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New Jersey: A NERF Amusement Park Is Opening

Author Jeff Gorra

The ultimate battleground is coming to Paramus soon. New Jersey will be getting the first official NERF amusement park in Westfield Garden State Plaza.

“For over 50 years, NERF has been committed to encouraging social active play, and we can’t think of a better way to bring this to life for our fans than opening this new NERF Action Xperience location,” Matt Proulx, a Hasbro vice president, said in a statement shared by USA Today.

In addition, NERF announced plan to open a second location. This one will be in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This is the same area that is home to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood.

“The announcement that Hasbro licensing partner, Kingsmen Xperience, Inc., will be opening the two attractions at the mall is the result of a plan by Hasbro to transform its toy brands into multifaceted entertainment and lifestyle brands that go far beyond the toy box,” Forbes explained last year.

What To Expect At This NERF Amusement Park

Though a date has not officially been relayed, nor have interior photos of the layout, there are some details of what to expect in Paramus. This will be a 25,000-square-foot space, whereas the Tennessee space will be 29,000 square feet. In addition to NERF battles within the park, there will also be event options here. For example, the plan is for the offering to include group event rates, and birthday parties (which are likely to be in high demand).

Front Office Sports relayed details on the park as well. “The indoor venues will include blaster battle zones using NERF’s foam-based toy weapons, sports challenges such as basketball shooting games, an obstacle course, a retail store, and food and beverage,” they said.

Earlier this year, Hasbro showcased a few new NERF items at San Diego’s Comic-Con. “fans could get a hands-on demo of the NERF Pro Gelfire Ghost, Raid and Dual Wield Pack,” Screen Rant explained.

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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Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.

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