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.
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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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