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Guide to Family Day Trips in New Jersey

The Morris Museum is packed with family-friendly fun including a brand new maker space for kids. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
25 Winter Day Trips from New Jersey for Families
Seasonal hibernation isn't an option, so check out these winter day trip destinations.
Have fun in the sun at Ocean Club Resort Turks & Caicos.
Best Travel of 2022: Our Favorite Cities, Beaches, Hotels, and More for a Family Vacation
Get inspired for next year's family vacation with this list of our favorite recent destinations.
New Jersey's farms offer year-round family activities, including festivals, mazes, petting zoos, and fruit picking.
100 Things To Do in New Jersey With Kids Before They Grow Up
From awesome parks and beaches, there's tons of incredible stuff to do in NJ.
Snow tubing is one of many fun winter activities to enjoy at the all-seasons Rocking Horse Ranch with kids.
Visiting Rocking Horse Ranch with Kids: Top Tips for a Hudson Valley Family Getaway
From a water park to snow tubing, horseback riding, and more, this all-inclusive resort has it all.
Poconos Family Vacation Guide
Pennsylvania's Poconos region is a great destination for family vacations in all seasons. During...
The Kalahari Resort in the Poconos offers big-time thrills in its huge indoor water park.
Splash and Slide at Indoor Water Parks Near New Jersey for Families
Summertime fun in the middle of winter is just a drive away at these indoor water parks.
Visit the petting zoo at Alstede Farms for a chance to meet the animals. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
Cream of the Crop: 15 Top Farms in New Jersey for Family Entertainment
Apple picking, animals, hayrides, festivals, games, and more await at these NJ farms.
Guide to Playgrounds & Parks in New Jersey
Find great playgrounds for your New Jersey kids, nature trails, hiking in our many state parks and...
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It's not fall in New Jersey without a trip to one of these apple-picking orchards. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
Apple Picking near New Jersey: Best Apple Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids
Check out our favorite spots in NJ for apple picking.
Guests experience the safari at Six Flags Great Adventure from the privacy and safety of their own vehicles. Photo courtesy of Six Flags
The Best NJ Zoos and Aquariums for Animal Encounters With Kids
Treat the kids to an animal adventure at NJ's amazing zoos, aquariums, and preserves.
Boonton's "Little Niagara" is an easily accessible waterfall in Grace Lord Park. Photo courtesy of Boonton, NJ
Easy Waterfall Hikes for Families in Northern NJ
Find the best spots to go chasing waterfalls in northern NJ with kids!
Johnson's Corner Farm
Pick Your Own Guide to Farms in New Jersey
Apple picking spots, hayrides, baby animals, pumpkin patches, and more fun at NJ farms.
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Stretching out over seven counties and across 1.1 million acres, New Jersey's Pine Barrens offer plenty of enclaves to explore.
Exploring New Jersey's Pine Barrens: Best Things To Do With Kids
This myth-filled region is a wonderful spot for a family adventure.
Adirondacks, Catskills & Hudson Valley Guide
The Hudson Valley and Adirondacks are packed with natural beauty and family fun activities.
Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
The Asbury Hotel manages to be both super-hip AND kid-friendly.
Top Kid-Friendly Resorts and Hotels in New Jersey
10 of our favorite close-to-home resorts that offer fun for families in NJ.
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Weekend Trips for Families from NJ

Kids play at South Park near the Easton Farmers Market. Photo courtesy of the market
Easton, Pa., With Kids: 15 Things To Do as a Family
Nestled on the banks of the Delaware, find Easton, Pa., in all its small-town charm. READ MORE 
Adirondacks, Catskills & Hudson Valley Guide
The Hudson Valley and Adirondacks are packed with natural beauty and family fun activities. READ MORE 
Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.READ MORE 
It's kid-friendly fun at first sight when you visit the Legoland New York Hotel, just steps away from the theme park.
Legoland New York Hotel Extends the Bricktastic Fun Past Bedtime
Up the ante on your next Legoland New York trip by adding an overnight stay. READ MORE 
Costumed interpreters share stories of colonial life along the historic Mystic seaport. Photo courtesy of the Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, Connecticut with Kids: Top Things to Do on a Weekend Getaway
With its charming seaport and renowned aquarium, Mystic, CT offers year-round family fun.READ MORE 
Discover the storybook village of Peddler's Village with colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens, shopping, dining, and lodging. Photo courtesy of Peddler's Village
Bucks County, PA with Kids: 30 Top Things To Do as a Family
Get away to Bucks County with these family-friendly itineraries.READ MORE 

Great NJ Towns and Cities

Hoboken is a colorful, charming small-town with plenty of metropolitan appeal.
40+ Family-Friendly Things To Do in Hoboken
Here are our favorite things to do in the Mile Square City. READ MORE 
Enjoy a royal adventure at Verona's Kips Castle. Photo by the author
25 Things To Do in Verona With Kids
Verona pairs small-town charm with a lively cultural scene and family-friendly fun. READ MORE 
Enjoy the Cape May beach with extra amenities during a stay at Congress Hall. Photo courtesy the hotel
30+ Things To Do in Cape May, NJ, with Kids
Beautiful beaches, historic lighthouse, free zoo, and more await in charming Cape May.READ MORE 
Family-Friendly Walkable Towns in New Jersey
These vibrant NJ towns are worth a day trip!READ MORE 

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Adirondack Mountains with Kids: 40 Things To Do in this Family-Friendly All-Seasons Destination
Our biggest guide yet to the best things to do in the Adirondacks with kids. READ MORE 
Montclair, New Jersey: 21 Things To Do with Kids
Make a day of it in Montclair with restaurants, museums, gardens, and more. READ MORE 
25 Winter Day Trips near NYC for Families
These winter day trip destinations in the tri-state area are great family fun. READ MORE 
25 Winter Day Trips from New Jersey for Families
Seasonal hibernation isn't an option, so check out these winter day trip destinations. READ MORE 
11 New Jersey Christmas Towns That Go All-Out for the Holidays
Visit one of these NJ towns to get into the holiday spirit. READ MORE 
Hershey, Pennsylvania with Kids: 22 Things To Do on a Sweet Family Getaway
The sweetest place on earth offers plenty of family-friendly fun and chocolate, too! READ MORE 
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