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Things to do in New Jersey

The cities and regions we cover across New Jersey, and the places worth the afternoon in each. See what is around you now, or pick a guide.

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Top picks across New Jersey

Attractions
Family Favorite

OC Waterpark

$25–$50

Waterslides, a lazy river, and adventure golf stacked right on the Ocean City boardwalk.

Ocean City, NJ

Shopping
Family Favorite

Historic Smithville & Village Greene

Free

A cobblestone shopping village of 50-plus shops and eateries wrapped around a lake, minutes from Atlantic City.

Smithville, NJ

Eat & Drink
Foodie Favorite

MudHen Brewing Co.

$25–$50

Wildwood's own brewery, pouring house beers beside a big smokehouse-leaning menu, flagship of the local Dogtooth and Poppi's restaurant family.

Wildwood, NJ

Tours
Family Favorite

Thunder Cat Dolphin Watch

$25–$50

A 49-passenger speedboat that races out of Wildwood Crest to find dolphins, with sightings on nearly every trip.

Wildwood Crest, NJ

Tours
Outdoor Adventure

Miss Avalon Fishing Boat

$50+

Avalon's party fishing boat, taking walk-on anglers out for half-day trips on the back bays and ocean.

Avalon, NJ

Sightseeing
Iconic

Absecon Lighthouse

Under $25

New Jersey's tallest lighthouse, with a 228-step climb to sweeping views of Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, NJ

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