ATTRACTIONS

Amusements

Paws Farm and Nature Center
1105 Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road • Mt. Holly, NJ 08054
856-778-8795
This refuge for injured and orphaned wildlife also features nature trails and some “touch and feel” exhibits where children may pet and feed some of the animals. more... map

Old School House, The (circa 1756)
35 Brainerd Street • Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
609-267-6996
Constructed in 1756, this historic structure is the oldest school house in all of New Jersey. map
Peachfield Plantation
180 Burrs Road • Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
609-267-6996
The eastern side of Peachfield was built in 1725, while the western side was done in 1732. The historic home was ravaged by fire in 1928, and then restored by architect R.B. Okie. Open by appointment only, Peachfield Plantation is used as the state headquarters for the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of New Jersey. more... map

John Woolman Memorial
99 Branch Street • Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
609-267-3226
This historic house is the headquarters of the John Woolman Memorial Association, and preserves the memory of and educates the public in regard to the history and accomplishments of this Quaker “saint, journalist and abolitionist” through exhibits, lectures, tours and a variety of special programs. more... map

Historic Burlington County Prison Museum (circa 1810)
128 High Street • Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
609-265-5958
This prison, designed by Robert Mills, was completed in 1811 and so well constructed that it saw continuous use a prison facility until 1965, and now serves as a museum that traces the history of penal reform in the Nineteenth Century with a variety of exhibits, artifacts, collections and programs. map

Rancocas Nature Center
794 Rancocas Road • Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
609-261-2495
Self-guided nature trails through woods, meadows and wetlands, a museum with live native reptiles, a touch table, educational materials, natural history exhibits and a wildlife viewing area, book and gift store, classroom, and an outdoor picnic area are available at the Rancocas Nature Center. more... map