- Our list of the best things to do in Jackson, New Jersey, features the top 216 nearby activities — including 79 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Jackson, NJ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Jackson, NJ , followed by 204 popular activities in nearby cities, including Point Pleasant Beach, Asbury Park, Toms River, Trenton, Princeton, Belmar, Red Bank, Seaside Heights, Brick, Freehold, Manasquan, East Brunswick, Lakewood, Long Branch, Spring Lake, Englishtown, Sayreville, Hamilton, Princeton Junction, Farmingdale, Levittown, Barrow, Barnegat Light, Waretown and Frenchtown
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2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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When the Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829 it was the largest and most expensive public structure ever built, and served as a model to over 300 other prisons of how to reform prisoners instead of punish them. Visitors can take a one-hour tour.
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Logan Circle
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Located in the middle of the city, Logan Circle provides a serene heart to a bustling city. The circle contains parks, a beautiful fountain that is one of the sites main attractions, soft grass, and an array of flowers to enjoy.
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2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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The Barnes Foundation has a collection of post-impressionist and early modern paintings, African sculptures and paintings, in addition to a collection of Native American ceramics, jewelry and textiles. The foundation also has an arboretum featuring 2,000 species of woody plants and trees.
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Since 1824, visitors have been learning about science at the Franklin Institute. Permanent exhibits at the science museum include electricity, changing earth, aviation and technology, and the giant heart, while some of the items that can be viewed include five telescopes, space suits, and trains.
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Surrounded by some of the city's most beautiful architecture, Rittenhouse square is an expanse of soft grass and many walking paths that allow visitors and residents to enjoy the city's fresh air. Many pop-up bands and artists can be found in the park for entertainment and souvenirs.
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Rodin Museum
Franklin Parkway at 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101
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There are approximately 124 sculptures within the Rodin Museum including the famous piece known as 'The Thinker.' This museum is considered to be home to the greatest collection of Rodin outside of Paris itself.
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222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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The Franklin Institute Science Museum is a lively, hands-on museum and educational activity center for kids and adults alike. The museum, with its many interactive exhibits, planetarium, and theaters is open daily and on weekends.
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The Statue of Liberty is one of the most prominent symbols of American pride in the world. Original gifted to the country by France, visitors of this location can tour its facilities.
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Locals enjoy Greig Farm for the ability to pick their own produce. The farm offers memberships for those who visit regularly and host holiday events throughout the year including pumpkin picking and summer berry picking.
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Greenwood Gardens offers acres of maintained trees with sculptures, a pond and interesting outdoor buildings like a tea house. Patrons can stroll through the gardens while observing artwork or picnic on the picnic tables on the patio.