Ocean County, NJ is the gateway to Pine Barrens, a gorgeous protected nature area that offers space to hike and enjoy nature. It’s also home to stunning beaches, including Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant Beach and Long Beach Island.
And if that’s not enough, it’s got something else: it boasts Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari, one of the best amusement parks in the whole region.
Nestled in Jackson, NJ, Six Flags features a great mix of attractions, from the largest theme park in the world, featuring a wild safari animal park, to the hotly-anticipated new roller-coaster “The Joker,” coming this season. It’s home to an enchanting fantasy forest, a charming 18th-century early American town, a Movie Town set up as a Hollywood back lot and much more. And, for folks looking to splash around on hot days, the Hurricane Harbor Water Park offers a refreshing way to cool off.
March 23rd-27th is this year’s opening weekend. Head down to Jackson to get the warm weather fun started early.

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