10 Best Things to Do in Mays Landing, New Jersey

By VacationIdea Staff on July 26, 2022 - Updated

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Located near the popular and bustling Atlantic City, the town of Mays Landing, New Jersey offers a number of things to do in its own right, ranging from local history and historic ruins to an animal sanctuary to delicious food and refreshing drinks. Locals and tourists alike can visit with animals at the Funny Farm Rescue, check out the ruin of the Weymouth Furnace, learn about the history of the area at the Hamilton Historical Society Museum, and more.

We recommend that you call the attractions and restaurants ahead of your visit to confirm current opening times.

1.Funny Farm Rescue Animal Sanctuary

The Funny Farm Rescue Animal Sanctuary in Mays Landing is a privately owned farm encompassing approximately fifteen acres. The animal sanctuary was established to offer shelter and care for abused, injured, sick, and unwanted animals. Funny Farm Rescue prides itself on helping the well being of more than 500 animals, providing exotic, farm, and domestic animals with a chance to live out the rest of their lives within a protected, safe, and happy home.

6908 Railroad Blvd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330, Phone: 609-742-9410

2.Weymouth Furnace, Mays Landing, New Jersey

Used for producing iron, the Weymouth Furnace, also known as the Weymouth Forge, today is part of New Jersey’s Atlantic County Park System, found along Route 559 in Mays Landing. It can be hard to picture it today, however, this area of land once contained a forge, furnace, sawmill, gristmill, a wheelwright, a blacksmith shop, twenty houses for workers, a store, an owner’s mansion, and a Methodist church during the 1850’s. More than one hundred years since it was shut down, visitors can now explore the Weymouth Furnace and view the remains of what used to be the mill and other structures.

2050 Weymouth Rd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

3.Hamilton Historical Society Museum, Mays Landing, NJ

The Hamilton Historical Society Museum is of course located in a historic building, situated where Main Street meets Mill Street in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Originally built to be a one-room schoolhouse by the R. W. Woods and Sons Company in 1904 to educate the children of its employees, the building is now used as a local history museum featuring photographs, deeds, maps, historical data, and a variety of artifacts.

49 Mill St, Mays Landing, NJ 08330, Phone: 609-909-0272

4.Sakura Japanese Steak, Mays Landing, New Jersey

The Sakura Japanese Steak, Seafood House and Sushi Bar was first founded by Marc Ha in 1988. The first location of Sakura was in the small Virginia town of Fredericksburg and contained just seven Hibachi tables. The originally small family-run restaurant has since significantly expanded to numerous restaurants located throughout Virginia, Maryland, California, and New Jersey, including a location in the town of Mays Landing. The menu at the Sakura Japanese Steakhouse in Mays Landing, New Jersey includes chicken, steak, and seafood entrees, as well as combination options, all cooked at Hibachi tables. There’s also a wide variety of sushi.

4215 E Black Horse, Mays Landing, NJ 08330, Phone: 609-485-0071

5.Watering Hole, Mays Landing, New Jersey

The Watering Hole Cafe boasts a colorful history and has become a bit of an icon of South Jersey. The local dining and drinking establishment in Mays Landing is known for having great music, great food, great drinks, and an unpretentious attitude that’s welcoming to all. Situated on approximately twelve acres of New Jersey’s Pinelands, the Watering Hole is simply the latest name of the legendary local establishment. During the early part of the 1900’s, the building is said to have been a stagecoach stop, followed by being a popular spot for runners coming from Philadelphia during Prohibition.

6494 Weymouth Rd, Mays Landing, NJ 08330, Phone: 609-625-9300

6.Balic Winery

Surrounded by beautiful verdant vineyards, Balic Winery produces a range of fine European-style wines which are showcased at their tasting room. Some of the vineyards have been thriving for more than 100 years and were planted by the descendants of the original May’s Landing settlers. Today these vineyards produce the premium grapes that go into each and every bottle of Balic wines. Their range includes a premium Cabernet Sauvignon, a beautiful Cabernet Franc and several red blends. White wines include a Chardonnay, a Riesling and their Napoleon Bonaparte blend. They also produce a wide range of other white, rose, sparking and fruit wines. Visitors are encouraged to stop by for a free tasting.

Balic Winery, Route 40, 6623 Harding Highway, May’s Landing, NJ 08330, 609 625 2166

7.Lake Lenape Park West

Located on the western shores of Lake Lenape, this recreational park is a sure bet for a fun family outing. The list of activities available at the park is sure to offer something for everyone to enjoy. The lake provides for a many varied activities including boating and fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Visitors who prefer to stay out of the water can enjoy hiking, bird-watching, and mountain biking. The park is covered by the network of nature trails, unimproved hiking trails and mountain bike trails. Other park facilities include a picnic shelter which you may hire in advance, a children’s playground and a camp ground.

Lake Lenape Park West, 6303 Old Harding Highway, May’s Landing, NJ 08330, 609 625 7000

8.May’s Landing Country Club

Surrounded by mature trees, the manicured fairways of the May’s Landing Country Club welcome members and visiting golfers to come and test their skills. The 18-hole golf course is particularly scenic while offering golfers of all ability levels a challenging but enjoyable round of golf. In keeping with their commitment to making golf accessible to everyone, the club offers affordable green fees and excellent playing conditions. Before your game you can warm up at the practice facility and pick up anything you need from the well-stocked Pro Shop. After your game you can relax with a drink and fine food at Tee’s Tavern in the clubhouse.

May’s Landing Country Club, 1855 Cates Road, May’s Landing, NJ 08330, 609 641 4411

9.Room 4 Escape

If you relish the chance to solve puzzles and cryptic clues, Room 4 Escape in May’s Landing is waiting to test your problem solving skills. The center offers of choice of 4 enticing escape rooms for you to choose from. Each room has been carefully designed to offer players a fun and immersive team experience. Teams have 1 hour to analyze the provided clues and search for the correct answers to solve the riddles. Escape Room experiences are perfectly suited to families, couples and groups of friends or work mates. If you have an upcoming party you should consider turning it into a fun Room 4 Escape experience for your guests.

Room 4 Escape, 4403 Black Horse Pike, Suite 2150, May’s Landing, NJ 08330, 609 241 0142

10.Get Air Trampoline Park

When you want to feel the wonderful sensation of air beneath your feet, Get Air is the only place to go. This massive trampoline park is chock full of activities for jumpers of all ages. You can start off slow and steady, finding your feet on the massive wall-to-wall trampolines; before you know it you will be ready to show off your moves. Other fun activities at the park include the Kiddie Court and Foam Pit for young jumpers and the Fidget Ladder and Slackline course for improving your balance. Groups of friends can take each other on at Dodgeball and Slamball. Get Air is a great venue for birthday parties for (just about) all ages.

Get Air Trampoline Park, 4403 E. Black Horse Pike C3, May’s Landing, NJ 08330, 609 236 2166