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Everything from outlet
shopping to museums to Great Adventure or a Pinelands canoes trip
are here for you to discover. Scroll through and take your pick.
ADVENTURE AQUARIUM
Camden NJ (800) 616-5297
Set in a riverfront park with a commanding view of the Philadelphia
skyline, the aquarium’s main feature is a 760,000 gallon open ocean
aquarium. Vast exhibits of sealife from New Jersey and around the
world. Handle marine life at the Wet Lab. Gift shop and snack bar
available. Located on Riverside Dr. at Mickle St., across the river
from Penns Landing in Philadelphia .
BATSTO VILLAGE
Wharton State Forest, Batsto, NJ (609) 561-3262
Site of the Richards/Wharton Mansion and Ironworks which produced
ammunition during the Revolution. Fee for touring the 36 room
mansion. South on Garden State Pkwy to exit 52. Exit right and
follow the Batsto signs. Continue for about five miles to Rt. 542 at
the Wading River bridge, turn right and continue on Rt. 542 for
about 11 miles.
CAPE MAY ZOO
Cape May NJ (609) 465-0971
Located right off the Garden State Parkway at Exit 11. There are an
astounding 200 species of animals, birds, and reptiles living in the
zoo’s park like setting. The zoo is open every day except Christmas.
Parking and admission are both free. Capemaytimes.com
EDWIN B. FORSYTHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (609) 652-1665
Brigantine Div. Great Creek Rd., Oceanville NJ
Over 20,000 acres consisting of cordgrass-saltgrass tidal marsh
interspersed with tidal bays and channels. The refuge was
established in 1939 for the protection of waterfowl in the Atlantic
Flyway. Observe wildlife at close range from the comfort of your
car. A self-guided auto tour leaflet is available; the tour takes
approx. 1 1/2 hrs. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Garden State Pkwy
south to exit 48, Rt. 9 south to Oceanville, then one mile east to
refuge. There is an entrance fee.
ENGLISHTOWN FLEAMARKET
90 Wilson Ave. Englishtown NJ. (732) 446-9644
A giant fleamarket with up to 1000 vendors on 50 acres. One of the
biggest fleamarkets on the east coast. Call for hours. Garden State
Pkwy north to exit 123. Follow Rt. 9 south for 7 miles. Make a right
onto Texas Rd., continue for 2 1/2 miles; left at the stop sign,
follow Englishtown-Old Bridge Rd. for 3 miles.
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK, NJ (732) 793-0506
Swimming, recreation areas, and protected natural areas. Nature
Center, Nature Trail. Ten miles of undeveloped natural beach. Garden
State Pkwy north to exit 82, follow Rt. 37 east to Seaside Heights.
Follow signs to state park. Open year-round.
JENKINSON'S AQUARIUM (732) 899-1212
Boardwalk & Parkway, Pt. Pleasant Beach , NJ
Exotic fish, mammals and birds.
MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER, SEA LIFE MUSEUM
3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine NJ (609) 266-0538
Replicas of many game fish, sea turtles, and marine mam mals;
exhibits of whale bones. The center is a rehabilitation facility for
stranded or injured sea life. Donation requested. Please call for
hours.
NOYES MUSEUM of ART
Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville NJ (609) 652-8848
Year-round exhibits and special events. The museum houses American
fine art, craft and folk art, with an emphasis on
regional artists as well as a premier collection of vintage bird
decoys. Garden State Pkwy south to exit 48 for Rt. 9. Continue south
on Rt. 9 to Oceanville.
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OCEAN COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
26 Hadley Ave., Toms River NJ (732) 341-1880
9 room museum furnished circa 1820-1890 plus exhibits featuring
artifacts from various county industries. Call for hours.
PINELANDS CANOE & KAYAK RENTALS:
Mick’s Canoes & Kayak Rentals
Rt. 563, Chatsworth (609) 726-1380
Pine Barrens Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Rt. 563, Chatsworth, 800-732-0793
Bell Haven Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Rt. 542, Greenbank, 800-445-0953
RENAULT WINERY
72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor (609) 965-2111
Winery, vineyard and glass museum. Take a tour. Sample the winery's
prize-winning blueberry champagne. Cafe and gourmet restaurant on
site. Garden State Pkwy South to exit 44; right onto Alt. Rt. 561.
Watch for sign on right. renaultwinery.com
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM
New York Ave.& Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Hundreds of odd and unusual exhibits will amaze, shock, entertain,
and educate you. Call for hours & admission fee.(609) 347-2001
ROBERT J. NOVINS PLANETARIUM
Ocean County College, Toms River NJ ….. (732) 255-0343
Sky shows scheduled throughout the year. Garden State Pkwy north to
exit 82, Rt. 37 east to Hooper Ave., Hooper Ave. north to college.
Recorded show info: (732) 255-0342
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE AMUSEMENT PARK & WILD ANIMAL SAFARI
Rt. 537, Jackson NJ ( 732) 928-1821
Over 100 rides and attractions, water shows, and wild animals in
their natural habitat. Garden State Pkwy north to exit 98, I-195
west to exit 16 right.
SIX FLAGS FACTORY OUTLETS
Jackson NJ (732) 833-0680
Located one mile east of Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park. Over
70 famous brand outlets. Garden State Pkwy north to exit 98, I-195
west to exit 16.
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Heritage Park (across from Manahawkin Lake),
49 W. Bay Ave., Manahawkin (609) 597-5947
Visit a restored railroad station with train exhibit, and the Old
Stone Store with exhibits representing Stafford Townships role in
the development of the U.S. Lifesaving Service, the
commercialization of cranberries, and skirmishes of the
Revolutionary War. Other exhibits
include the career of professional baseball player Doc Cramer, the
local hunting, fishing and wetland industries, and an antique
clothing display. Summer: Tues., Weds., Fri. 10 AM to 2 PM and Sun.
1 PM to 4 PM.
STORYBOOK LAND (609) 641-7847
Blackhorse Pike, (Rts. 40 & 322),
Cardiff-Egg Harbor Twp NJ
Children can visit the land of Mother Goose and other storybook
buildings. Admission includes unlimited rides, and other
attractions. Snack bar and picnic grounds available. Garden State
Pkwy south to Exit 37, bear right to Rts. 40 & 322 West. Park
entrance 2 miles ahead.
TOWNE OF HISTORIC SMITHVILLE
Rt 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville NJ (609) 652-7777
A quaint village of 60 specialty shops, Victorian carousel, train,
authentic 18th century stores, and restaurants. Garden State Pkwy
south to exit 48 for Rt. 9 south. Smithville is approximately four
miles down the road.
WHEATON VILLAGE
Millville NJ (856) 825-6800
88 acre complex housing the Museum of American Glass, working glass
factory, old schoolhouse, shops, exhibits, and Trader's Row.
Narrated, live demonstration on glass blowing. Garden State Pkwy
south to Atlantic City Expressway exit (38A); Expressway West to
Atlantic City Race Course (exit 12, Rt. 40 West); through Mays
Landing, left on 552; proceed 15 miles to Millville city limits, go
under highway overpass, make first right onto Wade Blvd., follow
signs. Admission charged.
INDOOR SHOPPING MALLS
OCEAN COUNTY MALL
1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River NJ (732) 244-8200
Garden State Pkwy to exit 82, east on Rt. 37, north on Hooper Ave.
HAMILTON MALL
Rts. 322 & 40, Mays Landing NJ (609) 646-8326
Garden State Pkwy south to Atlantic City Expressway (exit 38A);
expressway west to Atlantic City Race Course (exit 12), mall across
from exit.
PHILADELPHIA
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
Logan Circle (215) 448-1299
Science museum with extensive hands-on exhibits for children and
adults.
MUSEUM OF ART
Parkway & 26th St. (215) 787-5431
Primary art museum of Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA ZOO,
34th St. & Girard Ave. (215) 243-1100
One of the nations' oldest zoos. Vast collection of animals and
plants from the around the world.
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