Hey everyone! My name is Diya, and I am currently on vacation in New Jersey. If you didn’t already know, New Jersey is a state in the USA (United States of America). So while I am here, I might as well share some amazing places you can go to, if you ever decide to visit. Whether you are a thrill seeker, foodie, or tourism enthusiast, I am positive that you can find a place and activity that suits you and your travel buddies. By the way, this list is in a new particular order, so feel free to visit wherever, and whatever.
10. Atlantic City Boardwalk
This boardwalk is the prime connection between the sea and the land! (Haha you see what I did there?) It provides access to a multitude of hotels, restaurants, shops, casinos, and more.
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9. Six Flags Great Adventure
Rollercoasters, funnel cakes, bumper cars, and Ferris wheels. Who doesn’t like a fun day at an amusement park? For all those thrill and adrenaline seekers out there, this place is for you.
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8. American Dream Mall
Not everyone in this world loves malls, but who wouldn’t love this all-inclusive mall located in the northeast, bordering New York? Unlike many other malls you find around you, this mall has an indoor theme park, water park, and even ski slopes!!! That’s a whole lot of fun packed into one, isn’t it?
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7. Cape May Beach
Cape May is a beautiful beach situated on the coast of New Jersey. Who doesn’t enjoy building towering sandcastles, swimming in cool water, and playing some good old beach volleyball? Overall, Cape May Beach is a great place to spend time with family, friends, and others you love!
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6. Liberty Science Center
Liberty Science Center is, as the name implies, a center in New Jersey dedicated to science. It has countless amounts of exhibitions, shows, and even films dedicated to science! Basically, this center is the perfect attraction for all you science geeks out there.
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5. Liberty State Park
Liberty State Park is a famous family-friendly park located right here in the heart of New Jersey. If you have little ones who need to release their energy, or elderly who might need to take a break, Liberty State Park is the place for you to head to. It includes bike paths, nature habitats, playgrounds, and awesome picnic areas.
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4. Grounds For Sculpture
Although the name may sound quite a bit boring, Grounds For Sculpture certainly proves otherwise. It has about 300 pieces of contemporary that are situated across 42 acres of land. Indoors, there are temporary exhibitions created by both established and emerging artists. It’s also a great place for pictures for all the photographers or Instagram enthusiasts out there.
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3. Morey’s Pier and Beachfront Water Parks
Located near the cool and crisp coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Morey’s Pier and Beachfront Water Parks are bound to make your day at the coast a little bit more fun. There are a great variety of amusement park rides to choose from, along with numerous water slides and rides to go on. And don’t you worry, all of this is very family friendly too, so no need to worry about the kiddies! If you’re feeling hungry, there are also around 5 on-site restaurants for you to enjoy.
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2. Adventure Aquarium
Just like how many creatures big, small, short, and tall on the land, there are also animals lurking in the wet depths below. Luckily, aquariums do us the pleasure of making them come to us rather than us going to them. I bet you didn’t know that Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey has over 7000 different species of fish and 15000 aquatic animals submerged in 2 million gallons of water. Overall, if you are intrigued by sea creatures and are hoping to get a closer look while you’re in New Jersey, this place may be fit for you.
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1. Princeton University
Princeton University is widely regarded as one of the best universities in the whole entire world. It offers astounding secondary education programs, making it as prestigious and well-known as it is today. If you are stopping by in New Jersey, especially if you are a high schooler, why not take a pit stop at who knows, maybe your future university? You are welcome to take tours around campus to really engulf yourself in the college life too!
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Conclusion
To conclude, if you ever find yourself in New Jersey and don’t want to just sit around, check out the surrounding sites to lighten up your day! Whether you like thrilling amusement park rides, art, animals, or pictures, I am sure that there is something to do in New Jersey suited for you. See you there!