Outdoor Activities:

Whether you have a sense of adventure or simply want to commune with nature, travel off the beaten path and discover New Jersey’s hidden ecological wonders. New Jersey has a diverse landscape that offers an ecosystem of breathtaking beauty.

Adventure Trips

Explore the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanside. Situated on 42,000 acres of beautiful landscape, the Refuge is complete with an eight-mile wildlife and auto trail and two foot trails.

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Beaches

In addition to Atlantic City’s beaches, visitors can relax on the ocean beaches in Brigantine, Longport and Margate. Offering several bay beaches with bathhouses, a baby beach, fishing, picnicking and rafting, Somers Point is home to the oldest house in Atlantic County, the Somers Mansion.

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Biking

The Greater Atlantic City Region is full of adventurous trails ideal for recreational biking - like the six-mile, family-friendly paved trail that runs from Pleasantville to Somers Point.

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Birding

For birding enthusiasts, the Warren E. Fox Nature Center in Mays Landing and the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanside offer excellent viewing locations.

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Camping

Pack your tent and head to the Atlantic City area, a campers delight with 17 full service campgrounds offering plenty of outdoor fun.

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Fishing

With 127 miles of beautiful coastline, 157 miles of Delaware Bay and River, not to mention more than 4,000 lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, bays and reservoirs crisscrossing the state, New Jersey is a fishing paradise. In addition, enjoy a day of some rousing ocean fishing and take advantaged of the hundreds of charter and party boats available for hire.

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Gardens

The Atlantic County Master Gardening Program, along with the Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension, deliver horticulture programs and information to the public and work to establish and upgrade gardens like those at Estell Manor Park.

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Golf

Whether you enjoy wide or narrow fairways, chipping or putting, a light round for fun or a competitive game, enjoy the 15 courses in the Atlantic City area.

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Parks & Forests

For a closer glimpse of nature, visit Wharton State Forest and Batsto Village. Throughout Wharton, there are rivers and streams for canoeing, hiking trails (including a major section of the Batona Trail), miles of unpaved roads for mountain biking and horseback riding, numerous lakes, ponds and fields ideal for wildlife observation.

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Sports & Recreation

Enjoy sport fishing, surfing, miniature golf or take in a minor league baseball game and experience the abundant sports and recreation possibilities.

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Sports Teams & Venues

Gather the family and friends together and enjoy a night at the ballpark and watch the Atlantic City Surf professional baseball club compete.

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Winter Activities

Visit the Skylands Region for winter activity information.

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Featured Destinations Mays Landing: Mays Landing is a haven for camping and outdoor activities. Find: Lodging | Attractions The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge: The refuge's location in one of the Atlantic Flyway's most active flight paths Find: Lodging | Attractions Hammonton: Explore the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. Find: Lodging | Attractions

Featured Attractions Atlantic City Cruises: Sightseeing cruises from Gardner's Basin. Find out more >> Wharton State Forest: 115,000 acres of endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Find out more >> Part of Ringwood State Park the gardens feature a vast array of plants for all seasons.: Hikers are invited to follow the sandy trails and roads that crisscross the forest. Find out more >>