Arcades & Entertainment
Games, museums, aquariums, and indoor fun
Looking for something beyond the beach? The Jersey Shore has fantastic indoor entertainment options, from the legendary Silverball Museum in Asbury Park with 600+ playable pinball machines, to intimate aquariums and world-class museums. Many of these attractions are perfect for rainy days or taking a break from the sun.
All Entertainment Attractions (6)
Silverball Museum
asbury park • 2-4 hours
600+ playable pinball machines and classic arcades. One price, unlimited play all day.
- ✓600+ playable machines
- ✓Unlimited play admission
- ✓Spans 90 years of gaming
- ✓On Asbury Park boardwalk
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
atlantic city • 1-2 hours
Museum of oddities and interactive exhibits on the Atlantic City boardwalk.
- ✓Hundreds of oddities
- ✓Interactive exhibits
- ✓Boardwalk location
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Atlantic City Aquarium
atlantic city • 1-2 hours
Intimate aquarium at Gardner's Basin with sharks, touch tanks, and marine exhibits.
- ✓Sharks and sea turtles
- ✓Interactive touch tanks
- ✓Family-friendly pricing
- ✓Away from casino crowds
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Cape May County Park & Zoo
cape may court house • 2-4 hours
Top-rated FREE zoo with 550+ animals. Lions, giraffes, and more on 85 acres.
- ✓FREE admission
- ✓550+ animals
- ✓250 species
- ✓Consistently top-rated
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The Wetlands Institute
stone harbor • 1-2 hours
Coastal conservation center with aquariums, marsh trails, and terrapin research.
- ✓Terrapin conservation
- ✓Marsh observation tower
- ✓Educational programs
- ✓Coastal wetlands focus
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Lucky Snake Arcade
atlantic city • 2-4 hours
America's largest arcade bar. 300+ games, 100,000 sq ft on the AC boardwalk.
- ✓America's largest arcade bar
- ✓300+ games
- ✓100,000 sq ft
- ✓Boardwalk location
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Free Attractions
Some of the best attractions at the shore are completely free! The Cape May County Zoo is consistently rated one of the top free zoos in America, with over 550 animals and free admission year-round. Twin Lights in Highlands also offers free admission with stunning NYC skyline views.
Rainy Day Plan
These attractions make perfect backup plans when weather doesn't cooperate:
Best for Kids
- • Atlantic City Aquarium - touch tanks!
- • Cape May Zoo - 550+ animals
- • Wetlands Institute - nature education
Best for Adults
- • Silverball Museum - unlimited pinball
- • Lucky Snake - arcade bar
- • Ripley's Believe It or Not!
More Attractions
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