Cultural Attractions

World-renowned museums, music, amazing architecture and more! With Choice Hotels in New Jersey you'll be near it all. Take a look at these cultural attractions in New Jersey.

In North New Jersey

New Jersey State Museum
225 West State Street
Trenton, NJ  
609-292-6464

This museum is four museums in one (archeology/ethnology, cultural history, fine art, and natural history) and offers a galaxy of experiences for everyone. See breathtaking views of the planets, stars, supernovae, distant galaxies and black holes at the museum's first-class planetarium.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center Street
Newark, NJ   07102
1-888-466-5722

Located in the downtown area of Newark, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center offers live entertainment, a cabaret theater and dining areas.

Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ   07102-3176
973-596-6550

The Newark Museum is the largest museum in New Jersey, featuring exhibits on science, natural history, art and archaeology. Much of the Newark Museum is dedicated to science and includes a mini-zoo, with more than 100 animals and a planetarium. There are 80 galleries, featuring 5,000 square feet of exhibits, a sculpture garden, a schoolhouse, two museum shops and a café.

In South New Jersey

New Jersey Battleship
62 Battleship Place
Camden, NJ   08103
1-866-877-6262

BB62 was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and launched in the December of 1942. Today, the ship is open for tours, events and overnight encampments. See exhibits of artifacts from the ship's past, sit in the chair from which Admiral Halsey commanded the fleet, stretch out on the bunks where the sailors slept, and climb into the 16" gun turret and learn how the projectiles were loaded. During your visit you'll get a better understanding of what life was like for a sailor on the Battleship New Jersey.

Historical District
Burlington, NJ   08016
609-386-3993

The City of Burlington Historic District is a well-preserved square mile of authentic American history dating back over 327 years. If you love American history, this is the place for you! The city was once the Capital of West Jersey and the third largest port in the New World, and now contains over 40 important Historic sites including the homes of Revolutionary War soldier Oliver Cromwell, Civil War general Ulysses S. Grant, an authentic Carriage House, and more. Visitors can also enjoy shops, antiques and restaurants, and learn about the Underground Railroad, witch trials, and buried pirate treasure. Come and explore!

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