| While traveling can be fun, sometimes you can | | | | wetlands. This amazing facility prides itself on |
| have an even better time just finding things to do | | | | providing a combination of entertainment and |
| close to home. If you're near the Jersey Shore, | | | | education as visitors enjoy kayaking, boat rides, |
| you know the wide variety of activities available | | | | and live animal shows or hike over sand dunes |
| for the entire family. For some exercise and an | | | | and explore gardens full of native plants. |
| incredible view of the skyline and shore just | | | | The wetlands offers learning programs about the |
| outside of Atlantic City, you can climb 228 stairs | | | | flora and fauna living at the Jersey Shore along |
| to visit the area's lighthouse. To relax and take in | | | | with the natural habitats of local wildlife. The |
| a little nature, head to the wetlands. If you're | | | | experience offered by the wetlands provides |
| looking for an action packed adventure with | | | | children and adults with a better understanding of |
| waterparks, thrilling games, and amusement rides, | | | | the marshes, back bay, and the vast Atlantic |
| consider one of the Jersey Shore's amusement | | | | Ocean. |
| parks. | | | | Visiting a Waterpark |
| Visiting a Lighthouse | | | | A Wildwoods, NJ waterpark, located on the |
| Just outside of Atlantic City is the third tallest | | | | Jersey shore, has something to offer everyone. |
| lighthouse in the United States and the tallest | | | | The three piers, which comprise the waterpark |
| lighthouse in New Jersey. Built 1857, the lighthouse | | | | include Adventure Pier, Surfside Pier, and Mariner's |
| features a custom First-Order Fresnel lens made | | | | Landing Pier. You'll find plenty of things to do close |
| in Paris. The lighthouse underwent renovations in | | | | to home here, including amusement rides for the |
| 1997 and reopened to the public in 1999. | | | | family. Whether you want a relaxing spin on the |
| Visitors can climb the stairs to the top of the | | | | carousel or prefer racing 50 miles per hour in a |
| lighthouse to experience panoramic views of the | | | | 100-foot vertical loop, you'll have the adventure |
| skyline and shore. The tour includes tidewater and | | | | you desire at the waterpark. |
| shipwreck exhibits, photos and memorabilia from | | | | There, you'll find two beachfront waterparks. |
| the 1800s, and the "Lighthouse Illumination" video | | | | They offer the ideal way to escape the summer |
| presentation. If you're a history buff near the | | | | sun with their kiddie pools, play areas, speed |
| Jersey Shore looking for things to do close to | | | | slides, and lazy rivers. You can even get a |
| home, This lighthouse is a definite 'must see' | | | | massage, rent private cabanas, or enjoy a meal |
| attraction. | | | | poolside. These three piers also offer enough |
| Visiting The Wetlands | | | | restaurants, shopping, and games to keep you |
| If you prefer a more relaxing adventure away | | | | occupied for your entire day at the beach. |
| from the hustle and bustle, check out the | | | | |