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You’ve enrolled at a New Jersey college and are looking for things to do in the state you are going to call home for the next four years. Truthfully, you are in luck as there are many interesting things to do in New Jersey without even leaving the state’s borders. Here is a list of some attractions in the great state of New Jersey:
Six Flags Great Adventure – This amusement park in Jackson Township, NJ was founded in 1974 as the amusement Great Adventure and taken over by Six Flags in 1977. The amusement park boasts 13 roller coasters and 44 rides in total. As part of the complex, there are also the areas known as Hurricane Harbor and the Wild Safari. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is a water park which features many water slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools. The Wild Safari is a 4.5 mile long road with 1,200 different animals along the drive. There are 11 themed sections in the park, and many animals approach the car hoping for a feeding from travelers.
The Borgata – Located in Atlantic City, NJ, The Borgata opened in July 2003 as a Las Vegas-style resort and casino. It is one of the most glamorous places in the state of New Jersey and boasts world-class entertainment venues. The Borgata contains fifteen restaurants which serve a variety of cuisine throughout the day and into the night. There are two event centers at the Borgata, with the main center holding 2,400 patrons and the Music Box, a 1,000 seat theater, hosting the resort’s comedy club. Nightlife at the Borgata is intense as well, with the resort offering four different night clubs that range from large dancehalls to intimate lounge settings. The Borgata also contains Spa Toccare, a 54,000 square foot spa with a salon, barber shop, fitness center, indoor pool, and gardens.
Delaware River Tubing – The Delaware River serves as the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania but it is not simply a geographic landmark or natural resource. The Delaware River can be a source of great fun and entertainment for you and your friends. There are coordinated river tubing cruises, where you sit in a tube and lazily drift along the river seeing sights along the way. One of the main attractions along the ride is the River Hot Dog Man, which is a food stand literally located in the Delaware River where drifters can grab a bite to eat along their trip. Those who want to craft their own adventure can buy tubes and enter the river at their leisure but at their own risk.
Liberty Science Center – Those who enjoy museums and science will find themselves right at home in Jersey City as they visit the Liberty Science Center. The center offers numerous exhibits that showcase various aspects of the sciences. The Eat and Be Eaten exhibit shows various predator and prey animals and demonstrates the relationship between the two. The Liberty Science Center boasts the largest IMAX theater in the entire United States. The Liberty Science Center has experiences for people of all interests and ages.
