Explore Things to Do in New Jersey
Welcome to New Jersey - a diverse and exciting destination where coastal beauty, vibrant cities, and rich history meet. Stroll the iconic boardwalks of the Jersey Shore, relax on sandy beaches, or explore charming seaside towns like Cape May with its stunning Victorian architecture. Discover the cultural attractions and world-class dining of cities like Newark and Jersey City, or take in the scenic landscapes of the Pine Barrens and Delaware Water Gap. From amusement parks and historic sites to outdoor adventures and lively festivals, New Jersey offers unforgettable experiences for every kind of traveler.
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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in New Jersey - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in New Jersey, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
Why wait until you arrive in New Jersey to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Cape's Top Chef
Shirakawago and Kanazawa from Kanazawa
New Jersey
8 hours and 15 minutes
Amigo Tours Japan
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Vineyard Tour
educational outdoor tour | limited seating | $25 per person
West Cape May
Willow Creek Winery
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AC Mike's Taste of Atlantic City Food Tour
Atlantic City
2-1/2 Hours
Boardwalk Tours
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Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons
For all experience levels! • 1 Hour
Pleasantville
1 Hour
Private Tours
SUP
Extreme Windsurfing
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Photography Sessions on our Farm
Pilesgrove
1 Hour
Farm
Bil-Dol Farm
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Private Farm Tours
For All Ages! • 30 Minutes • Meet the Alpacas!
Cape May
Private Tours
Jersey Shore Alpacas
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Kayak Eco Tours
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Unforgettable experience!
Northfield
Kayak
Daks Kayaks & Paddle Boards
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Adults Only Educational Wolf Tour
Adults Only • 18+ • 75 Minutes • Fills Fast - BookNow! This tour is only 2 days a month
Whale Watching Explore All
24hr Marine Mammal & Pelagic Bird Watch
80-100 miles offshore
Cape May
12 Hours
Boat Tour, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Breakfast & Dolphin Watch with Santa
Cape May
2 Hours
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Local Oyster Sail - Cape May
Enjoy 1 dozen freshly shucked local oysters on the half shell • Bring your own beer or wine
North Cape May
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Bayshore Center
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12hr Marine Mammal & Pelagic Bird Watch
40-60 miles offshore
Cape May
12 Hours
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Special Event Trips
Special Events
Belmar
Whale Watch
Jersey Shore Whale Watch
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Weekly Junior Marine Explorers Club
Only three weeks purchase one week at a time
Belmar
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly
Jersey Shore Whale Watch
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Morning Family Sail - Cape May
2 Hours 15 min Sail • Family Friendly! • Hands-On Educational Experience!
North Cape May
2 hours 15 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Bayshore Center
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Sunset Cruises
1 or 2 Hours • Up to 6 People
Boston Whaler Ventura
Starting at $500 • Ages 25+ to Rent • Half Day - Three Day Rentals • Up to 7 people
Pleasure Cruise
Private Pleasure Cruise in Belmar, NJ | Family Trips, Parties & Scenic Water Experiences
Belmar
3-7 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour
Celtic Stoirm
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Private Tours Explore All
42" Bodyboard Rentals
Ages 9+ • 131-190lbs • 6 Hour - 6 Day Options • Return Rentals by 4pm
Brigantine
6 Hour - 6 Day Options
Rentals
Surf Primal
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Aloha Moonlight Cruise 9p
Two to four hours • All Ages / 21+ if drinking • For up to 6 people
Atlantic City
Aloha Tiki Cruises LLC
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Kayak Eco Tours
Ages 6+ • 2 Hours • Unforgettable experience!
Northfield
Kayak
Daks Kayaks & Paddle Boards
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1-Day Kids' Surfing Adventure Camp
Mantoloking
Coastline Adventures Surfing School
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Birthday Party: Pumpkin Picking Hayride- Wyckoff Location
Mid-Sept.-Oct. • 1.5 Hours • Up to 20 Kids • Hayride and Pumpkin Picking
Wyckoff
1.5 Hours
Private Tours
Abma's Farm
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Private Charter - From Gloucester City
Schooner Sailing Cruise for special occassions
Gloucester City
Private Tours
Gloucester City Sail
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45" Bodyboard Rentals
Ages 9+ • 191-250lbs • 6 Hour - 6 Day Options • Return Rentals by 4pm
Brigantine
6 Hour - 6 Day Options
Rentals
Surf Primal
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Ninety Minute Charters
All Ages • Max 6 People
Ocean City
90 Minutes
Boat Tour
Totally Tubular Watersports
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Campsite - Holly
Check-in 4PM • Check-out 12pm on last day of rental.
Tabernacle
1 - 7 Days
Lodging
Pine Tree Center
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Bonsai Bar @ Czig Meister Brewing
2 hours all materials provided
Hackettstown
2 Hours
Workshop
Bonsai Bar
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Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
The OPC 2026 Season Pass
Great Value!!! Only $200 • Save $$$ every time that you and your friends visit!!
Same Day Round Trip - Hasbrouck Heights - BC1
4 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Hasbrouck Heights
Panorama Bus Tours
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Same Day Round Trip - East Orange - BC1
3 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Sunset Cruise - Shark River
All ages • Up to 12 People • 2 Hours • Private Cruise
Neptune City
Private Tours
Ohana Tiki Cruises
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Ninety Minute Charters
All Ages • Max 6 People
Ocean City
90 Minutes
Boat Tour
Totally Tubular Watersports
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Cape May, NJ - Large Group
All Ages • Two Hours • Up to 150 Guests
Campsite - Holly
Check-in 4PM • Check-out 12pm on last day of rental.
Tabernacle
1 - 7 Days
Lodging
Pine Tree Center
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Mermaid Day
Mermaid arts and crafts day ages 6-12
Manasquan
Pink Pineapple Surf LLC
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Bonsai Bar @ Recklesstown Farm Distillery
2 hours all materials provided
Springfield
2 Hours
Workshop
Bonsai Bar
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2 Minutes 2 Win It
Game Show • Public and private rooms available!
Pompton Lakes
Private Tours
Escape Room NJ - Pompton Lakes
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Try Your Luck at a Casino Explore All
Same Day Round Trip - Union - BC1
3 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From Rahway - BC1
2 hours 30 Minutes • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Atlantic City, NJ - Large Group
All Ages • 1.5 Hours • Up to 100 Guests
Atlantic City
1.5 Hours
Private Tours
Teraloom
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Same Day Round Trip - Edison - BC1
2 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From Hasbrouck Heights - BC1
4 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Hasbrouck Heights
Panorama Bus Tours
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Same Day Round Trip - East Orange - BC1
3 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Same Day Round Trip - Rahway - BC1
2 Hours 30 Minutes Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From Union - BC1
3 Hours • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From Jon Bon Jovi Rest Area (Formerly Cheesequake) - BC1
2 hours • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From East Orange - BC1
3 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Boat Tours Explore All
2 Hour Private Daytime Sail • Jersey City Departure
Genuine NYC Sailing! • Your Bread & Butter Sailing Charter
Jersey City
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Tribeca Sailing
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Six Hour River Cruise
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, River Cruise
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Sunset Cruise – Private Charter
All Ages • 2.5 Hours • Up to 25 Passengers
Margate City
2.5 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Captain Robin
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Business Events on the Water
Private 7-Hour Corporate Charter in Belmar, NJ | Team Building & Client Entertainment on the Water
Belmar
7 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour
Celtic Stoirm
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Launch to Honorable William Wall
MYC's Floating Clubhouse
Jersey City
Boat Cruise, Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, Dinner Boat, Dinner Cruise, Food Tour, Party Boat
Honorable William Wall
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Four Hour River Cruise
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, River Cruise
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Three Hour River Cruise
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Boat Tour, Cruise / Large Boat, River Cruise
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Sunset Cruise
🌅 Sunset Cruise to the Statue of Liberty • 3-Hour • All ages
Jersey City
3 Hours
Boat Tour
Hudson River Boat Charters
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Shark Bait Family Fishing Charter
Ocean City
2 or 4 Hours
Boat Tour, Fishing
OCNJ Watersports
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3 Hour Private Daytime Sail • Jersey City Departure
Just ask your Captain what you would like to see! We'll try our best to accomodate!!
Jersey City
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Tribeca Sailing
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Fishing Excursions Explore All
18' Scout Flats Boat 4-Hour Charter
1-2 Passengers • 4 Hours • Back bay skiff trip, light tackle fishing.
Sea Isle City
4 Hours
Fishing
Jersey Cape Guide Service
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8 Hour Ocean Fishing
All ages • Great for friends & family!
Avalon
8 Hours
Fishing
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet
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3/4 Day Fishing Trip
All Ages • 6 Hours • Saturdays Only
Beach Haven
6 Hours
Fishing
Miss Belle Fishing
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4 Hour Ocean Fishing
All ages • Great for friends & family!
Avalon
4 Hours
Fishing
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet
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10-12 Hour Inshore Fishing - Chunking, Trolling, and Jigging Tuna
All ages • Up to 6 passengers • Less than 60 miles from shore
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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12-14 Hour Canyon Day Troll - Tuna And Mahi
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Six Hour Bottom Fishing - Sea Bass/ Blackfish/Fluke
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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6 Hour Ocean Fishing
All ages • Great for friends & family!
Avalon
6 Hours
Fishing
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet
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Fluke
All Ages Welcome • 7 Hours • Best fishing in Keyport, NJ
Keyport
7 Hours
Fishing
Northeast Fishing LLC
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Canyon Overnight Chunk or Troll
30 Hours • Up to 120 miles
Point Pleasant Beach
30 Hours
Fishing
Tale Chaser Sport Fishing
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