Storybook Land
Storybook Land is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) family amusement park located in Egg Harbor Township, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. A drive of 24 mi reaches Pine Barrens. Highs of 62–84°F make April, May, June, August, September and October the mildest time to go.
A theme park inside Egg Harbor Township
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
17 rides and 1 roller coaster
On 12 acres. About ↓
You can stay in Egg Harbor Township
Storybook Land is inside Egg Harbor Township, which has 26 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 50 miles northwest and New York City is about 92 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Storybook Land
Storybook Land is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) family amusement park located in Egg Harbor Township, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Opened in 1955 by John and Esther Fricano, Storybook Land is located on U.S. Route 322 (Black Horse Pike), about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of exit 37 on the Garden State Parkway. The park is themed after many storybook characters such as Mother Goose, the Three Little Pigs, and Snow White.
Some of its attractions are the J&J Railroad Train (which loops around most of the park), the Happy Dragon, Whirly-Bug and the Ferris wheel. It has many of the standard amusement park rides such as Bubbles the Coaster, a junior sized roller coaster, and the Turtle Twirl, a Tilt-A-Whirl. Storybook Land also has a Santa Claus house where Santa and Mrs. Claus will pose with the children during the Christmas season.
- Type
- Theme park
- Rides
- 17 · 1 roller coaster
- Owner
- Fricano family
- Opened
- 1955
- Area
- 20 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 4K a year
Towns to stay in near Storybook Land
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Egg Harbor Township (26) and Atlantic City (77).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Storybook Land | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor Township | in town | — | 26 14 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 48,435 | $313K | C+ |
| Atlantic City | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 77 66 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 hostels · 1 campground | 38,787 | $207K | D− |
| Galloway Township | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 47 29 hotels · 10 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 38,380 | $299K | B− |
| Ocean City 66% vacation homes | 11 mi south | 15 min | 49 30 hotels · 7 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs | 11,101 | $841K | — |
| Absecon | 5 mi east | 10 min | 14 8 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,209 | $286K | C− |
| Upper Township | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 20 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 11 campgrounds | 12,355 | $412K | — |
| Hamilton Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 9 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 28,845 | $246K | C |
| Somers Point | 7 mi south | 10 min | 7 2 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 10,590 | $309K | C− |
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Getting there
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38 mi LandmarkLucy the ElephantPhoto credits
Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Boardwalk Hall: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lucy the Elephant: User:dtcdthingy 3:30 pm 30th July 2004 (Minolta Dimage X20), Public domain
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Questions people have about Storybook Land
Is Storybook Land open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township?
Yes. It’s inside Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Storybook Land?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 62–84°.
How far is Storybook Land from Philadelphia and New York City?
About 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia and about 92 miles north of New York City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Storybook Land?
Atlantic City (ACY), about 2 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 46 miles.
How many roller coasters does Storybook Land have?
1, among 17 rides.
Where should I stay near Storybook Land?
Atlantic City (8 mi, 77 places to stay), Galloway Township (8 mi, 47 places to stay) and Egg Harbor Township (in town, 26 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.