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South Jersey

· Mount Laurel, NJ

Why you should go…

Visit South Jersey, operated by the South Jersey Tourism Corporation, is the official nonprofit tourism marketing agency for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties in New Jersey. The region spans from the outskirts of Philadelphia to the Outer Coastal Plain wine region along the Jersey coast. Since 2010 the organization has promoted the area's wineries, breweries, outdoor sites and family attractions, and it coordinates with the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism.

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  • #outdoor
  • #family
  • #regional

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to South Jersey, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Adventure Aquarium

    $25–$50

    Come face-to-fin with sharks, hippos, and thousands of aquatic animals right on the Camden waterfront.

    8.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial

    $25–$50

    Climb through America's most decorated battleship, moored on the Camden waterfront across the river from Penn's Landing.

    8.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
    Date Night

    Spirit of Philadelphia

    $50+

    Skyline dinner cruises on the Delaware River with buffets, DJs, dancing, and front-row sunset views.

    9.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Independence Hall

    Free

    Stand in the room where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed, American history's ground zero.

    9.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Liberty Bell Center

    Free

    See the world's most famous cracked bell up close, free, iconic, and just steps from Independence Hall.

    9.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Philadelphia

    Free

    The birthplace of American independence, packed with Revolutionary War history, world-class museums, and a legendary food scene.

    10 mi awayMore like this