2026-01-30 10:37:00
Big thrills, little smiles—find endless ways to play together, from the shore to the skyline.
AQUARIUMS
Dive into aquatic worlds of wonder at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, where a walk-through shark tunnel and stingray touch pools expand minds. Playful penguins, rescued seals, reptiles and colorful reef fish at Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach excite kids to no end—or the family can marvel at underwater creatures at SEA LIFE® New Jersey Aquarium in East Rutherford.
WATER PARKS
Make waves at DreamWorks Water Park, with world record-breaking slides, a surfing pool and the largest indoor splash pad in North America. Or float down a mighty river to an epic shipwreck at Raging Waters in Wildwood.
Find splashy fun at Mountain Creek Waterpark’s Colorado River Rapids & Surf Hill, then take on the Legendary Canyon Cliffs.
BOARDWALK FUN
Playful activities abound at seaside wooden walkways, including amusements at Steel Pier in Atlantic City and Morey’s Piers in Wildwood. Let loose at Ocean City escape rooms or putt-putt at Point Pleasant Beach. Enjoy sky-high Ferris-wheel views in Seaside Heights or retro arcade action in Asbury Park.
ADVENTURE TIME
Tucked in Vernon’s woodlands, TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park boasts tall-tree ziplines and obstacle course challenges. Enter the world’s largest indoor multi-level electric go-kart track at Supercharged Entertainment in Edison, also offering axe throwing. Leap, bounce, climb and swing at multiple indoor Urban Air Adventure & Trampoline Park locations.
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Open 365 days a year, Nickelodeon Universe® American Dream unleashes the cartoon-loving child in all of us. In Jackson, fuel the adrenaline with Six Flags Great Adventure’s record-breaking roller coasters—including the world’s tallest—then take a guided drive through its Wild Safari to spot 1,200 animals from six continents. Head to Beach Haven’s Fantasy Island Amusement Park for carnival rides, arcade games and virtual reality experiences.
©New Jersey. View All Articles.