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Nick — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:44:08 +0000

Clementon Park & Splash World

July 29, 2011

Clementon Park & Splash World is a 104-year-old regional combination water park and amusement park located in Clementon, NJ. It features a log flume, roller coaster and a handful of rides for the younger children. The water park has several different types of slides as well as a lazy river. The park's newest attraction is called 'Torpedo Rush,' the world's first dueling trapdoor water slide. Best Season to Visit: The park is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day Tips: ...

Ocean City

August 2, 2011

As it's tagline will tell you, Ocean City may just be "America's greatest family resort." Located way down in Cape May County between Atlantic City and Sea Isle City, OCNJ boasts 8 miles of beaches, where you can surf, swim, sun bathe and just about anything else you can think of. For nightlife, there is a boardwalk that is a very manageable size for families. At just 2.5 miles long, and is filled with mini golf, restaurants, arcades and 2 different amusement/carnival piers. Best Season to Visit: OCNJ is definitely a summer destination. As all Atlantic Ocean beaches go, the water is always warmest from the end of July til the end of September. 14 of the Beaches have lifeguards from the last week in June to Labor Day. Tips: If you are looking to surf, head to 7th ...

Cowtown Flea Market

August 2, 2011

Cowtown Flea Market is a bi-weekly flea market located in Woodstown, NJ. It is open every Tuesday and Saturday from 8AM to 4PM and is mostly outside, save for two enclosed barns. While some vendors have been open at Cowtown for over 20 years, there are always some new tables each and every week. On Tuesdays the market expands its borders to include a field adjacent to one of the barns where vendors can purchase one-day spots to sell whatever they please. Think of it as a giant, communal yard sale. There are also several places to eat including "The Millers," serving steaks and burgers, a deli, a bunch of fruit and vegetable stands and "Helen & Bill's Funnel Cakes," to name a few. Best Season to Visit: Cowtown is open year-round, but there are always more vendors prese...

Shark River Park

August 12, 2011

Shark River Park offers a diverse range of year round outdoor activities. The park contains 8.27mi of mostly wooded trails (single, double track, and board-walked) fit for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing. There is also a fitness trail with multiple workout stations. The pond is open to fishing and seasonally for ice skating. There are horseshoe and shuffleboard facilities for which equipment can be signed out for free from the shelter building. Plenty of tables and grills are available for picnics or cook-outs. Boaters can launch their small vessels (car-top only) at the Shark River at the Hillside Road entrance to the park. Hours: 8am-Dusk, Year Round Cost: Free Address: 1101 Schoolhouse Road Wall, NJ 07753 (Main Entrance) Additional Entrances on ...

Huber Woods Park

August 15, 2011

Huber Woods Park offers an environmental center, reptile house, meadows, and wooded/meadow trails. The 8.5mi of trails (mostly single track) are fit for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Two nature loops are reserved for pedestrians only, and two field trails are limited to pedestrians and equestrians. Several tables located between the environmental center and parking lot are available for picnics. Park Hours: 8am-Dusk, Year Round Environmental Center and the Reptile House Hour...

Clementon Park & Splash World
Ocean City
Cowtown Flea Market
Shark River Park
Huber Woods Park

Maybe the best thing about the great state of New Jersey is our close proximity to so many cool places, creating the ability to ‘day trip,’ which just happens to be one of our favorite things to do. We’ll hit all of the must obvious tourist destinations that this lovely state has to offer, but we’ll also dig a little deeper and find the coolest, strangest, more obscure, off the beaten path types of places as well. So welcome to Daytrip NJ, if you can get there from somewhere in NJ on a low budget and in less than a day, chances are it’s on this site!