Highest-rated things to do in New Jersey by visitors

When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.

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Indeed, even if you've lived in New Jersey your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for New Jersey reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in New Jersey using data from . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in New Jersey, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#30. Point Pleasant Beach

- Rating: 3.9/5 (777 reviews)
- City: Point Pleasant Beach New
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#29. Asbury Park Boardwalk

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1,009 reviews)
- City: Asbury Park New
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#28. Willow Creek Winery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,215 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#27. Turtle Back Zoo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (873 reviews)
- City: West Orange New
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#26. Washington Street Mall

- Rating: 4.4/5 (601 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#25. Belmar Beach

- Rating: 4.4/5 (470 reviews)
- City: Belmar New
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#24. The Quarter at Tropicana

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,306 reviews)
- City: Atlantic City New
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#23. Gunnison Beach

- Rating: 4.4/5 (160 reviews)
- City: Sandy Hook New
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#22. Princeton University

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,011 reviews)
- City: Princeton New
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#21. BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

- Rating: 4.7/5 (225 reviews)
- City: Robbinsville New
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#20. Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,054 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#19. MetLife Stadium

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1,071 reviews)
- City: East Rutherford New
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#18. Historic Smithville

- Rating: 4.4/5 (549 reviews)
- City: Smithville New
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#17. Cape May Lighthouse

- Rating: 4.6/5 (2,174 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#16. Adventure Aquarium

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1,517 reviews)
- City: Camden New
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#15. Wildwood Boardwalk

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,533 reviews)
- City: Wildwood Cape May County New
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#14. Borgata Casino

- Rating: 4.2/5 (2,562 reviews)
- City: Atlantic City New
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#13. Sunset Beach

- Rating: 4.6/5 (607 reviews)
- City: Lower Township Cape May County New
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#12. Morey's Piers

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,747 reviews)
- City: Wildwood Cape May County New
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#11. Wildwood Beach

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,933 reviews)
- City: Wildwood Cape May County New
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#10. Six Flags Great Adventure

- Rating: 3.8/5 (3,747 reviews)
- City: Jackson New
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#9. The Mills At Jersey Gardens

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1,632 reviews)
- City: Elizabeth New
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#8. Cape May County Park & Zoo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,673 reviews)
- City: Cape May Court House Middle Township Cape May County New J
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#7. Ocean City Boardwalk

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,929 reviews)
- City: Ocean City Cape May County New
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#6. Liberty State Park

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,518 reviews)
- City: not available
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#5. Jersey Shore Alpacas

- Rating: 5.0/5 (796 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#4. Cape May Beach

- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,279 reviews)
- City: Cape May Cape May County New
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#3. Lakota Wolf Preserve

- Rating: 4.8/5 (957 reviews)
- City: not available
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#2. Grounds For Sculpture

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,980 reviews)
- City: Hamilton New
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#1. Atlantic City Boardwalk

- Rating: 3.9/5 (5,723 reviews)
- City: Atlantic City New
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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