It’s officially summertime – aka one of our favorite seasons in New Jersey. The sun is out, the temperatures are warm, and there are so many amazing outdoor activities to do! Here are our favorite summer destinations to visit in the state.
- Island Beach State Park
Island Beach State Park/Facebook This gorgeous island is a lot more peaceful than many Jersey Shore beaches. Sunbathe, swim, and explore the island in relative quiet.
- Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks
Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks/Facebook Wildwood in general is a summer hotspot, but we love the water park here - children can splash around while you enjoy drifting down the lazy river.
- Highlands Natural Pool
Highlands Natural Pool/Facebook Located in Ringwood, this is such a unique and interesting place to cool off. This natural swimming pool is formed by streams and surrounded by trees.
- Mount Tammany
J. Thompson/AllTrails Looking to get some movement while you’re outdoors? We recommend one of the prettiest hikes in all of New Jersey: getting to the top of Mount Tammany, so you can see the Delaware Water Gap in all its glory.
- Kayaking in the Pinelands
Pinelands Adventures/Facebook Pinelands Adventures will suit you up for a solo or guided tour through New Jersey’s unique and massive nature preserve. There’s no better way to spend a summer day than on a kayak!
- Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure/Facebook This one is a classic and perfect for thrill-seekers. The Jersey Devil, a record-breaking roller coaster, just opened, too!
- Grounds for Sculpture
Grounds for Sculpture/Facebook If you’re looking for some culture this summer, explore this stunning art museum which has art pieces all over its outdoor grounds.
- Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Waterpark
Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Waterpark This is a fun one. Located right by the beach, you can try out all sorts of rides or hang in the water park.
- Cape May
Jon Lovette via Getty Images Explore the beautiful Victorian-style homes, go shopping for arts and antiques, or soak up the sun on the beach in this quaint town.
Where are you going first this summer?
Island Beach State Park/Facebook
This gorgeous island is a lot more peaceful than many Jersey Shore beaches. Sunbathe, swim, and explore the island in relative quiet.
Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks/Facebook
Wildwood in general is a summer hotspot, but we love the water park here - children can splash around while you enjoy drifting down the lazy river.
Highlands Natural Pool/Facebook
Located in Ringwood, this is such a unique and interesting place to cool off. This natural swimming pool is formed by streams and surrounded by trees.
J. Thompson/AllTrails
Looking to get some movement while you’re outdoors? We recommend one of the prettiest hikes in all of New Jersey: getting to the top of Mount Tammany, so you can see the Delaware Water Gap in all its glory.
Pinelands Adventures/Facebook
Pinelands Adventures will suit you up for a solo or guided tour through New Jersey’s unique and massive nature preserve. There’s no better way to spend a summer day than on a kayak!
Six Flags Great Adventure/Facebook
This one is a classic and perfect for thrill-seekers. The Jersey Devil, a record-breaking roller coaster, just opened, too!
Grounds for Sculpture/Facebook
If you’re looking for some culture this summer, explore this stunning art museum which has art pieces all over its outdoor grounds.
Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Waterpark
This is a fun one. Located right by the beach, you can try out all sorts of rides or hang in the water park.
Jon Lovette via Getty Images
Explore the beautiful Victorian-style homes, go shopping for arts and antiques, or soak up the sun on the beach in this quaint town.
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Address: Keansburg Amusement Park, 275 Beachway Ave, Keansburg, NJ 07734, USAAddress: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527, USAAddress: Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks, 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260, USAAddress: Mount Tammany, Knowlton Township, NJ 07832, USAAddress: Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619, USAAddress: Island Beach State Park, 2401 Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ 08752, USAAddress: Cape May, NJ 08204, USAAddress: Highlands natural pool, 180 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456, USAAddress: Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong, NJ 08088, USA
