New Jersey Vacations Idea #1:
Atlantic City, New Jersey, is known for its casinos but there is much more. The whole family can have loads of fun at the four-and-a-half mile long Atlantic City Boardwalk with food, rides and games. And there's the beach which is great for family swimming, body surfing, kite flying, shell collecting and just relaxing in the sun. The
Atlantic City Aquarium is another excellent family vacation spot. Everyone loves to see the fish in the huge aquariums plus they have touch tanks and fun interactive exhibits.
You can see rescued whales, seals, dolphins and other sea animals at the Brigantine Sea Life Museum and Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Other places of interest are the Atlantic City Art Center, Noyes Museum of Art and shopping at the Atlantic City Outlets - The Walk.
New Jersey Vacations Idea #2:
Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge is a bird sanctuary located near Atlantic City. It's a great place to see some wildlife including peregrin falcons, bald eagles, and osprey. Access is tightly controlled.
There is an 8-mile long loop for a driving tour and several short nature trails. Other activities are hunting of waterfowl and white-tailed deer, fresh and saltwater fishing, and shellfishing - crabbing and clamming.
New Jersey Vacations Idea #3:
A favorite among the many New Jersey shoreline destinations is
Long Beach Island. This 18-mile long island offers everything you could want; swimming, amusements, deep sea fishing, whale watching, sailing, jet skiing, beautiful beaches.
There is no boardwalk or typical carnival-type amusement attractions, just lots of beach activities as well as great shops, restaurants and an active nightlife.
Vacation Ideas in New Jersey #4:
Leaming's Run Garden and Colonial Farm in Cape May County, is 30 acres of flowers, ferns, lawns and ponds. Considered one of the top gardens in the East, there are 25 different themed gardens with winding paths connecting them all. The small on-site farm grows crops of cotton and tobacco and has exhibits that showcase the life of the 18th century whaling community that thrived here.
Vacation Ideas in New Jersey #5:
The New Sweden Farmstead in the Delaware Valley reflects Swedish/Finnish life as it was in the 17th century. It is an authentic recreation of a farmstead typical of the Swedish settlers who settled in this area in 1638.
The New Sweden Farmstead is located in Bridgeton City Park. Vacation visitors can see exact replica log structures of a blacksmith shop, storehouse, threshing barn, stable, residence, barn with outhouse, suana and a smokehouse.
Vacation Ideas in New Jersey #6:
Hidden Valley Resort, in Vernon is a nice family ski resort nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountain range. Situated only 47 Miles from New York City it’s convenient yet not overcrowded.
They make their own snow all season and their Dragon's Pit tubing park has a 600 foot tubing snow chute.
During the summer it’s a great spot for a family picnic and barbeque. There is also another Hidden Valley Resort in Pennsylvania.
New Jersey Vacations Idea #7:
The Casino Pier and Water Works is a “Family Fun and Sun Resort” in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. This famous New Jersey family water park is a real “Jersey experience”. They have water rides and fun for every age. There’s even a Toddler area for safe water fun for the littlest member of the family.
New Jersey Vacations Idea #8:
Waterloo Village is a New Jersey National Historic Site located in Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Sussex County. In the 19th century Waterloo was an inland port thanks to it's location on the Morris Canal. Today the town is restored as a living example of that past time. Lenape Village is a life-sized reproduction of a Minisink Indian Village.
