As we present our latest Excursions Trip Guide, please keep the following in mind.
We took great care to present up-to-the-minute information. However, before heading out anywhere, we advise you to verify the hours, inquire about prices, and make reservations in advance whenever possible. Some venues will not let you in once full, and others require reservations even though they did not state so.
We present this list for informational purposes only; it is not an endorsement of any specific attraction, and discretion should be used.
Dear Readers,
Over the last decade, you’ve welcomed The Monsey View into your home for the topquality entertainment and enrichment you find in these pages. We appreciate your trust and consistently strive to offer content on the highest possible standards. This is especially true for our twice-yearly gift to you: The Monsey View’s Excursions supplement.
This year, as always, we’ve carefully revised and updated our trip guide so you can be confident in your itinerary. We removed attractions that aren’t open on Chol Hamoed, and added new destinations for original, exciting experiences. In the following pages, you’ll find ideas for outings, trips and visits that create the perfect backdrop for family time over Chol Hamoed. We’ve included destinations that are close by as well as within reasonable driving distance, and cover a wide range of activities for every age and for varied interests and abilities. You can rely on Excursions to help you create an exciting itinerary that’s perfect for your family.
Thank you for making us part of your simchas Yom Tov. From the entire team at The Monsey View, we wish you a safe trip, tons of fun, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Ah gutten moed!
The Monsey View
Parks and Scenic
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SOME PARKS HAVE PARKING FEES.
Bear Mountain State Park
3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 845-786-2701
Great hiking, climbing, picnicking and grilling destination with lake, zoo, museum, carousel and boating in warmer weather
Hours: Dawn to dusk. Trailside Zoo (April 1 to November 30): 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Price: Park: Free. Parking: $10 per vehicle. Trailside Zoo: Suggested donation $1.00 per person
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-222-9939
Beautiful park with novel play areas, sand areas, carousel, swings, slide mountain, marsh garden and more. Limited parking — best visited by public transportation.
Hours: 6:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Price: Free
Buttermilk Falls County Park
199 S Greenbush Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962 845-364-2670
Trails with stream and waterfall
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free
Blauvelt State Park
Blauvelt, NY 10913
Undeveloped state park with hiking trails and WWI-era tunnels, rifle range and ruins. Access points detailed in Issue 103 of The Monsey View.
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free
Bushkill Falls
138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill, PA 18324 888-287-4545
This attraction is great for all ages.
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Last entry is at 5:00 p.m.
Price: General Admission: $20; Seniors (62+) $19; Children (4–10) $10; Children 3 and younger: Free
Celery Farm Nature Preserve
Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401 500 feet after Cottage Place at small parking lot
Untouched wetland, one-mile trail around lake, with meadow and small streams and sightings of birds, butterflies, fish and other animals
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Parks and Scenic
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SOME PARKS HAVE PARKING FEES.
Central Park
New York, NY 212-310-6600
Sprawling 843-acre park with pedicabs, biking, boating, picnicking, zoo, carousel and lots of grass
Hours: 6:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Price: Park entrance free. Zoo and activities have separate charges.
Clark Recreation Center
59 Campbell Avenue, Airmont, NY 10952
Shaded park with large playground, basketball and tennis court, and picnic tables
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Children’s Park
11 Grotke Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Beautiful park with three playstations, pond, picnic tables and benches, shaded trails, and basketball court
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Croton
Gorge Park/Croton Dam
Breathtaking man-made falls with dramatic drop and spillway, with playground, picnicking and hiking
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Note: Park does not allow cars in once parking lot is full.
Price: Free
Demarest Kill County Park
Hiking trail, picnic area and benches around a pond
Hours: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Price: Free
Lake Park
Hours: Open 24 hours
Small historic garden with walking paths, gazebo, and tea house behind Rockland County Courthouse
Hours: Sunrise to sunset. 2-hour limit in parking area
Price: Free
Ellenville Fault Ice Caves
Hours: Ice Cave Hike open in spring and summer. Other hikes open all year round.
Price: Parking: $10 per vehicle. Online parking reservations are required weekends and holidays from April 19 to November 16. Parking lot fills up early and is closed when full.
Eugene Levy Memorial Park
Beautiful park with lush, grassy areas, novel play equipment, trails, pond, picnic tables and stargazing platform
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Beautiful, sprawling park with sandbox, benches, picnic table, playground and medieval era-themed equipment
Price: Free
Parks and Scenic
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SOME PARKS HAVE PARKING FEES.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY 11368 718-760-6565
Spacious park with playground, carousel and bike rentals on-site
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Grace Lord Park
Plane St, Boonton, NJ 07005 973-402-9410
Park with adorable playground and hiking path alongside a river that also features a waterfall
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free
Goosepond Mountain State Park
1198 New York 17M, Chester, NY 10918 845-786-2701
Undeveloped state park with woods, fields, trails and wetlands
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free
Gravesend Park 18th Avenue between 56 and 57 212-639-9675
Exciting playgroud equipment for all ages with plenty of sitting areas, and small bike trail
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Price: Free
Gregory R. Sikorsky Children’s Park
35
Sunny fenced-in playground with nearby jogging path around a pond with a water fountain
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free
Kingsland Point Park and the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse
18-acre park on Hudson River shore with overlook areas of Tarrytown lighthouse
Hours: Open 8 a.m. to dusk, year–round. The lighthouse is closed but can be viewed from the outside.
Price: $10 parking fee between Memorial Day and Labor Day; rest of year free
Leif Ericson Park
A cozy park spanning several blocks with a nice playground for younger kids
Hours: 6:00–1:00 a.m.
Price: Free
Haverstraw Bay County Park
21 Gagan Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Park bordering the Hudson River with great playgrounds, grassy picnic areas with grilling, boardwalk and walking path
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free
Welch Beach
Gorgeous half-mile man-made beach open for picnicking in the fall and winter
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., picnicking only. No swimming or wading allowed. Please note: Entrance gates close at 3:30 p.m.
Price: Parking: $10 (cash only) during swimming season
Liberty
State
Park
535 Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Park featuring a playground, paths along the Hudson River with views of Manhattan, and a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Price: Free
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Parks and Scenic
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Parks and Scenic
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SOME PARKS HAVE PARKING FEES.
Nomahegan Park
995 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
Park with walking path, playground, fields, a small lake and many picnic tables
Hours: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Nyack Memorial Park
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Park with pier, playground, gazebo, splash pad and great river views
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Metered parking at the parking lot by the boat Parking lot is closed. Park at the Nyack Municipal Boat Launch and cross the Nyack Memorial Park Inlet Bridge.
A vast 526-acre oasis in the heart of Brooklyn — and the only
with a lake — offering bike and boat rentals
Hours: 6:00 a.m–1:00 a.m.
Price: Free
Hudson
Hours:
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Price:
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Ramapo Valley Reservation
Reservation with hiking trails, pond, waterfall and breathtaking views Hours:
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Parks and Scenic
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SOME PARKS HAVE PARKING FEES.
Regatta Playground
9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052
Large playground near Turtle Back Zoo and Essex County Paddle Boating
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Ringwood Manor State Park
Beautiful 4,400-acre park with trails, picnicking and streams. NJ Botanical Gardens and Shepherd Lake is part of the park but accessed via a different point.
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570 914-631-1470
Scenic paths through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields, streams, rivers and lakes, and traversing bridges and carriage roads
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free Rockland Lake
Park with picnic tables, grilling, hiking trails, novel climbing equipment and a bike path around Rockland Lake
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free Ross Dock Picnic Area
Gorgeous scenic waterfront park with picnic tables, trails, playground and views of the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Saddle River County Park
Wild Duck
Saddle River Area Bike Path stretching for nearly six miles along a linear
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free
Ruach Hachaim Park 49 Larkin Drive, Monroe, NY 10950 845-774-7275
Park featuring separate boys’ and girls’ sections with a variety of interesting equipment and activities
Hours: From 3:00 p.m. until sundown
Price: Free
Scenic Hudson Park Irvington, NY 10533 914-591-7736
Well-kept park with playgrounds and a walkway with amazing Hudson River views
Hours: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Parks and Scenic
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SOME PARKS HAVE PARKING FEES.
Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park
250 W. Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-8347
Waterfront park with riverside esplanade and magnificent views, which can be reached via Tappan Zee Express
Hours: 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Seven Lakes Drive
Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
Scenic drive of almost 18 miles going through Harriman and Bear Mountain State Park
Hours: All day
State
Line Lookout
Closter, NJ, GPS: 40.988412, -73.908272
Lookout point right off the Palisades Parkway
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Tallman Mountain State Park
Route 9W, Sparkill NY 10976 845-359-0544
Shaded park with trails, paths, picnic areas, tennis court and small playground
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Parking: $8
Teatown Lake Reservation
1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562 914-762-2912
Tranquil nature reserve with a great lakeside loop with swinging bridge and interesting nature center
Hours: Dawn to dusk; nature center: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price: Parking: $7
The
Battery
Along State Street, New York, NY 10004
212-344-3491
Large historic nature park with playground, walking paths, views of Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty, with ferry service to both islands
Hours: Park: March 2 to October 31; Open 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Sunset Park
7th Avenue and 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
212-639-9675
Park with novel play equipment, biking and jogging paths and great city views
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Price: Free
Parks and Scenic
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The Louis Engel Waterfront Park
160 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562
845-941-3189
Park with amazing Hudson River views, great to visit in conjunction with Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Note: Park does not allow cars in once parking lot is full.
Price: Free
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607-535-4511
Rocky cliffs, cascading waterfalls and scenic views from rim trails, plus lakes for trout fishing
Walkway Over the Hudson
Highland Entrance: 87 Havilland Road, Highland, NY 12528 Poughkeepsie Entrance: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-454-9649
1.28-mile elevated pedestrian bridge over the Hudson River with 21-story elevator (elevator may close in extreme weather). Note: Elevator closed during winter months.
Hours: 7:00 a.m.–sunset. Elevator opens: 9:00 a.m. Closes: 90 minutes prior to park closing.
Price: Free
PARKS AND SCENIC
Hours: Park is open year round, dawn to dusk.
Price: Parking: $10
Willow Tree Park
121 Willow Tree Road, Monsey, NY 10952
Massive willow trees cascading over beautiful lake with bike path around the lake
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Price: Free
Winter’s Park
47 East Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Childrens’ park with playground, gazebo, pond and geese feeding
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday: closed.
Price: Adults: $22; Seniors (65+): $16; Students 12+ with ID: $16; Children under 12: Free
Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veterans Memorial
2610 NY-35, Katonah, NY 10536 914-864-7263
Gardens, trails and a nature sanctuary for public use
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Laurelwood Arboretum
725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470
973-831-5675
30-acre botanically diverse property with woodlands, gardens, ponds and streams
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to dusk
Price: Free
New Jersey Botanical Gardens
5 Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
973-962-9534
Well-maintained Tudor revival manor home with a selection of formal and seasonal gardens
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily; winter until 6:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 610-388-1000
Vast collection of flower gardens, greenhouses and fountain shows
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday, Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Tuesday: closed. Advance timed entry ticket purchase required. On-site tickets only available if not sold out.
Price: Adults (19+): $32; Seniors (62+): $28; Youths (5–18): $17; Children (0-4): Free. SNAP/EBT/PA cardholders: Card and matching Photo ID required; max 4 people per card: $2
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458 718-817-8700
250-acre verdant landscape with over a million plants, voted as one of the best botanical gardens in the U.S.
Hours: The garden is open 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Price: Adults: $35; Students (with valid ID): $31; Seniors (65+): $31; Children (2–12): $15; Children under 2: Free. Free admission on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Untermyer Park and Gardens
945 N. Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
914-613-4502
Relaxing landscaped park on over 40 acres, centered on a walled Persian Garden, with gorgeous Hudson River views, trails and picnic spot
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Wave Hill Public Gardens 4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471
This stunning 28-acre estate of public horticultural gardens is situated on slopes overlooking the Hudson River.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Monday: closed.
Price: Parking: $13. Adults: $10; Students: $6; Seniors (65+): $6; Children (6+): $4. Admission is free on Thursdays.
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Farms and Orchards
Abma’s Farm
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
201-891-0278
Well-maintained farm with petting zoo, fresh produce and plants; food for the animals available for sale
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; last entry at 5:00 p.m.
Price: Prices start at $5.50; child under 24 months enters free.
Apple Dave’s Orchard
NY 10990 845-986-1684
Apple-picking orchard with eleven varieties of apples
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours not yet posted at time of print.
Price: Admission: $5 per person on weekends, free on non-holiday weekdays. Peck bag of apples is $30; halfbushel bag of apples is $45.
Family Fun Farm
Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
908-879-7189
Current attractions include petting zoo, and seasonally, pony rides, wagon train rides and bounce house
Hours: Chol Hamoed prices and hours not yet posted at time of print.
Dr. Davies Farm
Historic 35-acre apple orchard with trailer rides
Hours: Orchard open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price: Admission: $17 per person. This includes a half-peck bag (7–10 lb.). This is required for all guests over age 3. Half bushel (25–30 lb.): $62. The large bag includes admission for up to 5 people. Cash only.
Fruit picking and farm with goats and horses. Also features wooden playhouses.
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Price: Admission fee at the gate: $7 per person
Monday to Thursday; $10.00 per person Friday to Sunday & holidays, plus price of fruit picked. Online admission $6 per person. Baby (0–2): Free
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Turkey Farm
201 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
609-448-0629
Turkey farm also featuring pick-your-own fruits and vegetables
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; Last entry 5:00 p.m.
Price: Adult (13–64): $38; Senior (65+): $36; Child (5–12): $28; Child (0–4): free. The museum offers free admission for EBT cardholders, up to 3 guests. Must have valid photo ID.
Masker Orchards
45 Ball Road, Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-1058
Apple-picking orchard
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price: Admission is free. One-bag purchase ($39.95) required per carload.
Kelder’s Farm
5755 US-209, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
845-626-7137
Picking farm with playground, mini golf, petting zoo, corn maze and many other activities
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Price: Price starts at $15.95 per person (3–79); Under 3 and over 80 enter free.
Muscoot Farm
51 Route 100, Katonah, NY 10536
914-864-7282
Great farm with over 50 animals, hiking trails, picnicking, and historical barns and buildings
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Price: Free
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Farms and Orchards
Och’s Orchard
4 Ochs Lane, Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-1591
Offers pick-your-own apples, tomatoes and veggies, and picnic area with sweeping views
Apple orchard that also features a play area, farm animal barn, goat area and picnic areas
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price: $45 admission per car, includes a halfbushel bag to fill with apples up to 22 pounds.
Stuart’s Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs, NY 10527
914-245-2784
Autumn apple and pumpkin picking and hayrides on weekends
Outhouse Orchards
139 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560
914-277-3188
Apple picking farm with a corn maze
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price: Weekday: Online: $15.98; At the gate: $18.00. Weekend: Online: $19.45; At the gate: $22.00
Rockland Bee Tours
Tour of a honey-bee farm (located in West Maple Farm)
Hours: Advance reservations required.
Price: $20 per person
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price: Pay per bag of apples picked.
Sun High Orchards
19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
973-584-4734
Pick your own seasonal fruits, purchase flowers, and pet a donkey and alpaca; hayrides on fall weekends
Hours: Chol Hamoed prices and hours not yet posted at time of print.
Riamede Farm
908-879-7762
An old-fashioned apple-picking orchard
Hours: Wednesday & Monday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuesday: closed. Last entry for picking: 4:00 p.m.
Price: Weekdays: $3.50; Weekends (includes activities): $14.50. $4 discount for weekend tickets purchased online. In addition, you pay for what you pick.
White Post Farm
Fun farm with animals, bird aviaries, monkey barn, giraffe experience and playground
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Last admission 5:00 p.m.
Price: $33.95. Online purchase: $29.95. Cash discount available only in person at the farm. Same price per child and adult. Child up to 15 months free.
West Maple Farm
179 West Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952
845-288-1978
Petting zoo for all ages, hayrides, play and picnic area
Price: $10 admission; $4 hayride; Under 1 is free; $20 bee tours. Bee tours must be booked ahead of time and are not recommended for children under age 5.
Yiddish Farm Education Center 71 Dzierzek Lane, New Hampton, NY, 10958
845-360-5023
Outdoor education center for Yiddish-speaking children
Hours: Call for Chol Hamoed hours and pricing.
FARMS AND ORCHARDS
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Indoor Fun
Altitude Trampoline Park
Trampoline park featuring lots of climbing and jumping fun
This kiddie bouncing park is ideal for kids under 6 years old, but there are some new fun activities for older children as well.
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours not yet posted at time of print.
Price: Admission is $17 per child during a non-holiday or non summer weekday, and $15 per child on holidays or weekends. (Each additional adult is $10 weekday, non-holiday and $15 on a school/or US holiday or weekend.)
Bounce! Trampoline Sports
Indoor trampoline area with foam pits and lots of jumping space
Hours: Availability based on booked events; call to reserve
Price: Open Bounce: $20 per child
Break Point Bowl & Entertainment
40 S. Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
845-429-8000
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Price: 1–hour Open Bounce (ages 6 and up): $25; Junior Bounce (ages 5 and under): $18. Mandatory bounce socks are available for $3. Call to see if there are any special deals on those days.
Brooklyn Escape Room
Choice of adventures in this fully immersive Brooklyn escape room
Hours: Call or check online for hours and availability.
Price: Prices depend on the game.
Indoor Fun
Build-A-Bear Workshop - NYC
22 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
212-863-4070
Children can choose, stuff, name and clothe their own stuffed animals.
Child (4+): $29.99; School days: Child (4+): $21.99; Child (0–3): $15.99. 1 adult free per child. Additional adult $7.99
Hapik Yonkers
Rock climbing gym with themed walls climbing courses
Hours: Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Monday to Thursday: 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. on school weeks, and 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. on holidays & school vacations; Friday: 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. on school weeks, and 10:00 a.m.– 9:00 p.m. on holidays & school vacations. Online reservation is strongly advised.
Price: 90 minutes: $29.90
Play
Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday: 12:00 p.m.–2 hours before the zman
Price:
Glassworks Studio 151 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
973-656-0800
Glass-fusing studio where mosaics of all levels can be created
The world’s largest indoor ropes course with liquid fireworks, water show, zip lines and amazing courses. By reservation only.
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Hours are subject to change due to private events. Call ahead to confirm open times.
Price: Child (12 months–10 years old): $21.99; Adult (11+): $6.99
Jersey Lanes
30 Park Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036
908-486-6300
A bowling alley featuring 42 lanes
Hours: Call for open bowl times.
Price: Price varies by the time. Price starts at $9 per person per hour.
Jumpin Jax
Hours: Open Play: Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday:
Price: One-hour option not available on Sundays. Adults and children 48” and up: 1-hour regular climb and zip: online $28. 2 hours: $42. Climb-It Walls: $12; Little-It for children under 48”: $12.
Jill’s Ceramics
180 Germonds Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-623-4975
Huge variety of plaster pieces or glazed ceramics. Option for take-home projects.
Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday evening: 7:00–9:30 p.m.; Friday: 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. For Sunday hours, call to inquire.
Price: Prices vary based on ceramic you choose.
Jumpz Trampoline Sports
21 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811
203-942-2449
Part of Thrillz Danbury, Jumpz offers 45,000 square feet of glow-in-the-dark wall-to-wall trampoline adventures, airbag zone, swings and slides with a dedicated toddler area.
Price: General entry: $19.99. One adult free with every paid child. Additional adult: $10. Infant (0–1): Free. Parking: $6
Kids Empire Linden
860 W Edgar Road, Linden, NJ 07036
908-257-0530
Indoor playground with supersized climbing and sliding fun
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Price: All-day access with re-entry. Adult (18+): 2 free entries per child, $5 per additional adult; Child (1–17): $22.90; Infant (0–11 months): Free
Kids Fun House
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Price: All-day access with re-entry. Adult (18+): 2 free entries per child, $5 per additional adult; Child (1–17): $22.90; Infant (0–11 months): Free. Non-grip socks are mandatory for everyone. Kids Empire socks for adults and kids are available for $3 at the front desk.
6273 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, NY 11385
718-418-5437
This indoor fun park with its triple slide, maze obstacle course and more, is specifically geared for children ages 1 to12.
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours not yet listed at time of print.
Price: 2-hour sessions: Tuesday to Friday: $16 per child (1 adult free); each additional adult: $10 (includes 120 game credits). Sunday & holidays: $20 per child (1 adult free); each additional adult: $10 (includes 120 game credits)
Indoor Fun
Kids Palace
902 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
929-759-5869
Indoor play center featuring slides, an obstacle course, a ball pit and more
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Price: Weekday 2-hour pass: $20; 2-hour pass Friday to Sunday: $25; Toddler under 2 all week: $13; additional adult pass: $5; all-day pass: $40; special child 1-hour pass all week: $15
Kids Point 772 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 347-422-0239
Indoor play center offering arcade games, slides, ball pits and more
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Price: 2-hour pass: $25; All-day pass: $38; Additional adult: $5; Under 2: $13; Under 1: Free.
Land-O-Fun
2955 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-891-5263
Fun indoor park for kids aged 2–12, with bumper cars, cannon balls, bowling lanes and even some virtual reality experiences. Other attractions as well.
Hours: Open every day 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Price: Monday to Friday: $10 per child and two adults. Sundays/holidays/school breaks: $15 per child and two adults. Each additional adult: $5.
Launch Family Entertainment
531 86th Street, Floor Suite, Brooklyn, NY 11209
718-407-6399
Trampoline park with endless bouncing fun
Hours: Call for open jump hours.
Price: Prices start at $39.99 for a 1-hour action pass.
Kids Play World
63–08 69th Place, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-821-1638
Indoor play center offering tons of fun and imagination play
Hours: Call for price and hours for open play.
KM Dreamland
7611 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 917-573-6666
Spacious play area with a plethora of fun obstacles and rides.
Hours: Call for open play schedule.
Price: 2-hour pass: Child under 2 + Adult: $13; Child over 2 + Adult: $25. All-day pass: Child under 2 + Adult: $22; Child over 2 + Adult: $34. Additional adult: $5
Laser Bounce Family Fun Center
80-28 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385
347-599-1919
A super-fun indoor park with a laser maze, laser tag games, bowling, ball pits, VR games and more!
Bright, clean and fun indoor climbing experience for all ages. Children under age 5 not allowed; visitors are required to fill out waiver online prior to visiting.
Hours: Hours vary. Call before to check if there is open bowl.
Price: Monday to Friday, until 5:00 p.m.: $5 per game; $3 for seniors. After 5:00 p.m. and weekends: $6 per game. Shoes: $6. Cash only.
Linden Lanes
741 N Stiles Street, Linden, NJ 07036
908-925-3550
A friendly and affordable bowling center
Hours: Call for open bowl times.
Price: Prices vary. Check online for bowling specials.
Melody Lanes
461 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
718-832-2695
Bowling alley with arcades for added fun
Hours: Call for open bowl times.
Price: Prices vary and are per half-hour or hour, per lane. Prices start at $40 per half-hour.
Monster Mini Golf
49 E. Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-261-0032
Indoor glow-in-the-dark golf course. Additional locations in Fairfield, Edison and Yonkers.
Hours: Monday to Friday: 2:00–9:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.
Price: Mini Golf: Adults: $14; Children: $13; Seniors: $11. Mini Bowling: $5.00. 1 round of Mini Golf and a $10 Arcade Card: $20. 1 round of Mini Golf, 1 game of Mini Bowling, and a $10 Arcade Card: $23.
New City Bowl and Batting Cages
Bowling alley and batting cages
Hours: Hours vary. Call before to check if there is open bowl.
Price: Monday to Friday, before 6:00 p.m.: $6.25 per game for seniors; $7.25 for juniors; $7.75 for adults. Monday to Friday, after 6:00 p.m.: $7.75 per game. Sunday: $7.75 per game. Shoe rental: $6.25 per pair. All bowlers must wear bowling shoes.
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Indoor Fun
Plaster Spot
1037 53rd Street, Brooklyn NY 11219
718-436-1899
Charming local plaster painting shop
Hours: Call for hours and pricing.
Country Lanes
This family-friendly venue has a 48-lane bowling alley, plus an exciting laser maze
Hours: Hours vary. Call to check if there is open bowl.
Price: Weekdays: Until 6:00 p.m.: $32 per hour; after 6:00 p.m.: $40 per hour. Friday to Sunday: Until 6:00 p.m.: $42 per hour; after 6:00 p.m.: $47 per hour. Shoe rental: $6 per pair.
RPM Raceway (Farmingdale)
40 Daniel Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735
631-752-7223
Races need to be booked, but there are other attractions for the rest of the family
Water Street & State Street, New York, NY 1000 212-344-3491
Located in The Battery (Formerly Battery Park). Carousel made of fiberglass fish inside building at The Battery.
Hours: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: $6 per ride; $50 for 10 tickets
Pottery and Glass Land
1730 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
917-744-1887
Pottery, glass and canvas painting, bling art; book your pottery wheel appointment in advance.
Hours: Call for hours.
Price: Prices vary.
Rainbow Playspace
Indoor playground with slides, trampolines and a ball pit
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Hours may vary due to private events; call before to confirm hours.
Price: 2-hour playtime: $25; Unlimited playtime: $38. One free adult per child; additional adult: $5
Races need to be booked, but there are other attractions for the rest of the family
Hours: Hours vary. Call for days and hours of operation.
Price: $30 per race. Members: $23 per race Sky Zone Trampoline ParkAllendale
Indoor trampoline park featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball and so much more. Reservations required. Waiver must be signed before visiting.
Price: Tickets are required for each guest 2+. An adult must accompany all children under 14. General admission starts at $38.99 per person.
Sportime USA
2 Lawrence Street, Ardsley, NY 10502
914-592-2111
Indoor amusement center with rides, arcade games, batting cages and indoor playground
Hours: Hours vary. Call or check online.
Price: Pay per attraction.
Sweetspot Playhouse
333 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223 718-483-8653
Indoor Playground
Hours: Weekday open play hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. guaranteed. Weekend open play hours: 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. guaranteed. If there are no private parties booked, open play hours may be longer.
Price: $23 per child
SkyZone Trampoline ParkSpring Valley
34 Spring Valley Market Place, Spring Valley, NY
845-205-0081
Indoor trampoline park featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball and so much more. Reservations required. Waiver must be signed before visiting.
Tactical laser tag. Unless you book a private session, there may be other players during your session. Appropriate for teens and adults.
Hours: Reservations required.
Price: Prices start at $40 per person for a 75-minute game; reservation required. Private games start at $350 for up to 10 players with an additional charge of $30 per extra person.
Indoor Fun
Time In Art Studio
1621 US-202, Pomona, NY 10970
845-767-5252
Art studio with painting, slime making, beading, sand art and more
Hours: Call for hours and pricing.
The Gravity Vault (Hoboken)
1423 Clinton St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 201-740-1423
25,000+ square-foot indoor rock gym with overhangs, bouldering, arches and hours of climbing fun
Price: Many package options. Prices start at $30 per person.
The Other Tales - Escape Rooms
245 Diamond Bridge Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
973-963-4142
At this escape room destination, all games are private.
Hours: By reservation only. Hours vary by day.
Price: $39.95 per player; for team of 4, online special of $35.96 per person
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park
5 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811
203-942-2585
Part of Danbury Jumpz, this world’s first indoor wipeoutstyle action adventure park features 28,000 square feet of zip lines, ninja, obstacle and ropes courses, trampoline launch pads, rock climbing walls, and many more attractions.
The Funplex
182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-428-1166
Indoor family amusement center with go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, arcades and more. Additional location: Mount Laurel, NJ.
Price: Ultimate Attractions Pass: $33.99; Deluxe Pass: $28.99; Basic Pass: $25.99; 5 & under Pass (Deluxe access for children 5 and under): $16.99. Single play on Virtual Reality: $7.99. Urban Air socks (required; no personal socks allowed): $3.49. Parent Pass (same attractions as child): 50% pass price.
Stables offering horseback riding lessons, trail rides and hay rides
Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The last trail leaves at 3:00 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Price: Trail rides: $70 per hour; $50 per 1/2 hour. Night rides: $100 per person. Lessons: $80/40 minutes. Hayrides: $75/15 minutes. Pony Rides: $25/15 minutes.
Family Fun Farm
65 Friedman Road, Monticello, NY 12701 347–480–FARM (3276)
Thrilling adventure farm for all ages offering petting zoo, bumper boats, laser tag, wagon rides, zip line, ball blaster, pony rides, parakeets, jumping pillow, and many more fun attractions. Recently added state of the art electric go karts, zoom tubing and VR. VR and diggers are indoor.
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours: Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Last time offloading on the top: 3:30 p.m.
Price: Child (3–12): $16; Adult (13–64): $20; Senior (65+): $16. Children must be at least 3 years old and meet height requirements of at least 36”. One adult is required per two children aged 3–6.
Jiminy Peak
37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237 413-738-5500
Adventure park with mountain coaster, alpine slide, Soaring Eagle, scenic chairlift, giant swing and children’s activities. Note: Only the mountain coaster is open on Chol Hamoed.
Jamaica Bay Riding Academy
7000 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (right off Belt Parkway)
718-531-8949
Ages 12 and up. No reservations necessary.
Hours: Group trail rides (Minimum 2 people, no reservations.) Sunday/holidays: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. By appointment only. Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00p.m. Tuesday/Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Price: $90.00 per person 12 years and older; minimum two people. $120 evening rides prepaid by appointment only. $25 pony rides (10 years and under).
Price: 1-hour ATV experience that includes ATV, tour, entry fee, gas, and gear: $120/per person; $110/per person with groups of 6 or more; $25 passenger fee (for kids 5–10).
Luna Park
1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-5862
Park with 30 rides and lots of games at Coney Island Beach
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours: Thursday: 12:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Go-Karts open at 1:00 p.m. Friday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Go-Karts open at 12:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Go-Karts open at 12:00 p.m.
Price: Pay per activity.
Tappan Go-Karts and Mini Golf
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Go-kart track, batting cages, mini-golf and driving range
Hours: Go karts: Tuesday to Sunday: 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays.; Batting cages: Every day from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m; Mini golf: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Mini golf: Adults (over 10 years): $9; Children (10 and under): $8. Go-karts (four laps): Single car: $10; Double car: $15. Coupon book is good for six races. A single gokart coupon book costs $54; double costs $84. Batting cages: $3 for 15 pitches.
Outdoor Fun
The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-690-1717
Aerial forest park offering rope courses and ziplines
8-acre park in memoriam of 9/11 heroes with guided tours available
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Battleship New Jersey
Battleship that served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars that gives a glimpse into military life
Hours: The Battleship New Jersey is open for self–guided tours every day, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with last boarding at 4:00 p.m. and a limited number of guided tours at 12 p.m.
Price: Adults: $30; Seniors and children 12 and under: $25
Color Factory
Colorful and interactive modern art exhibit
9/11 Memorial Museum
180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007
212-312-8800
Museum with exhibitions and hands-on learning about 9/11 and its effects
Hours: Wednesday through Monday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Price: Adults: $33; Children (7–12): $21; Teens (13–17): $27; Seniors (65+): $27; Under 6: Free. Family passes available for less. Free Admission on Mondays from 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Limited quantities available. Limit 4 tickets per person. Reservations available starting each Monday at 7:00 a.m. and are first come, first served.
Boscobel House and Gardens 1601 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524 845-265-3638
Historic house under construction; garden and grounds open
Hours: Gardens and grounds: Friday to Monday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Observatory deck on 86th floor of the Empire State Building
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours: Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Entry doors close at 9:00 p.m.
Price: Main Deck (86th Floor): Adults: $44; Children: $38; Seniors: $42. Main Deck + Top Deck (86th +102nd Floors): Adults: $79; Children: $73; Seniors: $77
Fulton Fish Market
Nocturnal expedition to experience the sight of fish vendors selling their goods
Hours: Monday through Friday 2:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. Closed Sunday.
Price: Walk-ins: $5
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Historical and Museums
George Washington Headquarters the DeWint House
20 Livingston Street, Tappan, NY 10983
845-359-1359
George Washington’s headquarters at four different occasions during the Revolution, the DeWint House, carriage house and surrounding grounds are open to the public to view and explore.
Hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Imagine That Museum
4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932
973-966-8000
Interactive museum and activity center with fun areas for young children
Liberty Science Center 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-200-1000
Amazing interactive science experience for learning and fun
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours not yet posted at time of print.
Price: Advance admission: Adults: $31; Children (2–12): $26. Same-day admission: Adults: $36; Children (2–12): $31. Theater Shows: $8.
Price: Each exhibit is $10 per person ages 3+ (under 3 free). Museum exhibits are 1 hour long each. Additional exhibits per day is $8 per person. Groups of 10 people or more are $8 per person for each exhibit. Lower East Side
Historical landmark museum showcasing actual tenement apartments
Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Price: $30 per person
Historical and Museums
Lucy the Elephant
9200 Atlantic Avenue, Margate City, NJ 08402
609-823-6473
Quirky waterfront landmark, a six-story elephantshaped building built in 1881, with tours and views
Price: Adults (13+): $8.50; Children (3–12): $4; Toddlers (2 and under): free
Hours: Self-guided house tour: Wednesday to Sunday: 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.). Guided house tour: Wednesday to Sunday: 12:00 p.m. Reservations required for guided tours.
Price: Self-guided house tour: $15.50; Senior (65+): $10.50; Child (0–12): free. Guided house tour: $20.50. Private tours required for groups larger than 10 people.
Museum of Jewish Heritage
The museum is showcasing a fascinating living memorial of the Holocaust, with many new objects from Auschwitz that have never been seen before.
Price: Adult: $18; Senior: $12; Child (0–12): free. Admission to the museum is free on Thursdays 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. To reserve your advance free admission, choose a Thursday from the admission ticketing calendar and change the time dropdown to 4:00 p.m.
Newport Rhode Island Mansions
Opulent and magnificent preserved mansions used as summer homes for families like the Vanderbilts and the Astors
Madame Tussauds
The museum of famous figures located in the heart of Times Square
Historic restored 1887 Eldridge Street shul houses a museum as well as weekly Shabbos services.
Hours: 10:00 a.m–5:00 p.m.
Price: Adults: $15; Students and seniors: $10; Children (5–17): $8. “Pay What You Wish” admission offered Mondays and Fridays.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price: Adults: $25; Children (2–12): $20; Seniors: $20. These prices reflect an online purchase discount. Tickets purchased at the door have a $1 surcharge.
Hours: The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms and Rosecliff open on Chol Hamoed. Rosecliff open on Chol Hamoed from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. the others are open 10:00a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price: Prices start at $29 for adults and $10 for youths (6–12).
Miniature railway museum built on 16 acres with over 8 miles of train tracks and 40+ bridges
Built in 1832, this is the oldest NYC home perfectly preserved — both inside and out.
Historical and Museums
One World Observatory
285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007
844-696-1776
Admission to three floors of One World Trade Center, with views, observatory, elevators and exhibits
Hours: Chol Hamoed Hours: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Price: Prices start at $39 per person online and $44 at the door.
South Street Seaport
Museum housing paintings, ship models, scrimshaw and more with vintage ships docked outside
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 P.m.
Price: General Admission tickets are Pay What You Wish. Options are as follows: Full-price admission is $18 per adult and $5 per child. Half-price admission is $9 per adult. One-dollar admission is $1 per adult and per child.
Stony Point State Park
44 Battlefield Roat, Stony Point, NY 10980
845-786-2521
Site of Battle of Stony Point with lighthouse, museum and weekly artillery drills and soldier camps reenactment
Hours: Wednesday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday:
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Gates lock promptly at 5:00 p.m. Museum: Wednesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Philipsburg Manor
The Franklin Institute
Interactive museum that brings scientific concepts to life with fascinating exhibits
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours: Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Last entry 1 hour before closing.
Price: Adults: $25; Children (3–11): $21
A 1700s trading center and colonial manor with exhibits and hands-on demonstrations recreating the era
Hours: Check online for tour times.
Price: Advance purchase price: Adult: $18; Senior (65+) and young adult (18–25): $15; Child (3–17): $13; Child under 3: free. Same-day purchase is an additional $2.
Spyscape
Learn the art of espionage in these thrilling, selfguided tours.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Last entry is 90 minutes before closing.
Price: Prices start at $25 per person.
The Edge
Protruding observation deck 100 stories high, with a glass floor, bar and 360-degree views
Hours: Open daily from 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Price: Online prices start at $34 plus $2 processing fee.
The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space
Pier 86: W.
Military and maritime history museum inside original battleship
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; last entry at 4:00 p.m.
Price: Adult (13–64): $38; Senior (65+): $36; Child (5–12): $28; Child (0–4): free. The museum offers free admission for EBT cardholders, up to three guests. Must have valid photo ID.
NYSCI is located near Flushing Meadows Park and is one of NY’s best museums for interactive science.
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Last entry: 4:00 p.m. Please note: The museum hosts many school groups on weekdays from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Please visit after 2:00 p.m. if you want a quieter experience
Price: General admission: Adults: $22; Children, students and seniors: $19.”
The Vanderbilt Mansion
54-room well-preserved mansion with magnificent grounds and gardens
Price: Admission includes access to the grounds and open portions of the mansion, but not the planetarium: Adult (16+): $15; Child (0–15): free.
A historic tour of the oldest shul in the U.S. and one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings
Hours: Sunday to Thursday: Every hour, starting at 10:00 a.m., with the last presentation at 1:00 p.m.
Price: Suggested donation of $5 per person.
Transit Museum
A museum displaying historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Price: Adults: $10; Children (2–17): $5; Seniors (62+): $5
HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS
Museum
A museum dedicated to education about maritime history
Hours: Closed this Chol Hamoed
Price: Free West Point Museum
2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996
845-938-3590
Military academy museum with galleries showcasing history of U.S. army, warfare and weapons
Hours: 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; closed Monday
Price: Free Touro Synagogue
Aquariums and Zoos
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
856-365-3300
Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island and touch poolere
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours: Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tickets are limited by entry time on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Last entry 1.5 hours before closing.
Price: Prices start at $33.99 per person.
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460 718-367-1010
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats
Advance tickets are required for Wednesday reduced admission, and are made available at 5:00 p.m. the Monday before. Maximum of four tickets per order. Parking: $22.
Jenkinson’s
Aquarium
300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
732-899-1212
Small aquarium with a large variety of marine life, including sharks, penguins, seals and octopuses
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Price: Adults: $18; Seniors (65+): $13; Children (3–11): $12; Children 2 & under: Free
Long
Island Aquarium
431 E Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
631-208-9200 ext. 426
Aquarium with fascinating exhibits and many interesting marine animals and fish
Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables
118 Castle Rd, Catskill, NY 12414
518-678-5665
The Animal Park is home to over 30 exhibits of domestic and exotic animals. Horseback riding available at the stables.
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Last admission: 4:00 p.m.
Price: Adults (13+): $19.95; Seniors (65+): $16.95; Children (3–12): $14.95; Children 2 and under: Free
Long Island Game Farm Park and Zoo
489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville, NY 11949
631-878-6670
Scenic farm with a smaller selection of animals, but the petting zoo is loads of fun. Kids can feed and even hold baby goats and chicks! The hours are limited but the shows are nice.
Amazing aquarium with thousands of fish, exotic marine animals and fascinating outdoor exhibits
The Digestive Wellness Course The Digestive Wellness Course
WITH TZIPORA SONNENSCHEIN
LEARN ABOUT WHAT CAUSES AND HOW TO HEAL:
- Crohn’s, Colitis, IBS
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; last entry at 3:00 p.m.
Price: Prices vary by day. Chol Hamoed pricing starts at $34.
New York Aquarium
602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-265-3474
Newly renovated state-of-the-art aquarium with sea lion show, penguins, sharks and many fish
Hours: Opens 10:00 a.m–5:00 p.m. Last entry 4:00 p.m.
Price: Off peak: Adults (13+): $29.95; Seniors (65+): $27.95; Children (3–12): $25.95; Children 2 and under: Free
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-243-1100
Huge children’s zoo with incredible creatures and many fun activities
Hours: The zoo is open from 9:30 a.m–5:00 p.m. Last admission at 3:30 p.m. Advance online registration required for general admission. There will be a sukkah on site.
Price: Reservations required. Prices vary between $27–$34. Parking starts at $19.
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-399-7339
More than 125 species within the confines of a 12-acre menagerie suitable for all ages
Price: Adults (13+): $9.95; Seniors (65+): $7.95; Children (3–12): $6.95
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Aquariums and Zoos
Queens Zoo
53–51 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368
718-271-1500
18-acre zoo with trails, aviary, domestic animals, sea lion pool, bears, pumas, parrots and bison
Hours: Open weekends: 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. No advance ticket sales. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price: 2-person paddle boat: $17; 4-person paddle boat: $21. Price is for 30 minutes on the water. All boaters 12 years old or younger MUST be accompanied by an adult 18+. Children under 2 and pets are not permitted on paddle boats.
Island
A recreational island off Manhattan where no motors are allowed. It can be reached by ferry and offers bicycle rentals of all kinds, a museum and fun outdoor activitites.
Hours: Ferries depart periodically between 7:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Return ferries run between 7:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Price: Round-trip ferry ticket: Adults: $5; Seniors (65+); Children under 12: Free. Ferry free on Sundays before noon.
Luxury boat rental for relaxing cruise on beautiful Greenwood Lake
Hours: By reservation. Call for hours and prices.
Boating and Ferries
Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry
30-34 Girling Drive (off 9W), Haverstraw, NY 10927
1-800-53FERRY
Commuter ferry that transports passengers between Haverstraw and Ossining
Hours: Ferry operates for commuters by New York Waterway. The ferry leaves Haverstraw about every half-hour, starting at 5:47 a.m. Last morning ferry departs at 8:42 a.m. First afternoon ferry from Haverstraw departs at 5:21 p.m. and last ferry departs at 9:22 p.m. Ferry leaves Ossining about every half-hour starting at 6:00 a.m. Last morning ferry departs at 8:57 a.m. First afternoon ferry from Ossining departs at 5:06 p.m. and last ferry departs at 9:42 p.m.
Price: Adult one-way ferry fare: $4.50; Seniors, disabled, and Medicare recipients: $2.25 with ID; Children (0–5): free; Children (6–11): $2.25
Ferry 1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Commuter ferry from Hoboken to Pier 11 or World Financial Center in Manhattan
Swinging Bridge Marina
371 Starlight Rd, Monticello, NY 12701
845-794-6530
Motor boat rentals
Hours: Runs all day at 35-minute intervals.
Hours: Call for hours.
Price: Prices start at $700 for 4 hours.
Price: Prices start at $7.50/adult. Prices depend on the route. The Staten Island Ferry
Marina 2 S Beach Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
Speedboat rental with driver; option of tubing in water
25-minute commuter ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island
Hours: Operates 24/7. Ferry departs every 30 minutes, with increased service (every 15 to 20 minutes) during weekday rush hours (6:00–9:00 a.m. and 3:30–8:00 p.m.).
Price: Free
BOATING AND FERRIES
Hours: By reservation. Call for hours and prices.
Hours: Chol Hamoed: by reservation
Price: Varies by
Tours
Above the Clouds Balloon Rides
100 Airport Road, New Hampton, NY 10958
845-360-5594
Half-hour to an hour scenic ride up in the clouds on a picture-perfect hot air balloon
Hours: Reservations required
Price: Prices start at $375 per person
Central Park Carriage
In front of 240 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
347-873-9213
Open-air ride through Central Park in horse-drawn carriage. Max four adults per carriage, or three adults and two children, two adults and four children, or one adult and six hildren (children must be 12 years old or younger).
Price: Pricing is per carriage, not per person. Price starts at $99 for a short ride.
Central
Park Pedicab Tours
8 West 58th St; near 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
917-405-1303
Offering 1- to 3-hour pedicab tours through Central Park
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
60th Street and 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022 212-832-4555
Aerial tramway that spans East River and leads to Roosevelt Island, where there’s a beautiful park
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m., every 15 min; during rush hour (7:00–10:15 a.m. and 3:00–8:00 p.m.), service is increased to every 7.5 minutes
Price: Anyone above 44” tall: $2.90 per way. MTA MetroCards required for pay. (MetroCards are available for purchase at the Tram Station from vending machines for $1.) Up to three children 44” tall and under ride for free on the Tram when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
TOURS
Hours: Tours run from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Price: Online prices start at $48–$50 per person.
Liberty Helicopter Tours
6 East River Piers #212, New York, NY 10005
212-786-5751
Birds’-eye view of New York City and surrounding area
Hours: Advance Reservations Required
Price: Prices start at $249 per person + $40 heliport fee.
Airplane Observation
Aviation Hall of Fame
Museum with models of military aircraft and history of aviation
Hours: Closed Chol Hamoed
Price: Adults: $15.00; Seniors: $12; Children (3–12): $12
Newark Liberty International Airport
AirTrain is free in the airport; best spot of watching is from the parking lot of Ikea at 1000 Ikea Drive in Elizabeth, NJ.
Price: Free
Skydive the Ranch
Viewing area to watch people skydiving
Hours: Call for hours before coming
Price: Free
Westchester County Airport
This airport is less busy and way less overwhelming than the international airports. There’s an observation deck on the third floor where airplanes can be watched taking off and landing.
Price: Free
John F Kennedy International Airport
AirTrain is free and gives children a fascinating bird’s-eye view of this bustling airport. Parking lots 2 and 5 offer nice views of airplanes taking off and landing.
Price: Free
Planeview Park
A park right near La Gaurdia airport with awesome views of planes landing and taking off (parking may be difficult)
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Teterboro Airport
East of the airport, on Redneck Drive, there are some playing fields with great views of aircraft taking off.
Price: Free
Palisades Mall
5 Wits
4270 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994; Top floor between Target and AMC 845-533-2666
A multi-room immersive adventure experience with special effects that adapts to group’s performance
1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10944 845-535-9277
Play arena with slides, trampolines, obstacle courses for safe, hands-on fun
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Admission desk closes 1 hour before listed closing time.
Price: Child (4–17): $21.95; Toddler (1–3): $17.95; Infant (0–11 months): Free with paid child or toddler, or $15.95 for infant and adult. First adult (18+): $8.95; Second adult (18+): $10.95; Senior (65+): Free with paid child or toddler. Mega 10-packs available for children or toddlers.for infant and adult. First adult (18+): $8.95; Second adult (18+): $10.95; Senior (65+): Free with paid child or toddler. Mega 10-packs available for children or toddlers.
Climbzone- Palisades
3594 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994 845-605-9555
Themed climbing walls. Additional location in Lakewood.
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Price: Prices start at $19.99 for 30 minutes.
K1 (Formerly Autobahn Indoor Speedway)
2272 Palisades Center Drive #A200, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-535-1515
High speed karting. They now also offer VR and axe throwing.
1 American Dream Way, Level 1, Space A156, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
833-263-7326
Sesame Place-themed Learn and Play Center for young children
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Price: Prices start at $26.
The Tilt Museum
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (201) 762-6278
An interactive 3D museum that takes you inside art and tilts your viewpoint
Hours: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Price: $15 per person. Purchase online to save $2 per ticket.
AMERICAN DREAM
The Escape Game
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
833-263-7326
Six fun and challenging escape rooms
Hours: 8:10 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
Price: Online prices start at $45.99 per person.
The
Rink
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
833-263-7326
Massive ice skating rink at American Dream Mall
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Price: Non-peak days: $25; peak days: $35
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Meetup Locations
Chol Hamoed is a great time to spend quality time with family and friends. Finding an appropriate place to meet between the various areas people live tends to be challenging. In this section we’ll share a variety of locations between Monsey, Boro Park and Lakewood. If you are planning on meeting a large amount of people, please check that the attraction or park can accomodate the crowd.
Florham Park Roller Rink
192 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park, NJ 07932
973-377-0456
Hours: Call for current hours
Price: Admission whether skating or not: $10; $6
Kids Empire-Linden
860 W Edgar Road, Linden, NJ 07036
908-257-0530
Indoor playground with supersized climbing and sliding fun
Echo Lake Park
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Price: All-day access with re-entry. Adult (18+): 2 free entries per child, $5 per additional adult; Child (1–17): $22.90; Infant (0–11 months): free.
Liberty State Park
Park with a playground, and paths along the Hudson River featuring views of Manhattan and ferry to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Price: Free
Hours:
Jersey Lanes
Hours: Call for open bowl times. Price: Price varies by the time. Price starts at $9 per person per hour.
Liberty
Science Center
Amazing interactive science experience for learning and fun
Hours: Chol Hamoed hours not yet posted at time of print.
Large playground near Turtle Back Zoo and Essex County Paddle Boating
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Price: Free Safari MiniGolf
9 Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052
973-731-5800
Outdoor safari-themed mini golf located near Turtle Back Zoo
Warinanco Park
Warinanco Park Roadway, Roselle, NJ 07036
Expansive park offering an ice-skating rink and lake activities plus multiple playing fields and trails
Hours: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Price: Free
paddle boats next to Turtle Back Zoo
Hours: Open weekends: 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. No advance ticket sales. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price: 2-person paddle boat: $17; 4-person paddle boat: $21. Price is for 30 minutes on the water. All boaters 12 years old or younger MUST be accompanied by an adult 18+. Children under 2 and pets are not permitted on paddle boats.
MEETUP LOCATIONS
Hours: Weekends: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Price: Adult: $14; Child: $12; Senior: $12
NEW FILM COMING THIS CHOL HAMOED
Betrayal has no borders. Truth has no price. And one young woman will risk everything— to choose between loyalty, justice, and survival.
For women & girls only
Endorsed by noted Mechanchos
Admission: Evenings $40, Afternoon $35
Due to popular request
LATE NIGHT SHOWING IN BORO PARK & MONSEY, THURSDAY AT 11 PM.
