New Jersey Things To Do

New Jersey welcomes you with a wealth of wonderful attractions. Sunbathe and swim on any number of Cape May beaches. Enjoy a rollicking musical at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn. Learn the ways of the Powhatan Renape Nation at the Rankokus Indian Reservation in Westampton Township. But don't stop there. Many more fine attractions abound in New Jersey as you'll see from the list below.

State Theatre

Enjoy everything from Broadway musicals and first-class dance to stand-up comedy and opera at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This historic site is a renovated 1921 vaudeville and silent film palace. For more information, visit http://statetheatrenj.org/.  [Top]

Englishtown Raceway Park & Flea Market

Englishtown, New Jersey is home to Englishtown Raceway & Flea Market. The quarter-mile drag racing strip presents some of the fastest cars you'll ever witness. Each year, you can catch the summer nationals and occasional swap-meets. Things heat up on weekends when nitro-burning jet cars get into the act. For more information, visit www.etownraceway.com/.  [Top]

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

Get wet and wild at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson, New Jersey with water slides, thrill rides and wave pools, plus a 45-acre tropical getaway and one of the longest rivers you'll ever float along. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/hurricaneHarborNJ/index.aspx.  [Top]

Duke Farms

Duke Farms is a breathtaking 2,700-acre estate in Hillsborough, New Jersey. A dedicated sustainable habitat, Duke Farms features several stellar tours, including a Park & Nature tour, Display Gardens Tour and Bike Tour. For more information, visit www.dukefarms.org.  [Top]

PNC Bank Arts Center

Ranked among America's top five most successful amphitheatres, PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey brings music fans incredible concerts between May and September. Capacity is 7,000 for the seats around the stage and approximately 10,000 more on the lawn. For more information, visit www.artscenter.com.  [Top]

New Jersey Botanical Garden

Located in the town of Ringwood, New Jersey Botanical Garden offers visitors a wide variety of options. Tour the elegant Tudor-style manor house. Revel in the formal, naturalized gardens. Stroll along one of the many winding woodland paths. For more information, visit www.njbg.org.  [Top]

Newark Museum

Comprised of 80 galleries of art and science, a mini zoo, planetarium, gift shops, cafe, auditorium, sculpture garden and the Ballantine House, a restored 1885 mansion, the Newark Museum is the largest complex of its kind in New Jersey. For more information, visit www.newarkmuseum.org/pages/toc2.html.  [Top]

Point Pleasant Beach & Boardwalk

The Jersey Shore overflows with great beaches. One of the more popular is Point Pleasant Beach. Besides the warm sand and the cool waves, you'll enjoy the Point Pleasant Boardwalk, which boasts arcade games, rides, food, shops, an aquarium and fun house. A tiki bar and nightclub are the perfect after hours entertainment. For more information, visit www.pointpleasantbeach.com/boardwalk.htm.  [Top]

Meadowlands Sports Complex

The Meadowlands Sports Complex is the place to be for harness racing, NFL football (New York Giants and New York Jets) and NBA basketball (New Jersey Nets). Enjoy concerts as well as this venerable New Jersey venue. For more information, visit www.meadowlands.com.  [Top]

Atlantic City

A lot has changed in Atlantic City, New Jersey since the 1980 Burt Lancaster movie of the same name. Today, you can enjoy non-stop casino gaming action, soothing spas, fine dining, world-class entertainment and a swinging nightlife. And don't forget the world-famous Boardwalk and inviting beaches. For more information, visit http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/  [Top]