We all want to have fun in our free time, but sometimes those leisure activities can really take a bite out of your wallet. That being said, there are plenty of fun things you can do on a budget. These are some of the most awesome things you can do in New Jersey — all for less than $10.

1.Visit the Princeton University Art Museum.
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This is such an excellent art gallery. Wander around the museum and get inspired. Best of all, it's free!
2. Get dessert at Cookman Creamery.
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Who amongst us doesn't love ice cream? It's a great treat and always affordable. Swing by this amazing ice cream parlor and get a cone for well under $10.
3. Rent a bike and ride along the boardwalk.
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New Jersey has plenty of beach boardwalks, and you'll find affordable bike rentals near most of them. We recommend the boardwalk at Wildwood!
4. Check out the New Jersey Maritime Museum.
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It's free to visit this nautical-themed museum. Learn about shipwrecks, boating history, and more here.

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5. Enjoy the sand and surf at the beach.
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We love Island Beach State Park, because it's one of the beaches in New Jersey that has free admission.
6. Stop and smell the roses at Rutgers Gardens.
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This botanical garden is home to so many beautiful and interesting plants. Admission is free.
7. Take photos of New Jersey's prettiest waterfall.
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Buttermilk Falls is so striking! Check it out and then go for a hike nearby.
8. Climb New Jersey's tallest lighthouse.
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It's free to visit Absecon Lighthouse and climb its many, many, many stairs. You get a great view, though, of Atlantic City!
9. Ooh and ahh over animals at Cape May County Park Zoo.
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It's free to visit this absolutely charming zoo.

Which place will you visit first?

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Buttermilk Falls, Mountain Rd, Layton, NJ 07851, USA
Cookman Creamery, 711 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, USA
Cape May County Park & Zoo, 707 US-9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, USA
Maritime Museum, New North Quay, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3ND, Jersey
Island Beach State Park, 2401 Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ 08752, USA
Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226, USA
Princeton University Art Museum, Elm Dr, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
Rutgers Gardens, 112 Log Cabin Rd, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902, USA
Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA