Courtesy: QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning

Is there anything cooler than riding in a hot air balloon?

The Garden State will host the QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning July 24-26 at Readington’s Solberg Airport. Welcoming pilots from 25 states and four countries, plus more than 150,000 attendees, it features daily ascensions, live music, and opportunities to take your own ride. On July 25, the balloons will glow for a sight not to be missed.

Tickets are from $24 for adults and $10 for kids ages 4-12.