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New Jersey Aquarium Named A Best In America

Author Jeff Gorra

Sea creatures are certainly getting a lot of attention for visiting you at beaches this summer. However, there are also plenty of great places for you to visit them as well. Pure Wow has recently published a report identifying the best aquariums in the country, and an aquarium in New Jersey was named.

“Interesting underwater creatures, helpful guides and interactive exhibits mean that everyone will learn something—and have a blast, too.” Pure Wow introduces.

The aquarium in New Jersey ranked as one of the best in the country, preserves healthy waters. This includes conservation efforts in-house that create a healthy habitat for the sea creatures they showcase.

This New Jersey aquarium, among the best in America, is a popular tourist attraction for those visiting Philadelphia as well.

Adventure Aquarium – Camden, NJ

To coincide with shark season, Adventure Aquarium has a “Shark Summer” special exhibit open until August 20. Here you will “learn all about sharks’ super senses, how they lose a whole lot of teeth, and other shark trivia during daily Shark Chats.” One of the most fascinating parts of this adventure is the 81-foot shark bridge and the shark tunnel. You can literally walk above or within the sharks’ passages.

The Pirate Passage allows for an interactive exploration where you will come across hundreds of exotic fish and eels. Finally, if you ever wanted to touch a shark or go underwater via a virtual reality experience, they offer that as well.

Adventure Aquarium ACTS program works “to create, educate and enforce sustainable solutions to help save animals from extinction and protect the environment through conservation awareness programming.” This area of Adventure Aquarium organizes Delaware River cleanups from every April through October. Each year these efforts collect over 1,000 pounds of trash.

Additional initiatives like the July Plastic Free Echochallenge can be found in the ACTS section of Adventure Aquariums website. This is where you can also sign up for their free newsletter that delivers up-to-date news on the various programs to partake in.

 

2 New Jersey Destinations Among The Best For Solo Travel

There are some major benefits to taking a trip by yourself. The solitude gives you time to clear your mind and gather your thoughts. And it also enables you to create your own schedule, taking in the sights you set out for. Good Housekeeping published a report that details America’s best places for solo travel, and New Jersey was all over this list.

By The Numbers

In addition, Fifty Grande recently conducted a solo travel survey. They found that “52% of respondents said they planned to take a solo trip before the end of the year, and 64% of them planned to take that trip in America.” Furthermore, they found that 40% of those that participated in their survey answered “10” on a scale of 1-10 on how comfortable they were to travel alone. 83% said answered a 7 or above.

Other interesting items to note were 89% of the people had already taken a solo trip. The main reason was to “explore a new place and/or immerse in a local culture.” 22.9% said they traveled alone because it was “more fun when I’m 100% in control.”

Moreover, 52% of people plan on traveling solo before the end of the year. Much of that will be within the United States, Fifty Grande shows.

New Jersey is filled with areas that are prime for solo travel exploring. Of course, Atlantic City has a major nightlife scene. There are pristine golf courses all throughout the state, some of which are in close proximity to New York City (if you want to head in for dinner or a show). Finally, there are miles of beachside attractions along the Atlantic and historic sites deep in the heart of the Garden State. So, let’s take a look at the two New Jersey destinations that were named best for solo travel. They happen to over a hundred and thirty miles away from each other, and vastly different in terms of what you can explore there.

  • Princeton

    Home to the Ivy League Tigers, Good Housekeeping calls out the historic sites this central New Jersey town house to offer. “Princeton Battle Monument honors the battle fought and won by George Washington in 1777.” The University Art Museum and the Morven Museum and Garden often attract tourists from all over the world. Lastly, Carnegie Lake is one of the most serene spots in the state.

    Carnegie lake in Princeton, New Jersey featuring old bridge on the background

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  • Cape May

    “Spend your day wandering the cute shops, sunbathing at the beach or climbing the 199 steps to the top of Cape May Lighthouse in Cape May Pointe State Park,” Good Housekeeping suggest. Cape May draws a lot of visitors in the summer months. It’s very common that you will find families, couples, and solo travelers among them. In addition to one of the most beautiful lighthouses on the east coast, you can visit winery’s, theaters, safaris, or just rest along the shore of the beautiful beaches.

    Cape May branded Lifeboat on the beach with the ocean in the back

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