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Absecon Lighthouse
Atlantic City Aquarium
Atlantic City Cruises
Battleship New Jersey
Black River and Western Railroad
Cape May County Park and Zoo
Cape May Whale Watcher
Franklin Mineral Museum
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Historic Cold Spring Village
Hunterdon Museum of Art
Insectropolis The Bugseum of New Jersey
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Liberty Science Center
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Northlandz
Paws Discovery Farm
Space Farms Zoo & Museum
The Cohanzick Zoo
The Lambert Castle Museum
Tuckerton Seaport
Turtle Back Zoo
- From indoor museums to historic sites, from aquariums and zoos to science centers, and from railroads to cruises and much more, the state of New Jersey has no shortage of interesting and fun things to see and do for the entire family.
- There are forests and parks for hiking, interactive museums with abundant hands-on activities, and opportunities for watching whales among so many other attractions that make for a great day out with kids.
- New Jersey offers a wide variety of things to do no matter what families enjoy, whether it's outdoor adventures or a fun day indoors.
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