Little Adventures

South Jersey Atlantic County, NJ

Atlantic County with kids

20 places, 9 good for a rainy day.

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Playgrounds, parks, story times and rainy-day saves across Atlantic County, picked for families with little ones. Everything here is kept current by local parents and the people who run these places.

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  1. Farms & zoos Atlantic City Aquarium Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ Small, renovated aquarium at Gardner's Basin with touch tanks; a manageable size for toddlers. All ages $$ Indoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Food nearby
  2. Farms & zoos Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (Wildlife Drive) Galloway, Atlantic County, NJ Eight-mile drive-through refuge where kids spot herons, ospreys and turtles from the car seat for $4 per car. All ages $ Outdoor Restrooms
  3. Parks & trails Historic Smithville and Village Greene Galloway, Atlantic County, NJ Lakeside shopping village with a $3 train ride, carousel, paddle boats and ducks to feed. Ages 1–12 $ Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  4. Museums & libraries Lucy the Elephant Margate, Atlantic County, NJ Climb inside a six-story wooden elephant on the Margate beachfront; grounds and gift shop are free. All ages $ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Fenced in
  5. Indoor play Storybook Land Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, NJ Nursery-rhyme theme park with gentle rides built for toddlers and preschoolers, plus a holiday light show. Ages 1–9 $$$ Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Fenced in
  6. Museums & libraries Absecon Lighthouse Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ New Jersey's tallest lighthouse with 228 steps, a small museum and keeper's house; kids under 4 climb free. Ages 3–12 $ Indoor & outdoor

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