Family Fun:

New Jersey continues its strong tradition as home to some of the best recreational, historical and cultural activities along the East Coast. “We’re bored” is sure to be an expression of the past when spending quality time with your family in New Jersey.

Family Fun

The newly-renovated Liberty Science Center offers hundreds of exhibitions in eight expansive new galleries and amazing films in the nation's largest IMAX Dome Theater with a big screen 88 feet in diameter. Exhibitions include interactive experiences for every age, with amazing concepts never seen before in the museum world.

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Amusement Parks

Bowcraft Playland combines a great family amusement park with over 30 entertaining rides and attractions. Gather the family together and let the fun begin!

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Beaches

New Jersey’s crown jewel remains our 127 miles of coastline, spanning from Sandy Hook to Cape May. Our unmatched beaches boast beautiful barrier islands and bays dotted with majestic lighthouses, fishing villages and scenic views.

With dozens of fun-filled New Jersey towns to choose from, our Realtor’s Page will help you find the perfect shore rental property within minutes!

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Children's Museums

"We're bored" is an expression of the past in New Jersey when you take the kids to the state's children's museums. These hands-on museums offer larger-than-life, kid-powered interactive exhibit areas that encourage kids to touch, explore and create.

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Water Parks

Combine adrenaline-pumping thrills with wet n’wild fun for the entire family at New Jersey’s Water Parks. Whether you make a splash in the cool blue waves, take a journey down the gently winding rivers or zoom downhill in a blaze of water on the slides, dive into the fun and come on in!

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Zoos

Situated on nearly 18 acres of land in beautiful West Orange, the Turtle Back Zoo is home to wild and domestic animals, petting zoo, train rides and an exciting day of family fun.

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Featured Destinations Jersey City: From shopping malls and open spaces to theatres and museums, the list of things to do here is endless Find: Lodging | Attractions The Meadowlands: Meadowlands Environmental Center is an outdoor gem in an urban setting. Find: Lodging | Attractions Newark: Find a tremendous array or arts, cultural and entertainment. Find: Lodging | Attractions

Featured Attractions Edison National Historic Site: Site of Edison's invention factory, laboratory, workshops where he developed the phonograph and the motion picture camera. Find out more >> Meadowlands Environmentsl Center: Exhibits, programs on birds, meadowlands ecology. Walking trails. Find out more >> Paper Mill Playhouse: Dynamic theater productions. Find out more >>