Things to do in and around South Jersey
Battleship New Jersey
The Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial regularly ranks as one of the best museums in NJ, one of the best things to do in Philadelphia, and serves as an entertaining attraction in New Jersey for families. Not only do you see exhibits of artifacts from the largest battleship’s past, but you are put into the exhibit as you go through the tour route. Sit in the chair from which Admiral Halsey commanded the biggest battleship and the 5th Fleet. Stretch out on the bunks where the sailors slept. Climb into the 16” gun turret and learn how the projectiles were loaded. The New Jersey is one of the most interactive U.S. battleship museums.
Adventure Aquarium
Come explore one-of-a-kind exhibits and over 15,000 aquatic animals, including the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast. Discover the underwater world like never before, just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront. Voted a Top 10 aquarium in the country by USA Today!
Jacobs Chapel Colemantown Foundation
This historic property includes Jacob's Chapel and the Colemantown Meeting House, which were stops for runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad. In addition, many black Civil War Soldiers are buried in our Jacob's Chapel Cemetery, where Dr. James Still is also buried. This site provides Underground Railroad tours and reenactments.
The FunPlex Mt Laurel
Mmore than 25 acres of indoor and outdoor fun, this award-winning family entertainment center has become the go-to venue for corporate events, parties or simply a day of family fun!
LAUREL ACRES PARK
Laurel Acres Park has something for everyone! The lake is stocked with trout and can be fished year-round; many short nature trails can be found around the park; multiple playgrounds lead to hours of entertainment for children, a variety of sports fields are available as well.
Topgolf Mount Laurel
Topgolf Mount Laurel features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace.
Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area
This 34-acre park offers visitors fantastic opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. Upland and lowland forests, fields, tidal wetlands, and the open water of the Rancocas Creek all overlap in this relatively small area to create a haven for all types of birds and other wildlife.
Boundary Creek was specifically designed for quiet nature study and associated passive recreation. Please be courteous to others while on the trails.
Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum
Explore the history and technologies that were applied to shipbuilding during the 18th century. "Our mission is to educate, inspire, and engage citizens about Camden's rich maritime heritage and significant contributions to global shipbuilding and seafaring exploration. We are an anchor institution for cultural enrichment and community development for Camden's Waterfront South neighborhood."
Philadelphia, PA
Just 19 miles away from Mt Laurel, it is the sixth-most-populous city in the United States and the most populous city in the state of Pennsylvania. You will find many historic, dining, and entertainment experiences, including the Franklin Institute, Independence Park, the Philadelphia Museum of Arts, South Street, and many places to get the famous Philly Cheesesteak.
Insectarium
www.phillybutterflypavilion.com
"We are proud to be Philadelphia’s coolest science museum, showcasing one of the most diverse living arthropod collections in the United States. With two floors of new museum exhibits, a 7,000-square-foot tropical butterfly pavilion, and Next Generation-aligned educational programming, we offer a unique and interactive experience for all to enjoy."
Independence National Historic Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Reading Terminal Market
Reading Terminal Market, one of the nation’s oldest and largest public markets, first opened in 1893.
Today, it stands out as one of the greatest public markets in the country.
Visitors can enjoy eating a wide swath of different cuisines, from sublime soul food and exquisite Asian and Middle Eastern dishes to authentic Philly cheesesteaks and traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare — all available from largely locally owned, family-run stands.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. The Museum—in partnership with the city, the region, and art museums around the globe—seeks to preserve, enhance, interpret, and extend the reach of its great collections in particular, and the visual arts in general, to an increasing and increasingly diverse audience as a source of delight, illumination, and lifelong learning.
Eastern Penitentiary
America's Most Historic Prison: Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells held nearly 85,000 people over its long history, including bank robber "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone.
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