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Attractions near Barnegat Light

What to see in Barnegat Light: Barnegat Lighthouse and one more

A typical year brings about 2.2M visitors to Six Flags Great Adventure. 2 places to visit are mapped inside Barnegat Light, with 25 more within 40 miles. On the list: 10 museums, 6 theme parks and 3 parks & preserves, among others. Beyond the town, Coney Island sits 57 mi away.

Attractions nearby
187
within 60 miles
The big one
57 mi
Coney Island
National park units
4
parks & monuments
Big draws
9
100K+ Wikipedia readers a year
Beach · 57 mi north

Coney Island

Coastal neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

The towns around it, and where to stay →

The map

Where each one is

At the edge of the map sits Lewis W. Barton Arboretum, 39 mi out.

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Orange: Barnegat Light. Numbers: the best-known places, matching the list below. © OpenStreetMap contributors

Everything nearby

Every place to visit

The 2 inside Barnegat Light come first, then 185 more within 60 miles.

Fairmount Park

City park · 59 mi west · read 20K times a year on Wikipedia

Largest municipal park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the historic name for a group of parks located throughout the city.

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Dreamland

Theme park · 57 mi north · read 19K times a year on Wikipedia

Early 20th-century amusement park at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City.

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Sesame Place Philadelphia

Theme park · 50 mi northwest · read 19K times a year on Wikipedia

Children's theme park in Middletown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States, themed after children's TV series Sesame Street.

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The places inside Barnegat Light lead. The rest are ranked by how many people look them up, so the famous places come first and the local favorites follow.

Parks and trails in Barnegat Light → · Barnegat Light’s history →

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Barnegat Lighthouse: L'Aquatique, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Barnegat Light Public School: James Welsh, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · 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 · Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University: See below, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Philadelphia Museum of Art: Unknown, Public domain · USS Olympia: 颐园居, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Citizens Bank Park: Chris6d, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Franklin Field: NASA World Wind, Public domain · Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum: Vanderbilt_Mausoleum.jpg: Staten Island post cards / Bridges derivative work: Jb, Public domain · Barnes Foundation: Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Floyd Bennett Field: Ad Meskens, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Boardwalk Hall: Jack Boucher, Public domain · SHI Stadium: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Freshkills Park: H.L.I.T., CC BY 2.0 · Lucy the Elephant: User:dtcdthingy 3:30 pm 30th July 2004 (Minolta Dimage X20), Public domain · Rittenhouse Square: Daderot, Public domain · Mütter Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · Independence National Historical Park: Bev Sykes from Davis, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Franklin Institute: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Luna Park: Unknown photographer, Public domain · Steeplechase Park: Unknown, Public domain · Philadelphia Zoo: Jim, the Photographer, CC BY 2.0 · Todt Hill: whomever, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fairmount Park: Seauton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: César Sánchez, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia's Magic Gardens: sashafatcat, CC BY 2.0 · Dreamland: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Fort Mifflin: Joe Minardi, CC BY 2.5 · Sesame Place Philadelphia: Transity (talk • contribs), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carpenters' Hall: Davidt8, Public domain · National Constitution Center: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · New York Aquarium: David Shankbone, CC BY 2.5 · Princeton Art Museum: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0 · Steel Pier: Make Lemons, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Library Company of Philadelphia: Davidt8, Public domain · Jacob Riis Park: You may select the license of your choice., CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Bank Arts Center: Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0 · University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Academy of Music: Dthomsen8, Public domain · Gateway National Recreation Area: Joe Mazzola, Public domain · Boathouse Row: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · Liacouras Center: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0 · New Jersey State House: Lowlova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · LOVE Park: Smallbones, Public domain · Trocadero Theatre: Morris Levin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site: Midnightdreary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rodin Museum: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park: Loozrboy from Toronto, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fort Tilden: Cédric Boismain from France, CC BY 2.0 · USS Becuna: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark: Kevin Jarrett from Northfield, NJ, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Princeton University Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Walnut Street Theatre: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Casino Pier: User:Jimmypitt1234, Public domain · Jersey Mike's Arena: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's C, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Staten Island Greenbelt: Dorothy Reilly, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bartram's Garden: Jtfry at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial: Vladsinger, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Mercer: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Museum of the American Revolution: Frances 84 28, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic Richmond Town: GK tramrunner229, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sandy Hook Light: JGHowes, Attribution · Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum: KForce at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music: ForeverFlying, CC BY 4.0 · Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pennsbury Manor: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pinelands National Reserve: New Jersey Pinelands Commission, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Science History Institute: Johanna Austin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palace Amusements: Willjay, CC BY 3.0 · Fairmount Water Works: Jack E. Boucher, Public domain · Fort Hancock: Wikijazz at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Island Beach State Park: Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · McCarter Theatre: Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 3.0 · Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier: Ken Thomas, Public domain · Washington's Crossing: Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wharton State Forest: Mwanner at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Athenaeum of Philadelphia: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Independence Seaport Museum: The original uploader was George100 at English Wikipedia. (Original text: en:Us, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Franklin Court: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Strawberry Mansion: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Glencairn Museum: MikeParker at English Wikipedia (Original text: Michael Parker), CC BY 2.5 · Old City Hall: Antoine Taveneaux, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Philadelphia History Museum: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Calder Gardens: Bairdwarp, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rosenbach Museum & Library: Davidt8, Public domain · Count Basie Theatre: Wikijazz at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Logan Circle: Jeffrey M. Vinocur; cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:30, 3 July 2015 (UTC), CC BY 2.5 · Storybook Land: Storybook Land, FAL · Andalusia: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Yurcak Field: kkimphotography, CC BY 2.0 · Allaire Village: Antiquaria, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Swedish Historical Museum: Smallbones, Public domain · Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · New Jersey Museum of Transportation: DCwom (talk), Public domain · State Theatre New Jersey: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Forrest Theatre: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Franklin Square: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia: Jeffrey M. Vinocur, CC BY 2.5 · New Jersey State Museum: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided, Public domain · Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University: Zampromote, CC BY 3.0 · Coney Island USA: Jim.henderson, CC0 · Garibaldi-Meucci Museum: Rolfmueller, CC BY-SA 3.0 · African American Museum in Philadelphia: George100, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art: Jim.henderson, CC0 · Old Barracks Museum: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0 · William Trent House: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Clove Lake Park: JanetisGonzalez, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Craig House: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Poricy Park: Lbeaumont, CC BY 3.0 · Rutgers Gardens: Daderot, CC BY 3.0 · The Fabric Workshop and Museum: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Awbury Arboretum: © Sue Sweeney, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve: Daderot, Public domain · Buccleuch Mansion: Baronplantagenet at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · East Jersey Old Town Village: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Richard Wall House: Ike9898, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Suzanne Roberts Theatre: mrpbj, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Abington Art Center: Montgomery County Planning Commission, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island History Project: wil540, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dolley Todd House: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Herrontown Woods Arboretum: David Keddie, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Howell Living History Farm: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Isaac Watson House: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kirby's Mill: Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey: Clyde Charles Brown, CC BY-SA 4.0 · New Jersey Maritime Museum: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rutgers University Geology Museum: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sayen Park Botanical Garden: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Center for Art in Wood: Jllm06, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Colonial Park Arboretum and Gardens: Daderot at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dirck Gulick House: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Holmdel Arboretum: Lithium6ion, Public domain · John Holmes House: Smallbones, Public domain · John Van Buren Wicoff House: Blake Bolinger, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Langhorne Library: Hshuvaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Leaming's Run Gardens: Amore Mio, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metlar-Bodine House Museum: Zeete, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monmouth County Historical Association: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old Ryan Farm: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pomona Hall: Nathaniel R. Ewan, Public domain · Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Van Liew-Suydam House: Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Elizabeth Sculthorp Force House: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hageman Farm House: Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ) at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5 · James and Ann Whitall House: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lewis W. Barton Arboretum: Choess, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Arboretum: Photo (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), GFDL 1.2 · Thomas Clarke House: Chicagoshim, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tulipwood: Richard Arthur Norton (1958- ), CC BY 2.5

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