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Tourist Attractions in New Jersey
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New Jersey State Aquarium
The New Jersey State Aquarium offers over 80 exhibits including
more than 4,000 fish and some 500 species. The Aquarium is
located minutes from Philadelphia on the Delaware River
Waterfront. For information call: (609)365-3300
Atlantic City
Atlantic City is America's favorite playground for casino
gaming, world-class entertainment and family attractions.
Visitors can stroll along America's first Boardwalk and or try
their luck in one of the resorts 13 glittering casinos. Atlantic
City also provides visitors with a vast array of activities,
including exciting nightlife, great dining, golfing, historic
treasures, beaches, boating and fishing. For information call:
(609)348-7100
Ellis Island
Ellis Island was known as the "Gateway to America" for more than
12 million immigrants who passed through the facility between
1892 and 1954 in search for freedom of speech, freedom of
religion, and economic opportunity. Because of its unique
historical importance, Ellis Island was declared part of the
Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965. After a six-year
renovation, it reopened to the public as a museum in 1990. For
information call: (201)435-9499
Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park and Safari
Six Flags Great Adventure unleashes its biggest year ever. New
additions in '99 make this the largest regional family theme
park in the nation! With 25 new rides and attractions, this
means more fun and thrills for everyone and less waiting in
line. Plus, right next door is the Six Flags Wild Safari, the
world's largest drive-thru safari outside of Africa. This
350-acre wildlife preserve stretches 4.5 miles and features 11
themed sections with nearly 1,200 animals. For information call:
(732)928-1821
Meadowlands Sports Complex
There is something for everyone of all ages at the Meadowlands
Sports Complex, including football, basketball, hockey, soccer,
music, and horse racing. The complex includes Giants Stadium,
Continental Airlines Arena, and Meadowlands Racetrack. The
Meadowlands Sports Complex is also home of the Sports Hall of
Fame of New Jersey. (handicapped accessible). For information
call: (201)935-8500
Salem County Historical Society Museum and Library
Housed in a complex of historic buildings, The Salem County
Historical Society maintains a fine regional museum and research
library. The buildings date from the 18th-20th centuries and
include the John Jones Law Office (c1735), believed to be the
oldest law office building in the United States. Located in the
heart of Salem's Market Street National Register Historic
District, the Society museum presents long-term and changing
exhibitions featuring its extensive collections of regional
fine, folk and decorative arts and furnishings. Group tour and
student programs are available and welcomed. The research
library features an extensive collection of archival and printed
sources on regional and family history. For information call:
(856)935-5004
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