Things to do in New Jersey
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Cape May: Salt Marsh Birding Boat Tour with Binoculars★ 4.95 (906) · 2h
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NYC Helicopter Tour: Manhattan Skyline & Statue of Liberty★ 4.67 (663) · 25m–30m
Best value
Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from Cape May★ 4.37 (723) · 3h
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Escape Room New Jersey: 60-Minute Puzzle Adventure★ 4.97 (498) · 1h 15mUS$ 49View ›
2-Hour Sunset Safari Eco Cruise Cape May: Salt marsh birds★ 4.94 (236) · 2hUS$ 40View ›
Niagara Falls Day & Night Tour from NYC with Maid of the Mist★ 4.08 (180) · 22h–1dUS$ 189View ›
Cape May Wetlands Safari: Birding Cruise & Salt Marsh Wildlife★ 4.93 (134) · 2hUS$ 40View ›
New Jersey: AR-15 & 9mm Shooting Range for Two Near NYC★ 4.96 (92) · 1hUS$ 130View ›
Dinner Cruise with Dolphin Watching: Cape May, Delaware Bay★ 4.41 (71) · 2hUS$ 90View ›
Dolphin Watching Tour Cape May: 2-Hour Boat Cruise★ 4.65 (69) · 2hUS$ 45View ›Lowest price (5)
Dolphin and Bird Watching Cruise Cape May: Marine Biologist LedA 2-hour dolphin and bird watching boat cruise from Cape May led by a marine biologist and naturalist who explain what you're seeing as it happens. The cruise focuses on the resident Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin population and local bird species, with guaranteed marine mammal sightings. Morning departures (10:00 am) include coffee, juice and danishes; evening departures (6:00 pm) include pizza and hot dogs. Parking fees are covered, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and delivers the commentary as a science-based educational experience, so you follow along whether you're a casual birder or someone with no wildlife background—the marine biologist explains what you're seeing in real time.
Cape May Whale Dolphin Bird Watching Cruise: Marine Biologist LedThis Cape May whale watching cruise pairs a marine biologist guide with a research-based approach to spotting coastal bottlenose dolphins along the shoreline and migratory baleen whales offshore. The 3-hour tour includes an interactive touch tank with live local sea creatures handled by research interns, guaranteed marine mammal sightings, and parking. Suitable for all fitness levels and wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want the science behind what you're seeing rather than casual narration, or if you're traveling with a small group and want an educational experience that works for all fitness levels and ages. The research-team approach and interactive touch tank set this apart from standard whale watching boats.
Newark EWR to Manhattan: Private Transfer & Airport PickupYou book a private driver before you arrive, skip the taxi queue at Newark, and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle sized to your group — sedan, minivan, or minibus — with luggage help and sixty minutes of free waiting time if your flight runs late. The driver meets you at arrivals or your hotel, confirms the pickup point in advance, and the price is fixed for Downtown and Midtown Manhattan, with transparent add-ons for other zones.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Newark and want to reach your Manhattan hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating a price at the curb, or waiting in a queue — the driver is already waiting, the price is fixed, and the sixty-minute buffer means you're never rushed through customs.
Paramus Indoor Skydiving: 2 Flights & Instructor TrainingYou arrive, train for 20 minutes with a certified instructor, then fly one-on-one in the wind tunnel twice — 60 seconds each flight at speeds up to 175 mph. All gear, training, and a flight certificate are included. The whole session runs 75 minutes. Groups are small (up to six people per session), and you don't need any prior experience.Is it for me?Book this if you want the sensation of freefall without jumping from a plane, and you're physically able to handle wind speeds over 130 mph — the controlled environment and one-on-one instructor support are what make it safe for beginners and families with children.
Newark Airport to NYC: Private Transfer, Flight TrackingYou get real-time flight tracking, a driver who knows your arrival time before you do, and free waiting time built in—30 minutes for domestic flights, 60 for international. No haggling over the fare; the price is locked before you land. Optional meet-and-greet service available if you want to skip the curbside pickup entirely.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Newark with luggage and want to skip the taxi line and surge pricing—the fixed fare and free waiting time mean you're not paying extra while you collect your bags or wait for a travel companion.
