What to do in New Jersey

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

£25
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

£36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

£44
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

£19
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

£63
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
New York Aquarium Admission

New York Aquarium Admission

£22
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New York Aquarium Admission
New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

£37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

£37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket

LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket

£38
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket
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Atlantic City Boardwalk

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The oldest boardwalk in the United States is the iconic center of Atlantic City and is a hub for entertainment, shopping and relaxing on the Jersey Shore.
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Downtown Jersey City

Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

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Cape May Historic District

While visiting Cape May Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Washington Street Mall and Cape May Beach.

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Newport

Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.

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The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Washington Street and Loew's Jersey Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

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The Waterfront

If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from New Jersey

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Atlantic City

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Newark

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New York

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Philadelphia

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Avalon

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Asbury Park

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Bayonne

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Matamoras

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