Unique Things to Do in NJ!
Feb 12, 2022 09:42AM ● By Kristen Totaro
New Jersey's most Unusual Attractions For People looking for That Out Of The Ordinary, Offbeat Fun, Entertainment, and/or Discovery and Education Experience
Field Station Dinosaurs
40 Fort Lee Road
Leonia, NJ 07605
An attraction combining cutting-edge science with the creative minds of great artists and teachers to create a thrilling, educational and fun experience. The story of the dinosaurs is vividly presented on twenty acres of wild, unpredictable woods, mysterious pathways, and mountain trails.
(855) 999-9010
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40 Fort Lee Road
Leonia, NJ 07605
An attraction combining cutting-edge science with the creative minds of great artists and teachers to create a thrilling, educational and fun experience. The story of the dinosaurs is vividly presented on twenty acres of wild, unpredictable woods, mysterious pathways, and mountain trails.
(855) 999-9010
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Grape Expectations
25E Kearney St.
Bridgewater, NJ
Create your own quality table wines with California grapes. Experience the enjoyment of a winery and theart of wine making. You will be involved in the complete process of wine making from the crushing and pressing of your grapes to the bottling of your oak-barreled, specially prepared wine.
732-764-WINE (9463)
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25E Kearney St.
Bridgewater, NJ
Create your own quality table wines with California grapes. Experience the enjoyment of a winery and theart of wine making. You will be involved in the complete process of wine making from the crushing and pressing of your grapes to the bottling of your oak-barreled, specially prepared wine.
732-764-WINE (9463)
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center
American Dream
1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford, NJ
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is a world of color, creativity, and fun for children ages 3 to 10. The Center will offer bricktacular play zones, an interactive ride, a 4D cinema, and more.
American Dream
1 American Dream Way
East Rutherford, NJ
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is a world of color, creativity, and fun for children ages 3 to 10. The Center will offer bricktacular play zones, an interactive ride, a 4D cinema, and more.
Medieval Times Castle Dinner & Tournament
149 Polito Ave,
Lyndhurst
(201) 933-2220
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The most famous theme restaurant on the east coast. Great family jousting fun. Eat with your hands and drink from a Goblet as you watch some serious Jousting on Horseback. The imaginative new entertainment spot was based on the true medieval tradition of royal families inviting guests to a festival and feast to watch Knights compete on horseback.
149 Polito Ave,
Lyndhurst
(201) 933-2220
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The most famous theme restaurant on the east coast. Great family jousting fun. Eat with your hands and drink from a Goblet as you watch some serious Jousting on Horseback. The imaginative new entertainment spot was based on the true medieval tradition of royal families inviting guests to a festival and feast to watch Knights compete on horseback.
The Paul Robinson Observatory
Voorhees State Park
High Bridge, NJ
Located in Vorhees State Park, the 26-inch Newtonian reflector telescope is one of the largest privately owned telescopes in New Jersey. The public is invited to explore the night sky at sky watching programs that are offered year round by the New Jersey Astronomical Association. The Observatory is popular with families with kids
(908) 638-8500
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Voorhees State Park
High Bridge, NJ
Located in Vorhees State Park, the 26-inch Newtonian reflector telescope is one of the largest privately owned telescopes in New Jersey. The public is invited to explore the night sky at sky watching programs that are offered year round by the New Jersey Astronomical Association. The Observatory is popular with families with kids
(908) 638-8500
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Pequest Trout Hatchery and
Natural Resource Education Center
605 Pequest Rd.
Oxford, NJ
A Natural Resource Education Center for environmental education as well as the only state-owned and operated trout hatchery.See a video about the trout hatching process from conception to stocking. Experience a self-instructional tour that shows the trout rearing and an exhibit hall with live fish. Hiking trails and Picnic areas.
908-637-4125
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Natural Resource Education Center
605 Pequest Rd.
Oxford, NJ
A Natural Resource Education Center for environmental education as well as the only state-owned and operated trout hatchery.See a video about the trout hatching process from conception to stocking. Experience a self-instructional tour that shows the trout rearing and an exhibit hall with live fish. Hiking trails and Picnic areas.
908-637-4125
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Sterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum
30 Plant Street
Ogdensburg, NJ
The mining museum features a 1,300-ft underground walking tour through the mine with the equipment in use while the mine was in operation. Also exhibits on the mining process including the 5,000 sq./ft. Zobel Exhibit Hall with over 20,000 mining related items, the miners lamp room, and the shaft station dating back to the 1830's.
973-209-7212
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30 Plant Street
Ogdensburg, NJ
The mining museum features a 1,300-ft underground walking tour through the mine with the equipment in use while the mine was in operation. Also exhibits on the mining process including the 5,000 sq./ft. Zobel Exhibit Hall with over 20,000 mining related items, the miners lamp room, and the shaft station dating back to the 1830's.
973-209-7212
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