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Highest-rated things to do in New Jersey by visitors

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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.

If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.

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 Aug. 15, 2025.

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.

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#30. Point Pleasant Beach

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#30. Point Pleasant Beach

- Rating: 3.9/5 (777 reviews)
- City: Point Pleasant Beach New
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#29. Asbury Park Boardwalk

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#29. Asbury Park Boardwalk

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1,009 reviews)
- City: Asbury Park New
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#28. Willow Creek Winery

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#28. Willow Creek Winery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,215 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#24. The Quarter at Tropicana

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#24. The Quarter at Tropicana

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,306 reviews)
- City: Atlantic City New
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#22. Princeton University

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#22. Princeton University

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,011 reviews)
- City: Princeton New
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#20. Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

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#20. Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,054 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#19. MetLife Stadium

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#19. MetLife Stadium

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1,071 reviews)
- City: East Rutherford New
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#17. Cape May Lighthouse

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#17. Cape May Lighthouse

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,174 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#15. Wildwood Boardwalk

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#15. Wildwood Boardwalk

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,533 reviews)
- City: Wildwood Cape May County New
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#13. Sunset Beach

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#13. Sunset Beach

- Rating: 4.6/5 (607 reviews)
- City: Lower Township Cape May County New
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#12. Morey's Piers

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#12. Morey's Piers

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,747 reviews)
- City: Wildwood Cape May County New
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#10. Six Flags Great Adventure

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#10. Six Flags Great Adventure

- Rating: 3.8/5 (3,747 reviews)
- City: Jackson New
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#9. The Mills At Jersey Gardens

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#9. The Mills At Jersey Gardens

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,632 reviews)
- City: Elizabeth New
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#8. Cape May County Park & Zoo

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#8. Cape May County Park & Zoo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,673 reviews)
- City: Cape May Court House Middle Township Cape May County New J
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#7. Ocean City Boardwalk

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#7. Ocean City Boardwalk

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,929 reviews)
- City: Ocean City Cape May County New
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#5. Jersey Shore Alpacas

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#5. Jersey Shore Alpacas

- Rating: 5.0/5 (796 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#4. Cape May Beach

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#4. Cape May Beach

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,279 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#2. Grounds For Sculpture

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#2. Grounds For Sculpture

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,980 reviews)
- City: Hamilton New
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