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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS

COVID-19 Advisory: Be advised that many parks have reduced parking capacity, and will close to incoming visitors and traffic once full.

Manny Weldler Park

Clark Recreation Center

148 W. Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952

59 Campbell Avenue, Airmont, NY 10952

Large park with playground, sand area, tennis and handball courts, and bike trails

Some parks are for residents only. Please check for postings. Utmost care should be taken when visiting all parks not to intrude on or upset locals.

Local

Dawn to dusk

Free

Eugene Levy Memorial Park

Free

Dawn to dusk

Beautiful park with three playstations, pond, picnic tables and benches, shaded trails, and basketball court

Beautiful park with lush, grassy areas, novel play equipment, trails, pond, picnic tables and stargazing platform

Dawn to dusk

Free

Willow Tree Park

Local

Free

Dawn to dusk

Gregory R. Sikorsky Children’s Park

Willow Tree Road, Wesley Hills, NY 10952

35 Lime Kiln Road, Suffern, NY 10901

Massive willow trees cascading over beautiful lake with bike path around the lake

320

Local

11 Grotke Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977

Local

Children’s Park

920 Rte. 45, Pomona, NY 10970

Local

Shaded park with large playground, basketball and tennis court, and picnic tables

Dawn to dusk

Free

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Sunny fenced-in playground with nearby jogging path around a pond with a water fountain

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Free

Dawn to dusk

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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS

Winter’s Park

Dutch Gardens

47 East Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430

21 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956

Newly renovated children’s park, with playground, gazebo, pond, picnic tables and geese feeding

14 minutes

845-364-2670

Free

Demarest Kill County Park

Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401 500 feet after Cottage Place at small parking lot

57 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956

Untouched wetland, one-mile trail around lake, with meadow and small streams and sightings of birds, butterflies, fish and other animals

Free

Hiking trail, picnic area and benches around a pond

15 minutes

Finch Park

Dawn to dusk

Free

Highview Community Park

194 Church Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446

15 minutes

In back of 24 Highview Avenue, Nanuet, NY 10954

Beautiful, sprawling park with sandbox, benches, picnic table, playground and medieval era-themed equipment

322

14 minutes

Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Free

Celery Farm Nature Preserve

15 minutes

Historic garden with walking paths, gazebo, tea house behind Rocland County Courthouse

16 minutes Free Dawn to dusk

Free

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Fenced-in playground with extensive castle-themed play and climbing area, slides, swings and rock wall

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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS

High Tor State Park

Lake Welch Beach

417 S. Mountain Road, New City, NY 10956

800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980

A moderate 45-minute climb with breathtaking 360-degree views. Mountain can be climbed even when park is closed.

18 minutes

845-634-8074

Gorgeous half-mile man-made beach open for picnicking in the fall and winter

20 minutes

845-947-2444

Free

$10 parking

Park is closed for the season, but the mountain can be climbed.

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Ramapo Valley Reservation

Haverstraw Bay County Park 21 Gagan Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993

608 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Park bordering the Hudson River with great playgrounds, grassy picnic areas with grilling, boardwalk and walking path

Reservation with hiking trails, pond, waterfall and breathtaking views

20 minutes

201-327-3500

Free 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

20 minutes

Buttermilk Falls County Park

1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456

Well-maintained trails with great views and waterfalls (weather permitting) cascading down the mountain

20 minutes

845-364-2670

Beautiful 4,400acre park with trails, picnicking and streams. NJ Botanical Gardens and Shepherd Lake is part of the park but accessed via a different point.

20 minutes

Free

Weekend parking: $7

Dawn to dusk

8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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Ringwood Manor State Park

199 S. Greenbush Road, West Nyack, NY 10994

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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS

State Line Lookout

Nyack Memorial Park

Closter, NJ, GPS: 40.988412, -73.908272

4 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960

Lookout point right off the Palisades Parkway

23 minutes

Around the clock

Free

23 minutes

698 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

Perkins Memorial Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

Breathtaking scenic drive or hike up Bear Mountain with parking on summit and along the way, with breathtaking 360-degree views at the top

Hudson River park with small beach for children and long riverside trail with benches that leads to Rockland Lake Park

25 minutes

Dawn to dusk

Saddle River County Park

Bear Mountain State Park

Wild Duck Pond: 1133 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911

Great hiking, climbing, picnicking and grilling destination with lake, zoo, museum, carousel and boating in warmer weather

Saddle River Area Bike Path stretching for nearly six miles along a linear park system.

25 minutes

201-336-7275

25 minutes

Free

$10 parking

Dawn to dusk

8:00 a.m.–sunset

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$8 per vehicle

Free

Dawn to dusk, weather permitting

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Dawn to dusk

Free

Nyack Beach State Park

Perkins Memorial Tower Observatory

25 minutes

Park with pier, playground, gazebo, splash pad and great river views

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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS

Rockland Lake State Park

Piermont Pier Piermont, NY 10968 – From Paradise Ave. or Pier Ave., follow signs to the pier

299 Rockand Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Park with picnic tables, grilling, hiking trails, novel climbing equipment and a bike path around Rockland Lake

25 minutes $10 per vehicle; fee only collected summer and weekends

Pier with scenic views extending a mile into Hudson River that can be biked, walked or driven through

845-268-3020 Bike rental 3 minutes from Rockland Lake (11 minutes from Nyack Beach State Park)

Dawn to dusk

Conger's Bike Rental 845-268-3315 107 Lake Road, Congers, NY 10920

Tallman Mountain State Park

25 minutes

Free

Dawn to dusk

Blauvelt State Park Blauvelt, NY 10913

Route 9W, Sparkill NY 10976

Undeveloped state park with hiking trails and WWIera tunnels, rifle range and ruins. Access points detailed in Issue 103 of The Monsey View.

Shaded park with trails, paths, picnic areas, tennis court and small playground

25 minutes

845-359-0544

$8 parking, not collected at all times © GOOGLE 2017 NOAH EISENBRUCH

Dawn to dusk

25 minutes

Paterson Great Falls

Free

Dawn to dusk

Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park

72 McBride Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501

250 W. Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Magnificent falls with bridge and paths, and easy foot access close to the falls

30 minutes

973-523-0370

30 minutes

Waterfront park with riverside esplanade and magnificent views, which can be reached via Tappan Zee Express

914-631-8347

Free

Dawn to dusk

Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset

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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS

Scenic Hudson Park

Ruach Hachaim Park 111 Ivy Lane, Monroe, NY 10950 49 Larkin Drive, Monroe, NY 10950

Irvington, NY 10533

Park featuring separate boys’ and girls’ sections with a variety of interesting equipment and activities

Well-kept park with playgrounds and a walkway with amazing Hudson River views

31 minutes

914-591-7736

Free

845-774-7275

33 minutes Free Hours vary; call for updated info

March–November: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Kingsland Point Park and the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse Tarrytown Light-Kingsland Point Path, Palmer Ave., Sleepy Hollow, NY; Accessible from the Palmer Avenue Bridge over the Metro-North tracks (at the very end of Palmer Avenue, where it meets Riverside Drive)

32 minutes 914-366-5109 Parking: $10 for non-residents 8:00 a.m. to dusk

18-acre park on Hudson River shore with overlook areas of Tarrytown lighthouse

Goosepond Mountain State Park

Ross Dock Picnic Area

1198 New York 17M, Chester, NY 10918

Fort Lee, NJ, GPS: 40.860425, -73.955772

Undeveloped state park with woods, fields, trails and wetlands

34 minutes

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Gorgeous scenic waterfront park with picnic tables, trails, playground and views of the Hudson and GWB

201-768-1360

$5 parking; fee not collected Wednesday and Thursday Dawn to dusk

Yeshiva Spring Valley - 121 College Rd, Suffern

Wednesday MOTZEI YT: September 22 9:30 Thursday: September 23 4:30 & 8:30 12:00 Friday: September 24 Motzei Shabbos: September 25 9:30 Sunday: September 26 4:00 & 8:00

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Wednesday MOTZEI YT: September 22 9:30 Thursday: September 23 4:30 & 8:30 12:00 Friday: September 24 Motzei Shabbos: September 25 9:30 Sunday: September 26 4:00 & 8:00

ADMISSION: $30

PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS

Overpeck County Park

Rockefeller State Park Preserve

50 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ 07605; Make a right at the first traffic circle, go past the wooden bridge and down the road until you hit a second traffic circle. On your right will be the parking lot.

125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570

Great park with fun equipment and jungle gyms, water views, walking paths, and boat rentals in warmer seasons

38 minutes

Scenic paths through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields, streams, rivers and lakes, and traversing bridges and carriage roads

201-336-7275

Free

7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Teatown Lake Reservation

39 minutes

$6 parking

The Louis Engel Waterfront Park

1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562

160 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562

Tranquil nature reserve with a great lakeside loop with swinging bridge and interesting nature center

39 minutes

914-762-2912

40 minutes

Free; $5 parking

Free

Dawn to dusk; Nature Center is currently only open on weekends

Dawn to dusk

Croton Gorge Park/Croton Dam

845-941-3189

New York, NY

Breathtaking man-made falls with dramatic drop and spillway, with playground, picnicking and hiking

42 minutes

Sprawling 843-acre park with pedicabs, biking, boating, picnicking, zoo, carousel and lots of grass

914-827-9568

Free

43 minutes

Dawn to dusk. Please note that park do not let cars in once parking lot is full.

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Park with amazing Hudson River views, great to visit in conjunction with HaverstrawOssining Ferry

Central Park

Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

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Admission is free; recreation available for various prices

212-310-6600 6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.

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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS

Pedicab Tours

Mianus River Gorge

411 W. 55th Street, New York, NY 10019

167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY 10506

Offering 1- to 3-hour pedicab tours through Central Park

44 minutes

917-405-1303

Well-maintained trails with beautiful views of river and Havemeyer Falls

45 minutes

914-234-3455

Starts at $40 for adults; $49 for children

No fee, but visitors are encouraged to contribute

8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Walkway Over the Hudson Highland Entrance: 87 Havilland Road, Highland, NY 12528 Poughkeepsie Entrance: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Beautiful park with novel play areas, sand areas, carousel, swings, slide mountain, marsh garden and more. Limited parking — best visited by public transportation.

52 minutes

718-222-9939

1.28-mile elevated pedestrian bridge over the Hudson River with 21-story elevator (elevator may close in extreme weather))

1 hour

Free

Entrances have metered parking

6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m.–sunset

Leisure Ride Bike Rental

Ellenville Fault Ice Caves

266 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

400 Sams Point Rd, Cragsmoor, NY 12420

Rent all types of bike (surreys, tandem, elliptigo and more) for a ride on the scenic, peaceful Dutchess Rail Trail

1 hour and 7 minutes

Ice caves in Sam’s Point area of Minnewaska State Park

845-486-8125

Varies

1 hour and 10 minutes

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Monday and Thursday

$10 parking; caves are free

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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS

Bushkill Falls

Minnewaska State Park

Lehman Township, PA 18627

5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446

Color-coded trails of different lengths amid waterfalls and beautiful scenes of nature

Preserve with breathtaking views, trails, sky lakes and a lot of beauty to behold

1 hour 10 minutes

845-255-0752

1 hour 30 minutes

888-287-4545

Trails: Adults: $15; seniors (62+): $14; children ages 4–10: $9; children 3 and younger: free. Adults and seniors pay an additional $3 on Sundays.

$10 parking 9:00 a.m.–approximately dusk

Hours vary

Lancaster Buggy Rides There are several vendors along Old Philadelphia Pike in Pennsylvania, within minutes of each other.

Abe’s Buggy Rides:

2596 Old Philadelphia Pike (Bird in Hand) 717-392-1794

Lancaster PA Buggy Rides: 3027 Old Philadlphia Pike (Ronks) 717-278-0302

Aaron and Jessica: Amish Country tours aboard authentic horse and buggy

Mount Utsayantha Fire Tower Set GPS to 34 Main Street (NY Route 23) in Stamford, NY. Make a right on Mountain Avenue. This road will become very steep. Continue until the dirt road on the left, Tower Road. If you want to hike up to the summit, park at the sign you see at the corner of Tower Road — or continue up Tower Road to reach the summit by car.

The summit of this 3,214-foot mountain with its restored fire tower (which can be climbed for spectacular views) can be reached by a one-mile gravel road either by car, or by hike.

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Niagara Falls American Side

Tower Road, Stamford, NY 12167

2 hours and 15 minutes

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Ronks) 717-768-8828

Free

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Open around the clock

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332 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Scenic Niagara Falls attractions, among them Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist and evening fireworks. Please see Issue #111 of The Monsey View for extensive coverage on Niagara Falls.

6 hours 15 minutes Varies by attraction Varies by attraction

716-278-1796

R. Schorr Presents A riveting drama set in Switzerland

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BOTANICAL GARDENS

New Jersey Botanical Gardens

Laurelwood Arboretum

Ringwood State Park, Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456

725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470

Wellmaintained Tudor revival manor home with a selection of formal and seasonal gardens

25 minutes

973-962-9534

30-acre botanically diverse property with woodlands, gardens, ponds and streams

28 minutes

Free

8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.–dusk

Wave Hill Public Gardens

Untermyer Park And Gardens

4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. Only off-site parking is currently available, with shuttle service to park

945 N. Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701

This stunning 28-acre estate of public horticultural gardens is situation on slopes overlooking the Hudson River.

Relaxing landscaped park on over 40 acres, centered on a walled Persian Garden, with gorgeous Hudson River views, trails and picnic spot

37 minutes

914-613-4502

43 minutes

718-549-3200

Adults: $10; students and seniors: $6; children 6+: $4; under 6: free; parking for non-members: $13; admission free on Thursdays

Free 9:00 a.m.–one hour before sunset

Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; advance reservations encouraged

New York Botanical Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458

990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

250-acre verdant landscape with over a million plants, voted as one of the best botanical gardens in the U.S.

44 minutes

718-817-8700

Adults: $35; students and seniors: $32; children ages 2–12: $15; under 2: free Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Mondays

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Premier public gardens spread over 52 acres

1 hour

718-623-7200

Adults: $18; students and seniors: $12; children under 12: free Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday: 10:00 a.m.–sunset; closed Mondays

FARMS AND ORCHARDS

Please make every effort to make a kiddush Hashem and not to take advantage of establishments whose main profit is earned from their market. (And of course, only feed permitted food to the animals.)

The Orchards of Concklin 2 S. Mountain Road, Pomona, NY 10970

Apple-picking orchard

12 minutes

845-354-0369

Half-peck bag: $13; no outside bags allowed

Dr. Davies Farm

Demarest Farms

306 Route 304, Congers, NY 10920

244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642

Well-manicured trees, spectacular views, wagon rides, petting zoo and corn maze with apples to pick

Historic 35acre apple orchard with trailer rides

20 minutes

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

845-268-7020

21 minutes

201-666-0472

$12 for individual half-peck bag; $47 for group of up to five people for half-bushel bag

$7 per person over age 2, (includes parking and activities); $14 per 10-12-pound bag of apples

10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m..; reservations strongly suggested

Reservations required

Abma’s Farm

Muscoot Farm

700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

23 minutes

51 Route 100, Katonah, NY 10536

Well-maintained farm with petting zoo, fresh produce and plants; food for the animals available for sale

201-891-0278

41 minutes

Barnyard: $4 per person over 2

Free

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed on Sundays; reservations required

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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Great farm with over 50 animals, hiking trails, picnicking, and historical barns and buildings

914-864-7282

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Apple Dave’s Orchard

Masker Orchards

82 Four Corners Road, Warwick, NY 10990

45 Ball Road, Warwick, NY 10990

Apple-picking orchard with eleven varieties of apples

Apple-picking orchard

42 minutes

845-986-1058

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m; weekdays from 10:00

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Och’s Orchard

Stuart’s Farm

4 Ochs Lane, Warwick, NY 10990

47 minutes

62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs, NY 10527

Offers pick-yourown apples, tomatoes and veggies, and picnic area with sweeping views

845-986-1591

Autumn apple and pumpkin picking and hayrides on weekends

47 minutes

Per bushel and rentals

Call for details

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sundays until 5:00

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Apple Ridge Orchards

169 Route 94, Warwick, NY 10990

845-987-7717

49 minutes

$3 general admission to orchard and farm; $32 for a half a bushel of apple

$30 per half bushel; bring exact change

Thursday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Pennings Orchard

101 Jessup Road, Warwick, NY 10990

48 minutes

845-986-1684

$1–2 per bag; once it’s filled, $16 for filled peck bag and $30 for filled half-bushel bag

Pay per bag of apples

45 minutes

845-986-7080

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Sun High Orchards

Harvest Moon Farm

19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869

50 minutes

138 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560

Pick your own seasonal fruits, purchase flowers, and pet a donkey and alpaca; hayrides on fall weekends

973-584-4734

Pick your own apples.

51 minutes

914-485-1210

Per pound

Admission: $10 per person; 3 and under: free; 1/4 peck for $15; Peck for $25; 1/2 bushel for $40

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Weekends only: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m

Weed Orchards

Wilklow Orchards

43 Mt Zion Road, Marlboro, NY 12542

341 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland, NY 12528

Pick your own with great children’s activities: hay jump, tunnels, play area, hayride

Pick your own with weekend hay rides, corn maze, playground and lakeside picnicking

56 minutes

845-236-2684

56 minutes

845-691-2339

Varies by fruit/vegetable

Group of 4 — large bag: $35; 2 people — small bag: $25

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m

Ripple Hill Farm

Lawrence Orchard And Farm

181 Mountain Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

306 Frozen Ridge Road, Newburgh, NY 12550

1 hour 59 minutes Sundays: 12:00–4:00 p.m

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908-647-1300

Sprawling farm with spectacular views, play area, pick-your-own produce and apples, historical buildings, petting zoo, train ride, and hay bale maze

845-562-4268

$5 admission per person, plus picking containers 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

FARMS AND ORCHARDS

Fishkill Farms

Riamede Farm

9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

122 Oakdale Road, Chester, NJ 07930

One of the oldest apple orchards in Hudson Valley

1 hour

845-897-4377

Weekends: $46 admits 5 people, plus 1/2 bushel bag; weekdays: $40; additional people: $5 each (under 2: free); additional bags: $30 Reservations required

Alstede Farms

1 hour 2 minutes

908-879-5353

Admission: weekdays: $1; weekends (includes activities): $7; pay for picking per pound 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; reservations required

Family Fun Farm

1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930

65 Friedman Road, Monticello, NY 12701

Pick-yourown apples, pony rides, hayrides, sunflower maze, moon bounce in this vast farm with 250 types of produce

1 hour 4 mins

908-879-7189

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

1 hour 10 minutes

347-480-FARM (3276)

Call for details

General admission: $15.95; add for bumper boats, laster tag, pony rides and wagon rides; Zoomstation: $25

Pick Your Own: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.activities: weekdays: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; weekends: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Kelder’s Farm 5755 US-209, Kerhonkson, NY 12446

Pickyour-own apples with jumping pillow, hay rides, corn maze, golf, playground and petting zoo

1 hour 15 minutes

845-626-7137

$17 per person; 2 and under: free

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed on Wednesdays

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Bronx Equestrian Center 9 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464

Equestrian center offering relaxing trail rides, carriage rides and affordable pony rides

40 minutes

718-885-0551

Pony rides: $5 per child (3 rides); Trail rides: $65 per hour, plus $10 booking fee

Braden Brook Stables

9:00 a.m.–dusk; reservations are required for trail rides and carriage rides

Kensington Stables

19 Mountaindale Road, Greensfield Park, NY 12435

51 Caton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Riding stable in a central Catskills location offering affordable guided trail rides and pony rides on 25 acres

1 hour and 13 minutes

Trail rides on horseback in Prospect Park. Reservations are required.

845-647-7556

9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

1 hour 17 minutes

718-972-4588

Jamaic Bay Riding Academy 7000 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (right off Belt Parkway)

1 hour and 20 minutes

718-531-8949

Guided rides: $80 per person (ages 10+); pony rides: $25 per 5 laps (ages 9 and younger)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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INDOOR FUN

Turtleboo

ARC Ceramics

175 East Central Avenue, Spring Valley, NY 10977

442 Saddle River Road, Monsey, NY 10952

Indoor amusement center with soft play area, rides, arcades, kosher food and great accommodations Sukkah on premises

Local

845-746-2100

$20 for two hours for admissions before 11:00 a.m.; $24 for two hours for admissions after 11:00 a.m. Thursday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday and Monday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Hobby House

A variety of ceramics, plaster, mosaics and other crafts

Local Starting at $15

Hotline: 845-207-0330 Office: 845-323-6001

Chol hamoed hours: Thursday: 10:30 a.m. –7:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Isru Chag: 2:00–6:00 p.m.

Inflatable Park

Monsey: 11 Main Street, Monsey, NY 10952 Monroe: 6 Taylor Court, Monroe, NY 10950

Monsey, NY 10952

Plaster, ceramics and mosaics for all ages

Local

845-290-1919

Starting at $15 Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday and Monday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Chuck E. Cheese’s

Seven large inflatable items for private groups of up to 30 people

Local $200 per hour Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m.–6:45p.m.

Jill’s Ceramics

Nanuet: 250 W. Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954 Paramus: 275 Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652

180 Germonds Road, West Nyack, NY 10994

Huge variety of plaster pieces or glazed ceramic, with option of pre-arranged packages to go and indoor and outdoor premises

Token-operated rides and arcade games

12 minutes

845-219-1942

N: 845-627-2788 P: 201-487-1088

15 minutes

845-623-4975

Varies by token amount

Pay per piece

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Call before arriving; Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday evening: 7:00–9:30 p.m.; Friday: 3:00–5:00 p.m.; call for weekend hours

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Bounce Safari

Bounce U 70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652

3 North Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463

Moonwalk wonderland of slopes, slides, tunnels and everything inflatable

25 minutes

Play area with structure, slides and bounce castles

201-843-5880

19 minutes

201-857-4000

$17.95 bouncer; $5.95 toddler; parents are free

Open bounce: $9.95

Advance reservations required.

Based on schedule parties; call before going

Palisades Mall Ferris Wheel

Mosaic Glassworks

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

36 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463

Beautiful carnival rides: Ferris wheel reaching 68 feet

20 minutes

Creative art studios with mosaic projects for all ages

845-353-2596 845-353-2595

20 minutes

201-800-1820

$2.50 per ride

Starting at $32

Temporarily closed

By appointment only; Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sunday: closed

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Billy Beez

Palisades Center, 3771 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

Play arena with slides, trampolines, obstacle courses for safe handson fun

Children can choose, stuff, name and clothe their own stuffed animals

20 minutes

845-353-1895

Varies 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

20 minutes

845-535-9277

Infant: free with paid child or $13.95 (adult included); toddler ages 1–3: $16.95; children ages 4–17: $20.95; parents/ guardians: $7.95 (second parent: $10.95) 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sundays until 8:00 p.m.

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Color Me Mine

Jumpin Jax

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994 210 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewwood, NJ 07450

600 Winters Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

Brand-new indoor playground for jumping, sliding, climbing and running

Paint-yourown-pottery studio

20 minutes Studio fee, plus project costs

Palisades: 845-358-5050 Ridgewood: 201-445-4898

Palisades: 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; reservations recommended Ridgewood: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; reservations recommended

21 minutes

201-261-3000

Prices are for a 2-hour play slot. Toddlers 9–23 months: $13; children ages 1–17: $18; adults: $5; rock climbing: $5 Advance reservations required.

Bounce! Trampoline Sports

Catch Air Indoor Playground

612 Corporate Way, Valley Cottage, NY 10989

224 Route 4 East at Forest Avenue, Lower Level, Suite 102, Paramus, NJ 07652

Kids indoor play with soft play toddler area, ball cannon, play structure, tiny town and interactive dance floor

26 minutes

201-620-2125

Children ages 3+: $22.99; ages 2 and under: $12.99; parents: $6.99–10.99

Indoor trampoline area with foam pits and lots of jumping space

29 minutes

Starts at $23 for ages 6 and up and $25 for ages 5 and younger for one hour; socks (mandatory) $2 Open Bounce: Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (toddlers from 10:00–11:00 a.m.); Monday to Friday: 2:00– 7:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Urban Air Adventure Park

Sky Zone

69 Wesley Street, South Hackensack, NJ 07606

80 Commerce Drive, Allendale, NJ 07401

Trampoline park with climbing walls, obstacle courses, tubes playground, battle beams and amazing adventures

29 minutes

201- 212-6454

Indoor trampoline park with freestyle bouncing

23 minutes

$25–$33; ages 5 and under: $16.99; parents: $8; socks (required): $3

Starts at $23.99

10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

4:00–7:45 p.m.; Sunday from 11:00 a.m.

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INDOOR FUN

Legoland Discovery Center

Glassworks Studio

1 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710

151 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Glass-fusing studio where mosaics of all levels can be created

33 minutes

866-243-0770

40 minutes

973-656-0800

Starting at $23.99; under 3: free

Projects start at $30

12:00–5:30 p.m.; Sundays from 10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 4:00–9 p.m.

Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park 5 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811

203-942-2585

Jumpz Trampoline Sports 203-942-2449

21 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811

Part of Danbury Jumpz, this world’s first indoor wipeoutstyle action adventure park featuring 28,000 square feet of zip lines, ninja, obstacle and ropes courses, trampoline launch pads, rock climbing walls, and many more attractions.

1 hour

Part of Thrillz Danbury, Jumpz offers 45,000 square feet of glowin-the-dark wall-to-wall trampoline adventures, airbag zone, swings and slides with a dedicated toddler area.

Each of the two parks starts at $14 for a half-hour of fly time and at $10 for a half-hour of junior jump time; packages for both parks are available at a lower cost

Crayola Experience

FAO Schwarz

30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042

30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111

Massive toy store in NYC

55 minutes

Thursday and Friday: 3:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.

800-326-8638

1 hour 25 minutes

Entrance is free; toy prices vary

$25.99; parking by the hour

11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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Hands-on colorful crayon activities and exhibits

610-515-8000

15 $ 2195 $

Mask required to enter childre and subject ton a temperature check as nyc regulation

3-Hour Pass All coupons expire: Oct 31, 2020

Sep 23 - Oct 2 2021

10am to 11pm

Rides close 10

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Airmont Recreation Center

New City Bowl and Batting Cages

444 Saddle River Road, Monsey, NY 10952

90 N. Main Street, New City, NY 10956

Zipline, boating, rock wall, water balls, virtual reality, gymnastics, sandbox, playground and kiddie zipline

Local $25; children ages 2–4: $10

Hotline: 845-207-0330 Office: 845-323-6001

Bowling alley and batting cages

15 minutes

845-634-4977

Inquire within

Chol hamoed hours: Thursday: 10:30 a.m. –7:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Isru Chag: 2:00–6:00 p.m.

Weekdays from 10:30 a.m.; cages open at 12:00 p.m.

Autobahn Indoor Speedway 2272 Palisades Center Drive #A200, West Nyack, NY 10994

20 minutes

845-535-1515

Single race: $22.95; Friday and Sunday: $27.99; discounted 3-, 5- and 8-packs. Annual fee: $7.95. Speedway license required.

Indoor go kart speedway

Montvale Lanes

The Gravity Vault

14 W. Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645

107 Pleasant Avenue, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 1423 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

13,500+ indoor rock gym with overhangs, bouldering, arches and hours of climbing fun

18 minutes

U.S.R.: 201-934-7625 Hoboken: 201-740-1423

Varies Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; advance reservations required

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Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; reservations highly recommended

20 minutes $4–5 per game per person; shoe rental: $4 Opens 9:00 a.m.; closing time varies

Bowling alley

201-391-3400

Lucky Strike Palisades 4662 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

Bowling lanes and game room

20 minutes

845-358-1602

Monday to Wednesday: closed; Thursday: 2:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m.; Friday: 2:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; Sunday: 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Palisades Climb Adventure Palisades Center, 4590 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

The world’s tallest ropes course at 85 feet and five levels, on Level 4 of the Palisades Mall

20 minutes

845-727-3500

$22.99; Sky Tykes, for kids under 48”: $8.99 12:30–7:30 p.m.; Sundays: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Escape the Mystery Room 3681 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

Thrilling escape rooms of different difficulty levels

20 minutes

845-208-2919

From $28; cash not accepted Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

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Tappan Go Karts 116 Route 303, Tappan, NY 10983

Go-kart track, batting cages, mini-golf and driving range

23 minutes

845-359-0642

Go-karts: $10; double: $15

Break Point Bowl & Entertainment

High Exposure Rock Climbing

40 S. Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993

23 minutes

Go-karts: 12:00–8:00 p.m.; please call as hours may change.

266 Union Street, Northvale, NJ 07647

Rock-climbing gym; each family must fill out a weekly COVID-19 affidavit form.

Bowling alley with laser tag and arcade

845-429-8000

23 minutes

201-768-8600

Bowling: $5 per game, $5 shoe rental; laser tag: starting at $8; arcades: starting at $10 for 40 credits

$25

Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.

Monday to Thursday 12:00–10:00 p.m.; Friday: 12:00– 8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sports Time USA

The Other Tales – Escape Rooms 245 Diamond Bridge Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

380 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523

28 minutes

Indoor amusement center with rides, arcade games, batting cages and indoor playground

914- 592-2111

Truly immersive game rooms. Private games start at 7 people.

28 minutes

973-963-4142

Varies according to ride/package

$34.95 per person

Call to inquire before visiting

By reservation only 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sundays until 9; closed Mondays

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SPORTS AND ADVENTURE

iFly Indoor Skydiving

Escape Room NJ

211 E. Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652 849 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710

157A Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Indoor skydiving with pressurized flight chamber for bodyflight

28 minutes/33 minutes

P: 201-733-4359 Y: 914-449-4359

Starting at $99 per person for two flights; larger packages available. Paramus: Wednesday to Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday. Yonkers: Tuesday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday: 12:00–7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Monday: closed

The Castle Fun Center

Sixty-minute escape adventure for teams of between 2 and 18 people

35 minutes

$25 per person; Private escape rooms between $100 and $400, depending on group size Call for reservations

Funtime Junction

109 Brookside Avenue, Chester, NY 10918

400 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, NY 07004

Roomy adventure center with lots of things to climb and ride, plus arcade games

Only mini golf, go karts and batting cages available at this time.

35 minutes

201-815-1784

845-469-2116

36 minutes

973-882-9777

Go-karts $8-$9; batting cages: $2.50

All day play: $9.95–$14.95; parents free

Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday to Friday: 3:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.

Online advance reservations required; call for hours.

The Funplex

Grand Prix New York Racing

182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936

333 N. Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549

Indoor family amusement center with go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade and more

45 minutes

973-428-1166

Bands available for $15 or $49 Closed Thursday and Monday chol hamoed; Friday from 3:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

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Amusement center with arcades, bounce castle, go-karts and bowling

46 minutes

914-241-3131

Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday to Friday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–6:00 p.m. Online reservations are required for racing. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your race with signed COVID-19 and GPNY waivers.

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SPORTS AND ADVENTURE

Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park

Fun Station USA

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

3555 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314

Indoor fun, sports and adventure for kids with rides, laser tag, batting cages, bowling, bumper cars and virtual reality sky ride

The biggest indoor theme park in the Western Hemipshere

44 minutes

833-263-7326

Ages 10+: $75; ages 3–9: $65; seniors: $59; under 3: free; Sunday: add $10 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday until 10:00 p.m.

1 hour

718-370-0077 718-370-9566

Passes available for $15.95, $21.95, $29.95

10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

Camelback Mountain Adventure 243 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372

Tallest mountain in the Poconos boasting great mountain adventures; the zipline, mountain coaster and zip flyer are open on chol hamoed.

1 hour and 25 minutes

570-629-1663

Pocono Outdoor Aventure Tours

Coaster: from $17; 4,000 foot zip-flyer: $46 per person

It™ Adventure Ropes Course

1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334

41 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511

One-hour guided UTV tours over 1,000 acres of the historic Pocono Manor, along streams and mountain tops with gorgeous views

1 hour 48 minutes

570-839-6061

Two-seater: $125; four-seater: $199. Advance reservations required; must arrive 30 minutes prior to reservation time. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Open daily 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

The world’s largest indoor ropes course with liquid fireworks, water show, ziplines and amazing courses

1 hour 37 minutes

203-812-9981

Course and zip: 1 hour $25; 2 hours $37.50; children under 48”: 1 hour $10 Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; advance reservations recommended

OUTDOOR FUN

Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure

LEGOLAND

2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx River Entrance, Bronx, NY 10460

1 Legoland Boulevard, Goshen, NY 10924

Ropes course and zipline for ages 7+ (must be at least 5’6”)

40 minutes

347-308-9021

Sprawling theme park with Lego structures and amusement rides

44 minutes

845-410-0290

2-hour climb+zip: $59.95; 2-way zip: $24.95

$67.99–$79.99

Chol hamoed: Thursday: 12:00–3:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 6:00 p.m.; advance reservations required

Ring Homestead

Adventurers Park

257 Lybolt Road, Middletown, NY 10941

1824 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Amusement park with 25 rides and attractions

Adventure camp with ropes course

49 minutes

845-361-3842

1 hour 5 minutes

718-975-2748

Different packages available. Call for reservations.

Pass: $36–40, or pay per ride

9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Luna Park

Deno’s Wonder Wheel

1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

3059 Denos D. Vourderis Place, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Amusement park at Coney Island Beach with 16 kiddie rides and 5 adult rides

Park with 30 rides and lots of games at Coney Island Beach

1 hour 10 minutes

718-373-5862

1 hour 10 minutes

718-372-2592

Starting at $29 (if purchased in advance)

Pay per ride; varies

12:00–8:00 p.m.

Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday until 5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 8:00 p.m.

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Pocono TreeVentures

Adventureland 2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735

1575 Fairway Villas Blvd., East Stroudsburg PA, 18302

Aerial forest adventure with five ropes courses and dual zip racers. Additional kids section.

Amusement park with about 30 rides

1 hour 11 minutes

631-694-6868

1 hour 25 minutes

800-446-0231

Ages 2–24: $39.99; ages 25+: $29.99; under 2: free

Only the kids ropes course and the zipline are now open: Kidventures: $35; Zipquest: $30

Thursday and Sunday chol hamoed only: 11:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m.

Call to inquire

Six Flags Great Adventures and Safari

Rail Explorers 70 High Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464

1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527

Rail Explorers offers a unique scenic experience upon retired railways on pedal-powered rail vehicles. This 2.5-hour tour runs along the Esopus Creek and through beautiful Catskills woods on the Ulster and Delaware Railway of once upon.

1 hour and 26 minutes

877-833-8588

Tandem Explorer (fits two): $90; Quad Explorer (fits four): $160 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; by reservation only. Book in advance, because the slots fill up fast.

Diggerland

Huge park with 14 coasters and 52 other attractions; Off-Road Adventure Safari entrance included in admission; sukkah on premises

1 hour 30 minutes

Theme park: $39 per person; safari: $24 per person; both attractions: $54 per person Thursday chol hamoed: Theme park: 12:00–11:00 p.m. (until 5:00 p.m., the park is exclusive for NCSY; from 5:00 p.m., it will be open for the public); safari: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Hersheypark

100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091

100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershy, PA 17033

Major amusement park with over 70 rides; sukkahs on premises; entrance to Zoo America and Chocolate World included in ticket.

Tractorthemed rides, stunts, and digging fun for all ages; sukkah on premises

2 hours

201-862-0250 (NCSY)

856-768-1110

3 hours

717-534-3900

$44.95

$55 at gate; save by purchasing in advance

Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m; Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m; advance reservations required

Thursday (by Central PA Kosher): 12:00–7:00 p.m

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George Washington Headquarters The DeWint House 20 Livingston Avenue, Tappan, NY 10983

Stony Point State Park 44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point, NY 10980

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.

23 minutes

845-359-1359

Site of Battle of Stony Point with lighthouse, museum and weekly artillery drills and soldier camps reenactment

26 minutes

845-786-2521

Free

Open daily 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed Mondays

Wednesday to Friday: grounds 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., museum 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday: grounds 12:00–5:00 p.m., museum 12:00–4:30 p.m.

Kykuit – Rockefeller Estate

Philipsburg Manor

Tour begins at: 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

Breathtaking tour of Rockefeller’s six-story home, terraced gardens and art galleries

27 minutes

914-366-6900

Preserved pre–Civil War farmstead that brings the slavery era alive

27 minutes

Standard tour: Under 3: free; Ages 3–17: $23–26; Adults: $25–28

Under 3: free; Child 3–17: $6; Adult: $12

Temporarily closed

West Point Museum

Boscobel House and Gardens

2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996

1601 New York 9D, Garrison, NY 10524

Military academy museum with galleries showcasing history of U.S. army, warfare and weapons

32 minutes Free; there may be a parking fee 9:30 a.m.–4:15; closed Mondays

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914-366-6900

845-938-3590

Restored 18th Century house museum with gorgeous grounds and views

33 minutes

845-265-3638

Gardens and grounds: adults: $12; seniors: $10; Ages 5–18: $6; under 5: free Friday to Monday: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

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HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS

The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space

Imagine That! Museum

Pier 86, W 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Interactive museum and activity center with fun areas for young children

Military and maritime history museum inside original battleship

42 minutes

212-245-0072

47 minutes

973-966-8000

Adult (13–64): $33; Seniors: $31; Child (5–12): $24

Adults: $6.99; children: $21.99; under age 1: free

Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Mondays and Tuesdays: closed; call to confirm hours before visiting.

Empire State Building

National Museum of Mathematics

350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10118

11 E. 26th Street, New York, NY 10010

Observatory deck on 86th floor of the Empire State Building

49 minutes

212-279-9777

Museum that brings mathematics alive in fun way

52 minutes

212-542-0566

Adults: $42; seniors: $40; children: $36

Adults: $20; seniors and children: $18; under age 2: free

Call to inquire

Open daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Liberty Science Center

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305

234 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

Amazing interactive science experience for learning and fun

54 minutes

201-200-1000

54 minutes

Sprawling, oftinteractive collection of curiosities

212-398-3133

General admission: adults: $29.99; children: $24.99

Adults: $32; children (ages 4–12): $24; save 20% when purchasing tickets online

Chol hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed Monday

Open daily 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Motzei Shabbos until 10:00 p.m.

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One World Observatory

9/11 Memorial Museum

285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007

200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281

Admission to three floors of One World Trade Center, for views, observatory, elevators and exhibits

56 minutes

844-696-1776

Museum with exhibitions and hands-on learning about 9/11 and its effects

1 hour

212-312-8800

Ages 13 to 64: $43; ages 6 to 12: $37; under 5: free; ages 65+: $38

General: Adult $26; Seniors: $20; 7–12: $15; additional packages available

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Thursday to Monday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m

9/11 Memorial

Northlandz

200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281

495 Route 202, Flemington, NJ 08822

Model museum with railroad, bridges, mountains, waterways, structures and fascinating miniatures

8-acre park in memoriam of 9/11 heroes with guided tours available

1 hour

212-312-8800

1 hour 9 minutes

908-782-4022

Free

$30; ages 2 to 11: $19.50; senior: $25.50; outdoor train: $15

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; call in to confirm Thursday opening

FDR Home and Library

The Vanderbilt Mansion

4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

54-room well-preserved mansion with magnificent grounds and gardens

Historyrich tours of FDR’s property, home and library

1 hour 13 minutes

800-337-8474

Home: $10; musuem: $10; grounds: free Museum: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; last entry at 2:45 p.m.; grounds: dawn to dusk

1 hour 17 minutes

845-229-7770

Tours: adult: $10; under 15: $1 Reservations required; tours available Friday through Monday, 10:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.

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Living Torah Museum

Jewish Children’s Museum

1603 41st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

1 hour 21 minutes

792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Museum displaying artifacts mentioned in Torah and in Jewish history

718-851-3215

Interactive 3-story Jewishthemed museum

1 hour 24 minutes

718-907-8833

Admission: $15; Seniors: $12; Under 2: free Timed tickets for chol hamoed need to be purchased in advance; Thursday and Sunday 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m

Battleship New Jersey

The Franklin Institute

100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 08103

222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Battleship that served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars that gives a glimpse into military life

2 hours

856-966-1652

Interactive museum that brings scientific concepts to life with fascinating exhibits; new escape rooms added

2 hours 5 minutes

215-448-1200

Adult: $25; child (5–11), senior: $20; under 5: $5

12+: $23; 3–11: $19; 2 and under: free

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m

Wednesdays to Sundays: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday

Touro Synagogue

The Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island Preservation Society of Newport County: 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840

A historic tour of the oldest shul in the U.S. and one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings

3 hours

401-847-4794

Opulent and magnificent preserved mansions, which were used as summer homes for families like the Vanderbilts and the Astors

3 hour 40 minutes

Adult: $8; Under 13: free

Varies by mansion

Tours every half hour from Thursday to Monday: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Varies by mansion

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AQUARIUMS AND ZOOS

Van Saun County Park

Bronx Zoo

216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats

Zoo with playground, train, carousel, and trails, and animal shows in the summer

27 minutes

201-336-7275

15–61: $8; 3–14: $5; under 3: free; seniors 62+; $2 (Fee only charged until November); carousel: $2; train: $2; pony ride: $3 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Maritime Aquarium

44 minutes

13+: $39.95; 3 –12: $29.95; 65+: $34.95; 2 and under: free; free admission on Wednesdays; parking $17 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30 p.m.; reservations required

Turtle Back Zoo

10 N. Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052

Great aquarium with many species, and fascinating exhibitions for the entire family

47 minutes

718-367-1010

203-852-0700

Excellent zoo for children, with great animals, train, pony rides, feedings, paddle boats, and more.

48 minutes

973-731-5800

Adults: $26.95; Ages 13–17 and seniors: $24.95; Ages 3–12: $19.95; Under 3: free

Adults: $17; ages 2–12 and seniors: $14; under 2: free

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Queens Zoo 53-51 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368

49 minutes

718-271-1500

18-acre zoo with trails, aviary, domestic animals, sea lion pool, bears, pumas, parrots and bison

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Ages 13+: $9.95; Ages 3–12: $6.95; Seniors 65+: $7.95; 2 and under: free 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30 p.m.; reservations required

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AQUARIUMS AND ZOOS

Prospect Park Zoo

Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310

450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

More than 125 species within the confines of a 12-acre menagerie suitable for all ages, including a sea lion court

Small suburban zoo with nice variety of animals and animal feeding

1 hour 4 minutes

718-442-3100

1 hour 5 minutes

718-399-7339

Ages 15–59: $10; Seniors 60+: $7; Ages 3–14: $6; 2 and under: free. Wednesdays after 2: free. Free parking.

Ages 13+: $9.95; Ages 3–12: $6.95; Seniors 65+: $7.95; 2 and under: free

10:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; reservations required

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30 p.m.; reservations required

New York Aquarium

Space Farms

602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461

Aquarium with sea lion show, penguins, sharks and many fish;

1 hour 9 minutes

718-265-3474

1 hour 9 minutes

Zoo and museum with over 500 animals in their natural surroundings

973-875-5800

Ages 13+: $26.95; Ages 3–12: $22.95; Senior: $24.95; Under 2: free (additional $2–$3 on Sunday)

13–64: $20.50; 2–12: $17; 65+: $19; under 2: free

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30 p.m.; reservations required

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Central Park Zoo

Jenkinson’s Aquarium 300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

64th Street and 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10021

State-ofthe-art zoo with variety of habitats and animals, from snow leopards to tropical birds

Small aquarium with a large variety of marine life, including sharks, penguins, seals and octopuses

212- 439-6500

1 hour 30 minutes

Starting at: adults: $13.95; ages 3–12: $8.95; 65+: $11.95; under 3: free

Adults: $15; ages 3–12: $9; 65+: $10; under 3: free

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30 p.m.; reservations required

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Long Island Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium

431 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901

1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103

Aquarium with fascinating exhibits and many interesting marine animals and fish

1 hour 47 minutes

631-208-9200, ext. 426

Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island and touch pool

2 hours 2 minutes

856-365-3300

13–61: $39.99; 62+: $29.99; 3-12: $27.99; under 3: free

Starting at: adult: $26.99; child 2–12: $18.99; senior: $24.99; under 2: free

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m; Sunday until 5:00

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m; advance reservations recommended

Mystic Aquarium

Philadelphia Zoo

55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355

3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Amazing aquarium with thousands of fish, exotic marine animals and fascinating outdoor exhibits

2 hours 7 minutes

860-572-5955

Starting at: adult: $28.99; child: $21.49; senior: $25.24 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; reservations required

Huge children’s zoo with incredible creatures and many fun activities

2 hours 8 minutes

215-243-1100

General admission: Adults: $24; Children 2–11: $19; Under 2: free; Prepaid parking: $16 per vehicle. Family packages available; membership usually worthwhile 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m; closed Monday and Tuesday; reservations required

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BOATING AND FERRIES

Greenwood Lake Boat Rentals

Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry

871 E. Shore Road, Hewitt, NJ 07421

30–34 Girling Drive (off 9W), Haverstraw, NY 10927

Different types of economy pontoon boats for rent for by the hour, half-day or day. Pontoons hold different capacities, up to 10 people.

Commuter ferry that transports passengers between Haverstraw and Ossining

23 minutes

1-800-53FERRY

30 minutes

973-506-4876

Each way $4.25 for adults; $2 for children (under age 11) and seniors; 5 and under ride free

Starts at $345 for 4 hours

Ferry runs from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Call for detailed departure times.

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Circle Line Cruises

Hoboken Ferry

Pier 83 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Commuter ferry from Hoboken to Pier 11 or World Financial Center in Manhattan

Cruises for views of Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, landmarks and more

43 minutes

212-563-3200

58 minutes

800-533-3779

Prices vary based on tour selected

Adults: $8–9; children ages 6–11: $4–6; children ages 5 and under: two children ride free for every paying adult

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Ferry departs at 15–30 minute intervals from about 7 a.m. until about 7 p.m. or 9 p.m., depending on route; schedules may be different over the weekend

Governors Island Ferry Departs Manhattan: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, New York, NY 10005. Also departs from Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

57 minutes

A recreational island off Manhattan where no motors are allowed; reached with a ferry and offers bicycle rentals of all kinds

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212-440-2200

Round-trip ferry: $3 for anyone over the age of 12; under 12 is free. Bike rentals: Varies between $15 and $50 per hour, and are available for shorter and longer durations, depending on the type. Open until October 31. Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sunday: until 7:00 p.m.; Call for ferry time

‫שטארקע חידושים‬ ‫אין די וועלט פון שידוכים‬ ‫ערשטהאנטיג איבערגעגבן דורך א צופרידענער מחותן‬

‫אה!‬

‫שוין ווידעראמאל די בין הזמנים טעג‪ ...‬מען קוקט‬ ‫שוין ווידער ארויס אויפן טעלעפאן רוף‪ ,‬יעדעס מאל די‬ ‫טעלעפאן קלינגט‪ ,‬טראכט מען אפשר איז דאס דער שדכן‪.‬‬ ‫יא! ב"ה די טעלעפאן קלינגט טאקע‪ ,‬מענטשן טראגן אן‪,‬‬ ‫וויאזוי ווייסט מען וואס עס איז די ריכטיגע שידוך‪ ,‬בכלל מען‬ ‫פרעגט זיך א שאלה‪ ,‬דארף די בין הזמנים שידוכים‪-‬סעזאן‬ ‫אריבערגיין מיט אן אנגעצויגנקייט‪ ,‬אדער‬ ‫ס'קען זיין א רואיגע און געשמאקע תקופה‬ ‫אויף וואס מען קוקט ארויס‪ ,‬און מען לאזט זיך‬ ‫פירן פון דער הייליגער באשעפער‪.‬‬ ‫יא! פילע מחותנים האבן ב"ה זוכה געווען צו שליסן‬ ‫הערליכע שידוכים‪ ,‬און זיך ארומדרייען מיט די גאנצע‬ ‫רואיגקייט‪ ,‬נישט האבנדיג קיין שום דאגה מיט דעם וואס‬ ‫רעדט כסדר איבער די מעלות פון די קינד‪ .‬אדרבה‪ ,‬מען‬ ‫האט געפילט אן אויסטערלישע קלארקייט און‬ ‫ליכטיגקייט‪ ,‬לדעת את הדרך אשר ילכו בה‪ ,‬בכלל האט‬ ‫מען געשפירט אז די שערי שמים זענען אפן‪ ,‬און עס‬ ‫קומען אראפ השפעות טובות‪.‬‬ ‫וואס איז די סוד‪ ,‬ווער זענען די גליקליכע עלטערן וואס‬ ‫האבן זוכה געווען צו אזא געוואלדיגע מתנה טובה‪ ,‬די‬ ‫ענטפער אויף דעם זענען צוויי ווערטער "עיני ישועה"‪ .‬די‬ ‫חשוב'ע מחותנים האבן ב"ה גענאסן פון די געוואלדיגע‬ ‫סערוויס פון אן "עיני ישועה" פעקעדזש‪ ,‬וואס האט זיי‬ ‫באגלייט במשך די גאנצע צייט פון די שמחה‪ ,‬אנגעהויבן‬ ‫פון פארן שליסן די שידוך‪ ,‬ביז נאכן לעצטן שבע ברכות‪,‬‬ ‫ווי זיי הערן נישט אויף באדאנקען פון טיפן הארצן אויף די‬ ‫ריכטיגע שריט וואס זיי האבן געטון‪.‬‬ ‫כדי צו הערן מער פרטים האבן מיר זיך פארבינדן מיט‬ ‫איינער פון די חשוב'ע מחותנים‪ ,‬וואס איז דאס אליינס‬ ‫אריבערגעגאנגען אויף די אייגענע פיס‪ ,‬אז ער זאל אונז‬ ‫געבן א נענטערע בליק כלפי מה דברים אמורים‪.‬‬

‫הרע" איז געווען אן אפהאלט פון טון א שידוך מיט זייער קינד‪ .‬א לעצטיגע‬ ‫מעשה וואס איך האב מיטגעהאלטן ווי א איד האט זיך שטארק געמוטשעט‬ ‫מיט שידוכים‪ ,‬מען האט ממש גארנישט אנגעטראגן‪ ,‬און ער האט‬ ‫אריינגערופן "עיני ישועה"‪ ,‬און נאכן אפשפרעכן עין הרע האט מען אים יענע‬ ‫טאג אנגעטראגן פינף שידוכים‪ ,‬וואס איינס דערפון האט זיך‬ ‫ארויסגעשטעלט זיין די ריכטיגע שידוך‪.‬‬ ‫איך וויל צולייגן א שטיקל געדאנק ‪ -‬האט דער מחותן ממשיך געווען ‪ -‬מיר‬ ‫ווייסן אז יעדע אפהאלט וואס עס דא אין א שידוך‪ ,‬איז מן‬ ‫השמים‪ ,‬און עס האט זיין פונקטליכע חשבון‪ .‬אבער מען‬ ‫דארף וויסן אז אזויווי א מענטש וועט טון אלעס אין די‬ ‫וועלט צו טרעפן א שידוך‪ ,‬וויבאלד ער דארף טון‬ ‫השתדלות‪ ,‬כאטש עס איז אפשריבן פונקטליך אין הימל‬ ‫וויפיל ער זאל זיך מוטשענען‪ ,‬די זעלבע זאך‪ ,‬היות עס האט‬ ‫זיך ארויסגעשטעלט גאר אסאך מאל אז עין הרע איז‬ ‫געווען די אפהאלט פון א שידוך‪ ,‬דעריבער איז עס פשוט די‬ ‫ריכטיגע השתדלות צו טון‪.‬‬

‫איך האב‬ ‫אנגעהויבן שפירן‬ ‫א געוואלדיגע‬ ‫רואיגקייט‪ ,‬און‬ ‫בכלל האבן זיך‬ ‫זאכן פשוט‬ ‫אנגהויבן צו רוקן‬ ‫שנעלער ווי‬ ‫ערווארטעט‪ ,‬ביז‬ ‫מיר האבן ב"ה‬ ‫זוכה געווען צו‬ ‫שליסן א הערליכע‬ ‫שידוך מיט גאר א‬ ‫חשוב'ע משפחה‪.‬‬

‫עס איז מיר א כבוד און א זכי' איבערצוגעבן מער פרטים‬ ‫איבער "עיני ישועה" ‪ -‬האט דער חשוב'ער מחותן‬ ‫אנגעהויבן זיינע ווערטער ‪ -‬בצעם איז דא אסאך חלקים‬ ‫פון שידוכים‪ ,‬עס איז דא א חלק פון ווארטן אז מען זאל‬ ‫אנטראגן א שידוך‪ ,‬ווי ליידער אין די היינטיגע‬ ‫שידוכים‪-‬קריזיס זענען דא פילע אידן מיט עטליכע‬ ‫קינדער אין די רייע‪ ,‬און זאכן רירן זיך ליידער נישט‪ .‬אבער אפילו אין א‬ ‫געווענליכע פאל וויל מען אייביג אז די ריכטיגע שידוך זאל אונטערקומען ווי‬ ‫אומשנעלסטן‪ ,‬און במשך לאנגע דורות האט די מיטל פון אפשפרעכן אן עין‬ ‫הרע‪ ,‬זיך ארויסגעוויזן צו זיין א ווירקזאמע פעולה נענטער צו ברענגען א‬ ‫שידוך‪.‬‬ ‫איך בין פערזענליך באקאנט מיט עטליכע געשיכטעס פון אידן וואס "עין‬

‫די עיקר זאך וואס האט מיר געכאפט צו נעמען די עיני‬ ‫ישועה פעקעזש‪ ,‬איז געווען די נערוועזקייט אז איך האב‬ ‫קע"ה א געלונגענע בחור‪ ,‬און אין די יעצטיגע‬ ‫שידוכים‪-‬תקופה קומט אויס אז זיינע מעלות זענען אין מויל‬ ‫ביי פילע שטיבער‪ ,‬און דאס מיר ממש נישט געלאזט‬ ‫מנוחה‪ ,‬אבער נאכן זיך איינשרייבן אין עיני ישועה‪ ,‬האב‬ ‫איך אנגעהויבן שפירן א געוואלדיגע רואיגקייט‪ .‬בכלל‬ ‫האבן זיך זאכן פשוט אנגעהויבן רוקן שנעלער ווי‬ ‫ערווארטעט‪ ,‬ביז מיר האבן ב"ה זוכה געווען צו שליסן א‬ ‫הערליכע שידוך מיט גאר א חשוב'ע משפחה‪ ,‬וואס דאן‬ ‫האט זיך בעיקר אנגעהויבן מיין עיקר הנאה און רואיגקייט‬ ‫פון עיני ישועה‪ ,‬וואס האט כסדר געהאלטן אן אפענע אויג‬ ‫אויף די נעמען פון די גאנצע משפחה‪ ,‬און זיכער געמאכט‬ ‫אז אלעס איז ריין‪.‬‬ ‫מיין עיני ישועה מעמבערשיפ ‪ -‬איז דער חשוב'ער מחותן‬ ‫מסיים ‪ -‬האט זיך טאקע אנגעהויבן בלויז צוליב שידוכים‪,‬‬ ‫אבער אצינד האלט איך ווייטער אן מיין מעמבערשיפ‪ ,‬און‬ ‫איך קען אייך נישט אראפלייגן ווי רואיג און לויטער מיין‬ ‫לעבן האט אנגעהויבן צו ווערן‪ ,‬איך שפיר ממש אז אלע‬ ‫שערי השפעות טובות זענען אפן‪ ,‬און עס איז נישט דא קיין‬ ‫שום שטערונגען‪.‬‬

‫איך וואלט מייעץ געווען יעדן איינעם צו מאכן די זעלבע‬ ‫שריט‪ ,‬און זיין צווישן די הונדערטע צופרידענע מחותנים‪,‬‬ ‫וואס עס איז זיי ליכטיג געווארן‪ ,‬און זיי הערן נישט אויף צו‬ ‫דאנקען עיני ישועה אויף דאס וואס מען האט געטון מיט זיי‪.‬‬ ‫אין די יעצטיגע שידוכים סעזאן האט עיני ישועה אויפגענומען א‬ ‫פארגרעסערטע שטאב זיך צו סערווירן די פילע מחותנים מיט מיט א‬ ‫שטארקע איבערגעגעבנקייט‪ ,‬די נומער אריינצורופן איז ‪ ,845-284-9777‬ווי‬ ‫איר וועט ווערן אויגענומען מיט א העפטליכקייט‬

BOATING AND FERRIES

Ellis and Liberty Island Ferry

The Staten Island Ferry

Ferry Departs: Manhattan, 22 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004, NJ: Liberty State Park, Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305

NYC: 4 Whitehall Street,New York, NY 10004 Staten Island: 1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

Free 25-minute commuter ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island with Statue of Liberty views

Tours that include cruise and access to Liberty and Ellis Islands

877-523-9849 (Statue Cruises)

1 hour

Adults: $30.50; children ages 4–12: $19; seniors 62+: $25

Free

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; ferries depart on the hour every hour; advance reservations recommended

The ferry operates 24/7 (departs about every half hour; call for exact schedule)

Swinging Bridge Lake Marina

Gene’s Boats

371 Starlight Road, Monticello, NY 12762

1 hour 15 minutes

3429 State Route 55, White Lake, NY 12786

Rent out a pontoon boat for a day adrift the placid waters of the nine-mile Swinging Bridge Reservoir.

845-794-6530

Rentals of speedboats, pontoon boats, pedal boats and rowboats

1 hour 15 minutes

Half-day (4-hour) rentals: $575+$30 fuel charge; full-day (6-hour) rentals: $675+$50 fuel charge

Varies

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Call for hours

845-583-9787

Bradley Boat Rentals

Payne’s Water Sports

220 Lindholm Road, Hurleyville, NY 12747

1550 Route 17B, White Lake, NY 12786

Rentals of pontoon boats, kayaks, pedal boats, canoes

1 hour 15 minutes

212-639-9675

845-583-1000

Rents out kayaks for a full day or half day

1 hour 21 minutes

845-807-1145

Varies

Single kayak: $36/day; tandem kayak: $45/day; canoe: $45/day

Call for hours; advance reservations may be required

May through October: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Tuesdays

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Thursday, Chol Hamoed

Prices:

EY PARK H S R E H O T S T E TICK EY PARK H S R E H O T S U +B First 20 paid reservations before Yom Kippur — $45 for ticket — $40 for bus After Yom Kippur through Motzei Shabbos — $45 for ticket — $45 for bus Sunday and Monday, Erev Yom Tov — $50 for ticket — $50 for bus

Bus leaves from 3 Sherri Lane at 7:45am, and returns approximately 9:00pm. To reserve and pay — or for more information:

call (914) 414-3619 or email milcher@aol.com

Maybe it’s as simple as changing your water

Try it FREE and see what happens!

RENTALS TABLES

CHAIRS

BENCHES

WaterEmes.com

MECHITZAS

or listen on hotline : 646.883.9005 Most of what we eat/drink & stress make our body ACIDIC. Drinking Kangen Water helps balance our body’s pH & helps us stay far away from sickness, disease and cancer!

COAT RACKS

Simplify your simcha preparations.

(845) 243-3212 hseventsny@gmail.com

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TOURS

The Roosevelt Island Tramway

Fulton Fish Market

60th Street and 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Park on Island: 425 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044

800 Food Center Drive #65B, Bronx, NY 10474

Aerial tramway that spans East River to Roosevelt Island, where there’s a beautiful waterfront park and boat ride

46 minutes

212-832-4559

$2.75 (MetroCard only); Up to three children 44 inches tall and under ride for free on the tram when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

Nocturnal expedition to experience the colorful sight of fish vendors selling their goods

47 minutes

718-378-2356

Free; Parking: $5–7 Monday to Friday: 2:00–7:00 a.m.

6:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.

Historic Horse and Carriage Ride

Above the Clouds Balloon Rides

Central Park

Randall Airport: 100 Airport Road, Middletown, NY 10940

Half-hour to an hour scenic ride up in the clouds on a pictureperfect hot air balloon

Open-air ride through Central Park in horsedrawn carriage

347-871-4499

47 minutes

845-360-5594 845-692-2556

Varies

8-passenger flight: $375 per person

By reservation, or walk up at spots along Central Park to find this or other vendors

Tours take place at sunrise; call for exact times.

Liberty Helicopter Tours 1 Ford Lane, Kearny, NJ 07032

Birds’-eye view of New York City and surrounding area

50 minutes

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Special price: $159+$35 fees per seat

Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; closed Sundays; reservations recommended

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AIRPLANE OBSERVATION

Aviation Museum

Teterboro Airport

400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro , NJ 07608

Teterboro, NJ 07608

Museum with models of military aircraft and history of aviation

32 minutes

201-288-6344

Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; reservations required

Westchester County Airport

32 minutes

Stewart International Airport

240 Airport Road, White Plains, NY 10604

1180 1st Street, New Windsor, NY 12553

On the far left, at the end of the field, there’s an excellent spot to watch the airplanes take off and land. There’s also access to the departure hall, where you can see the screens and conveyor belts.

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.

35 minutes

44 minutes

Newark Liberty International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport

3 Brewster Road, Newark, NJ 07114

New York, NY 11430

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.

AirTrain is free in the airport; best spot for watching is from the parking lot of Ikea at 1000 Ikea Drive in Elizabeth, NJ

46 minutes

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View planes from playing fields on Redneck Avenue (east of the airport) or from Walmart's parking lot (1 Teterboro Landing Drive, Teterboro, NJ 07608)

55 minutes

AIRPLANE OBSERVATION

Planeview Park

Skydive the Ranch

Ditmars Boulevard, East Almhurst, NY 11369

55 Sand Hill Road, Gardiner, NY 12525

A park right near La Gaurdia airport with awesome views of planes landing and taking off (parking may be difficult)

47 minutes free

212-639-9675 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Viewing area to watch people skydiving (call for permission before going)

55 minutes free

845-255-4033 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

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