ATLANTIC CITY

 

• African American Heritage Museum Of Southern NJ

Address: 661 Jackson Rd, Newtonville, NJ 08346

Phone: 609-704-5495

Website: https://www.aahmsnj.org/

Information: The only African American Heritage Museum in NJ documenting the African American experience of the 20th Century. More than 11,000 treasures showcased.

 

• Atlantic City Aquarium

Address: 800 N New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone: 609-348-2880

Website: https://www.acaquarium.com/

Information: Large aquarium featuring underwater exhibits plus an exotic animal show & other rotating events.

 

• Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall

Address: 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone: 609-348-7000

Website: http://www.boardwalkhall.com/

Information: Atlantic City's premier showplace for top concerts, sporting events and shows.

 

• Atlantic City Free Public Library

Address: 1 N Tennessee Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone: 609-345-2269

Website: http://www.acfpl.org/

Information: The AC Free Public Library provides information services, programs and exhibits, training classes, computers and internet access, as well as books, magazines and multimedia.

 

• Atlantic City Historical Museum

Address: 600-698 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone: 609-347-5839

Website: http://atlanticcityexperience.org/

Information: The Atlantic City Historical Museum on Garden Pier contains over a 150 years of the city's history.

 

• Bass River State Forest

Address: Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Phone: 609-296-1114’

Website: https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html

Information: The park shelters a portion of the Pine Barrens but also provides a variety of recreational resources to visitors.

 

• Civil Rights Garden

Address: Pacific Ave & S Dr Martin Luther King Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone: 609-347-0500

Website: https://www.atlanticcitynj.com/partnerinformation/membership-directory-search-details.aspx?id=16327

Information: Granite columns in a garden honoring the history, events & people of the Civil Rights era.

 

Dante Hall Theater Of The Arts

Address: 14 N Mississippi Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone: 609-626-3890

Website: http://www.dantehallstockton.org/

Information: Enjoy live concerts, professional and amateur theater and performing arts, and much more.

 

BEACH HAVEN

 

• Fantasy Island Amusement Park

Address: 750 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

Phone: 609-492-4000

Website: https://www.fantasyislandlbi.com/

Information: Long-running seasonal venue with carnival rides & carousel, games, arcade, casual eats & ice cream.

 

• Thundering Surf Waterpark

Address: 300 Taylor Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

Phone: 609-492-0869

Website: https://www.thunderingsurfwaterpark.com/

Information: Large, seasonal entertainment venue featuring a water park, miniature golf course & casual eateries.

 

• Surflight Theatre

Address: 201 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008 \

Phone: 609-492-9477

Website: https://www.surflight.org/

Information: The Surflight Theatre, is a beach-side theatre located in the community of Beach Haven.

 

• Museum of New Jersey Maritime History

Address: 528 Dock Rd, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

Phone: 609-492-0202

Website: https://njmaritimemuseum.org/

Information: Nautical-themed museum packed with shipwreck finds, photos, navigation equipment & more.

 

• Long Beach Island Historical

Address: 129 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

Phone: 609-492-0700

Website: http://lbimuseum.com/

Information: Local-history museum in a former 1882 church with artifacts, a research center & a gift shop.

 

• Beach Haven Parasail

Address: 2702 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach Township, NJ 08008

Phone: 609-492-0375

Website: http://bhparasail.com/

Information: Drift up to 500 ft. above the bay and enjoy the breathtaking view of the beach and island.

 

CAPE MAY

 

• Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Address: Cape May Airport, 500 Forrestal Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204

Phone: 609-886-8787

Website: https://usnasw.org/

Information: The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum served as an active dive-bomber squadron training facility during World War II.

 

• Cape May County Museum

Address: 504 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.

Phone: 609-465-3535

Website: https://www.cmcmuseum.org/

Information: The mission of the Cape May County Historical & Genealogical Society is to preserve the diverse history of Cape May County for the education, enlightenment and pleasure of present and future generations.  

 

• Cape May County Zoo

Address: 707 U.S. 9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Phone: 609-465-1033

Website: http://www.capemaycountynj.gov/1008/Park-Zoo

Information: The Cape May County Park & Zoo provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in 85 acres of exhibits

 

• Cape May County Library

Address: 30 Mechanic St, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Phone: 609-463-6350

Website: https://www.cmclibrary.org/

Information: Offers many public services including free wifi.

 

• Cape May Lighthouse

Address: 215 Light House Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204

Phone: 609-884-5404

Website: https://www.capemaymac.org/cape-may-lighthouse

Information: The Cape May Lighthouse has been an aid-to-navigation for mariners and attraction for visitors  since it was built in 1859.

 

• Cape May Point State Park

Address: Light House Ave, Cape May Point, NJ 08212

Phone: 609-884-2159

Website: https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/capemay.html

Information: The park’s constantly changing shoreline, dunes, freshwater coastal marsh and ponds, forested islands and varied uplands make it a well-known location for viewing the fall bird migration.

 

• Sunset Beach

Address: 502 Sunset Blvd, Cape May, NJ 08204

Phone: 609-884-7079
Website: http://sunsetbeachnj.com/

Information: There is a flag-lowering ceremony every evening at this beach, which is famous for its quartz pebbles that are known as Cape May diamonds.  

 

LONG BRANCH

 

• New Jersey Repertory Company

Address: Rear Entrance, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Phone: 732-229-3166

Website: http://www.njrep.org/

Information: Intimate performance venue for full productions & staged readings of new & emerging plays.

 

• Long Branch Free Public Library

Address: 328 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Phone: 732-222-3900

Website: https://www.longbranchlib.org/

Information: Offers many public services including free wifi.

 

• Church of the Presidents Museum

Address: 1260 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Phone: 732-223-0874

Website: https://www.churchofthepresidents.org/

Information: The Church of the Presidents is a former Episcopal chapel on the Jersey Shore where seven United States presidents worshipped.

 

OCEAN CITY

 

• Ocean City Arts Center

Address: 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Phone: 609-399-7628

Website: https://www.oceancityartscenter.org/

Information: Ocean City Arts Center has visual and performing arts classes, an art gallery on premises, and a gift shop.

 

• Gillian’s Wonderland Pier & Island Waterpark

Address: 601 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Phone: 609-399-7082

Website: http://www.gillians.com/

Information: Gillians is a historic amusement park founded in 1929 and is located on the ocean boardwalk of the New Jersey shore. 

 

• Ocean City Historical Museum

Address: 1735 Simpson Ave # 3, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Phone: 609-399-1801

Website: https://www.ocnjmuseum.org/           

Information: Museum with artifacts, photos & exhibits related to history of local community, resort & boardwalk.

 

• Bayside Center

Address: 520 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Phone: 609-525-9244

Website: http://www.ocnj.us/bayside-and-marina/

Information: The Bayside Center is a perfect location to learn about the South Jersey seashore environment through an array of exhibits, displays, and information or to simply enjoy the bay for its views, wildlife, or water recreation.

 

• Corson’s Inlet State Park

Address: County Hwy 619, Ocean City, NJ 08214

Phone: 609-861-2404

Website: https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/corsons.html

Information: The area’s natural habitats are rich in the diversity of its wildlife with dunes, estuaries and upland areas.

 

• The Ocean City Free Public Library

Address: 1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Phone: 609-399-2434

Website: http://www.oceancitylibrary.org/

Information: Offers many public services including free wifi.

 

• Ocean City Boardwalk

Address: Ocean City NJ

Phone: 609-399-1412

Website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g46696-d583375-Reviews-Ocean_City_Boardwalk-Ocean_City_Cape_May_County_New_Jersey.html         

Information: This town boasts a two-mile boardwalk dotted with amusements, pizza parlors, and seaside stores.

 

PATERSON

 

• Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Address: 72 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ 07522

Phone: 973-523-5295

Website: https://www.nps.gov/pagr/index.htm

Information: The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a prominent waterfall, 77 feet high, on the Passaic River in the city of Paterson.

 

• Paterson Museum

Address: 2 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07501

Phone:  973-321-1260

Website: https://www.patersonnj.gov/department/?structureid=16

Information: The Paterson Museum preserves and displays the industrial history of Paterson.

 

• Danforth Library

Address: 250 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07501

Phone: 973-321-1223

Website: http://www.patersonpl.org/

Information: Established in 1885, the Paterson Free Public Library is New Jersey's oldest public library. 

 

POINT PLEASANT

 

• Island Beach State Park

Location: Berkeley Township, New Jersey

Website: http://www.islandbeachnj.org/

Information: Island Beach State Park is a preserved barrier island that protects a number of natural shoreline and nearshore habitats.  

 

• Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

Address: 208 Broadway, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006

Phone: 609-494-2016

Website: https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html

Information: The area where the lighthouse stands was regarded as one of the most important navigational points for ships bound to and from New York Harbor.

 

• Allarie State Park

Address: 4265 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ 07727

Phone: 732-938-2371

Website: https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html

Information: Allaire State Park is probably best known for its historic 19th-century iron making town, Allaire Village, and its antique steam trains on the Pine Creek Railroad.

 

• Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club

Address: 518 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Phone: 732-899-3900

Website: https://www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com/

Information: Informal comedy club offering a roster of regular comedians & open mic nights, plus a pub food menu.

 

• Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum

Address: 78 E Water St, Toms River, NJ 08753

Phone: 732-349-9209

Website: http://www.tomsriverseaport.org/

Information: The Museum displays its collection of 30 boats and artifacts, along with a working shop for boat restoration. The society hosts an Annual Wooden Boat Festival, in July, on the waterfront at Huddy Park.

 

• Ocean County Historical Society

Address: 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753

Phone: 732 341-1880

Website: https://www.oceancountyhistory.org/

Information: Library & museum displaying exhibits on Ocean County history in a remodeled 19th-century home.

 

• Jenkinson’s Boardwalk

Address: 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

Phone: 732-892-0600

Website: https://jenkinsons.com/

Information: Famed oceanside boardwalk with family-friendly rides, an arcade, mini-golf & casual food stops.

 

WILDWOOD

 

• Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Address: 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Phone: 609-729-3700

Website: https://www.moreyspiers.com/

Information: 6-block beachfront amusement park featuring 100+ rides & attractions including seasonal water parks.

 

• Wildwood Boardwalk

Address: Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ

Phone: 609-729-9000

Website: https://watchthetramcarplease.com/

Information: The Wildwood Boardwalk in New Jersey is miles of magic with 100s of rides and attractions. Free beaches and oceanfront waterparks.

 

• George F. Boyer Historical Museum

Address: 3709 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, NJ

Phone: 609-523-0277

Website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g46931-d1862508-Reviews-George_F_Boyer_Historical_Museum-Wildwood_Cape_May_County_New_Jersey.html

Information: Contains many photos and relics of Wildwood's past you can browse through.

 

• Splash Zone Water Park

Address: 3500 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Phone: 609-729-5600

Website: https://www.splashzonewaterpark.com/

Information: Multiple slides & a lazy river round out the attractions at this water park with a grill & cabanas.

 

• The Doo Wop Preservation League Museum

Address: 4500 Ocean Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Phone: 609-523-1975

Website: https://www.doowopusa.org/

Information: League and tours dedicated to preserving the twenty-five, or so, vintage nineteen-fifties hotels and motels in Wildwood.

 

• Dragons Lair Mini Golf

Address: 3616 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Phone: 609-522-0474

Website: http://dragonslairminigolf.com/

Information: The home of Wildwood's newest and most exciting black light miniature golf course!

 

• Bobby Dee's Arcade

Address: 3600 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Phone: 609-729-3600

Website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g46931-d3318471-Reviews-Bobby_Dee_s_Arcade-Wildwood_Cape_May_County_New_Jersey.html

Information: Offers great selection of arcade games at reasonable prices.

 

• Wildwood Crest Library

Address: 6300 Atlantic Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

Phone: 609-522-0564

Website: https://www.cmclibrary.org/

Information: Offers many public services including free wifi.