As nice as your new Nissan car is, there are only so many people you can fit in it at a time. If you’re looking for something to fit the whole family and more, consider taking your group for a trolley or boat ride out and about in Atlantic City. From shopping and sightseeing to taking a trip to historic Cape May, there’s something for everyone when it comes to trolley tours.
Shorelines and Shipwrecks
For the water lovers in your group, take a cruise along the shoreline. Listen to the fascinating history of the barrier islands and the indigenous species, tuck into a fresh seafood sampler from one of the local restaurants -- although no seafood options are available if you prefer -- and then take some time to explore the area. Hear about Widow’s Walk, the rumrunners, the bootleggers, the Grave Yard Inlet and all about the shipwrecks old and new. A must for tourists and residents alike.
Shop Till You Drop
Take the shoppers of your group for a trolley ride to the best bargains in the state. Visit outlet stores for big name brands, dine at exclusive restaurants, and look up in awe at the $7 million light, sound and water extravaganza, The Show.
Splash of Atlantic City Tour and Cape May
If you’re looking for something a little more relaxed -- driving around the city all day in your new Nissan car is a pretty exciting endeavour, after all -- take a trip back in time to where Atlantic City began. Learn about Miss America, salt water taffy, the history of The Boardwalk and all the other icons that make the City famous. For even more history, visit Victorian Cape May. See Victorian architecture at its finest, stroll down the cobble stone walks, or stay on the trolley to go to the Cape May Winery and Vineyard for tastings and more.
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What good is a shiny and new Nissan car if you don’t have anywhere to take it? If you’re looking for a getaway from the everyday this summer, think about heading down to the Trump Taj Mahal to get out of the heat and into something interesting. While the Trump Taj Mahal is generally known for its nightlife, they’ve got exciting new things going on for every member of the family.
Bodies... the Exhibition is a groundbreaking exhibit showing the miraculous make up of the human body. It’s showing at the Xanadu Theater from May until August 22nd, and it’s open from 10 in the morning until 10 at night, seven days a week.
Science geeks of all ages will be fascinated by this presentation of real specimens of the whole human body and each individual organ. You’ll get the chance to see exactly what goes on inside that miraculous body of yours and figure out how the whole thing works.
The Bodies exhibition has been able to sensitively present these real specimens by using a method of preservation using polymer. You can just take a wander around or rent headsets that take you through an audio tour, explaining each part of the exhibit.
The perfect mini excursion for the curious members of the family, Bodies... The Exhibition is a great educational tool for families, school groups, clubs, children’s groups and summer camps. If nothing else, it’s air conditioned, but so is your new Nissan car.
Adult admission prices are $25.00, and it’s $20.00 for kids 12 and under. Senior citizens get in for $25.00. If you’re looking to rent a headset for the audio tutorial, that’s $6.00 extra. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or in person at the Xanadu Theater Box Office.
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Looking for something to do this summer near South Jersey in your New Nissan Car? Come on down to the Zoo in Brandywine Park, located in Wilmington over the Van Buren Street Bridge on the north bank of the Brandywine River. There are around 150 animals on nearly 13 acres, just waiting for your visit.
In addition to animals from tigers to snakes, the Brandywine Zoo offers a snack bar and a gift shop. The snack bar, located on the grounds of the zoo, offers a diverse selection, including soft pretzels, popcorn, ice cream, hot dogs, soda, juice and much more. The gift shop, known as the "Zootique" is open every day from 10 am to 4 PM. The Zootique has many different animal-related items and unique toys.
A member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the Brandywine Zoo is one of 214 accredited aquariums and zoos in North America. This membership demonstrates the Brandywine Zoo’s commitment to animal care, excellence in visitor experience and a better future for every living thing.
Managed by the Division of Parks and Recreation, the Brandywine Zoo also enjoys the support of the Deleware Zoological Society.
The Brandywine Zoo began as an idea of Dr. James H. Morgan, in 1904. Morgan donated a variety of animals to the zoo, and the Board of Park Commissioners agreed to install shelters and fences in the park to house the animals. The original collection included Belgain hares, a sea gull, a sea turtle, geese, and ducks.
Over the years, Brandywine Zoo has seen many different animals. In the 1920s, the zoo was home to eleven elk, five moneys, several goats, two eagles, two black bear, three buffalo, two raccoons, three alligators, and a single groundhog.
Struggling for some time during the middle years of the 20th century, the zoo fell into disrepair. A children’s zoo was built during that time, and by the 1970s the old zoo had closed and the children’s zoo had taken over the role of the main zoo.
In the 1980s, the zoo attained new accreditation and put a new master plan into action. This has led to the success and stability that Brandywine Zoo has enjoyed since that time.
While you're traveling this summer in your Fuel-Efficient Nissan Car with the family, why not make a stop at 606 Church Street in Wilmington. Here you'll find Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church. This church is a national historic landmark, and has been in service since 1689. Old Swedes Church is the oldest church building still standing in the nation, as it was originally built.
Old Swedes Church was originally founded as a Swedish Lutheran church. It was brought under the jurisdiction of the Protestant Episcopal church after the American Revolution, in 1791. Old Swedes Church was used by a number of immigrant communities, including:
- The Dutch from the New Amstel (now New Castle) Delaware area
- The Swedes from Fort Christina and the New Sweden Colony
- The English in New Castle county of the Pennsylvania colony, and
- Americans from many national origins all over the state of Delaware.
The interior of Old Swedes Church features a number of interesting artifacts, including:
- The black walnut pulpit, which is the oldest known pulpit in the United States.
- The pews, which were rebuilt in 1899 as reproductions of the very earliest pews in Old Swedes Church. They were built from descriptions contained in early records of the church.
- The chandelier is an 18th-century candelabrum made of brass, and was originally installed in an abbey church in Ireleand. It was installed at Old Swedes in the 1960s.
- The church chest, used to store important documents, cash and valuables, was built in 1713. The chest requires two different keys to open. The original key to the church is on display in a framed box.
- The Pipe organ, which has 16 stops and 16 ranks of pipes, has a total of 913 pipes.
- There are graves under the church walls, including several early pastors and several children.
The church cemetery is still in use today, and has sustained more than 15,000 burials.
If you're in the Wilmington area, be sure to check out Old Swedes Church. You can have a guided tour Wednesday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you're bringing a larger group, it is best to call the reservation line. Cost for the tour is just $2.00. If you bring a large group in a bus, the entire bus can tour the church for $75.
When it’s raining outside and the kids are restless, there’s still plenty of fun to be had in the South Jersey area. Pack the kids in the Nissan and discover the exciting indoor activities to do in South Jersey.
Garden State Discovery Museum
If your kids had the chance to dream up the perfect place to play, they’d probably come up with something close to the Garden State Discovery Museum. Little ones can dress up as a farmer, a newspaper reporter, an Egyptian king, a farmer and everything in between, and there’s nothing they’re not allowed to touch. This is a fantasy land where your kids’ imaginations can run wild and your little ones will want to come back again and again. The only adult complaint here is that there was nothing like this around when they were kids.
Nature and history trips
Operated by the New Jersey Audubon Society, the Rancocas Nature Center and Museum is the place to go to get up close to the area’s creepy crawlies. Inside you can check out the nature exhibits, but if you bring an umbrella you can take the self-guided trail through the native wildlife in this bird watching mecca.
If the kids aren’t into birds, they’re probably into dinosaurs and space. Try a trip to the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton full of artifacts and fossils that date back to the Cretaceous period -- this stuff is millions of years old. After cruising through dinosaurs and fossils, check out the museum’s newly renovated Planetarium and see the stars.
Burlington County Prison
For the lovers of all things spooky, take a trip to the Burlington County Prison. Built in 1807, the prison - complete with a top floor dungeon put there to prevent escape - hasn’t really changed. Visit the old cells with individual fireplaces for heat, see the scaffolding still in the prison yard that used to be in the prison yard, or hang out with the ghost of Joseph Clough. Legend has it that Clough, after being sentenced to death for murder, occasionally stops by to haunt the visitors and staff. For extra effect, the new restoration includes prison life sound effects to make it feel like you were really there.
If all these road trips get you thinking about the state of your car, head over to your Nissan dealer - Pennsylvania to get a full check-up. If you’re ready for a new vehicle, visit the Classic Nissan website for new inventory and specials.
Sunny days are ahead in South Jersey, and as the weather gets warmer everyone’s looking for something to do. Pack the kids in the Nissan and check out some of these South Jersey delights:
Splash World Water Park and Clementon Amusement Park
With everything from thrill rides for the big kids and gentle fun for the little ones, water parks and amusement parks are the go-to fun spot for everyone in the family. Splash World and Clementon have over 50 kinds of adventure for kids of all ages. Chill out in the cool water when the temperature starts to rise.
Speed and adrenaline at the raceways and rodeos
If your family likes speed, a trip to the Atco Raceway or Bridgeport Speedway is a must. Watch dragsters, roadsters and dirt bikes race at breathtaking speeds that will make you want to run the Nissan a little faster on the way home. If you’re into a different kind of horsepower, check out Salem County’s Cowtown Rodeo. The longest running regularly scheduled Saturday night rodeo in the nation, this is fun for every horse lover in the family.
Looking for a different kind of wild?
Check out the area wildlife at the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in Medford. With hands-on exhibits, gentle walking trails through wetlands and woodland, and the chance to see bald eagles, foxes, deer and more, the wildlife refuge is a refuge for you as well. Alternatively, stop in at Palmyra Cove Nature Park where natural beauty is tucked away from the busyness of Philly. There are activities for both children and adults and nature trails and environmental education programs for the nature lover in everyone.
Powhatan Renape Nation’s Rankokus Indian Reservation
For a trip back in time, take the whole family to the American Indian Heritage Museum. You can take a trip through an ancestral village, take a self-guided hike through area nature trails, or check out a slice of the past at the museum. View historic tools, clothing, weapons and instruments as well as contemporary Native American art.
Need to tune up the Nissan before all that driving?
If you’re looking for a new Nissan or need something as simple as an oil change, stop by our Wilmington Nissan dealership for everything you need. Check out Classic Nissan’s website for new inventory and specials and get ready for a summer full of fun and sun.
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