New Jersey Travel Review
New Jersey
The state of New Jersey in the United States offers a broad range of tourist attractions. It hosts the alternative to New York City airports, Newark, and the casino mecca of Atlantic City. It is becoming a well-trekked state for Americans and for international visitors.
The New Jersey state government's Division of Travel and tourism recommends the following:
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Destinations Cape May: Yesterday meets today along the historic streets of Cape May, the oldest and most beloved seashore town on the East Coast. Find: Lodging | Attractions Princeton: Princeton is a cultural gold mine and home to Princeton University. Find: Lodging | Attractions Long Beach Island: With white sandy beaches and small resort towns Long Beach Island is a popular summer destination. Find: Lodging | Attractions
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Trenton: Celebrate New Jersey Day an observance of New Jersey’s 345th Birthday. See a copy of the Declaration of Independence. Find: Lodging | Attractions Wildwood: With the widest beaches in New Jersey and a Boardwalk packed with rides water parks and more Wildwood is a magnet for vacationing families. Find: Lodging | Attractions Atlantic City: This famous seaside city has world-class casino hotel resorts, headline entertainment and shopping. Find: Lodging | Attractions |
New Jersey's History
A world of historical discovery awaits visitors in New Jersey. See why the state's reputation as the "Crossroads of the American Revolution" is well deserved, from Washington's headquarters in Morristown to the hundreds of battles fought on Garden State soil.
Parks
New Jersey's Historic Parks are interwoven within a world of pristine rivers, mountain trails and meadows. The mosaic of parks found throughout the state preserve the lands, features and artifacts which date back to pre-Colonial and Revolutionary War times.
Heritage Trails
Journey through heritage trails that wind through New Jersey's remarkable history. Explore diverse geography, through rolling farmland, bustling cities, bucolic vistas, and pristine waterways and tap into the rich history that all Americans share.
Museums
Walk through the doors of New Jersey's world-class museums and find yourself transported into an arts and cultural Mecca of learning and discovery. Explore our renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions and educations programs.
| 'Lest We Forget' - Black Holocaust Museum of Slavery | |||
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327 White Horse Pike
Lawnside, NJ 08045 www.lestweforgetmuseumofslavery. |
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| Acorn Hall | |||
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Category: Museums
68 Morris Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 www.acornhall.org |
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| Afro-American Historical Society Museum | |||
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Category: Museums
1841 Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07305 |
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| Air Victory Museum | |||
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Category: Museums
68 Stacy Haines Rd. Lumberton, NJ 08048 www.airvictorymuseum.org |
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| American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark | |||
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Category: Museums
83 Norwood St. Haledon, NJ 07508 |
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| Avalon Museum & Historical Society | |||
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Category: Museums
215 29th St. Avalon, NJ 08202 www.avalonmuseum.org |
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| Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey | |||
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Category: Museums
Teterboro Airport Teterboro, NJ 07608 www.njahof.org |
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| Barclay Farmstead Museum | |||
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Category: Museums
209 Barclay Ln. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 |
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| Bergen Museum of Art & Science | |||
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Bergen Mall Lower Level Paramus, NJ 07652 www.thebergenmuseum.co |
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| Bridgeton Southern N.J. All Sports Hall of Fame Museum | |||
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Category: Museums
Burt St. & Babe Ruth Dr. Bridgeton, NJ 08302 |
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Burt St. & Babe Ruth Dr.
Bridgeton, NJ 08302 |
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New Jersey Lighthouses
Located in some of the most beautiful areas of the state, visitors are amazed by the 11 majestic lighthouses that have guarded mariners sailing the Atlantic Ocean and intercoastal waterways for over a century.
Sea Girt Lighthouse
Beacon Blvd. at the Ocean
Sea Girt
(732) 974-0514
Twin Lights of Navesink
Lighthouse Road
Off Rt. 36
Highlands
(732) 872-1814
Barnegat Lighthouse
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Broadway & The Bay
Barnegat Light
(609) 494-2016
Sandy Hook Lighthouse
Fort Hancock
Sandy Hook Unit
Gateway National Recreation Area
Rt. 36 N.
Highlands
(732) 872-5970
Absecon Lighthouse
31 South Rhode Island Ave.
Atlantic City
(609) 441-9272
Tucker’s Island Light
120 W. Main St. (Rt. 9)
Tuckerton
(609) 296-8868
(Tucker's Island Light is a recreation of
a former Atlantic Ocean lighthouse)
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
111 North Central Ave.
North Wildwood
(609) 522-4520
East Point Lighthouse
East Point Rd. (off Rt. 47)
Heislerville
(856) 327-3714
Cape May Lighthouse
Cape May Point State Park
Lighthouse Ave.
Cape May Point
(609) 884-5404
Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse
Intersection of Mantua and Second Sts.
Paulsboro
(856) 423-1505
East Point Lighthouse
East Point Rd. (off Rt. 47)
Heislerville
(856) 327-3714
Finns Point Rear Range Light
197 Lighthouse Rd.
Pennsville
(856) 935-1487
For more information click here to access the New Jersey Department of Travel and Tourism's official Web site.
Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey, is better than ever. World famous casinos, hotels and spas, top class entertainment, restaurants, nightspots, beaches, the Boardwalk, fishing, water sports, top line golf courses and a mecca of shopping malls and boutique facilities. Atlantic City is one of New Jersey's most frequented destination cities, and for all the right reasons. For more information visit the official Web site of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, the principal marketing and promotion arm of the hospitality industry in the city.
More on attractions in Atlantic City and the state of New Jersey, courtesy of the Greater Atlantric City Region Tourism Council:
| AboutNewJersey.com
Your source for travel ideas around The Garden State. Check out the largest drive thru safari outside Africa at Great Adventure, Atlantic City, lighthouses, museums, boardwalks, mountains and much more. 946 Presidential Blvd Suite 8 Toms River, NJ, 08753 (609)275-7314 |
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| Atlantic City Aquarium/Ocean Life Center
The Atlantic City Aquarium/Ocean Life Center, located at Gardner's Basin in the waterfront district of Atlantic City, offers fun for the whole family in a unique maritime environment. Eight tanks totaling 29,800 gallons of aquariums exhibit more than 100 varieties of fish and marine life. Ten exhibits feature local maritime themes and computer enhanced information stations. Touch tanks, guided and self-tours plus a16-station ocean life educational center round out a truly educational experience. 800 N. New Hampshire Ave. Atlantic City, NJ, 08401 609-348-2880 |
| Atlantic City Art Center
Experience high quality artworks in a beautiful setting. The Atlantic City Art Center is a three gallery 2500 square foot exhibition space on a pier over the Atlantic Ocean on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Nearly every month there are new exhibitions of artwork by professional artists in varying media. The Art Center is open daily from 10 - 4 and maintains a small gift shop offering unique items. Admission and parking are free. New Jersey Avenue Atlantic City, NJ, 08401 (609) 347-5837 |
| Atlantic City Historical Museum
The Atlantic City Historical Museum is situated on Garden Pier located on the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. The museum and its benefactors are committed to preserving the rich history of this seaside resort, also known as America's Favorite Playground. Travel through the centuries and experience all that Atlantic City has to offer as seen through photographs, collectibles and written articles. PO Box 7273 Atlantic City, NJ, 08401 609-347-5839 |
| Atlantic City Trolley Tours
The Great American Trolley Company offers a fleet of trackless trolleys for weddings, conventions, tours, outings, corporate and special events. Take a nostalgic ride through time aboard a Victorian styled trolley – an innovative way to shuttle guests and groups. 821 Shunpike Rd. Cape May, NJ, 08204 1-866-872-6737 |
| Atlantic City Weekly
Atlantic City Weekly is The Source for What’s Happening at the Jersey Shore. From Atlantic City to Brigantine, Downbeach, the Mainland and the Greater Ocean City area. Atlantic City Weekly covers it all: Entertainment, Dining, Casinos, Nightlife, Music, Beach Bars, Shopping and Real Estate plus news and feature stories about interesting people and places in the area. Bayport One - Suite 350 8025 Black Horse Pike West Atlantic City, NJ, 08232 (609) 646-4848 |
| Atlantic County Utilities Authority
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) is a public agency that provides environmental and waste management services to the people of Atlantic County and southern New Jersey. The ACUA operates both Wastewater and Solid Waste Management Systems. The Wastewater facility is located in Atlantic City, NJ and the Solid Waste/Recycling facility is located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. The ACUA strives to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and visit the Atlantic County, NJ area. The ACUA has aggressively incorporated "green energy" and alternative fuel into all aspects of its operations: • It is powered by a landfill gas to energy plant • has one of NJ's largest solar installation • is hosting NJ's first commercial level wind farm • has a geothermal heated and cooled administrative building that is pursuing LEED certification • has the largest biodiesel fleet in NJ • owns several hybrid vehicles • is currently pursuing two wastewater reuse projects • has taken the lead role in promoting water conservation through the nationally acclaimed "Water - Use It Wisely" campaign. The ACUA’s facilities, including its wind farm and recycling center are open to the public for tours by appointment only. PO Box 996 Pleasantville, NJ, 08232 (609) 272-6950 |
| Bellview Winery
Nestled in the New Jersey Pinelands, Bellview Winery was a long-time dream of owners Jim and Nancy Quarella. Jim, a successful fourth-generation farmer, learned a love of winemaking as a young man. Now he's turned his skills to crafting award-winning wines at Bellview Winery. The winery is located on the same farm that Jim's great-grandfather, Angelo Quarella, purchased in 1914 after immigrating from Italy. He named his farm Bellview. Originally just the 20-acre plot on which the winery now sits, the farm has expanded to over 130 acres, 25 of which are planted in grape. The renovated barn that is today's winery houses Angelo's original wine cellar where for decades, Quarellas have made their wines. Bellview offers a broad selection of award-winning wines, from dry reds and whites through semi-sweet table wines and pleasant fruit dessert wines. They are some of the best New Jersey has to offer. A complete list of wines can be found on the website. Take a trip to the winery for free wine tasting, tours of the winery and vineyards, and a number of exciting events. In the gift shop you'll find an array of wine-related gift items and beautiful gift baskets. Bring a lunch if you'd like, to enjoy in our shady picnic area. 150 Atlantic St. Landisville, NJ, 08326 (856) 697-7172 |
| Brigantine Beach
Brigantine Beach is the residential community just north of Atlantic City and is an island bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Brigantine Inlet, Absecon Inlet and inland waterways. Over 6.30 square miles in area, the island plays host to year round residents and visitors and home to the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge - a 20,000-acre national park. Pristine beaches, wonderful waterways and a host of family entertainment venues are found all over the island. 1417 W. Brigantine Avenue, Brigantine, NJ, 08203 609-266-6633 or Toll Free: 800-847-5198 |
| Buena Vista Township
The Richland Village revitalization project is beginning to become visible, in small ways, as construction work gets into full swing along Route 40. Sidewalk construction has begun, new restaurants are on the horizon and officials are finalizing plans to install electric wires that will power street lamps. Buena Vista officials unveiled their vision for a redesigned Route 40 corridor that would revitalize Richland's once-thriving business community. The "Richland Village" plan calls for new sidewalks, landscaping, decorative lighting and a Village Square Park that would attract shoppers and tourists. POB 605 890 Harding Hwy Buena, NJ, 08310 856-697-2100 |
| Colonial Inn at Historic Smithville
he Colonial Inn is more than another country inn. You step back in a time that inspired writers like Samuel Clemens, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Louisa May Alcott. Not only is the Colonial Inn, minutes away from Atlantic City, the South Jersey Beaches, Award Winning Golf Courses, the culture of the Noyes Museum, nature up close at the Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, but historic sites like Batsto, Wheaton Village and the Historic Renault Winery. 615 E. Moss Mill Road Smithville, NJ, 08205 (609) 748-8999 |
| Dante Hall Theater of the Arts
Historically a community center, Dante Hall Theater of the Arts seeks to continue the tradition of serving Atlantic City and the surrounding communities as a home for local performing artists and arts organizations. To achieve the goal of the development of new audiences, Dante Hall will also present a diverse range of professional performances with the hope of attracting and retaining a wide variety of patrons who will come to see Dante Hall as their home for the performing arts. 14 N. Mississippi Ave. Atlantic City, NJ, 08401 (609) 344-8877 |
| Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge's location in one of the Atlantic Flyway's most active flight paths makes it an important link in the vast network of national wildlife refuges administered nationwide by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its value for the protection of water birds and their habitat continues to increase as people develop the New Jersey shore for our own use. The refuge's headquarters is located at its Brigantine Division on the mainland, at Oceanville, New Jersey. From Route 9 in Oceanville, visitors may enter the refuge via Great Creek Road, which ends at our entry gate. Headquarters is open weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wildlife Drive and trails are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. Great Creek Road Oceanville, NJ, 08231 609-652-1665 FAX: 609-652-1474 |
| Friends of Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
Friends of Forsythe NWR is a non-profit organization devoted to supporting the mission and programs of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey. Friends of Forsythe is an organization that works closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Refuge. It is incorporated as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization. The office is on Great Creek Road in Oceanville adjacent to the Refuge parking lot. Friends volunteers operate a small sales outlet. They also help organize and run special events, guide visiting tour groups and help with biological surveys. Other activities are planned. PO Box 355 Oceanville, NJ, 08231 (609) 748-1535 |
| Galloway Township, NJ
Galloway Township is one of the largest municipalities in the State of New Jersey, with over 71,299.616 acres, or 111.40 square miles including the Wild Life Refuge. Galloway Township is the fastest growing municipality in Atlantic County and is ranked 20th in growth among 566 municipalities in New Jersey. As of January 1, 2004, the population of Galloway is about 38,207 residents and there were over 12,118 dwelling units in the Township, with hundreds of proposed, approved or under construction. Galloway Township is located eleven miles from the gambling mecca of Atlantic City New Jersey, which welcomes 30 million visitors each year, more than any other destination in the country. Many of those visitors travel to Atlantic City through Galloway Township giving the municipality very high regional visibility. 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road Galloway Township, NJ, 08205 (609) 652-3700 |
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| Hammonton Chamber of Commerce
It’s the Blueberry Capital of the World and SO MUCH MORE! The nickname piques your interest, but our town is more than that. Great schools, great people, a great place to live and work. Close to the “big cities” - Philadelphia, Atlantic City and New York, but not far from campgrounds, lakes and beaches. Did we mention a positive business atmosphere and a community committed to intelligent growth? 10 S. Egg Harbor Road Hammonton, NJ, 08037 (609) 561-9080 |
| House of Blues
House of Blues, Atlantic City’s home for live music and southern-inspired dining, features a 2400 capacity state-of-the-art live music hall, restaurant, the member-exclusive Foundation Room, Club Worship – The Nightclub at House of Blues, HOB-Themed casino and poker room, and the world-famous Sunday Gospel Brunch. With over 118,000 sq. feet of entertainment space, this House is rockin.’ 801 Boardwalk
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"The Links" is an authentic Scottish links golf course and the closest golf course to Atlantic City. It is rated 3-1/2 Stars by Golf Digest, a Top 100 Must Play Courses of the Northeast by Philadelphia Golf Monthly and is ranked the Best Value Golf Course by Publinks Magazine. With a new Links Bar and Grille, exemplary guest services, and the Best Greens in Southern New Jersey, "The Links" is ideal for Golf outings.
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| Lucy The Elephant
Lucy the Elephant is the world's largest pachyderm and the only one in America designated as a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1881 as a knack for promotion by a local real estate developer, Lucy stands 6 stories, weighs 90 tons and is covered with 12,000 square feet of sheet metal. Each year, 25,000 visitors tour Lucy and experience a display of regional maritime artifacts and history. P.O. Box 3336 Margate, NJ, 08402 609-823-6473 |
| Miss America Organization
The World's leading provider of scholarships for women. Rich in history and social significance, the Miss America Organization is a not-for-profit corporation that has maintained a tradition for many decades of empowering American women to achieve their personal and professional goals, while providing a forum in which to express their opinions, talent and intelligence. 2 Miss America Way, Suite 1000 Atlantic City, NJ, 08401 (609) 345-7571 |
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| Siganos Plaza
Experience the new Boardwalk at Siganos Plaza with great shopping and dining in an upscale and contemporary environment. Located in front of Sands Casino between Indiana Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard, Siganos Plaza includes OPA Bar & Grille, Atlantic City's hip new restaurant featuring American bistro food with a Mediterranean flair; Tiki Liki, Atlantic City's only surf shop; Lady of Leisure, offering the best selection of handbags, jewelry and accessories in Atlantic City; Kandyland, a wonderland of candy and treats in a bright and fun environment; Aqua Massage by Natural Health Centers, with water jet massage machine and personal massages; and other unique dining and shopping opportunities. Open 7 days, with extended summer hours. 1700 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ, 08401 (609) 646-2292 |
| Somers Point Jazz Festival
The Somers Point Jazz Society is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation which presents a year-round calendar of jazz events in southern New Jersey. The mission of the Society is to promote and foster the performance of the unique American musical art form known as “jazz” in and around Somers Point, NJ, to provide opportunities for community members, both young and old to learn more about this art form; and to present this music in small intimate venues that lend themselves to both the jazz performer and the jazz listener alike. PO Box 329 Somers Point, NJ, 08244 (609) 653-4991 |
| Steel Pier Amusement Pier
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, in 1993, Atlantic City's world famous Steel Pier resumed its rightful position as the centerpiece of family entertainment on the great wooden way in Atlantic City. With over 25 rides (for kids of all ages), games and prize wheels, a food court and breathtaking views stretching out over the Atlantic Ocean, the glory of Steel Pier is luring back the family trade to Atlantic City, the Queen of Resorts. We are open 7 days a week June thru Labor Day: Weekends, Palm Sunday Weekend thru Memorial Day and after Labor Day thru October. Call them Toll Free @ 1-866-386-6659 for special group and combo package information. Virginia Ave. & The Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ, 08401 866-386-6659 |
| Storybook Land
For 50 years, Storybook Land has been keeping the spirit of childhood alive in an entertaining and educational atmosphere. We invite you to relive your childhood while introducing the innocent themes of wonderment to an entire new generation. Your children’s – and grandchildren’s – memories will be with them throughout their lifetimes! The timelessness of childhood will ring true as your family literally walks through its all-time favorite stories and nursery rhymes at Storybook Land. Children’s classics are interspersed with exciting new family rides and attractions in a remarkably clean and enjoyable park setting. Join us several times a year for memorable family experiences. 6415 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234 609-641-7847 609-646-0103 ext.5 |
| Atlantic City Outlets at The Walk
The outlet shops at The Walk feature exciting name brand fashions at discount prices. Shop for men's, ladies and children's apparel, accessories and more. The Walk features new restaurants and eateries, as well as a unique entertainment venue in Passport: Voyages of Discovery, a multi-media, multi-sensory experience. “We have created an attractive, clean and inviting shopping district with 100 stores featuring some of the best name brands in the world” says Gary Block, Vice-President, The Cordish Company, the development and management company for Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk.“It’s very exciting to receive this kind of recognition.” Click here for the store directory. 1801 Baltic Ave Atlantic City, NJ, 08401 609-872-7002 |
| Towne of Historic Smithville
The Towne of Historic Smithville is located in the heart of South Jersey, just 12 miles inland of Atlantic City on scenic Route 9. The famous Smithville Inn and more than 60 unique shoppes, restaurants and artisans adorn the pebbled paths and cobblestone walkways. A great day for all, families can enjoy a host of activities for the children including a train ride and paddle boat rides. 1 N. New York Rd Smithville, NJ, 08201 609-652-7777 |
| Tuckerton Seaport
Catch the Spirit of the Bay at the Tuckerton Seaport, a recreated maritime village nestled along the Tuckerton Creek in historic Tuckerton, New Jersey. This one-of-a-kind attraction, located on forty acres of pristine beauty in Ocean County, New Jersey, is dedicated to preserving, presenting and interpreting the rich maritime history, artistry, heritage and environment of the Jersey Shore and the unique contributions of its baymen. Discover the region?s unique maritime heritage and the dramatic interaction between culture and nature on the Barnegat Bay. Rich traditions and the legacy of the Jersey Shore are recognized with recreated and historic buildings, demonstrations, interpretive exhibits, tours, special events and more. Experience the sights and sounds of maritime life along the ocean, bays and creeks of coastal New Jersey. Meet decoy carvers, boat builders, clammers and other baymen and women. Regional maritime trades of the past are interwoven with traditions of today to entertain, educate and delight visitors of all ages. 120 W. Main Street Tuckerton, NJ, 08087 (609) 296-8868 WaterWatch International |
| WaterWatch International is a pro-active, non-profit, volunteer water monitoring organization with chapter locations throughout the United States and around the world. For over 30 years the promotion of clean water and water conservation is done through education and legislation development by the hard working volunteers worldwide. For over 30 years the promotion of clean water and water conservation
Somers Point Marina, 830 Bay Ave. Somers Point, NJ, 08244 609-927-9448 |
| Wheaton Village
There is no place like it The Museum of American Glass has the most comprehensive collection of American glass in the country. See hot molten glass transformed into items of beauty in the Glass Studio. Visit the Woodcarving, Flameworking and Ceramics Studios. Discover South Jersey’s rich cultural traditions in the Down Jersey Folklife Center. Shop for one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts in five museum stores. Take a train ride around our scenic wooded grounds. Less than an hour from Atlantic City! Open year round. Hotel and restaurant located adjacent to the Village. |
