- If rainy days have your kids indoors, South Jersey offers several fun alternatives to explore.happy kids image by Marzanna Syncerz from Fotolia.com
If you are searching for ways to keep kids occupied in South Jersey, there are plenty of alternatives to entertain them. If you prefer indoor activities and adventures, South Jersey offers several attractions appropriate for kids of varying ages. Parking and admission is free at one of them. - Give your kids an unbelievable time at Ripley's Believe It Or Not. This museum features hundreds of unusual exhibits including shrunken heads, artifacts and records from the Guinness Book of World Records. In addition to the exhibition space, Ripley's gallery of entertainment includes a mirror maze, wax museum, laser race field and movie theater. You can make a day out of exploring the museum as they have several places to eat and a gift shop for memorabilia.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not
1441 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401-7144
609-347-2001
ripleys.com - For a day of discovering creatures of the sea--including sea turtles, seals and sharks--plan an excursion to the New Jersey Adventure Aquarium. There are several exhibits to explore where kids can learn about sea animals and their natural habitats. There are over a dozen regular exhibits featuring adventures drawn from all over the world. The Caribbean Currents exhibit showcases hundreds of tropical fish, seahorses and barracuda. With a quick jaunt over to Penguin Island, you can see the African penguins swim among their friends in a 17,000-gallon pool. This trip can be booked for large groups such as school field trips, birthday parties or summer camps. If you have an army of kids with you on a rainy Jersey weekend, keep in mind that the aquarium can accommodate large groups.
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ 08103-1060
856-365-3300
njaquarium.org - If you're looking to add a little diversity to your kid's indoor activities, you may want to consider presenting them with art as a creative alternative. To expand their cultural experience, a trip to the Atlantic City Art Center offers a little of everything from contemporary art exhibits, flower gardens and classrooms. The Center is home to national and regional notable artists, all whom have had their works displayed at this legendary arts center. With free parking and admission, this trip is an affordable addition to a day of board games and crafts. This is an ideal outing where kids can explore their cultural and artistic skills, then come back to work on arts and crafts projects.
Atlantic City Art Center
701 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, New Jersey
609-347-5837
Acartcenter.org
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