South Jersey
ADVENTURE AQUARIUM 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ. 866-451-AQUA, www.adventureaquarium.com, Aquarium features exhibits such as the West African River Experience, Feather Ridge, Shark Realm with 9 new species of shark, Touch-A-Ray & Touch-A-Shark, which includes 22 white-spotted & brown-banded bamboo sharks, Megalodon Jaw Exhibit & Gills Clubhouse, a playhouse for kids.
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY, INC. 661 Jackson Rd., Newtonville, NJ. 609-704-7262, www.aahmsnj.org, Museum houses historical & cultural artifacts. Call to confirm hours the exhibit sometimes travels.
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILA.,THE 701 Arch St., Phila.
215-574-0380, www.aampmuseum.org, Museum houses exhibitions highlighting the contributions of African Americans.
AIR VICTORY MUSEUM SJ Regional Airport, 68 Stacy Haines Rd., Medford, NJ. 609-267-4488, www.airvictorymuseum.org, Museum displays historic aircraft, engines, uniforms & assorted memorabilia.
AMERICAN SWEDISH HISTORICAL MUSEUM 1900 Pattison Ave., Phila.
215-389-1776, www.americanswedish.org, The artwork of Nathan Sawaya is on display in The Art of the Brick through 11/30. The show features 2 dozen works created from LEGO bricks & a special room for children to build
with fun materials.
APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC CENTER 457 Shirley Rd., Elmer, NJ.
856-358-2472, www.appelfarm.org, Regional arts center offers intimate concerts & musical productions.
ATCO RACEWAY 1000 Jackson Rd., Atco, NJ. 856-768-2167, www.atcorace.com, Track hosts drag racing events several nights during the week & Junior Dragster Racing on Sat. afternoons.
BARCLAY FARMSTEAD 209 Barclay Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ. 856-795-6225, www.barclayfarmstead.org, Visitors can tour the farmhouse & the surrounding
32-acre property.
BASS RIVER STATE FOREST 762 Stage Rd., New Gretna, NJ. 609-296-1114,
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html, Located in the Pinelands, this wetland & stunted forest ecosystem supports a canopy 4 feet high.
BATSTO VILLAGE Wharton State Forest, Rte. 542, Hammonton, NJ.
609-561-3262, www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/wharton.html, Nestled within Wharton State Forest, this Pine Barrens village boasts 33 historic buildings. The mansion is currently closed and is scheduled to reopen in Nov. All other buildings remain open.
BATTLESHIP USS NEW JERSEY Beckett St., East bank of the Delaware River, Camden, NJ. 856-966-1652, www.battleshipnewjersey.org, Go on a docent-led tour or take a self-guided tour aided by interpretive signs & video kiosks.
BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY 83 Floodgate Rd., Bridgeport, NJ. 856-467-4408,
www.thenewbridgeportspeedway.com, The Speedway encourages a family atmosphere & fan participation. Younger fans are encouraged to climb aboard the Bandit Bus (Bandit is the Speedways 6-ft. raccoon mascot) for a ride around the race track.
BURLINGTON COUNTY PRISON MUSEUM Grant St., Mt. Holly, NJ.
609-265-5476 or 609-518-7667. Completed in 1811 the Prison was designed by Robert Mills, one of the U.S.s first native-born & trained architects.
BUTTINGER NATURE CENTER 31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington, NJ.
609-737-3735, www.thewatershed.org, The Center offers educational nature programs & activities.
CAMDEN CHILDRENS GARDEN 3 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ. 856-365-8733,
www.camdenchildrensgarden.org, 4-acre horticultural playground offers children the opportunity to explore & discover the natural world.
CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY 123 S. Elmwood Rd., Marlton, NJ. 856-985-1009, www.cfasnj.com, Located on the Indian Springs Golf course, the Center offers free art shows.
CERES PARK Main St. (alt. rte. 553), Mantua Township, NJ. www.mantuatownship.com/images/Ceres_Pictures.htm, Nature & recreation park with walking & jogging trails.
COHANZICK ZOO 181 East Commerce St., Bridgeton, NJ. 856-453-1658,
www.co.cumberland.nj.us/tourism/cohanzick_zoo, New Jerseys first zoo is home to more than 200 birds & mammals.
DUFFIELDS Chapel Heights & Greentree Rds., Sewell, NJ. 856-589-7090, www.duffieldsfarm.com, Farm hosts hayrides, pick-your-own pumpkins & parties.
FRANKLIN SQUARE Between 6th & 7th Sts. north of Race St., Phila.
215-629-4026,
www.onceuponanation.org, Highlights include the Franklin Square Fountain, the Philadelphia Park Liberty
Carousel, Philly Mini-Golf, 2 playgrounds & a storytelling bench.
FRANKLIN, THE 222 N. 20th St., Phila. 215-448-1200, www.fi.edu, Real Pirates, tells the story of the Whydah, a pirate ship found off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984 through 11/2.
GARDEN STATE DISCOVERY MUSEUM 2040 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. 856-424-1233, www.discoverymuseum.com, Hands-on childrens museum features New Jersey–themed exhibits & the Storybook Castle, where kids can listen to or read a story. GHOST TOURS www.ghosttour.com, Visit with the ghosts of Lancaster County, PA, Ocean City, NJ or Philadelphia during these candlelight walking tours.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM, THE 58 N. Broad St., Woodbury, NJ. 856-848-8531, www.rootsweb.com/~njgchs, Exhibits & displays recount the history of Gloucester County.
GREENFIELD HALL 343 Kings Hwy. E., Haddonfield, NJ. 856-429-7375. This restored 1841 mansion houses a fine collection of early American furniture, china, tools & historic articles.
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, NJ. 609-586-0616,
www.groundsforsculpture.org, 35-acre sculpture park & museum offers indoor & outdoor exhibits.
HERITAGE GLASS MUSEUM High & Center Sts., Glassboro, NJ. 856-881-7468. Trace the history of Glassboro glass making & see historic glass.
HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE 720 Rte. 9, Cape May, NJ. 609-898-2300, www.hcsv.org, The 20 buildings of this restored 19th century farm village comprise a living history museum.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MOORESTOWN 12 High St., Moorestown, NJ.
856-235-0353, www.moorestown.com/history, Housed in the Smith-Cadbury Mansion, the society offers docent-led tours, local history exhibits & archives.
HOWELL LIVING HISTORY FARM 101 Hunter Rd., Titusville, NJ. 609-737-3299, www.howellfarm.com, Features craft workshops, hands-on activities & self-guided tours of turn-of-the-last-century farming.
IMAGINATION QUEST CHILDRENS MUSEUM 675 Bridgeton Pike, Mantua, NJ. 856-464-2334, www.iqinc.org, Museum houses hands-on exhibits, a childrens theater & art center.
INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM Penn's Landing, 211 S. Columbus Blvd. & Walnut St., Phila. 215-925-5439, www.phillyseaport.org, Explore the regions rich maritime history through interactive
exhibits, ship models, artifacts & art.
INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER One N. Independence Mall West, across from the Liberty Bell, 6th & Market Sts., Phila. 800-537-7676, www.independencevisitorcenter.com, Center offers exhibits, information & ticketing for daily events.
JOHNSONS CORNER FARM 133 Church Rd., Medford, NJ. 609-654-5894, www.johnsonsfarm.com. Pumpkin Picking Hayrides continue through 10/31.
KELSEY THEATRE Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor, NJ. 609-584-9444, www.kelseyatmccc.org, Located on the campus of Mercer County Community College, this small theatre offers family entertainment.
KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 260 S. Broad St., Avenue of the Arts, Phila. 215-790-5800, www.kimmelcenter.org, Home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philly Pops & other companies. 1 hr. Building & Theater Tours are offered Tues.-Sun. at 1pm & 90 min. Art & Architecture Tours are offered Sat.
at 10:30am.
LEWIS W. BARTON ARBORETUM & NATURE PRESERVE, THE Rte. 70, Medford, NJ 609-654-3000, www.medfordleas.org/arboretum.htm, 166-acre arboretum contains gardens, meadows, woodlands & pinetum.
LIGHTS OF LIBERTY PECO Energy Liberty Center, 6th & Chestnut Sts., Phila. 877-GO-2-1776, www.lightsofliberty.org, Nighttime light & sound show through historic Phila. immerses visitors in the drama of the Revolution. Reservations required. Visit with Ben Franklins Ghost at the PECO Energy Liberty Center.
LONGWOOD GARDENS U.S. Rte. 1, Kennett Square, PA. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org, At this world-class botanical treasure, stroll through 40 indoor & outdoor gardens.
MEDFORD CANOE TRAIL 609-654-2512, www.medfordcanoetrail.org, Families can launch canoes & kayaks at Medford Park via Gill Rd. or at a launch at the end of Coates St.
MILLVILLE ARMY AIRFIELD MUSEUM 1 Leddon St., Millville Airport, Millville, NJ. Guided tours are lead by World War II veterans who once served at this airbase. 856-327-2347, www.p47millville.org
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER 525 Arch St., Phila. 215-409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org, Headed to the White House offers role-playing opportunities & uses multimedia & interactive experiences to convey the importance of & excitement of electing a president. Visitors will learn about the electoral process, the issues & candidates in the 2008 race & the history of presidential elections through 1/20/2009.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY Independence Mall East, 55 N. 5th St., Phila. 215-923-3811, www.nmajh.org, Museum explores the history of Jews in America. Shaping Space offers visitors an opportunity to learn how a museum creates a major exhibition.
NAVAL AIR STATION WILDWOOD AVIATION MUSEUM Cape May Airport, 500 Forrestal Rd., Rio Grande, NJ. 609-886-8787, www.usnasw.org, Situated in a 92,000-square-foot wooden hangar, the museum displays aircraft such as the AH-1 Cobra Helicopter, the A-4 Skyhawk, a UH-1 Huey Helicopter & the PT-17 Boeing Stearman. The museum also displays a large collection of aircraft engines.
NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY 720 Rte. 539, New Egypt, NJ. 609-758-1900, www.newegyptspeedway.net, Located near Great Adventure, this half-mile track hosts national tours. Sundays features Demolition Derbys, Mud Bogs, Enduro Racing & Freestyle motocross jumping.
NEW HOPE & IVYLAND RAILROAD 32 W. Bridge St., New Hope, PA. 215-862-2332, www.newhoperailroad.com, View the Bucks County countryside on trains pulled by authentic steam or historic diesel locomotives.
NEW JERSEY MOTORSPORTS PARK 8000 Dividing Creek Rd., Millville, NJ. 856-327-8000, ext. 8130, www.njmotorsportspark.com, New motorsports park offers karting for kids age 12 & older. The karts are adult-sized, but seat inserts & flip pedals help make the karts kid-safe.
NORTHLANDZ HOME OF THE GREAT AMERICAN RAILWAY, DOLL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 495 Hwy. 202 S., Flemington, NJ. 908-782-402, www.northlandz.com. Take a 1-mile tour through a miniature world traveled by 135 model trains & see a 200-doll collection.
NOYES MUSEUM OF ART, THE Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville, NJ. 609-652-8848, www.noyesmuseum.org, Collects, preserves & exhibits American fine art, crafts & folk art, with an emphasis on NJ.
OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM 101 Barrack St., Trenton, NJ. 609-396-1776, www.barracks.org, Revolutionary War museum displays artifacts & historical documents.
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CHESTER COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester, PA. The Pennsylvania Watercolor Society’s 29th International Juried Exhibition is on display 10/10-11/7. This is one of the top 8 water color exhibitions in the world. 610-696-5600, ext. 23, www.chescoart.org
DELAWARE ART MUSEUM 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE. Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks is a retrospective exhibition featuring 73 works selected by Gordon Parks (1912-2006) as examples of his most potent imagery, 10/11-1/4. Part of the Outlooks Exhibition Series, Hispanic Lives, Latin World — Simple Complexities is on display through 10/12. Gifted: Recent Additions to the Permanent Collection showcases the more than 30 works of art given to the Museum since its reopening in 2005 remains on display through 11/9. 302-571-9590, www.delart.org
Longwood Gardens U.S. Rte. 1, Kennett Square, PA. The Garden Railway is up & running during the annual Autumn’s Colors event, which continues through 11/23. More than 20,000 colorful, blooming Chrysanthemums fill Longwood’s conservatory during the Chrysanthemum Festival, 10/15-11/23. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org
PENNSYLVANIA BALLET Academy of Music, Phila. Balanchine & Beyond is a triple-bill that includes Ballo della Regina, Kazimir’s Colours & Push Comes to Shove, 10/29-11/2. 215-893-1999, www.paballet.org
PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Ave. of the Republic, Phila. The Museum reopens at its new site with 6 new exhibits on Sat., Oct. 18. 215-581-3181, www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
PALMYRA COVE NATURE PARK & ENVIRONMENTAL DISCOVERY CENTER 1335 Rte. 73 S., Palmyra, NJ. 856-829-1900, www.palmyracove.org, Tour the interactive exhibits in Exhibit Hall & enjoy 8 miles of marked trails along the Delaware River.
PAWS Farm Nature Center 1105 Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ. 856-778-8795, www.pawsfarm.com, The Center offers classes for children & families, exhibits & more than 80 animals & birds.
PETER MOTT HOUSE 26 Kings Ct., Lawnside, NJ. 856-546-8850, www.petermotthouse.com, Built in around 1845 by Peter Mott, an early African American landowner & pastor of Mount Pisgah AME Church, this house is one of the few Underground Railroad stations still intact.
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART 26th St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. 215-763-8100, www.philamuseum.org, Museum showcases 300,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, decorative arts & international architectural settings.
PHILADELPHIA ZOO, THE 3400 W. Girard Ave., Phila. 215-243-1100, www.philadelphiazoo.org, Americas first zoo houses 1,300+ animals, the Tastykake Childrens Zoo, Big Cat Falls & The Zoo Balloon.
PINE CREEK RAILROAD Historic Allaire State Park, Rte. 524, Allaire, NJ. 732-938-5524, www.njmt.org, Antique steam-powered trains offer passengers the opportunity to go on a 1.5 mile ride through the park.
POWHATAN RENAPE NATIONS AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM The Rankokus Indian Reservation, 730 Rancocas Rd., Rancocas, NJ. 609-261-4747, www.powhatan.org, Explore Native American culture by touring the museum & visiting the gallery & ancestral village.
SIMEONE FOUNDATION AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM 6825-31 Norwitch Dr., Phila. 215-365-7233, www.simeonemuseum.org, Cars are displayed in dioramas depicting famous race courses: Watkins Glen, Bonneville, Sebring, the Mille Miglia & Le Mans.
SOUTH JERSEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY 123 E. High St., Glassboro, NJ. 856-442-0688. Museum houses exhibits on Precolumbian (Native American) history from 1300 BCE to 1600 CE, colonial history & the Pine Barrens and Political History 1824-1992.
SPIRITS OF 76 GHOST TOUR Tours leave from the Omni Hotel Lobby, 401 Chestnut St., Phila. 215-525-1776, www.spiritsof76.com, Philadelphias haunted facts & folklore are unearthed on this 75 min. nighttime walking tour, which visits more than 20 scary sites. Advance reservations are recommended.
SPRINGDALE FARMS 1638 S. Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ. 856-424-8674, www.springdalefarms.com, Enjoy hayrides, pick-your-own produce & a bakery.
WHEATON ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER 1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ.
800-998-4552, www.wheatonarts.org, Several exhibits are ongoing throughout the center. They include Living Traditions Portrayed: Indian Folk Art & Crafts, through 12/31; Tracing the Cultural Roots, through 12/31; & Treasures From the Collection: Museum of American Glass is on display through Jan. 5, 2009.
WHITESBOG PRESERVATION TRUST Whitesbog Village, 120 W. Whitesbog Rd., Browns Mills, NJ. 609-893-4646, www.whitesbog.org, Located in Lebanon State Forest, features abandoned & modern cranberry bogs.
WOODFORD CEDAR RUN WILDLIFE REFUGE 6 Sawmill Rd., Medford, NJ.
856-983-3329, www.cedarrun.org, The Elizabeth Woodford Pine Barrens Education Center houses a hands-on childrens museum.