New Jerey Amusements

The attractions on this page are grouped by geographical area, arranged from north to south. Please click the map or a link to choose the area in which you are interested. Where possible, an attraction is linked to its home page.

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Bowcraft Amusement Park, Scotch Plains

US 22 West
Scotch Plains, 07076
(908)233-0675

Open April 4-26, Saturday, Sunday 11AM-6PM; May 2-17, Saturday, Sunday, 11AM-8PM; May 23-Sept. 7, Daily, hours vary; Sept. 12-27, Saturday, Sunday, 11AM-8PM; October, Saturday, Sunday, 12Noon-6PM
Free admission; tickets sold for rides and amusements

Amusement park features rides, miniature golf, video arcade and midway games

From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 140, follow signs for US 22 West, Southbound, Exit 140A, merge onto US 22 West, Both, continue west 7 miles on US 22 to park on right, past third traffic light

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Black River & Western Railroad, Flemington

Box 200
Ringoes, 08551
(908)782-6622

Open May thru October, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays; see website for schedule; Scenic Excursions, every weekend; Easter Bunny Express, Apr. 4, 5, 10, 11; Stop Hunger Express, May 2; Railroad Days, June 20, 21; Great Train Robbery, May 16, 17, Sept. 19, 20; Saturday Night Special, July 11, 18, Aug. 8, 15; Crazy Train Maize, Saturday, Sunday, Sept. 26-Nov. 1; North Pole Express, Nov. 27, 28, Dec. 5, 11; Santa Express, Nov. 27, 28, 29, Dec. 5, 6; trains leave from Flemington and Ringoes
Roundtrip fares: Adults $14, Children 3-12 $7

70-minute excursion trips through Hunterdon County countryside on shortline railroad

Directions to Flemington Station
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 14B, merge onto US 22 West, continue west 3 miles, exit to US 202/US 206 South (Flemington/Princeton); merge onto US 202/US 206 South and continue south 14 miles on US 202 (US 202 and US 206 split at 1 mile) to traffic circle in Flemington; take second exit off circle and continue 1/2 mile west on NJ 12 through second traffic circle; after crossing railroad tracks, turn right on Stangl Rd.
Southbound, Exit 17, merge onto US 202/US 206 South and continue south 15 miles on US 202 (US 202 and US 206 split at 1 mile) to traffic circle in Flemington; take second exit off circle and continue west 1/2 mile on NJ 12 West through second traffic circle; after crossing railroad tracks, turn right on Stangl Rd.

From I-78:
Eastbound, Exit 17, merge onto NJ 31 South and continue south 10 miles to traffic circle in Flemington; take first exit off circle and continue west 1/2 mile on NJ 12 through second traffic circle; after crossing railroad tracks, turn right on Stangl Rd.
Westbound, Exit 29, merge onto I-287 south, continue south 4 miles to Exit 17, then follow I-287 Southbound directions above.

Directions to Ringoes Station
From I-95 (Southern section):
Northbound, Exit 2, turn left on Co. 579 North (Bear Tavern Rd.) and continue 1 1/2 miles; following signs, turn left to stay on Co. 579/Bear Tavern Rd. and continue 7 1/2 miles to junction with NJ 31; turn left and continue 3 miles on NJ 31/Co. 579 North; after NJ 31 splits off, continue straight on Co. 579/John Ringo Rd. into Ringoes; at split with Old York Rd., bear left to stay on Co. 579/John Ringo Rd. and continue to station.
Southbound, Exit 4, turn right on NJ 31 North (Pennington) and continue 10 miles; when NJ 31 splits off at US 202 junction, continue straight on Co. 579/John Ringo Rd. into Ringoes; at split with Old York Rd., bear left to stay on Co. 579/John Ringo Rd. and continue to station.

Centerville & Southwestern Railroad, Phillipsburg

Cross and S. Main Sts.
Phillipsburg, 08865
(908)859-1146

Train rides Open House May 3; Thomas the Tank Engine July 4, 5, 11, 12; Ole Towne Festival, July 24; Fall Open House, Sept. 6; Old Fashioned Autumn, Oct. 17; Santa train, Dec. 6
Museum exhibits railroad memorabilia. Train rides offered on certain days.

From I-78: Exit 3, continue west 1 mile on US 22 to second light; turn left (south) onto Co. 519 (St. James Ave.) and continue 1/2 mile to blinker light; bear right onto S. Main St. and continue 2 miles to Noto-Wynkoop funeral home on right; turn right through parking lot, then right on Pine Alley.

The Funplex, East Hanover

182 Route 10 West
East Hanover, 07936
(973)428-1166

100,000-sq-ft entertainment center offers arcade games, interactive MagiQuest game and rides and new 4D motion theater.

From I-287: Northbound, Exit 39, Southbound, Exit 39A, merge onto NJ 10 East and continue 3 1/2 miles through seven lights; after seventh light, bear right, following sign for River Rd./Okner Pkwy; at first light, turn left on New Murray Rd., then turn left onto NJ 10 West to Funplex on right.

From I-80: Exit 43A, merge onto I-287 South and continue two miles to Exit 39A, then follow I-287 directions above.

Land of Make Believe, Hope

354 Great Meadows Rd.
Hope, 07838
(908)459-9000

Open Weekends, Memorial Day Weekend thru second weekend in June, weekend after Labor Day; daily, third Saturday in June thru Labor Day, 10AM-6PM
Admission Adults $21, Children 2-18 $23, Seniors $19

Family amusement and water park located in rural northwestern New Jersey

From I-80: Exit 12, Eastbound, turn right, Westbound, turn left, south 1 mile on Co. 521 to traffic light in Hope; turn left, then take first right, continue south 2 miles on Co. 611 (Great Meadows Rd.).

Mountain Creek Waterpark, Vernon

200 Rt. 94
Vernon, 07462
(973)864-8444

Open Saturday, Sunday, June 6-21; Daily, June 23-Sept. 1, Sept. 5-7; hours vary
Admission Over 48" tall $34.99, online $31.99; Under 48" tall/Seniors $24.99; season passes available

Complex of water slides, pools and watercourses in New Jersey Highlands.

From I-287: Exit 52B, merge onto NJ 23 North (Butler) and continue 14 miles through Kinnelon and Butler; exit to Co. 515 (Highland Lakes/ Vernon); turn right on Co. 515 North (Stockholm-Vernon Rd.) and continue 8 1/2 miles to Vernon; turn left on McAfee-Vernon Rd. (NJ 94 West) and continue 1 1/2 miles to complex.

Northlandz, Flemington

495 Rt. 202 South
Flemington, 08822
(908)782-4022

Open Monday, Wednesday thru Friday, 10:30AM-4PM, Saturday, Sunday, 10:30AM-5:30PM
Admission Adults $13.75, Seniors $12.50, Children 2-12 $9.75

Extensive complex centers on model railway with eight miles of track. Also here are a 94-room dollhouse, doll museum, music hall, art gallery and Raritan River Railway steam train ride

From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 14B, merge onto US 22 West, continue west 3 miles, exit to US 202/US 206 South/ Flemington/Princeton; continue south on US 202/US 206 1 1/2 miles; at US 202/206 split in Somerville, continue south on US 202 11 miles to Northlandz on right.
Southbound, Exit 17, merge onto US 202/US 206 South; continue south 1 1/2 miles on US 202/US 206; at US 202/US 206 split in Somerville, continue south on US 202 11 miles to Northlandz on right.

From I-78:
Eastbound, Exit 17, merge onto NJ 31 South, continue south 10 miles to traffic circle in Flemington, take third exit off traffic circle to US 202 North; continue north 1 mile, exit at River Rd. jughandle; cross US 202 and use side entrance to Northlandz off River Rd.
Westbound, Exit 29, merge onto I-287 South and continue 4 miles on I-287 to Exit 17; merge onto US 202 South and continue 15 miles.

Tomahawk Lake Waterpark, Sparta

153 Tomahawk Trail
Sparta, 07871
(973)398-7777

Open May 24-June 15, Saturday, Sunday, 9AM-7PM; June 18-Sept. 1, Weekdays, 10AM-5:30PM (6:00PM in July), weekends, 9AM-7PM
Admission Adults, $10 Weekdays, $11 Weekends; Children under 9, $10 Weekdays, $9 Weekends

Outdoor complex on the shore of a northwestern New Jersey lake. Offers swimming, water slides, miniature golf, softball, volleyball.

From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 25, follow US 206 North 1/2 mile, exit to NJ 183 South/Stanhope; merge onto NJ 183 and continue 1/2 mile to second light; turn left on Linden Ave. and go one block; turn right on McKinley St. and continue to end; turn left on Brooklyn Rd. and continue 1 mile; turn left on Sparta Rd. (Co. 605 North) and continue 6 1/2 miles; turn right on Tomahawk Trl. and continue 1/2 mile to park.
Westbound, Exit 34B, merge onto NJ 15 North and continue 4 1/2 miles, exit to NJ 181 North/Woodport/Lake Hopatcong North Shore; cross over NJ 15, pass ramp to NJ 15 South, turn right on NJ 181 North and continue 2 1/2 miles; turn left on Green Rd. and continue 1 1/4 miles; turn left on Tomahawk Trl. and continue 3/4 mile to park.

Wild West City, Byram Township

50 Lackawanna Dr.
Netcong, 07857
(973)347-8900

Open June 20-Sept. 7, Daily; May 2-June 14, Sept. 12-Oct. 12, Saturday, Sunday, 10:30AM-6PM
Admission Adults $13.50, Children 2-11 $12.50, Seniors $11; Rides $3

Children's theme park with a Western motif

From I-80: Exit 25, continue north 3 miles on US 206 to third light; turn right (north) and go 1/4 mile on Co. 607 (Lackawanna Dr.).

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Laser Park, Princeton Junction

45 Everett Dr., Bldg. C
Princeton Junction, 08550
(609)936-1800

Open Wednesday-Thursday, 4:30-7PM; Friday, 4-10PM; Saturday, 11AM-10PM; Sunday, 12Noon-7PM

Entertainment center offers laser tag games.

From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 11 miles to Exit 67A, then follow I-295 directions below.
Southbound, Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North and continue 1/2 mile, exit to US 1 South/Trenton; merge onto US 1 and continue 16 miles, exit to Alexander Rd./Princeton Junction; cross over US 1 and continue 1 mile to end; turn right on N. Post Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn right on Clarksville Rd. and proceed 1/4 mile to second Everett Dr. intersection; turn right on Everett Dr., then take second left to parking lot.

From I-295: Exit 67A, merge onto US 1 North and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to Quakerbridge Rd/Co. 533 South; merge onto Quakerbridge Rd. and continue 1/2 mile; turn left on Clarksville Rd. and continue 2 1/2 miles; turn left on Everett Dr., then take second left to parking lot.

Rockville Climbing Center, Hamilton

200 Whitehead Rd.
Hamilton, 08619
(609)631-ROCK

Open Monday thru Saturday, 12Noon-10PM; Sunday, 12Noon-8PM
Admission Adult $15, Children under 13 $10; family, multi-pass packages available

Indoor facility provides rock climbing experience in a controlled atmosphere.

From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Bordentown) and continue 1/2 mile; watch for left-turn lane to Farnsworth Ave. at second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left on US 130 South and go 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North/Trenton; merge onto I-295 North and continue 7 miles to Exit 63B, then follow I-295 Northbound directions below.
Southbound, Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 West (Trenton) and continue 7 miles to end, then follow I-195 Westbound directions below.

From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 63B, merge onto Nottingham Way (NJ 33 West) and continue 2 miles (when NJ 33 forks left after second light, stay on Nottingham Way) to fourth light; turn right on E. State St. and continue 1/4 mile to first light; continue straight on Whitehead Rd. 1/4 mile to center.
Southbound, Exit 67, merge onto US 1 South and continue 4 miles, exit to Whitehead Rd.; turn right on Whitehead Rd. and continue 3/4 mile to center.

From I-195, Westbound, at end, merge onto I-295 North and continue 3 miles to Exit 63B, then follow I-295 Northbound directions above.

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Funtime America, Cliffwood

111 Rt. 35 South
Cliffwood, 07721
(732)583-4600

Open Monday thru Wednesday, 12Noon-9PM; Thursday, 12Noon-10PM; Friday, 12Noon-11PM; Saturday, 10AM-12Midnight; Sunday, 10AM-10PM
Various price packages available

Indoor family amusement park includes video games, Laser Tag, movie simulator and amusement park rides.

From Parkway: Exit 120, turn left and go 1 mile on Laurence Harbor Rd. to the first light; turn right on NJ 35 South and continue to second light; turn right on County Rd. to building.

Keansburg Amusement Park/Runaway Rapids, Keansburg

Box 189
Keansburg, 07734
732-495-1400

Hours vary, call to confirm or see website
Rates vary

Beachfront amusement park and tropical water park

From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 114, turn right on Red Hill Rd. to first light; turn left on Van Schoick Rd. and continue 1 mile to first light; cross Holland Rd. and continue 4 1/2 miles on S. Laurel Ave., crossing NJ 35 and NJ 36, to end; turn right on Beachway Ave. to park.
Southbound, Exit 117, merge onto NJ 36 East; continue east 4 miles, exit to Laurel Ave./Keansburg Beach; turn left and cross NJ 36, continue 1 mile on Laurel Ave. to end; turn right on Beachway to park.

Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson

Route 537
Jackson, 08527
(732)928-1821

Hours vary
Admission
Park/Safari, Adult $59.99, Junior (under 54"; over age 3) $29.99
Park/Safari/Waterpark, Adult $84.99, Junior (under 54"; over age 3) $48.99
Waterpark only, Adult $34.99
Safari only, $19.99
Parking $15

Amusement park spread over 100 acres in Central New Jersey. Includes drive-through Safari Park with 2000 wild animals, Hurricane Harbor water park and theme amusement area with rides and entertainment

From Turnpike: Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 East (Shore Points) and continue 11 miles to Exit 16A; merge onto Co. 537 West, continue 1 mile to entrance

From Parkway: Exit 98, merge onto I-195 West (Trenton) and continue 17 miles to Exit 16; turn left and go 1 mile on Co. 537 West to entrance.

From I-195: Eastbound, Exit 16A, merge onto Co. 537 West, Westbound, Exit 16, turn left, Both, continue west 1 mile on Co. 537 to entrance.

From I-295: Northbound, Exit 60, Southbound, Exit 60A, merge onto I-195 East and continue 17 miles to Exit 16A; merge onto Co. 537 West and continue 1 mile to entrance.

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Action Zone Arcade, Egg Harbor Township

6725 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08232
(609)272-0008

Open Monday thru Saturday, 10AM-9PM; Sunday, 11AM-5PM

Arcade features video games and games of skill.

From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 36, turn left on Fire Rd. and go 1/4 mile to second light; turn left on Tilton Rd. (Co. 563) and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn left to stay on Tilton Rd. (US 40/US 322 West) and continue 1/2 mile; make U-turn at Lincoln Ave. and return 1/2 mile on US 40/US 322 East to arcade in Shore Mall.
Southbound, Exit 37, turn right on Washington Ave. and continue 1/4 mile; bear right on Tilton Rd. and continue 1/4 mile to first light; turn left on Uibel Ave. and stay in left lane; at light, turn left on Black Horse Pike (US 40/US 322 East) and continue 1/2 mile to arcade in Shore Mall.

Blackbeard's Cave, Bayville

136 Route 9
Bayville, 08721
(732)286-4414

Call (732)914-1896 for hours
Admission Free; fee for each activity

Variety of activities for children and adults, such as miniature golf, archery, jousting and go-karts

From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 77, turn right and go 2 miles on Forest Hills Pkwy. (Co. 618; name changes to Veterans Pkwy/Serpentine Dr/Central Pkwy); turn left on US 9 North and go 1 1/2 miles to park on left.
Southbound, Exit 80, merge onto US 9 South, continue 2 miles to park.

Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach, Seaside Heights

800 Ocean Terrace
Seaside Heights, 08751
(732)793-6488

Casino Pier: Open Apr. 4-May 10 and Sept. 12-20, Saturday, Sunday; May 15-June 7, Friday-Sunday; June 12-September 7, Daily; Arcade opens 10AM; Rides open 12Noon, except Fridays, May 15-June 5, open 4PM.
Breakwater Beach: Open May 23-June 14 and Sept. 12-13, Saturday, Sunday, Memorial Day, 10AM-5PM; June 20-Aug. 30, Daily, 9AM-7PM; Aug. 31-Sept. 7, Daily, 9:30AM-7PM.
Admission varies

Casino Pier offers 35 amusement-park rides, including an antique carousel, and attractions such as miniature golf and arcades; Breakwater Beach consists of water-oriented rides designed for all ages.

From Parkway: Exit 82, merge onto NJ 37 East and go 7 miles across bay bridge; exit to NJ 35 North and follow signs for Seaside Heights; turn left on Bay Blvd. and continue two blocks to Grant Ave.; turn right on Grant Ave. and go 4 blocks to pier.

Fantasy Island, Beach Haven

320 W. Seventh St.
Beach Haven, 08008
(609)492-4000

Arcade open Apr. 3-May 10, Sept. 26-27, Friday, open 3PM, Saturday, Sunday, open 12Noon; May 11-Sept.20, Daily, open times vary
Park open May 16-June 14, Sept. 12, Saturday, Sunday, open 2PM; June 19-Sept. 7, Daily, open 6PM
Admission varies

Amusement park on Long Beach Island

From Parkway: Exit 63; turn right on NJ 72 East and go 7 miles across bay to end; turn right on Long Beach Blvd. and go 6 1/2 miles to Seventh St. in Beach Haven.

Funtown Amusement Pier, Seaside Park

1930 Boardwalk
Seaside Park, 08752
(732)830-7437

Open Saturday, Sunday, Apr. 4-May 17, Sept. 12-20; Friday thru Sunday, May 22-June 14, also May 25; Daily, June 19-Sept. 7
Admission varies

Amusement park on Seaside Park boardwalk features 35 rides and attractions

From Parkway: Exit 82, merge onto NJ 37 East and continue 7 miles, crossing bay bridge, to end; bear right onto NJ 35 South (Seaside Park/Island Beach) and continue 1/2 mile; turn right and go 1/4 mile on N. Central Ave.; turn left on J St. to end; turn right on N. Ocean Ave. to park, following signs for Tower of Fear.

Gillian's, Ocean City

Wonderland Pier
Sixth St and Boardwalk, Box 365
Ocean City, 08226
(609)399-7082

Gillian's Island Waterpark and Adventure Golf
Plymouth Pl. and Boardwalk, Box 1186
Ocean City, 08226
(609)399-0483

Gillian's Island Waterpark open Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend, Daily, 9:30AM-6:30PM
Admission Adults $24, Children under 4 feet tall $20

Gillian's Island Adventure Golf open Apr. 7-May 25, Daily, 10AM-6PM; Memorial Day weekend-Sept., Daily, 9AM-12Midnight
Admission for one round $6; after 5PM $7

Wonderland Pier open May 1-24, Friday thru Sunday, also May 25; May 29-Sept. 27, Daily; Oct. 3-11, Saturday, Sunday
Individual tickets sold for each ride

Amusement complex features three areas of attraction; Gillian's Island Waterpark offers water-themed rides; Adventure Golf features miniature golf course; Wonderland Pier spotlights traditional amusement pier rides and attractions.

From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 25, turn right and go 2 miles on Roosevelt Blvd. into Ocean City; at fork bear right and go 1/2 mile on 34 St.; turn left and go 2 1/2 miles on Central Ave.; turn right and go 3 blocks on E. 8 St.; turn left and go 1 block on Atlantic Ave.; turn right on Plymouth Pl. to Waterpark and Adventure Golf; to Wonderland Pier, continue 2 more blocks on Atlantic Ave.; turn right on Sixth St.
Southbound, Exit 30, merge onto NJ 52 East and go 4 miles across bridge into Ocean City; turn left and go 3 blocks on Atlantic Ave.; turn right on Plymouth Pl. to Waterpark and Adventure Golf; for Wonderland Pier, continue 2 more blocks on Atlantic Ave.; turn right on Sixth St.

Morey's Piers, Wildwood

3501 Boardwalk
Wildwood, 08260
(609)522-3900

Piers: Apr. 4-26, May 15-16, Sept. 26-Oct. 11, Saturday, Sunday; May 1-10, Sept. 18-20, Friday thru Sunday; May 22-Sept. 13, Daily, hours vary
Waterparks: May 23-25, May 28-31, June 5-Sept. 13, hours vary
Various admission plans available

Entertainment complex on three piers feature diverse variety of rides and waterpark attractions.

From Parkway: Northbound, Exit 4, turn right on NJ 47 South, Southbound, Exit 4B, merge onto NJ 47 South, continue 3 miles on NJ 47 into Wildwood; turn left on New Jersey Ave. (Co. 621) and go 1/2 mile; turn right on E. Schellenger Ave. to end.

Playland's Castaway Cove, Ocean City

1020 Boardwalk
Ocean City, 08226
(609)399-4751

Open Apr. 4-12, May 2-17, Saturday, Sunday; May 22-25, May 29-Sept. 20, Sept. 25-27, Daily; Oct. 2-11, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Various ticket prices

Theme park offers 30 rides and miniature golf.

From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 25, turn right on Roosevelt Blvd. (Co. 623) and continue 2 miles into Ocean City, bearing right at fork onto 34th St.; turn left on Central Ave. and go 1/2 mile; turn right on 29th St., then turn left with road onto Wesley Ave. and continue 2 miles; turn right on E. Tenth St. to end.
Southbound, Exit 30, merge onto NJ 52 East and continue 4 miles across Great Egg Harbor bridge into Ocean City; turn right on Wesley Ave. and go one block; turn left on E. Tenth St. to end.

Silver Bullet Speedboat and Dolphin Watch, Wildwood

Rio Grande and Susquehanna Aves.
Wildwood, 08260
(609)522-6060
Sailings Daily 9:30AM, 12Noon, 2:30PM; Tuesday thru Thursday, also 4:30PM
Adults $28, Children $15

Speedboat tours into the Atlantic Ocean to observe dolphins and whales.

From Parkway: Northbound, Exit 4, Southbound, Exit 4B, merge onto NJ 47 South and continue 2 1/2 miles; at first light after crossing bridge into Wildwood, turn right on Susquehanna Ave. to boat.

Splash Zone Interactive Water Park, Wildwood

3500 Boardwalk
Wildwood, 08260
(609)729-5600

Open Daily, May 23-25, 30-31, June 6-Sept. 7, hours vary
Admission, 3-hr and all-day passes available, $22-$30

Water park on Wildwood's Boardwalk offers a variety of water-themed rides and attractions.

From Parkway: Northbound, Exit 4, Southbound, Exit 4B, merge onto NJ 47 South (Wildwood) and continue 3 miles into Wildwood; at fourth light after bridge, turn left on New Jersey Ave. and continue 1/2 mile; turn right on Schellenger Ave. to parking lots.

Steel Pier, Atlantic City

Virginia Ave. & Boardwalk
Atlantic City, 08401
(609)345-4893

Open May 2-17, Sept. 11-Oct. 25, Saturday, Sunday; May 22-June 7, Friday thru Sunday; June 12-September 7, Daily
Several ticket pricing plans available

Historic entertainment attraction has been rebuilt and features amusement-park rides and arcades.

From Parkway: Exit 38, east 7 miles on Atlantic City Expwy. to end; continue on Christopher Columbus Blvd.; turn left 1 mile on Atlantic Ave.; turn right on Virginia Ave.; park anywhere in area, walk to Boardwalk; pier is opposite Taj Mahal casino.

From Atlantic City Expwy: At end, continue on Christopher Columbus Blvd.; turn left 1 mile on Atlantic Ave.; turn right on Virginia Ave.; park anywhere in area, walk to Boardwalk; pier is opposite Taj Mahal casino.

Storybook Land, Cardiff

6415 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, 08234
(609)646-0103

Open Apr. 4-27, Nov. 7-29, Saturday, Sunday; May 1-Sept. 7, Dec. 1-30, Daily (exc. Dec. 24-25); Sept. 10-Nov. 1, Thursday thru Sunday
Admission $20.95

Children's theme park with rides, displays featuring children's stories, live animals, picnicking, playground

From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 36, turn left on Fire Rd. and go 1/4 mile to second light; turn left on Tilton Rd. (Co. 563) and go 1/2 mile to first light; turn left on Black Horse Pike (US 40/US 322 West) , continue 2 1/2 miles on Black Horse Pike to park entrance on left (if traffic is heavy, continue to light at Fernwood Ave. and make U-turn to US 40/US 322 East).
Southbound, Exit 37, turn right on Washington Ave. and go 1/4 mile; bear right with traffic onto Tilton Rd. and go 1/4 mile to first light; following signs for US 40/US 322, turn left on Uibel Ave. and get into right lane; merge onto Black Horse Pike (US 40/US 322 West) and continue 1 1/2 miles to park entrance on left (if traffic is heavy, continue to light at Fernwood Ave. and make U-turn to US 40/US 322 East).

From Atlantic City Expwy:
Eastbound, Exit 12, turn right on S. Wrangleboro Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to third light; cross US 40/US 322 and follow jughandle to merge onto US 40/US 322 East; continue 3 miles to park on right, just past sixth light (Fernwood Ave.).
Westbound, Exit 7S, merge onto Garden State Parkway Southbound and continue 1/2 mile to Exit 37, then follow Parkway Southbound directions above.

Thundering Surf Water Park, Beach Haven

Taylor and Bay Ave.
Beach Haven, 08008
(609)492-0869

Water Park: June, September, call for hours; July, August, 9AM-7:30PM
Adventure Golf: June 1-19, September, call for hours; June 20-Aug.31, 9AM-11PM
Admission, Water Park, 2-hr session, Adults $21.95, Children 2 years and under, Seniors, $7.95; Golf, 18 holes, Adults $9.95, Children 11 and under $7.50, 36 holes, Adults $12.95, Children $10

Amusement park with eight waterslides, children's area, two miniature golf courses.

From Parkway: Exit 63, turn right on NJ 72 East and go 7 miles across Barnegat Bay bridge; after bridge, turn right and go 6 1/2 miles on Long Beach Blvd. to Beach Haven.

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Clementon Amusement Park and Splash World Waterpark,
     Clementon

Box 125
Clementon, 08021
(856)783-0263

Open May 22-25, May 28-30, June 3-7, June 10-Sept. 7
Admission Adults (48" or taller) $34.99 (all day); Children (36"-48"), senior citizens (65+), physically challenged, $24.99

Amusement park features rides and water attractions

From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 29A, merge onto US 30 East and continue 6 miles into Lindenwold; at Clementon Park billboard, turn right on White Horse Ave. and continue to park entrance at second light.
Southbound, Exit 29, turn left on Copley Rd. and continue to end; turn left onto US 30 East and continue 6 miles into Lindenwold; at Clementon Park billboard, turn right on White Horse Ave. and continue to park entrance at second light.

From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North, continue 1/2 mile north on NJ 168, exit to I-295 North; continue north 2 miles to Exit 29A, then follow I-295 Northbound directions above.
Southbound, Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 North, continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 South; continue south 5 miles to Exit 29, then follow I-295 Southbound directions above.

From Atlantic City Expressway: Westbound, Exit 41, turn right and go 6 1/4 miles on Co. 689 (Berlin-Cross Keys Rd.) to fifth light; turn left and go 1 1/4 miles on Watson Rd. to first light; turn left and go 1 1/4 miles on Berlin-Clementon Rd. to park on left.

The Funplex, Mount Laurel

3320-24 Route 38
Mount Laurel, 08054
(856)273-9666

See website for hours and combination prices

25-acre amusement park offers indoor and outdoor activities, including go-karts, arcade games, miniature golf, Ferris wheel and water rides.

From Turnpike, Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 North (Camden/Philadelphia) and continue 1 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 4 miles to Exit 40A; merge onto NJ 38 East and continue 1 1/4 miles through one light to complex on right.

From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 40A, merge onto NJ 38 East and continue 1 1/4 miles through one light to complex on right.
Southbound, Exit 40, merge onto NJ 38 West and keep to right, take first exit to Marter Ave.; turn left on Marter Ave., then at light turn left on NJ 38 East and continue 1 1/2 miles through one light to complex on right.

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Cowtown Rodeo, Pilesgrove

780 Route 40
Pilesgrove, 08098
(856)769-3200

Open May 23-Sept. 26, Saturday, 7:30 PM
Admission Adults $15, Children under 13, $10

Performances feature traditional rodeo activities, including bull riding, steer wrestling, roping and barrel racing.

From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit to US 40 East and continue 6 miles to rodeo.
Southbound, After passing through toll booth at end of Turnpike, exit to Penns Grove/Deepwater; turn left on Hawks Bridge Rd., cross under Turnpike; turn left and go east 6 miles on US 40.

From I-295:
Northbound, Exit to US 40 East and continue 6 miles to rodeo.
Southbound, Exit 4, turn left and go 3 miles east on NJ 48 to end; continue east 2 miles on US 40.

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