Highest-rated things to do in New Jersey, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated things to do in New Jersey, according to Tripadvisor
When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.
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Indeed, even if you've lived in New Jersey your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for New Jersey reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in New Jersey using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in New Jersey, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Prudential Center
- Rating: 4/5 (841 reviews)
- Address: 25 Lafayette St. Newark, New Jersey
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#29. Storybook Land
- Rating: 4.5/5 (569 reviews)
- Address: 6415 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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#28. Cape May Winery & Vineyard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (683 reviews)
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#27. Hoboken Waterfront Walkway
- Rating: 5/5 (641 reviews)
- Address: 340 Sinatra Drive Hoboken, New Jersey
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#26. Turtle Back Zoo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (868 reviews)
- Address: 560 Northfield Ave. West Orange, New Jersey
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#25. Sunset Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (604 reviews)
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#24. Asbury Park Boardwalk
- Rating: 4/5 (1,000 reviews)
- Address: 1300 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park, New Jersey
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#23. MetLife Stadium
- Rating: 4/5 (1,052 reviews)
- Address: 1 Metlife Stadium Drive East Rutherford, New Jersey
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#22. Battleship New Jersey
- Rating: 4.5/5 (609 reviews)
- Address: 62 Battleship Place Camden, New Jersey
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#21. The Quarter at Tropicana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,303 reviews)
- Address: 2821 Boardwalk Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey
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#20. Caesars Atlantic City Casino
- Rating: 4/5 (2,480 reviews)
- Address: 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City, New Jersey
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#19. Willow Creek Winery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,198 reviews)
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#18. Adventure Aquarium
- Rating: 4/5 (1,499 reviews)
- Address: 1 Riverside Drive Camden, New Jersey
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#17. Princeton University
- Rating: 5/5 (1,005 reviews)
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#16. Wildwood Boardwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,517 reviews)
- Address: 3500 Boardwalk Wildwood, New Jersey
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#15. The Mills at Jersey Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,613 reviews)
- Address: 651 Kapkowski Road Elizabeth, New Jersey
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#14. Borgata Casino
- Rating: 4/5 (2,551 reviews)
- Address: 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City, New Jersey
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#13. Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (997 reviews)
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#12. Morey's Piers and Beachfront Water Parks
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,740 reviews)
- Address: 3501 Boardwalk Wildwood, New Jersey
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#11. Wildwood Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,920 reviews)
- Address: 1st East Glenwood Ave. Wildwood, New Jersey
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#10. Six Flags Great Adventure
- Rating: 4/5 (3,707 reviews)
- Address: 1 Six Flags Blvd. Jackson, New Jersey
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#9. Jersey Shore Alpacas
- Rating: 5/5 (721 reviews)
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#8. Liberty State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,507 reviews)
- Address: 1 Audrey Zapp Drive at Exit 14B-New Jersey Turnpike Extension Jersey City, New Jersey
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#7. Cape May Lighthouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,159 reviews)
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#6. Cape May Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,264 reviews)
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#5. Lakota Wolf Preserve
- Rating: 5/5 (812 reviews)
- Address: 89 Mount Pleasant Road Columbia, New Jersey
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#4. Cape May County Park & Zoo
- Rating: 5/5 (1,653 reviews)
- Address: 707 North Route 9 Cape May Court House, New Jersey
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#3. Ocean City Boardwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,920 reviews)
- Address: 400 Boardwalk Ocean City, New Jersey
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#2. Grounds For Sculpture
- Rating: 5/5 (1,959 reviews)
- Address: 80 Sculptors Way Hamilton, New Jersey
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#1. Atlantic City Boardwalk
- Rating: 4/5 (5,684 reviews)
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
