New Jersey Travel Guide - New Jersey 2025 Official Travel Guide

Gaming Glamour & Sandy Beaches

Excitement and entertainment are always on the agenda. Famous for its dazzling casinos and vibrant nightlife, this region also boasts big beaches beside world-class shopping and gourmet dining. Pedal a cruiser to NJ’s tallest lighthouse or take a surrey bike along the boardwalk. Treat yourself to a massage at one of the many resort spas, catch a top-tier concert or try your luck at the tables. Beyond the glitz and glamour, discover natural gems like immaculate fairways, blueberry farms and Wharton State Forest. The Greater Atlantic City Region is a dynamic destination where the thrill of the city meets the tranquility of the shore.

WAKE UP HERE

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and old-world charm at Château Renault, a historic hotel and winery in Egg Harbor City, charmed with European-style rooms, an Italian courtyard, a championship golf course and award-winning wines.

SET SAIL

Catch an iconic Jersey sunset with Summer Breeze Sailing Charters, offering excursions on the bay aboard its 34-foot Catalina sailboat. Prefer to see the waves from a seagull’s eye-view? Atlantic City Parasail will have you flying high.

DINE & DRINK

Take in sparkling water views from the floor-to-ceiling windows at Tavern on the Bay in Somers Point while dining on crab cakes, baked oysters and other fresh-caught seafood in a contemporary shore setting. Head to Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House in Atlantic City for happy hour and an inviting outdoor patio, ideal for sampling the many tap beers or craft cocktails on the menu.

SHOP THE OUTLETS

Put on your walking shoes to shop Tanger Outlets, The Walk, a premier open-air outlet mall spanning three blocks of brand-name stores and designer deals in Atlantic City.

FIND AN ESCAPE

Challenge your wits and teamwork at Escape at the Shore in Northfield, where leading puzzle creators in the escape room industry provide intricate clues and immersive themed experiences.

SNAP A PHOTO

Visit the iconic Lucy the Elephant in Margate, registered as a National Historic Landmark and voted best roadside attraction by USA Today’s 10 Best in 2024. At 65 feet tall, Lucy offers a panoramic vista from her observation deck and a glimpse into her fascinating history.

DISCOVER THE ARTS

Recently renovated and reopened after 95 years, the Eagle Theater in Hammonton has seen many lives, but today brings an arts pulse and important stories to the main stage.

TAKE IN THE VIEWS

In Galloway, the Edwin Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge offers 47,000 acres of wildlife habitats, coastal trails and wetlands. Retreat to the observation towers to birdwatch or get an unobstructed view of the Atlantic City skyline.

Catch an Event

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ATLANTIC CITY BOAT SHOW

February 26 - March

Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City

acboatshow.com - Sail the seas on dry land with must-see attractions and brand-new boats. For 40+ years, the Boat Show has been fun for all.

AC BEER & MUSIC FEST

March 29

Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City

acbeerfest.com - Join the best of local brewers with live music on the heart of the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

RED, WHITE & BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL

June - July

Hammonton High School, Hammonton

townofhammonton.org/event/red-white-blueberry-festival-2 - The Blueberry Capital showcases the State Fruit with a pie-eating contest, family entertainment and a classic car show. EGG HARBOR CITY FOOD

TRUCK FESTIVAL

August 9

Philadelphia Avenue, Egg Harbor City

eggharborcity.org/events - Egg Harbor City hosts a festival with food trucks, beer garden, vendors, live music and a car show. DOWNBEACH

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL

September

Ski Beach, Ventnor

downbeachseafoodfest.com - Enjoy live music, an oyster tasting, a chowder cook-off, crab cake eating contest and a beer festival right on the beach.

DICKENS FESTIVAL

December

Historic Smithville, Galloway

historicsmithville.com/uncategorized/holiday-dickensfes - This two-day outdoor festival celebrates A Christmas Carol and offers visitors a chance to shop Smithville’s 50+ boutiques.