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in New Jersey Action Park Well known, Action Park is the largest water park around. Tons of exciting and ingenious water rides. Go skiing here in the winter. Groups must purchase at least 20 tickets. Special perks for group leaders. 2½ hours north of Philadelphia, 90 minutes northwest of New York. Belmar Playland & Roof-Top Golf Features about a dozen rides for youngsters, video games, miniature golf, and skeeball. Note: Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, except during summer when it is open daily. 60 - 90 minutes northeast of Philadelphia, 90 minutes south of New York. Bowcraft Amusement Park Mid-sized park features more than 20 rides and lots of games. Good deal for groups making deposit at least 2 weeks before outing date. 1½ - 2 hours north of Philadelphia, 1 hour southwest of New York. Casino Pier Water Works Water amusements feature 27 slides and flumes, and pools with tidal wave. Kid's Cove is a water area for youngsters. 34 land rides include a beautiful antique carousel with hand-carved animals. Penny arcade. 1 - 1½ hours east of Philadelphia, 90 minutes south of New York. Clementon Amusement Park This big park features a giant water area called Splash World with a wide variety of slides, log flumes, chutes, tidal pools, rapids, and more. A 10,000 sq. foot kiddie pool has lots of fun and games. There are also many high-tech land rides, an antique carousel, a miniature railroad, a showboat, a Petting Zoo, and plenty of good food. 30 minutes southeast of Philadelphia, 2 hours south of New York. |
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| Fairytale Forest Oak Ridge Road Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 (973) 697-5656 Strictly for the younger set, Fairy Tale Forest features life-sized storybook characters in their settings. 2½ hours north of Philadelphia, an hour northwest of New York. Fantasy Island This attractive park has a Victorian flavor with its chandeliers and ornate lamp posts. Adults can enjoy slot machines, blackjack, poker machines and more in a casino-like setting. A Ferris Wheel and many other rides and midway games are for the entire family. 60 - 90 minutes east of Philadelphia, 2½ hours south of New York. Gillian's Island Water Park This water park has a variety of rides, from hair-raising to serene. Lil' Buc's Bay is an interactive children's play area with a pirate ship, lighthouse and more. 60 - 90 minutes southeast of Philadelphia, 3 hours south of New York. Gillian's Wonderland Pier Next door to Gillian's Island, this park features an antique carousel, monorail, log flume, and much more -- over 32 rides in all. Gillian's has been providing family fun for more than 65 years. 60 - 90 minutes southeast of Philadelphia, 3 hours south of New York. Gingerbread Castle Gingerbread is a theme park with life-sized storybook characters, a story-telling theater, and a petting zoo. The park is open on a seasonal basis, while a nice dinner theatre is offered year-round. 2½ hours north of Philadelphia, about an hour west of New York. Grand Slam USA These indoor facilities operate year-round and feature batting cages, slam dunk basketball, and arcades. Some include miniature golf. Good place for a birthday party.
Jenkinson's Jenkinson's virtual empire of fun along beautiful Point Pleasant Beach includes rides for all ages, arcades, batting cages, miniature golf, entertainment, symphonic concerts, birthday party programs, and more. There are many special events. The Aquarium (732-899-1212) is open year-round. It features the Bounty, the original ship used in the movie, a variety of marine life, and a touch-tank for the kids. School Programs available. 1½ hours east of Philadelphia 1½ hours south of New York. Keansburg Amusement Park This family park features about 15 thrilling rides plus 2 kiddie parks with about 25 rides. There are also arcades, batting cages, and a water slide. 60 - 90 minutes northeast of Philadelphia, an hour south of New York. Kidmazeum Kidmazeum is a bi-level indoor children's play area with more of an educational focus. There are soft play areas for infants and toddlers, ball ponds, slides, tunnels and so forth. An old-time school house, science equipment, building toys, musical instruments and computers help kids learn while they're enjoying themselves. About an hour north of Philadelphia. Land of Make Believe Great park for young children, with lots of rides, attractions, and the world's largest wading pool. 90 minutes north of Philadelphia, 90 minutes west of New York. Morey's Pier & Mariner's Landing Wildwood, one of the nation's top resorts, features Morey's Piers with dozens of amusements, rides, and 2 water theme parks. Each park has a unique flavor, but both have water rides, roller coasters, carousels, and more. 1½-2 hours southeast of Philly, 3½ hours south of New York. Six Flags Great Adventure One of the largest theme parks in the nation, with more than 100 rides, shows and attractions. Hair-raising rides, including Batman, the Viper, and others are here. Top-notch entertainment includes performances by famous bands. A Drive-Thru Safari allows for a closeup look at wild animals. About an hour north of Philadelphia 1½ - 2 hours south of New York. Sports Park USA 50,000 square-foot area with batting cahes, bumper cars, rides, miniature golf, mini-bowling, and more. 1½ - 2 hours northeast of Philadelphia, 45 minutes southwest of New York. Sports World Indoor Amusement Park Baseball, softball, bumper cars, rides, video games, golf, simulator rides, and more. 2½ hours north of Philadelphia, 30 minutes northwest of New York. Storybook Land Especially for the younger set, Storybook Land features an antique carousel and other rides, as well as storybook attractions such as Snow White's Cottage, the Three Pigs' House, Humpty Dumpty, and many others. Christmastime brings a breathtaking 300,000 light display. Great for birthday parties and children's group activities. A Petting Zoo rounds out a nice family visit. 60 - 90 minutes east of Philadelphia, 2 hours south of New York. Tomahawk Lake Good sized water park with rides, activities, and a large white sand beach. Make your summer reservations in early spring for this park (groups). 2 hours north of Philadlphia, 60 - 90 minutes west of New York. |
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