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Batsto Historic Village - Batsto Village, now a part of Wharton State Forrest, was established in the late 1700's as a bog iron and glass making industrial center (1766 - 1876). Currently it reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed at the site in the late 19th century. Batsto Village also offers a Museum and Gift Shop.

Gillian's Wonderland Pier - Gillian's Wonderland Pier offers a wonderful collection of rides, slides, and attractions located in Ocean City.

Lenape Park & Carousel - Lenape park boasts a clean sandy beach with calm and clean waters of beautiful Lake Lenape for swimming, boating, tubing and water skiing, shaded Picnic and BBQ areas, covered pavilions, amusement rides, covered miniature golf, playground emporium and lots of court sports including: volleyball, basketball, tennis, horseshoes and softball.

Marine Mammal Stranding Center - The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is responsible to rescue, rehabilitate, and release stranded or otherwise distressed marine mammals (whales, dolphins, and seals) and sea turtles that come ashore along the New Jersey coast. Visitors can watch as professionals tend to the animals as well as visit the museum and gift shop which are housed in a 1930's era coast guard station boat house.

Wheaton Village - Wheaton Village is a large cultural arts center which features various glass and craft demonstrations, a museum, stores and a half-scale model stationed at the restored 1880 Palermo train station which takes visitors on a scenic ride through the Pinelands.

Tuckerton Seaport - Tuckerton Seaport is dedicated to preserving, presenting and interpreting the rich maritime history, heritage, and environment of the Jersey Shore and the unique contributions of its Baymen.

Towne of Historic Smithville - The Towne of Historic Smithville is a quaint little town in southern New Jersey, near Atlantic City, where the sounds of yesteryear are very much alive. Walk along the cobblestone and brick paths and return to the 1700's. There are over 60 fine shops and several fine restaurants.

Storybook Land - Storybook Land offers 20 acres of great family entertainment. The timelessness of childhood will ring true as your family literally walks through its all-time favorite stories and nursery rhymes at Storybook Land.


Stockton Performing Arts Center - Located at the Richard Stockton College, the Stockton Performing Arts Center is a premier center for the performing arts offering programs in music, dance, theater, and family events.

Ripley's Believe it or not Museum - Ripley's Believe it or not Museum houses strange and unusual exhibits from Robert Ripley’s travels. The Museum also features a variety of films and an interactive funhouse.

The Noyes Museum of Art - Building upon the core of the Fred and Ethel Noyes Collection, the museum collects, preserves and exhibits, American fine art, crafts and folk art with an emphasis on New Jersey artists and folk art forms, reflecting the area's long traditions, landscape and culture.

Atlantic Contemporary Ballet Theatre - The ACBT has been in existence since 1982 and performs extensively in the Atlantic City area at the Casino-Hotels and colleges. In addition to an exciting repertoire, they present special children's performances as well as a number of lecture demonstrations in local schools.

Ocean Life Center - Ocean Life Center offers eight tanks totaling 29,800 gallons of aquariums, exhibiting more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals, 10 exhibits featuring themes on the marine and maritime environment. Each exhibit features computer-enhanced information stations for self-tours in addition to a 16-station Ocean Life Education Center for personal, in-depth exploration.

Atlantic City Cruises - Atlantic City Cruises offers daily skyline, marine mammal, and calm water cruise adventures.

Atlantic City Historical Museum - The Atlantic City Historical Museum is committed to preserving the rich history of this one-of-a-kind seaside resort. The permanent exhibition, 'Atlantic City, Playground of the Nation', displays artifacts, costumes, posters, photographs, song sheets, postcards, souvenirs, and an array of Miss America memorabilia.

Lucy the Elephant - A National Historic Landmark, Lucy was constructed in the late 1800's by James V. Lafferty. Standing 65 feet tall and weighting 90 tons, Lucy once served as a hotel, summer home and tavern. The structure now serves as a museum.

      

    

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