There’s nothing quite like the site of colorful balloons filling the sky. Pay a visit to the QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning or The Hot Air Balloon Festival NJ to experience a 2–3-hour ride in a real balloon or a 10-minute tethered ride. At the QuickChek festival, consider purchasing the Kid’s Club ticket, which includes admission, goodies, and an invitation onto the balloon launch field (accompanied by an adult) to watch 125 balloons take flight.