{"id":5284,"date":"2020-12-21T16:37:04","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T16:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funnewjersey.com\/blog\/?p=5284"},"modified":"2021-02-08T09:30:59","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T09:30:59","slug":"things-to-do-in-nj-in-the-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-nj-in-the-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Wondrously Fun Things to do in NJ in the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5284\" class=\"elementor elementor-5284\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eeb2675 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eeb2675\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d4ee25\" data-id=\"9d4ee25\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d725b14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d725b14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">Things to do in NJ in the Winter<\/p><p>Planning a trip is always an exciting undertaking, but sometimes, even the best planners can get a little bit stuck looking for things to do once they reach their destination.<\/p><p>Luckily for you, there\u2019s never any shortage of fun and exciting things to do in New Jersey, not even in the winter.<\/p><p>So if you\u2019re looking to travel to NJ during the cold months and are stumped for ideas, look no further.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">New Jersey is one of the most beautiful destinations you could opt for when planning your winter excursion, particularly since the perfect, white snow tends to make this beautiful city into something stunning. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );\">What\u2019s more, New Jersey is a diverse and varied city that houses a little something for everybody, so whatever your style, rest assured you won\u2019t be bored in New Jersey.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7225af2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7225af2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c7e897\" data-id=\"8c7e897\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603d1d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"603d1d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">1. A trip to the Ice House!<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5930\" src=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ice-Hockey.jpg\" alt=\"People enjoying the ice hockey\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ice-Hockey.jpg 800w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ice-Hockey-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ice-Hockey-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Let\u2019s face it, New Jersey can get pretty cold during the winter, with temperatures dropping as low as 30 degrees at the peak of January.\u00a0<\/p><p>But that doesn\u2019t mean you should hunker down inside your hotel room, but rather go enjoy the city in all its frosty glory.<\/p><p>A must-see attraction during the winter is the infamous <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icehousenj.com\/\">Ice House<\/a><\/strong> of New Jersey. Each year, this popular hub attracts tourists and locals alike to enjoy some relaxing, fun skating.\u00a0<\/p><p>And if your skating skills are a little bit rusty, that\u2019s no reason to worry, for the Ice House offers skating lessons with professional instructors pretty much all through the winter.\u00a0<\/p><p>So whether you\u2019re a pro on the ice, or you\u2019ve never attempted skating in your life, the Ice House can be a fun destination for you and yours.<\/p><p>And hey, if none of that sounds appealing, that\u2019s fine, too.<\/p><p>The nice people over at the Ice House also offer various youth activities, as well as organize hockey games regularly. So gather your friends, get yourselves plenty of snacks, and go enjoy some winter competitions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3d008d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d3d008d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d005c79\" data-id=\"d005c79\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4968549 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4968549\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">2. Into the wild &#8211; the Watchung Reservation awaits.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5935\" src=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Watchung-Reservation-.jpg\" alt=\"Chairs with a view of watchung reservation\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Watchung-Reservation-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Watchung-Reservation--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Watchung-Reservation--768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/parks-recreation\/paths-trails-greenways\/watchung-reservation\/\">Watchung Reservation<\/a><\/strong> is a historic trail in New Jersey that attracts loads of tourists (as well as many outdoorsy locals) all through the year.<\/p><p>Populated by various wildlife, including several types of owls, the Watchung Reservation is a great destination both in the summertime and in the winter, when the sight of the leafless trees and the light snow covering the ground will no doubt make for a view to remember.<\/p><p>The Watchung Reservation allows you to spend some much-deserved time in nature, enjoying some fresh air and getting a bit of exercise in.<\/p><p>All this without being too taxing, so that you don\u2019t necessarily need to be an experienced hiker to go visit the reservation (you just need some thick clothes!).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1552b88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1552b88\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-714660d\" data-id=\"714660d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9f83f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9f83f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">3. Go skating on a brand new, eco-friendly skating ring!<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5931\" src=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Indor-Skating-Rinks.jpg\" alt=\"Kids and Family doing Iskating Rinks\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Indor-Skating-Rinks.jpg 800w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Indor-Skating-Rinks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Indor-Skating-Rinks-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>We know, we know, we literally just encouraged you to try out your skating skills at the NJ Ice House, and we stand by that idea.<\/p><p>But as any experienced skater knows, practicing outdoors is very different from doing it indoors.<\/p><p>While indoor skating rinks are great fun all year round, it\u2019s only outdoor rinks that truly capture the beauty of a winter wonderland.<\/p><p>Most recently, the best outdoor skating rink that will allow you to enjoy the cold, biting weather is the synthetic, eco-friendly rink that\u2019s just opened in Palmer\u2019s Square, Princecape may nj<\/p><p>ton, NJ.<\/p><p>Through the initiative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palmersquare.com\/event\/skating-on-the-square\/\"><b>Skating in the Square<\/b><\/a>, this brand new invention invites children and adults alike to take several spins around the ice, and enjoy the pretty Christmas lights, as well as some mood-boosting carols.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-379c692 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"379c692\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-49dd52c\" data-id=\"49dd52c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76a2cc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76a2cc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">4. Get into the holiday spirit at Cape May<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5927\" src=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-May-Beach-New-Jersey.jpeg\" alt=\"Cape May Beach View of New Jersey\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-May-Beach-New-Jersey.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-May-Beach-New-Jersey-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cape-May-Beach-New-Jersey-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capemay.com\/plan-your-visit\"><b>Cape May<\/b><\/a> is the place to be during this holiday season.<\/p><p>This little village has something wonderfully Dickensian about it, and really has the power to transport you back in time to the Victorian Age.<\/p><p>Naturally, Cape May is a fun place to visit at any moment of the year, but we suggest you do so this December because the city really outdoes itself when it comes to Christmas partying.<\/p><p>They offer caroling, Christmas House Tours and many, many other wonderful Christmas traditions, all done Victorian-style of course!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-86e7f57 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"86e7f57\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4efddb7\" data-id=\"4efddb7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66eb9b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66eb9b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">5. Try the Polar Bear Plunge.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5932\" src=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Polar-Bear-Plungein-New-Jersey.jpg\" alt=\"Beach View of Polar Bear Plungein\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Polar-Bear-Plungein-New-Jersey.jpg 800w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Polar-Bear-Plungein-New-Jersey-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Polar-Bear-Plungein-New-Jersey-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>This one\u2019s definitely not for the faint of heart, but it sure is a great idea for those of you who love a little adventure.<\/p><p>You\u2019ve probably heard about traditions all over the world that involve plunging into ice-cold water during the winter.<\/p><p>Indeed, several countries have this tradition around the beginning of the New Year, and New Jersey definitely follows suit on this one.<\/p><p>Currently held at several locations in NJ, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plungeseaside.org\/\"><b>Polar Bear Plunge<\/b><\/a> invites you to jump or run into ice-cold water to test your resistance (as well as get a delicious adrenaline rush going!).<\/p><p>The Plunge can be good for your health, as it boosts your libido, improves your circulation, and strengthens the immune system.<\/p><p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> <em>If you do decide to go along, make sure to bring a towel, and some warm clothes for afterward!<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c57e08 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6c57e08\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b882836\" data-id=\"b882836\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ab83a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ab83a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">6. Discover the true meaning of Christmas at the Skylands Christmas Light Show<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5934\" src=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Skyland-Christmas-show.jpg\" alt=\"Skyland Christmas Show and Igloo\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Skyland-Christmas-show.jpg 800w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Skyland-Christmas-show-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Skyland-Christmas-show-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>As one might expect, there is no shortage of fun family activities to enjoy around Christmas time.<\/p><p>One of the hottest attractions in New Jersey, both for tourists and locals alike, is the <a href=\"http:\/\/lightshow.skylandsstadium.com\/\"><b>Skylands Christmas Light Show<\/b><\/a> and the adjacent Christmas Village.\u00a0<\/p><p>What\u2019s truly great about this is that the lights can be enjoyed both by walking around and just admiring the sights, but also from the privacy of your car.<\/p><p>\u00a0And if you get cold, hungry, or just in the mood for some holiday cheer, you can always hit up the free-admission Christmas Village. Here, there\u2019s no shortage of hot beverages, delicious treats, and fun Christmas activities (such as visiting Santa\u2019s Workshop!).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e1bc118 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e1bc118\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3dad768\" data-id=\"3dad768\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3049bdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3049bdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">7. Hit the slopes!<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5929\" src=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/great-skiing-resorts-in-NJ.jpg\" alt=\"People enjoying the great skiing resorts in New Jersey\" width=\"800\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/great-skiing-resorts-in-NJ.jpg 800w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/great-skiing-resorts-in-NJ-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/great-skiing-resorts-in-NJ-768x462.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>No winter would be complete without at least one visit to one of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funnewjersey.com\/en\/show\/category\/102\/skiing-in-new-jersey\">great skiing resorts in NJ<\/a><\/strong>, would it?<\/p><p>And luckily, if you love hitting the slopes, New Jersey has just the thing.<\/p><p>The Campgaw Mountain Ski Area in New Jersey is easily one of the most popular, busy winter attractions.<\/p><p>It offers fun at any age, including ski tours for children and youth activities (for your moody teen!).<\/p><p>What\u2019s that?<\/p><p>Never put on skis before?<\/p><p>Well, that shouldn\u2019t be a problem and it definitely shouldn\u2019t prevent you from enjoying this great winter activity with your friends.<\/p><p>The Campgaw Mountain Ski Area also offers ski lessons for levels ranging from beginner to advanced. By the end, you\u2019ll be a skiing expert, or at the very least, know how to not fall over wearing skis.<\/p><p>The Skiing Area allows you to choose from five different skiing tracks, ranging in difficulty from beginner to intermediate, and is equipped with chairlifts and conveyors, so what are you waiting for?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0bb6440 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0bb6440\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b36ed3\" data-id=\"1b36ed3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb0af64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb0af64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">8. Go down to Red Bank for a day of culture (or shopping)<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5933\" src=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Red-Bank-in-New-Jersey.jpg\" alt=\"Red Bank New Jersey View\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Red-Bank-in-New-Jersey.jpg 800w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Red-Bank-in-New-Jersey-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Red-Bank-in-New-Jersey-768x521.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>No question about it, the infamous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitredbank.com\/\"><b>Red Bank<\/b><\/a> is the cultural center of New Jersey, and one attraction you should definitely not miss when you\u2019re in the area.<\/p><p>Red Bank is a super fun place to visit with the family, your significant other, or even by yourself, as you\u2019ll never feel truly alone in this busy hub.<\/p><p>While Red Bank is a charming destination all year round, it becomes that much more appealing in winter, when the shops and restaurants are decorated with bright lights and Christmasy cheer.<\/p><p>Red Bank is a great destination if you want to do some serious sightseeing, with several destinations (such as the Count Basie Theatre) open for public admiration. At the same time, it\u2019s also a good idea if you want to get some Christmas shopping done, with a wide range of shops available.<\/p><p>So make sure to spend a day or two at Red Bank, if you\u2019re in the NJ area this winter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73ffe32 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"73ffe32\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40079b9\" data-id=\"40079b9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf0865 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bf0865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"headerstyle\">9. Live it up at Atlantic City<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5925\" src=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Atlantic-City.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Top View of Atlantic City\" width=\"801\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Atlantic-City.jpg 801w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Atlantic-City-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Atlantic-City-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/funnewjersey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Atlantic-City-600x398.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p><p>No list of NJ attractions could be complete without at least mentioning the infamous Atlantic City.<\/p><p>Considered by many the \u201ccrown jewel\u201d of Jersey Shore, this popular attraction is a must-see for every first-time tourist in New Jersey, even those of you who couldn\u2019t care less about casinos, gambling, and all that jazz.<\/p><p>While the nightlife has been toned down most recently, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Atlantic City still remains a buzzing center, which you shouldn\u2019t miss while in the area.<\/p><p>Take a walk on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funnewjersey.com\/en\/show\/category\/553\/atlantic-city-nj-boardwalk-guide\">Atlantic City Boardwalk<\/a><\/strong> down by the water and enjoy some fine dining in one of the many fabulous restaurants.<\/p><p>Better yet, see how the Atlantic City kings used to live it up at the several casinos available in Atlantic City.<\/p><p>Or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funnewjersey.com\/en\/page\/upcoming-concerts-in-atlantic-city-nj\">check out a show<\/a><\/strong> at one of the casinos.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re at the City for a weekend or just a brief hour, it will make for an adventure to remember, and it will have you coming back, again and again, each time you\u2019re in New Jersey.<\/p><p>New Jersey is one of the most compelling places to visit, regardless of the season, so you\u2019ll want to organize your trip well, to make sure you get in as many fun activities as you possibly can!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Things to do in NJ in the Winter Planning a trip is always an exciting undertaking, but sometimes, even the best planners can get a little bit stuck looking for things to do once they reach their destination. 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