Ten Attractions in South Jersey

Now that summer is here, your family may be looking for constructive, positive things to do. Why take long day trips when you can stay close to home? Consider these 10 attractions just miles from home without all the seashore traffic.

Clementon Amusement Park in Pine Hill, NJ, has rides for kids and adults of all ages. Take a ride around the park on the train, go for a spin on the tilt-a-whirl or get cooled off on the log flume. Latest additions include the water park and the new Tsunami, a roller coaster with the steepest vertical drop on a wooden roller coaster in North America! Celebrating 100 years! (856) 783-0263 http://www.clementonpark.com

Take in a play or concert at the Commerce Bank Arts Centre in Sewell, NJ. This 19,344 square-foot auditorium holds 2,500 cushioned seats. Upcoming events include Dance Sensations of NJ, Dance by DiNote and Kenny Rogers. (856) 218-8902 http://www.sjlivearts.com/

Gaze at the stars at the Edelman Planetarium and Observatory at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. You'll learn about the solar system, summer stars and more. (856) 256-5460 http://www.rowan.edu/planetarium/

Take the plunge from an aircraft 14,000 above ground while visiting Freefall Adventures of Williamstown, NJ. Your instructor will provide you with training before jumping tandem style and freefalling for 60 seconds. (856) 629-7553 http://www.freefalladventures.com

Tee off at one of the longest golf courses in South Jersey at Freeway Golf Course in Sicklerville, NJ. This 18-hole, public golf course is set in amongst tree lined, green pathways. (856) 227-1115

Founded in 1979, the Glassboro Heritage Glass Museum in Glassboro, NJ, was created to promote and preserve South Jersey's glass making history. Bottles and jars from Whitney Glass Company are on display. Admission is free. (856) 881-7468

Keep on par at Little Pond Golf Center of Clementon, NJ. You can test your skills on numerous challenging holes and play among refreshing waterfalls. (856) 435-3700

Mainstage Center for the Arts in Blackwood, NJ, offers quality entertainment at reasonable prices. Enjoy plays, concerts, kids programming and more. The Odd Couple and The Garden State Pops Youth Orchestra are just a few of many upcoming performances. (856) 232-1012 http://www.mainstage.org/

Saddle up at Timber Creek Ranch in Sicklerville, NJ. Take a guided horse back riding tour and be trained to ride a horse on your own. Open to the public. (856) 262-3800.

Washington Lake Park in Sewell, NJ, offers basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, as well as, baseball and football fields and a skateboard and in-line roller skating facility. The 2,200 square foot Amphitheater located in the middle of the park, is home to summer movies and concerts. (856) 589-3227 http://twp.washington.nj.us/content/77/default.aspx