, including a tarantula!
Insectropolis
732-349-7090 | Ocean CountyIf you often find your kid crawling and picking at dirt, Insectropolis may be the perfect place for them to explore! They'll learn all about the creepy crawlies that they've found outside and even get to touch some... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsThe Marketplace now open!
Adventure Aquarium recently opened The Marketplace, an all-new eco-friendly dining experience with a fresh menu with locally sources options. They focus on combatting plastics from entering the ocean through sustainable practices.
Adventure Aquarium
856-365-3300 | Camden CountySet aside a day to learn and explore the wonder that is Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. This is a great opportunity for animal lovers to take on one sector of the animal world in depth. They regularly have special events including shows and feedings that kids will love... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRegular events including reenactments!
The Village at Allaire regularly hosts a variety of fun events such as flea markets, car shows, and more. They even have reenactments of local historical events from the 1800s! Check out the calendar to see what's coming up.
The Historic Village at Allaire
732-938-2371 | Monmouth CountyThe Village at Allaire used to be a self-sufficient factory town that produced iron. It had a carpentry shop, blacksmith shop, bakery, mills, and more. Now, it's an interactive museum where you can experience history through hands-on activities... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsConveniently located between Moorestown Mall and Cherry Hill Mall!
Elite Climbing is right near a number of restaurants, shops, and two major South Jersey malls! Grab dinner after your adventure in a nearby food restaurant or shop til you drop. This is also a great place for kids to try out a new activity and get moving!
Elite Climbing
856-273-1370 | Burlington CountyTrek up rock malls in an effort to make it to the very top! There are bouldering walls with 10 different angles including an 18-foot cave that will challenge you and your friends! The routes are constantly changed to keep you on top of i... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsMommy and Me classes offered, too!
The very little ones can have fun decorating, too! Take them to a mommy or daddy and me class so they can have fun playing and expressing themselves, no matter how messy! Their seasonal one is decorating a gingerbread house available in December.
The Chocolate Belles
732-920-2266 | Ocean CountyThe Chocolate Belles offers cake and chocolate decorating classes where you can learn about the process and make your very own special creations! You can learn basic decorating, fondant flowers, embellished candy apples, and more... 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 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 DetailsSessions in September/October and April/May!
If you find yourself often leaning towards California or Italian wines, the fall session may be the right one for you. Use fresh grapes from California and Italy to create a wine. Alternatively use either Chilean or Argentinian grapes in the spring session.
Grape Expectations
732-764-WINE (9463) | Somerset CountyAt Grape Expectations you can extend your love of wine into making wine. You will get to crush, press, rack, and bottle to create a world-class wine out of California, Italian, and South American grape... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsGroup tours available for schools or families!
There are three group options that will help you and your group travel to the past. You can choose Meet The Past where the kids will be recruied into General George Washington's army or choose A Call to Arms which adds on two workshops to the Meet the Past program. The final option is an outreach program that is interactive through a variety of activities.
Old Barracks Museum
609-396-1776 | Mercer CountyTravel into the 1770's as you explore the Barracks in Trenton. Tours occur every hour starting from 10 a.m. You will get to see original barracks while the guides will be in authentic dress and behavior... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsExclusive Salt Room and So Sound Technology available at the Jersey Shore's Premier Salt Lounge and Spa
The Pampered Spirit
848-241-9577 | Ocean CountyIntroducing Point Pleasant's first Himalayan salt lounge and dry salt therapy cabin. Pampered Spirit Wellness Center was created for you and we invite you to take the next step to wellness. Unlock your potential, breathe better and optimize your relaxation experienc... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsThree organized fields: Hyperpipe, Lego, Alamo!
One part of the massive park is Hyperpipe which is an open field with a variety of pipe obstacles that can be used to hide behind while anticipating a target. The same type of obstacle format is on the Lego field but includes Lego structures instead of pipes. The Alamo field is inspired by the Battle of the Alamo where Mexico fought Texas back in the 1800s. There are forts, obstacles, and more mimicing the battle.
Top Gun Paintball
732-928-2810 | Monmouth CountyTopGun is more than a paintball park, it's an experience. There are 130 acres of natural as well as enhanced fields that provide some of the most unique and challenging terrain for you to take on. Bring your friends and engage in some competitive spiri... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsMini-golf that glows!
Monster Mini Golf provides you with a unique experience golfing under black lights. The oddly spooky yet cool environment will be memorable for anyone who visits! Wear neon colors so you can glow, too!
Monster Mini Golf
732-544-2200 | Monmouth CountyMonster Mini Golf guarantees a memorable experience playing mini-golf under black lights surrounded by vibrant colors! Enjoy the challenge in a cool and one-of-a-kind environment. Bring your friends and family for double the fun... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsPerfect for expelling your fear of bugs!
At Insectropolis, you will learn all the things that nobody tells you about spiders, butterflies, millipedes, and more! Explore their habitats and lifestyles while getting up close and personal with the opportunity to touch a few, including a tarantula!
Insectropolis
732-349-7090 | Ocean CountyIf you often find your kid crawling and picking at dirt, Insectropolis may be the perfect place for them to explore! They'll learn all about the creepy crawlies that they've found outside and even get to touch some... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsThe Marketplace now open!
Adventure Aquarium recently opened The Marketplace, an all-new eco-friendly dining experience with a fresh menu with locally sources options. They focus on combatting plastics from entering the ocean through sustainable practices.
Adventure Aquarium
856-365-3300 | Camden CountySet aside a day to learn and explore the wonder that is Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ. This is a great opportunity for animal lovers to take on one sector of the animal world in depth. They regularly have special events including shows and feedings that kids will love... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsRegular events including reenactments!
The Village at Allaire regularly hosts a variety of fun events such as flea markets, car shows, and more. They even have reenactments of local historical events from the 1800s! Check out the calendar to see what's coming up.
The Historic Village at Allaire
732-938-2371 | Monmouth CountyThe Village at Allaire used to be a self-sufficient factory town that produced iron. It had a carpentry shop, blacksmith shop, bakery, mills, and more. Now, it's an interactive museum where you can experience history through hands-on activities... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsConveniently located between Moorestown Mall and Cherry Hill Mall!
Elite Climbing is right near a number of restaurants, shops, and two major South Jersey malls! Grab dinner after your adventure in a nearby food restaurant or shop til you drop. This is also a great place for kids to try out a new activity and get moving!
Elite Climbing
856-273-1370 | Burlington CountyTrek up rock malls in an effort to make it to the very top! There are bouldering walls with 10 different angles including an 18-foot cave that will challenge you and your friends! The routes are constantly changed to keep you on top of i... Read More
Visit Website View DetailsMommy and Me classes offered, too!
The very little ones can have fun decorating, too! Take them to a mommy or daddy and me class so they can have fun playing and expressing themselves, no matter how messy! Their seasonal one is decorating a gingerbread house available in December.
The Chocolate Belles
732-920-2266 | Ocean CountyThe Chocolate Belles offers cake and chocolate decorating classes where you can learn about the process and make your very own special creations! You can learn basic decorating, fondant flowers, embellished candy apples, and more... Read More
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Outdoor Adventures Await
In New Jersey, you don't have to travel far to feel transported to another world. Quench your thirst for adventure with any option from our selection of New Jersey's top outdoor attractions. Hiking, windsurfing, kayaking, what have you, your next epic adventure awaits you!
