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
Creek Pro – Paddle Leadership Experience
Tuesday - Thursday 1-3:30 • 3 Days • Oceanport Location • Ages 10+
Oceanport
Kid-Friendly
Water Activities
Oceanport Paddle Club
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10 1/2 hr Ling, Winter Flounder & Sea Bass Marathon
6:30am to 5:00pm • Starts June 23rd
The Yard Class Packs
Kids Yoga, Creative Kids Club, Stuff + Fluff
Wading Cabin
Check-in 4PM • Check-out 12pm on last day of rental.
Tabernacle
2 - 7 Days
Lodging
Pine Tree Center
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Educational Wolf Tour
All Ages • 75 Minutes • Fills Fast - Book Now!
TASTE Restaurant Fire Pit Experience
1 hour and 45 minutes • Up to 8 Guests • Full Service Experience
Egg Harbor City
Renault Winery Resort
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Barnegat Bay Cruises
Brick
1 hour 30 minutes
Benchmark Boat Rentals LLC.
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Group Lessons
Starting at $45 | 2 Hours | Available Everyday
ASA 101: Basic Keel Boat Lesson
2 days • 18 yrs. & up
Riverside
The Sailing School - Riverside
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Skyline City Cruise - From Gloucester City
Skyline Cruises | 2 Hours | Free Parking!
Gloucester City
Gloucester City Sail
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Boat Tours Explore All
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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2 Hour Charter
All Ages • Max 6 People
Ocean City
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Totally Tubular Watersports
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1.5 Hour Charter
All Ages • Max 6 People
Ocean City
90 Minutes
Boat Tour
Totally Tubular Watersports
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Jersey Devil Kids Fishing Summer Camp
For ages 10+ • 5 Day Camp • Unforgettable fishing experience!
Fair Haven
Boat Tour, Fishing
Jersey Devil Sportfishing
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Afternoon HAPPY HOUR Back Bay Nature Cruise
All ages • 2 Hours • Great for friends & family! Bring your favorite snacks and beverages
Avalon
2 Hours
Boat Tour
Miss Avalon Fishing Fleet
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Historical Harbor Tour
🏙️ Scenic History Cruise • 3 Hour Charter • All ages
Jersey City
3 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
Hudson River Boat Charters
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Jersey Shore Whale Watching - Belmar NJ 3 Hours
Jersey Girl Boat • up to 3 Hours • Prices vary are listed on each date
Belmar
2-3 hours
Boat Tour, Day Sail, Dolphin, Sailing, Shark Watch, Whale Watch
Jersey Shore Whale Watch
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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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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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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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Kayak Tours/Rental Explore All
Rental Packages
The more rentals you buy the more you save!
Oceanport
Kayak
Oceanport Paddle Club
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Paddle Board Lesson for One
1 Hour • Ages 10+ • High Quality One Person SUP
Sandy Hook
Kayak
Sandy Hook Kayaks
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Hoboken Waterfront History Kayak Tour!
Hoboken Waterfront History Kayak Tour! Free Event!
Hoboken
2.5 hours
Kayak
Resilience Paddle Sports
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Kayak Tour
Ages 18+ or parental consent (Minimum age 10) • 1 Hour • Private, Up to 4 people
Long Beach
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Guided Tour, Kayak
Acme Surf & Sport
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Pedal Boat Rental • Woodcliff Lake - Braddock Park
1 Hour • Ages 5+
North Bergen
Kayak
Urban Paddle Lakes
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Kayak Tours
All fitness levels welcome • 30-60 minutes • Kayak on the lake!
Lake Hopatcong
Kayak
The Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company
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Hobie Lynx
Full day rental of a Hobie Lynx Kayak
Seaside Park
1 Day rentals only
Kayak
Yakkity Yak Kayaks
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Class Packages
The more sessions you buy the more you save!
Oceanport
Kayak
Oceanport Paddle Club
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SUP Rental (Paddle Board)
Ages 6+ • Hourly to daily rental options! • Oceanport Location
Oceanport
Kayak, SUP
Oceanport Paddle Club
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Tandem Kayaks
All Ages (Age 18+ to Rent) • Hourly, Daily & Weekly Rentals
Long Beach
1 Hour, All Day, 1-3 Days, Weekly
Kayak
Acme Surf & Sport
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Try Your Luck at a Casino Explore All
Same Day Round Trip - East Orange - BC1
3 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Same Day Round Trip - Jon Bon Jovi Rest Area (Formerly Cheesequake) - BC1
2 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From Edison - BC1
2 hours • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Same Day Round Trip - Union - BC1
3 Hours Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Same Day Round Trip - Clifton - BC1
3 Hours 30 Minutes Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
From Clifton - BC1
3 Hours 30 Minutes Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
All Ages • Two Hours • Up to 115 Guests
Pleasant Beach
Private Tours
Teraloom
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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
Same Day Round Trip - Rahway - BC1
2 Hours 30 Minutes Each Way • Safe, Reliable and Clean Transportation
Kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Fishing - Morning Flounder Charter
Sailing Daily at 8am | Rod Rentals Available!
Atlantic City
4 hours
Kid-Friendly
Highroller Fishing
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Mullica River 101 Guided Tour
Shamong
3 hours
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Pinelands Adventures
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KAYAK RENTAL- NEWPORT MARINA- 1 HOUR (copy)
1 Hour • Ages 6+ • 1 Hour Rental Zone
Jersey City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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Summer Goat Hangout
Spend an afternoon with the goats! | 45 Minutes • For ages 8 and up only!
Stockton
45 minutes
Kid-Friendly
The Bubbly Goat
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Private Lessons at Ann Van Middlesworth Park
All Ages • 60 Minutes • 1on1 and Small Group Lessons
Hillsborough Township
60 Minutes
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Garden State Adventures, LLC
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Kids Surf Camp- Weekly Camper
Get the full experience with five days of surf, progression, and stoke.
Deal
June 23 – August 29
Kid-Friendly
North Beach Surf
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NEWPORT MARINA- Kayak Tour with Amazing NYC Views
1 Hour. 6+ years or older. Breathtaking experience. Beginner friendly.
Jersey City
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Kayak
Urban Paddle Kayaks
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Private Surf Lesson
Ages 8+ • 1 Hour • Dedicated Instructor!
Cape May
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Surf
EcoVentures
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Creek Pro – Paddle Leadership Experience
Tuesday - Thursday 1-3:30 • 3 Days • Oceanport Location • Ages 10+
Oceanport
Kid-Friendly
Water Activities
Oceanport Paddle Club
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Aqua Park
Ages 6+ • 45 minutes / Session • Group Rates Available (Ages 4-7 on Small Splash)
Ocean City
45 minutes
Kid-Friendly
Water Activities
OCNJ Watersports
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Whale Watching Explore All
SUP Rentals
From $30 · Ages 18+ to Rent · 1-8 Hours · Up to 250 lbs Max
Whale Watching
All Ages Welcome • 4 Hours • Best whale Watching in Keyport, NJ
Keyport
4 Hours
Whale Watch
Northeast Fishing LLC
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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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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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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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Jersey Shore Whale Watching - Belmar NJ 3 Hours
Jersey Girl Boat • up to 3 Hours • Prices vary are listed on each date
Belmar
2-3 hours
Boat Tour, Day Sail, Dolphin, Sailing, Shark Watch, Whale Watch
Jersey Shore Whale Watch
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22' Pontoon
From $440 · Ages 25+ to Rent · 4 - 10 Hours · Up to 8 People or 1500 lbs
Sunset Cruises
1 or 2 Hours • Up to 6 People
Historic Afternoon Sail - Cape May
2 Hour Sail • Historic Experience! • Relaxing Afternoon on the Water!
North Cape May
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Bayshore Center
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Boston Whaler Outrage
Starting at $500 • Ages 25+ to Rent • Half Day - Three Day Rentals • Up to 7 people
Foodie Tours Explore All
Atlantic City Food Tour
3 Hours • Italian Cuisine! Restaurants established since the early 1900s and enjoy the boardwalk.
Eastampton
3 hours
Food Tour
On The Town 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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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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Bordentown Food Tour
3 Hrs • Steakhouse, Gourmet Pizza, Homemade Pasta and Sauces. So much Revolutionary history!
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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Medford Food Tour
3 Hours • Smoke BBQ, Comfort Food, Fried Chicken Sandwich
Eastampton
Brewery, Food Tour
On The Town 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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Haddon Township Food Tour
3 Hours • Venezuelan, Italian, and Chef Prepared Sandwich!
Eastampton
Food Tour
On The Town Food Tours
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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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Burlington City Food Tour
3 Hours • Italian, Southern, Sliders • Extra History Stops!
Eastampton
City Tour, Food Tour, History Tour, Museum, Walking Tour
On The Town Food Tours
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