What to do in New Jersey

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

£36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

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

£62
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
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American Museum of Natural History Tickets

£26
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
New York Aquarium Admission

New York Aquarium Admission

£22
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New York Aquarium Admission
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

£28
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

£35
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

£49
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
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
NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

£29
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn
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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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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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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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Diamond Beach

Diamond Beach is popular for its beaches, and you can check out Five Mile Beach, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

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Ship Bottom

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Ship Bottom. You might want to make time for a stop at Long Beach or Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade.

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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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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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