Looking to make this year your most fun yet? We’ve made up a little guide with a new adventure each month. You can pick and choose, whatever looks like the most fun to you. Try all 12 of these best day trips in New Jersey to become the ultimate explorer in the state. You don’t want to miss these attractions!
January - Snow Tubing at Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek/Facebook Kicking off the new year’s best day trips in New Jersey is Mountain Creek. While skiing and snowboarding are a blast, snow tubing is fun for all ages and requires no experience to have a good time. Bring the whole family and dine at one of the resort’s wonderful restaurants when you’re done.
You can read more about snow tubing at Mountain Creek in our previous coverage. Mountain Creek Resort, 200 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462, USA
February - Visit Liberty Science Center
Fovea Centralis/Flickr This is the perfect winter destination. You can explore entire worlds without ever going outdoors! You’ll find one of the largest planetariums in the world, all sorts of interactive exhibits, and special after-dark events for adults each month. It’s one of the most incredible must-visit attractions in New Jersey.
Learn more on the Liberty Science Center’s website. 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
March - Morristown Museum Trio
Morris Museum/Facebook Morristown is a city of museums. Take a day trip and visit three of the most popular - the Morris Museum, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, and the Ford Mansion. The Morris Museum offers art, history, science, and one of the world’s largest collections of mechanical musical instruments and automata. Macculloch Hall offers incredible art and a unique carpet collection. Ford Mansion was one of Washington’s many headquarters in New Jersey.
You can read more about Morristown in our previous coverage. 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA45 MacCulloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA30 Washington Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
April - Adventure Aquarium + Battleship New Jersey
Adventure Aquarium/Facebook The weather is warming up, so it’s time to head outdoors…at least for a little while. Hang with sharks and penguins indoors at Adventure Aquarium and then head out briefly for a trip to the historic Battleship New Jersey. Take a tour and learn something new! These are two of the best must-visit attractions in New Jersey and everyone should visit at least once!
Visit the Adventure Aquarium website and Battleship New Jersey website for more information. 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, USA100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ 08103, USA
May - Antiquing In Lambertville
People’s Store Antique Center/Facebook Whether you’re interested in art, history, furniture, world cultures, or Americana, Lambertville has got you covered. It’s got everyone covered with dozens of charming antique shops. You can’t miss The People’s Store Antique Center, Golden Nugget Flea Market, or A Touch of the Past Antiques. It’s one of the best day trips in New Jersey you can take.
Visit the Lambertville Alive website to learn more. Lambertville, NJ 08530, USA
June - Explore Asbury Park
Silverball Museum Arcade/Facebook Asbury Park is one of New Jersey’s trendiest beach towns. You could easily spend a day - or weekend - here. Visit the Silverball Museum Arcade for some retro gaming and plenty of pinball, then head to Paranormal Books & Curiosities/The Paranormal Museum for a chilling tour. Grab a drink at Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, enjoy live music at the Stone Pony, and plenty more. Shopping and dining options abound!
Head to the Visit NJ website to learn more about Asbury Park.
July - Skip The Boardwalk In Atlantic City
Judy Gallagher/Flickr Check out nearby attractions like Historic Smithville in Galloway (shopping/dining/unique events + a small arcade) and Lucy the Elephant in Margate. She’s one of the most interesting hidden gems in New Jersey that’s worth exploring, so take a tour!
Visit the Historic Smithville website and the Lucy the Elephant website for more information. 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205, USA9200 Atlantic Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402, USA
August - Highlands/Atlantic Highlands
Peter Miller/Flickr These neighboring towns have a ton to offer. Visit the Navesink Twin Lights, take a boat tour on the Navesink Queen (of Classic Boat Rides) or hike around Hartshorne Woods Park. And whatever you do, don’t skip sunset at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook!
Read our previous coverage on Atlantic Highlands to learn more. Atlantic Highlands, NJ, USAHighlands, NJ 07732, USA
September - The Historic Village at Allaire
The Historic Village at Allaire/Facebook This interactive living history museum was once an iron-producing, factory town known as the Howell Iron Works. A visit means learning all about New Jersey’s industrial past and enjoying special blacksmith and cooking demonstrations - just check their calendar. You’ll also want to visit their general store for unique gifts or perhaps book their chapel for a wedding to remember.
You can read more about the historic village of Allaire in our previous coverage. Allaire, Wall Township, NJ 07727, USA
October - The Great Pumpkin Festival at Heaven Hill Farm
Heaven Hill Farm/Facebook One of the best day trips in New Jersey that you can take in the fall is to Heaven Hill Farm. Make the most of the fall season and check out The Great Pumpkin Festival. You’ll find carnival rides, pumpkin picking, hayrides, a petting zoo, corn maze, and plenty more.
You can read more about The Great Pumpkin Festival at Heaven Hill Farm in our previous coverage. Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center, 451 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462, USA
November - Head To The Waterpark
Sahara Sam’s/Facebook The INDOOR waterpark. It’s always 84 degrees inside Sahara Sam’s. They’ve got an outdoor area but the indoor play space is open year-round. You’ll find slides, a lazy river, special areas for the little ones, a wave rider (for boogie boarding), and more. There’s also an arcade if you want to take a break from splashing at the water park.
You can read more about Sahara Sam’s previous coverage. 535 NJ-73, West Berlin, NJ 08091, USA
December - Have A Very Cape May Christmas
Mid-Atlantic Center For The Arts/Flickr Cape May is a winter wonderland. You’ll find the Emlen Physick Estate all decked out for the holidays, special Christmas trolley tours, live shows, multiple tree lightings, a winter carnival, and plenty more. The Christmas season is packed with fun activities.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about Cape May at Christmas. Cape May, NJ 08204, USA
What do you think of this list of the best day trips in New Jersey to take throughout the year? How many have you done in the past or plan on doing this year? Tell us in the comments!
Mountain Creek/Facebook
Kicking off the new year’s best day trips in New Jersey is Mountain Creek. While skiing and snowboarding are a blast, snow tubing is fun for all ages and requires no experience to have a good time. Bring the whole family and dine at one of the resort’s wonderful restaurants when you’re done.
You can read more about snow tubing at Mountain Creek in our previous coverage.
Mountain Creek Resort, 200 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462, USA
Fovea Centralis/Flickr
This is the perfect winter destination. You can explore entire worlds without ever going outdoors! You’ll find one of the largest planetariums in the world, all sorts of interactive exhibits, and special after-dark events for adults each month. It’s one of the most incredible must-visit attractions in New Jersey.
Learn more on the Liberty Science Center’s website.
222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
Morris Museum/Facebook
Morristown is a city of museums. Take a day trip and visit three of the most popular - the Morris Museum, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, and the Ford Mansion. The Morris Museum offers art, history, science, and one of the world’s largest collections of mechanical musical instruments and automata. Macculloch Hall offers incredible art and a unique carpet collection. Ford Mansion was one of Washington’s many headquarters in New Jersey.
You can read more about Morristown in our previous coverage.
6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA45 MacCulloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA30 Washington Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960, USA
Adventure Aquarium/Facebook
The weather is warming up, so it’s time to head outdoors…at least for a little while. Hang with sharks and penguins indoors at Adventure Aquarium and then head out briefly for a trip to the historic Battleship New Jersey. Take a tour and learn something new! These are two of the best must-visit attractions in New Jersey and everyone should visit at least once!
Visit the Adventure Aquarium website and Battleship New Jersey website for more information.
1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103, USA100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ 08103, USA
People’s Store Antique Center/Facebook
Whether you’re interested in art, history, furniture, world cultures, or Americana, Lambertville has got you covered. It’s got everyone covered with dozens of charming antique shops. You can’t miss The People’s Store Antique Center, Golden Nugget Flea Market, or A Touch of the Past Antiques. It’s one of the best day trips in New Jersey you can take.
Visit the Lambertville Alive website to learn more.
Lambertville, NJ 08530, USA
Silverball Museum Arcade/Facebook
Asbury Park is one of New Jersey’s trendiest beach towns. You could easily spend a day - or weekend - here. Visit the Silverball Museum Arcade for some retro gaming and plenty of pinball, then head to Paranormal Books & Curiosities/The Paranormal Museum for a chilling tour. Grab a drink at Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, enjoy live music at the Stone Pony, and plenty more. Shopping and dining options abound!
Head to the Visit NJ website to learn more about Asbury Park.
Judy Gallagher/Flickr
Check out nearby attractions like Historic Smithville in Galloway (shopping/dining/unique events + a small arcade) and Lucy the Elephant in Margate. She’s one of the most interesting hidden gems in New Jersey that’s worth exploring, so take a tour!
Visit the Historic Smithville website and the Lucy the Elephant website for more information.
615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205, USA9200 Atlantic Ave, Margate City, NJ 08402, USA
Peter Miller/Flickr
These neighboring towns have a ton to offer. Visit the Navesink Twin Lights, take a boat tour on the Navesink Queen (of Classic Boat Rides) or hike around Hartshorne Woods Park. And whatever you do, don’t skip sunset at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook!
Read our previous coverage on Atlantic Highlands to learn more.
Atlantic Highlands, NJ, USAHighlands, NJ 07732, USA
The Historic Village at Allaire/Facebook
This interactive living history museum was once an iron-producing, factory town known as the Howell Iron Works. A visit means learning all about New Jersey’s industrial past and enjoying special blacksmith and cooking demonstrations - just check their calendar. You’ll also want to visit their general store for unique gifts or perhaps book their chapel for a wedding to remember.
You can read more about the historic village of Allaire in our previous coverage.
Allaire, Wall Township, NJ 07727, USA
Heaven Hill Farm/Facebook
One of the best day trips in New Jersey that you can take in the fall is to Heaven Hill Farm. Make the most of the fall season and check out The Great Pumpkin Festival. You’ll find carnival rides, pumpkin picking, hayrides, a petting zoo, corn maze, and plenty more.
You can read more about The Great Pumpkin Festival at Heaven Hill Farm in our previous coverage.
Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center, 451 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462, USA
Sahara Sam’s/Facebook
The INDOOR waterpark. It’s always 84 degrees inside Sahara Sam’s. They’ve got an outdoor area but the indoor play space is open year-round. You’ll find slides, a lazy river, special areas for the little ones, a wave rider (for boogie boarding), and more. There’s also an arcade if you want to take a break from splashing at the water park.
You can read more about Sahara Sam’s previous coverage.
535 NJ-73, West Berlin, NJ 08091, USA
Mid-Atlantic Center For The Arts/Flickr
Cape May is a winter wonderland. You’ll find the Emlen Physick Estate all decked out for the holidays, special Christmas trolley tours, live shows, multiple tree lightings, a winter carnival, and plenty more. The Christmas season is packed with fun activities.
Read our previous coverage to learn more about Cape May at Christmas.
Cape May, NJ 08204, USA
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Best Day Trips In New Jersey February 07, 2022 Melissa M. What are some of the best hidden gems in New Jersey? Hiding in plain sight are some of the Garden State’s best-kept secrets. We have compiled a list of 12 Hidden Gems In New Jersey we think you might want to visit. From a secret garden to a monument that looks like a castle, a magic shop, a quirky hot dog stand, and more, there are numerous fascinating attractions to visit around the state. What are some of the best must-visit attractions in New Jersey? There are plenty of spectacular attractions to visit in the state, just have a look at our article, 12 Must-See Places In New Jersey, for some ideas. Can you recommend any road trips in New Jersey? New Jersey is an awesome state to take a road trip. You can travel around the Jersey Shore, take a haunted or abandoned places road trip, or even a waterfall or small towns of New Jersey road trip. The world (or the state, in this case) is your oyster!
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Best Day Trips In New Jersey
February 07, 2022
Melissa M.
What are some of the best hidden gems in New Jersey? Hiding in plain sight are some of the Garden State’s best-kept secrets. We have compiled a list of 12 Hidden Gems In New Jersey we think you might want to visit. From a secret garden to a monument that looks like a castle, a magic shop, a quirky hot dog stand, and more, there are numerous fascinating attractions to visit around the state. What are some of the best must-visit attractions in New Jersey? There are plenty of spectacular attractions to visit in the state, just have a look at our article, 12 Must-See Places In New Jersey, for some ideas. Can you recommend any road trips in New Jersey? New Jersey is an awesome state to take a road trip. You can travel around the Jersey Shore, take a haunted or abandoned places road trip, or even a waterfall or small towns of New Jersey road trip. The world (or the state, in this case) is your oyster!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Hiding in plain sight are some of the Garden State’s best-kept secrets. We have compiled a list of 12 Hidden Gems In New Jersey we think you might want to visit. From a secret garden to a monument that looks like a castle, a magic shop, a quirky hot dog stand, and more, there are numerous fascinating attractions to visit around the state.
What are some of the best must-visit attractions in New Jersey?
There are plenty of spectacular attractions to visit in the state, just have a look at our article, 12 Must-See Places In New Jersey, for some ideas.
Can you recommend any road trips in New Jersey?
New Jersey is an awesome state to take a road trip. You can travel around the Jersey Shore, take a haunted or abandoned places road trip, or even a waterfall or small towns of New Jersey road trip. The world (or the state, in this case) is your oyster!
