New Jersey may be a small state but trust us: There is plenty to see and do here. Of course, there are the major sights: Liberty State Park, the Jersey Shore, Six Flags, High Point State Park, and so on. But there are plenty of unique, underrated attractions to visit in New Jersey that will make your whole day.
- Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum/Facebook This aviation museum is unlike any other — it’s actually located inside a real World War II hanger, which adds to the fun and educational experience.
- Princeton University Art Museum
Princeton University Art Museum/Facebook Speaking of museums, this art museum is one of the best in New Jersey. Forget the Met – you’ll see brilliant and unusual artwork here.
- Navesink Twin Lights
Wikimedia There is a LOT of history to uncover at this light and museum — including some ghost stories. It’s a great way to learn about the past.
- Luna Parc
Lumos586/TripAdvisor This whimsical and colorful home-turned-art-exhibit is always changing and is always a feast for the eyes.
- The James Rose Center for Landscape Architectural Research and Design
The James Rose Center for Landscape Architectural Research and Design/Facebook This architecture museum is just so interesting with all sorts of exhibits to explore.
- The Sterling Hill Mining Museum
The Sterling Hill Mining Museum/Facebook The rocks glow all sorts of colors on this mine tour. What’s cooler than that?
- Diggerland USA
Diggerland Sure, New Jersey has a Six Flags, but when it comes to amusement parks, we love this construction-themed one.
Just a reminder: Some of these attractions have temporarily closed or shortened their hours/capacity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but are planning on reopening shortly. Keep an eye on their websites!
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum/Facebook
This aviation museum is unlike any other — it’s actually located inside a real World War II hanger, which adds to the fun and educational experience.
Princeton University Art Museum/Facebook
Speaking of museums, this art museum is one of the best in New Jersey. Forget the Met – you’ll see brilliant and unusual artwork here.
Wikimedia
There is a LOT of history to uncover at this light and museum — including some ghost stories. It’s a great way to learn about the past.
Lumos586/TripAdvisor
This whimsical and colorful home-turned-art-exhibit is always changing and is always a feast for the eyes.
The James Rose Center for Landscape Architectural Research and Design/Facebook
This architecture museum is just so interesting with all sorts of exhibits to explore.
The Sterling Hill Mining Museum/Facebook
The rocks glow all sorts of colors on this mine tour. What’s cooler than that?
Diggerland
Sure, New Jersey has a Six Flags, but when it comes to amusement parks, we love this construction-themed one.
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Address: Willand, Cullompton EX15 2PF, UKAddress: Sterling Hill Mining Museum, 30 Plant St, Ogdensburg, NJ 07439, USAAddress: Luna Parc, 22 Degroat Rd, Sandyston, NJ 07827, USAAddress: Cape May Airport, 500 Forrestal Rd, Cape May, NJ 08204, USAAddress: Navesink Twin Lighthouses, Light House Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732, USAAddress: Princeton University Art Museum, Elm Dr, Princeton, NJ 08544, USAAddress: 506 E Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, USA
