The 6 Best Day Trips From Atlantic City, NJ

At the southernmost tip of New Jersey, just a 40-minute drive from Atlantic City, is one of the most charming towns on the East Coast. Cape May is a village trapped in time – a massive fire in the mid-19th century discouraged new developers, so today there are still hundreds of spectacular Victorian mansions lining the streets.

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If you’re traveling with kids, the Cape May Zoo is a must-see attraction. It’s consistently ranked among the best zoos in the country, and best of all, it’s completely free. Donations of a few dollars are definitely encouraged, though.

From the zoo, it’s just a short drive to Historic Cold Spring Village, where re-enactors give you a glimpse into life in the late 1700s. Cold Spring hosts events and festivals throughout the year, which are definitely worth checking out.

You’d probably guess that the oldest running weekly rodeo in the country is somewhere in Texas, right? Wrong! It’s in Pilesgrove, NJ.

The Cowtown Rodeo has been putting on a show every Saturday night from May through September since 1929. The family-run affair features bull riding, steer wrestling, saddle broc riding, bareback riding, roping and barrel racing. If cowboys and cowgirls aren’t your thing, there’s also a sprawling farmer’s market on the rodeo grounds.

Cowtown Rodeo, 780 Harding Highway, Pilesgrove, NJ, USA

The quaint village of Smithville offers a dose of historical charm and a full day of shopping. More than 60 tiny shops line the town’s square and winding streets, offering everything from artisanal peanut butter to wine tastings and American Indian crafts and gifts. You’ll be busy window shopping all day long.

When you’re done shopping, grab some grub from one of Smithville’s endless number of delicious eateries and take a seat on one of the benches or picnic tables that dot the village square.

If you’ve got little ones, they’ll love climbing aboard a paddleboat in Smithville’s lake, taking a train ride around the village or climbing aboard the carousel. There are always friendly ducks and chickens hanging around, ensuring you’ll never hear the dreaded, “I’m bored!”

If you want to explore more of the surrounding areas, and are prepared to spend a few hours each way on the open road getting there, then these popular tour locations offer something for all tastes and budgets.

Washington DC’s Georgetown neighborhood is considered the historic core of the city, but remains an energetic area even today. See the best of past and present Georgetown in one of the many tours, including walking tours of Georgetown that cover its main attractions over the course, or a guided tour with a local tour guide with extensive knowledge about the history of the area. Check out a delectable treat of food-based tours and even a Potomac River Cruise.

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Wilmington, North Carolina is a beautifully picturesque escape from city life. With so many tours and excursions to take, adventure awaits around every corner, including sailing trips and river walks, sunset harbor cruises, historic architecture tours and wine exploration bookings. And if that isn’t enough, google for yourselves some of the most beloved locations from the seminal 90’s hit teen drama series ‘Dawson’s Creek’ (which was filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, as was the ever-popular ‘One Tree Hill’), and make your own romantic dramas!

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Home of Rocky Balboa himself, the fighting city of Philadelphia is a wonderful place full of sights and sounds. One of teh most recognisable places in the United States of America, Philadelphia has seen a lot of growth recently, and a tourist scene packed full of amazing tours, sights and culinary delights.

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