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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Planning the perfect vacation in New Jersey is easier than ever with our all-in-one platform for finding and booking day trips, tours, excursions, and memorable local experiences. Browse curated activities, compare options, and check live availability so you can reserve your must-do adventures well before you arrive in New Jersey. By booking ahead, you skip the hassle of searching once you're already on vacation and avoid missing out on popular experiences that fill up fast. Let us help you build a trip that’s smooth, stress-free, and filled with the moments you’ll remember most.
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
Surf Ranch Waitlist
Join the waitlist for priority access as dates become available
Christmas with the goats
Visit the goats this holiday season! For ages 8 +
Stockton
45 minutes
Kid-Friendly
The Bubbly Goat
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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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Witches' Charity Paddle
Seaside Heights
Jersey Shore Mermaids
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Pontoon Rentals
From $500 • Ages 25+ to rent • Half and Full Day Options • Up to 8 People
Seaside Heights
RJ's Watercraft Rentals
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STOP THE BLEED (Virtual Skills)
$25 per person | All ages
Lincroft
National Rescue & Response Institute
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NYC Skyline Tour
Breathtaking views! • 25 minutes
Fairfield
20-25 Minutes
Air Activities, Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tours NYC
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Walk An Alpaca
Walk one of our beautiful, friendly Alpacas around our property!
Montgomery
20 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Farm
Hidden Spring Lavender Farm
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Educational Wolf Tour
All Ages • 75 Minutes • Fills Fast - Book Now!
City Sunset Sail • Jersey City Departure
Most popular! • 2 hours • Golden hour with spectacular views
Jersey City
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Sailing, Sightseeing Tour, Water Activities
Tribeca Sailing
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Fishing Excursions Explore All
Medium Crabbing & Fishing Pontoon
Up to 9 Passengers OR 1,800 pounds total including passengers and gear
Barnegat Township
Half or Full Day (4 or 8 hours)
Fishing
Island Vista Marina
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Eight Hour Striped Bass / Blackfish Combo Trip
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Small Crabbing & Fishing Pontoon
Up to 5 Passengers, or 900 lbs total including passengers and gear
Barnegat Township
Half or Full Day (4 or 8 hours)
Fishing
Island Vista Marina
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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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Bay Flounder - 3 or 4 Hour Fishing Trip
For all ages • 3-4 Hours • Bay Flounder and more
Somers Point
3 or 4 Hours
Private Tours
Fishing
Shore Thing Charters OCNJ
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Fluke Full Day Charter
Private 7-Hour Fluke Fishing Charter
Belmar
7 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Celtic Stoirm
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Evening Striped Bass Fishing Charter
Private Evening Striped Bass Fishing Charter
Belmar
4 Hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Fishing
Celtic Stoirm
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Four Hour Striped Bass - Day or Night
All ages • Up to 6 passengers
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Private Fishing Charter
Up to 6 Guests • All Gear Included!
Margate City
4 hours or 8 hours
Private Tours
Fishing
Scott's Dock
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24-30 Hour Overnight Canyon Chunking And Trolling
All ages • Up to 6 passengers • Tuna, Swordfish, Shark, Tile Fish And Mahi
Fair Haven
Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Private Tours Explore All
Inshore Trolling Half Day
Starting at $900 | All Ages Welcome | 4-5 Hours | Up to 6 People
Longport
Private Tours
Reel Sport Fishing Charters
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The Haunted Manor
$40 per player | All Private Game | All ages | (Up to 8 players)
Passaic
Private Tours
Brighton Asylum
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Paddleboarding Rentals
Local paddle • 1-3 hours
Pleasantville
1-3 Hours
Private Tours
SUP
Extreme Windsurfing
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Lunch Date Cruise - Seaside Heights
All ages • Up to 12 People • 2 Hours • Private Cruise
Seaside Heights
Private Tours
Ohana Tiki Cruises
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Santa Claus Special - Christmas Caboose
Private Caboose for up to 16 guests • 60 Minutes
Woodstown
60 Minutes
Private Tours
Woodstown Central Railroad
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After Party Cruise - Seaside Heights
All ages • Up to 12 People • 2 Hours • Private Cruise
Seaside Heights
Private Tours
Ohana Tiki Cruises
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PRIVATE Carriage Ride-DAILY -Subject To Weather & Driver Availability
Most Popular!• 30 minute tour • Best for couples and families
Cape May
30 minute tour
Private Tours
Carriage
Cape May Carriage Company
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Taste of Downtown Jersey City Food Tour
$120/person • 2.5 hours • Drinks Included
Jersey City
Private Tours
Food Tour
Beyond the Plate Food Tours
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Offshore Tuna
Starting at $2,800 | All Ages Welcome | 12 Hours | Up to 6 People | Out 100 Miles
Longport
Private Tours
Reel Sport Fishing Charters
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No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem Lunch Cruise
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM • 2 Hours • All Ages
Somers Point
2 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Pau Hana Boat Tours
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Experience Jersey City Explore All
Statue of Liberty Tour: 35 Minutes for $135!
JET SKI TO THE STATUE OF LIBERTY! Cheapest Option in NYC! Starting at $135
PEDAL BOAT RENTAL NEWPORT MARINA- 1 HOUR
1 Hour • Ages 6+ • 1 Hour Rental Zone
Jersey City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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Personalized Running Tour
Opportunity for you and your group to customize your own New York City Running Experience!
Jersey City
Private Tours
City Tour, Sightseeing Tour
City Fit Tours - New York City
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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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NYC Fishing
All Ages • 2-7 Hour Options • Max 5 People
Jersey City
2–7 hours
NYHarbor Fishing
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KAYAK RENTAL- NEWPORT MARINA- 1 HOUR
1 Hour • Ages 6+ • 1 Hour Rental Zone
Jersey City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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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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AST Private Yoga Walk
Experience your own Private Yoga Flow through New York City!
Jersey City
Private Tours
City Fit Tours - New York City
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Jersey City Food Tour - Taste of the Heights
$96/person • 2.5 hours • 5 locations
Jersey City
City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour
Beyond the Plate Food Tours
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Private Boat Tour
Ages 5+ • Up to 25 people • 1 hour
Jersey City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour
Treasure Girl Cruises
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Foodie Tours Explore All
Red Bank Off the Shore Food Tour
$120/person • 2.5 hours • Drinks Included
Jersey City
Private Tours
Food Tour
Beyond the Plate Food Tours
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Collingswood Food Tour
3 Hours • Thai, Turkish, Regional Sandwich w/ a Chef's Twist
Eastampton
Food Tour
On The Town Food Tours
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Nana's on the Hudson
For all ages! • 3 Hours • Lunch and Dinner cruises available!
Jersey City
3 Hours
Food Tour
FREEDOM LUXURY CHARTERS
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Somerville Taste Around Town!
$120/person • 3 hours • Drinks Included
Jersey City
Beer Tour, City Tour, Cocktail Tour, Food and Wine Tour, Food Tour, Walking Tour, Wine
Beyond the Plate Food Tours
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Haddon Heights Food Tour
3 Hours • South American, Kombucha w/ Small Plates, Floridan, and farmer's market
Eastampton
3 hours
Food Tour
On The Town Food Tours
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Savor the City: Point Pleasant
3 Hours • Ages 16+
Point Pleasant Beach
3 Hours
Food Tour
Jersey Shore Food Tours
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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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Taste of Downtown Jersey City Food Tour
$120/person • 2.5 hours • Drinks Included
Jersey City
Private Tours
Food Tour
Beyond the Plate Food Tours
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Jersey City Food Tour - Taste of the Heights
$96/person • 2.5 hours • 5 locations
Jersey City
City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour
Beyond the Plate Food Tours
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Sip and Stroll: Point Pleasant
3 Hours • Ages 21+
Point Pleasant Beach
3 Hours
Food Tour
Jersey Shore Food Tours
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Kayak Tours/Rental Explore All
Boat Charters
Up to 12 Passengers • 3 to 8 Hours • Overnight Available: Call to book!
Resilience Adventures - Full Day Programs for Youth!
Hoboken
3-7 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Resilience Paddle Sports
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Paddle Pups Kayak Tour
Paddle with your pup! Dogs over 30lbs require a 2 adults one paddle + one handler. PUPS PADDLE FREE
Jersey City
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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Double Kayak Rental
For Ages 12+ • 1 - 4 Hour Rentals • Explore the tranquility of the water!
North Wildwood
1 - 4 Hours
Kayak
Trippin Out Watersports
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KAYAK RENTAL- NEWPORT MARINA- 1 HOUR
1 Hour • Ages 6+ • 1 Hour Rental Zone
Jersey City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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Single 11.5' Kayak Rental
For Ages 12+ • 1 - 4 Hour Rentals • Explore the tranquility of the water!
North Wildwood
1 - 4 Hours
Kayak
Trippin Out Watersports
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Kayak Rental: Woodcliff Lake - Braddock Park
1 Hour • Ages 5+ • High Quality Kayaks
North Bergen
Kayak
Urban Paddle Lakes
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Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals
1- & 2-Hour Rentals • Bayview Park Has It All
Long Beach
Kayak
South End Surf 'N Paddle
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NEWPORT MARINA- Night LED Kayak Tour
1 Hour • Ages 12+ • Breathtaking Experience!
Jersey City
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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Atsion> Pleasant Mills 8 Hrs.
Shamong
8 hours / 11 miles
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Pinelands Adventures
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Experience Cape May Explore All
2026 Whale & Dolphin Watching Season Pass
Unlock a year of unlimited Whale & Dolphin watching!
Cape May
Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research 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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Ghoul Spring Village
Historic Cold Spring Village is holding its 8th Annual, family-friendly, haunted Village walk
Cape May
3.5
Historic Cold Spring Village
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PRIVATE Carriage Ride-DAILY -Subject To Weather & Driver Availability
Most Popular!• 30 minute tour • Best for couples and families
Cape May
30 minute tour
Private Tours
Carriage
Cape May Carriage Company
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2hr - Sunset Dolphin Watch
All Ages
Cape May
2 Hours
Dolphin
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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Salt Marsh Safari
Cape May
Salt Marsh Safari on The Skimmer
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Cape May, NJ - Small Group
All Ages • Two Hours • Up to Six Guests
Evening House Tours
Exclusive After Hours Tours of Select HCSV Buildings
Cape May
1.5 hour
Historic Cold Spring Village
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Fireworks Cruise
July 3rd & July 4th
Cape May
2.5 Hours
Boat Tour, Whale Watch
Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center
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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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