indoor things to do in nj

New Jersey has a wide range of indoor activities to enjoy, whether you’re looking for something educational, entertaining, or adventurous. Here are some ideas:

1. Visit a Museum:

   • Liberty Science Center (Jersey City) – interactive science exhibits and a planetarium.
   • Newark Museum (Newark) – art, science, and history exhibits.
   • Princeton University Art Museum (Princeton) – a diverse collection of art from around the world.

2. Indoor Play Centers:

   • iPlay America (Freehold) – an amusement park with arcade games, rides, and attractions.
   • Jersey Shore Children’s Museum (Middletown) – interactive play areas for kids.
   • Playzone ( multiple locations) – indoor play areas with bounce houses, ball pits, and more.

3. Escape Rooms:

   • The Escape Game ( multiple locations) – challenge yourself to escape a themed room.
   • Escape Room NJ ( multiple locations) – solve puzzles and mysteries to escape.

4. Indoor Climbing and Trampolines:

   • iClimb (Jersey City) – indoor rock climbing and bouldering.
   • SkyZone Trampoline Park ( multiple locations) – trampoline dodgeball, foam pits, and more.

5. Bowling and Laser Tag:

   • Brunswick Bowling ( multiple locations) – bowling, laser tag, and arcade games.
   • Striker Laser Tag ( multiple locations) – laser tag and arcade games.

6. Indoor Pools and Water Parks:

   • Great Wolf Lodge (Mount Laurel) – an indoor water park resort with slides, a wave pool, and more.
   • Sahara Sam’s Oasis (West Berlin) – an indoor water park with slides, a lazy river, and more.

7. Virtual Reality Experiences:

   • The Void ( multiple locations) – immersive VR experiences with Star Wars and Marvel themes.
   • Virtual Reality First (Morristown) – VR experiences with games, art, and more.

8. Indoor Shopping and Dining:

   • The Mall at Short Hills (Short Hills) – upscale shopping and dining.
   • Garden State Plaza (Paramus) – shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

9. Comedy Clubs and Theaters:

   • The Comedy Shoppe ( multiple locations) – stand-up comedy shows.
   • The State Theatre (New Brunswick) – live performances, including concerts, plays, and musicals.

10. Indoor Sports and Fitness:

    • NJ Sports Forum (Edison) – indoor sports facilities with basketball, soccer, and more.
    • 24 Hour Fitness ( multiple locations) – gyms with fitness classes, personal training, and more.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. You can always search online for more options in your area or check out websites like NJ.com or VisitNJ.org for more suggestions.