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תפלת הדרך ֶשּׁתֹולִ ֵיכנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום,בֹותינּו ֵ אֹלקי ֲא ֵ ֵֹלקינּו ו ֵ יְ ִהי ָרצֹון ִמלְ ָפנֶ יָך ד' ֱא וְ ַתּגִ ֵיענּו, וְ ִת ְס ְמ ֵכנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום,וְ ַת ְצ ִע ֵידנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום וְ ַת ְד ִר ֵיכנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום (אם דעתו לחזור מיד אומר וְ ַת ְחזִ ֵירנּו.שׁלֹום ָ ְלִ ְמחֹוז ֶח ְפ ֵצנּו לְ ַחּיִ ים ּולְ ִש ְׂמ ָחה ּול ,אֹורב וְ לִ ְס ִטים וְ ַחּיֹות ָרעֹות ַּב ֶּד ֶרְך ֵ ְלְ ָשׁלֹום) וְ ַת ִּצילֵ נּו ִמ ַּכף ָּכל אֹויֵ ב ו וְ ִת ְׁשלַ ח ְּב ָר ָכה,ִּומ ָּכל ִמינֵ י ֻּפ ְר ָענֻ ּיֹות ַה ִּמ ְת ַרּגְ ׁשֹות לָ בֹוא לָ עֹולָ ם וְ ִת ְּתנֵ נּו לְ ֵחן ּולְ ֶח ֶסד ּולְ ַר ֲח ִמים ְּב ֵעינֶ יָך,וְ ַה ְצלָ ָחה ְּב ָכל ַמ ֲע ֵׂשי יָ ֵדינּו ׁשֹומ ַע ְּת ִפּלָ ה וְ ַת ֲחנּון ֵ ִּכי ֵקל, וְ ִת ְׁש ַמע קֹול ַּת ֲחנּונֵ נּו,ְּוב ֵעינֵ י ָכל ר ֵֹאינּו :ׁשֹומ ַע ְּת ִפּלָ ה ֵ ' ָּברּוְך ַא ָּתה ד.ַא ָּתה
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS Hatzoloh: Rockland County: (845) 425-1600; Brooklyn: (718) 387-1750 In case of emergency in a different locale, please call 911. For non-urgent situations,call your local branch for guidance.
Chaverim: Rockland County: (845) 371-6333 (NEED), Brooklyn/Manhattan/Catskills: (718) 431-8181 For Interstate Chaverim and branches in other cities, please call your local branch.
Safety and protection are equally important. Be safe, be protected, be insured!
Meisels Agency Inc. 845-783-4000
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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
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
Free
Dawn to dusk
Eugene Levy Memorial Park
Free
Dawn to dusk
11 Grotke Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Free
Dawn to dusk
Willow Tree Park
Beautiful park with three playstations, pond, picnic tables and benches, shaded trails, and basketball court
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
Free
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Local
Beautiful park with lush, grassy areas, novel play equipment, trails, pond, picnic tables and stargazing platform
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: MORTONFOX
Local
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: ISAAC POLLAK
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
Sunny fenced-in playground with nearby jogging path around a pond with a water fountain
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: ISAAC POLLAK
Local
Free
Dawn to dusk
PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Winter’s Park
Dutch Gardens
47 East Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Newly renovated children’s park, with playground, gazebo, pond, picnic tables and geese feeding
IMAGE © 2015 GOOGLE: ELIYAHUBAYONAH
14 minutes
21 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956
Free
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
IMAGE © 2012 GOOGLE: TCHAMBER236
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
In back of 24 Highview Avenue, Nanuet, NY 10954
Beautiful, sprawling park with sandbox, benches, picnic table, playground and medieval era-themed equipment
IMAGE © 2009 GOOGLE: LEOPOLDOBARRIGA
Free
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845-364-2670
Demarest Kill County Park
Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401 500 feet after Cottage Place at small parking lot
15 minutes
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
Fenced-in playground with extensive castle-themed play and climbing area, slides, swings and rock wall
16 minutes Free Dawn to dusk
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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
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
Borough Park
608 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
98 Pine Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Reservation with hiking trails, pond, waterfall and breathtaking views
20 minutes
201-327-3500
Free IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: SLAVA MARKOV
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Buttermilk Falls County Park
21 Gagan Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
199 S. Greenbush Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
Park bordering the Hudson River with great playgrounds, grassy picnic areas with grilling, boardwalk and walking path
Free
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Park with special country charm, featuring playgrounds, bike path, picnic tables, a stream with ducks and lots of shade
Free
Haverstraw Bay County Park
20 minutes
845-947-2444
Dawn to dusk
© GOOGLE ROBERT FINE
20 minutes Free Dawn to dusk
Well-maintained trails with great views and waterfalls (weather permitting) cascading down the mountain
845-364-2670
718-851-2999
PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Ringwood Manor State Park
State Line Lookout
1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Closter, NJ, GPS: 40.988412, -73.908272
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
973-962-7031
Lookout point right off the Palisades Parkway
Weekend parking: $7 IMAGE © 2012 GOOGLE: JAMES SIMPSON
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
23 minutes
Nyack Memorial Park
Perkins Memorial Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
Park with pier, playground, gazebo, splash pad and great river views
Free
Dawn to dusk
Nyack Beach State Park
25 minutes Free April 1–November 30, weather permitting; daylight hours
Wild Duck Pond: 1133 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Hudson River park with small beach for children and long riverside trail with benches that leads to Rockland Lake Park
25 minutes
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: DMITRY EISAKOV
845-358-1316
IMAGE © 2014 GOOGLE: JUSTIN STASIUK
25 minutes
$6 parking. Only upper parking lot is currently open, with pedestrian-only access to trailhead and facilities
Free
Dawn to dusk
Dawn to dusk
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Breathtaking scenic drive or hike up Bear Mountain with parking on summit and along the way, with breathtaking 360-degree views at the top
Saddle River County Park
698 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
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Around the clock
Perkins Memorial Tower Observatory
4 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
23 minutes
Free
Saddle River Area Bike Path stretching for nearly six miles along a linear park system.
201-336-7275
PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Bear Mountain State Park
Rockland Lake State Park
3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
299 Rockand Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Great hiking, climbing, picnicking and grilling destination with lake, zoo, museum, carousel and boating in warmer weather
25 minutes
845-786-2701
$10 parking
845-268-3020 Bike rental 3 minutes from Rockland Lake (11 minutes from Nyack Beach State Park)
Dawn to dusk
Piermont Pier
Conger's Bike Rental 845-268-3315 107 Lake Road, Congers, NY 10920
Tallman Mountain State Park
Piermont, NY 10968 – From Paradise Ave. or Pier Ave., follow signs to the pier
Pier with scenic views extending a mile into Hudson River that can be biked, walked or driven through
Free
Dawn to dusk
Blauvelt State Park
Route 9W, Sparkill NY 10976
Shaded park with trails, paths, picnic areas, tennis court and small playground
25 minutes
845-359-0544
$6 parking, not collected at all times Dawn to dusk
Paterson Great Falls
Blauvelt, NY 10913
72 McBride Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501
Undeveloped state park with hiking trails and WWIera tunnels, rifle range and ruins. Access points detailed in Issue 103 of The Monsey View.
© GOOGLE 2017 NOAH EISENBRUCH
25 minutes
25 minutes $8 parking
8:00 a.m.–sunset
25 minutes
Park with picnic tables, grilling, hiking trails, novel climbing equipment and a bike path around Rockland Lake
Free
Dawn to dusk
Magnificent falls with bridge and paths, and easy foot access close to the falls
30 minutes
973-523-0370
Free Dawn to dusk
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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park
Scenic Hudson Park
250 W. Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591
Irvington, NY 10533
Waterfront park with riverside esplanade and magnificent views, which can be reached via Tappan Zee Express
© GOOGLE 2017 JUANITO GARWOOD
30 minutes
914-631-8347
© GOOGLE 2016 YANKY BREIER
31 minutes
Well-kept park with playgrounds and a walkway with amazing Hudson River views
914-591-7736
Free
Free
Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset
March–November: 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; December– February: 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Kingsland Point Park and the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse
Ruach Hachaim Park
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)
111 Ivy Lane, Monroe, NY 10950 49 Larkin Drive, Monroe, NY 10950
Park featuring separate boys’ and girls’ sections with a variety of interesting equipment and activities
18-acre park on Hudson River shore with overlook areas of Tarrytown lighthouse
914-366-5109
32 minutes
33 minutes
845-774-7275
Parking: $10 for non-residents
Free
8:00 a.m. to dusk
Sunday: 12:00–4:30 p.m.; Monday to Friday: 3:00–7:30 p.m.
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
Free
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845-786-2701
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: BRIDGETTE RUGGLES
38 minutes Free Dawn to dusk
Gorgeous scenic waterfront park with picnic tables, trails, playground and views of the Hudson and GWB
201-768-1360
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At the Shoppers Haven parking lot on Main St.
845-356-MALL (6255) Ext 5
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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 Free
201-336-7275 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Teatown Lake Reservation
39 minutes
$6 parking
160 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562
Tranquil nature reserve with a great lakeside loop with swinging bridge and interesting nature center
914-762-2912
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: LAKE LADY
40 minutes
Free; $5 parking
Free
Dawn to dusk; Nature Center: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Dawn to dusk
Croton Gorge Park/Croton Dam
Sprawling 843-acre park with pedicabs, biking, boating, picnicking, zoo, carousel and lots of grass
914-827-9568
Free Dawn to dusk. Please note that park do not let cars in once parking lot is full.
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845-941-3189
New York, NY
Breathtaking man-made falls with dramatic drop and spillway, with playground, picnicking and hiking
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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
42 minutes
7:00 a.m.–sunset
The Louis Engel Waterfront Park
1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562
39 minutes
Scenic paths through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields, streams, rivers and lakes, and traversing bridges and carriage roads
43 minutes Admission is free; recreation available for various prices
212-310-6600 6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
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 $60 adults; $50 children
No fee, but visitors are encouraged to contribute
9:00 a.m.–6:30 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
Parking $5; walkway and park are free
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
845-486-8125
Ice caves in Sam’s Point area of Minnewaska State Park
1 hour and 10 minutes
Varies
$10 parking; caves are free
9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sunday until 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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845-454-9649
845-647-7989
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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: $14.50; Seniors (62+): $13.50; Children ages 4–10: $8.50; Children 3 and younger: free; Adults and seniors pay additional $2 on Sunday
Free 9:00 a.m.–approximately dusk
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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 (They will feature pony rides, moonwalks and a sukkah on Chol Hamoed)
Aaron and Jessica: Amish Country tours aboard authentic horse and buggy
Niagara Falls American Side
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Ronks) 717-768-8828
AAA Buggy Rides:
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Intercourse) 717-989-2829
Niagara Falls Canadian Side
332 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
6650 Niagara Parkway, L2E 6T2
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
716-278-1796
Scenic attractions near Niagara Falls, among them Journey Behind the Falls, Whirlpool Aero Car, Hornblower Cruises, and Zipline. Please see Issue #111 of The Monsey View for extensive coverage on Niagara Falls.
6 hours 20 minutes
877-642-7275
Varies by attraction
Varies by attraction; an all-inclusive 2-day pass can be purchased for $90
Varies by attraction
Varies by attraction
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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
Free
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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
7:00 a.m.–45 min. before sunset
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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.
718-817-8700
Weekdays: Over age 12: $23; Seniors $20; Children ages 2–12: $10; Children under 2: free; Weekends: Over age 12: $28; Seniors: $25; Children ages 2–12: $12, Children under 2: free 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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718-549-3200
Adults: $10; Students and seniors: $6; Children 6+: $4; under 6: free
Free
44 minutes
973-831-5675
Premier public gardens spread over 52 acres
1 hour Adults: $15; Seniors: $8; Under 12: free Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sunday from 10:00 a.m.
718-623-7200
In Auschwitz 75 years ago, this shofar was secretly blown during the High Holidays. Learn its incredible story, and the stories of the 700 other artifacts and 400 photographs in the exhibition. Many of these artifacts – including this shofar – have never before been displayed in public.
“UNMISSABLE” – WALL STREET JOURNAL
Museum of Jewish Heritage A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Lower Manhattan, New York to Rector St or
to Bowling Green
Exhibition Tickets at MJHNYC.ORG Or at the Museum For hours and holiday closings, see website or call 646.437.4202. Sukkah available during Chol HaMoed
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.)
FARMS AND ORCHARDS
The Orchards of Concklin
Tevaland Petting Farm
2 S. Mountain Road, Pomona, NY 10970
47 Brandt Road, Hillburn, NY 10931
One-hour interactive visit with free-roaming animals, activities in a customized experience
Apple-picking orchard
12 minutes
845-354-0369
15 minutes
845-533-4063
$2 pole rental (and $5 deposit); minimum per person over the age of 3: $11 for a half-peck bag Sundays: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
By appointment only
Dr. Davies Farm
Demarest Farms
306 Route 304, Congers, NY 10920
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Historic 35acre apple orchard with trailer rides
20 minutes
845-268-7020
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: NATALIE MSCICHOWSKA
21 minutes
Well-manicured trees, spectacular views, wagon rides, petting zoo and corn maze with apples to pick
201-666-0472
Varies; cash only
$7 per person over age 2, (includes parking and activities); $12 per approximate 10-pound bag of apples
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Monday to Friday: 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Abma’s Farm
Muscoot Farm
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
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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
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41 minutes
Barnyard: $3 per person over 2
Free
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed on Sundays
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
FARMS AND ORCHARDS
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.
9:00 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.–5:00 p.m. (They might be closed on Mondays or Tuesdays; call before going)
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Apple Ridge Orchards
914-245-2784
Pennings Orchard
101 Jessup Road, Warwick, NY 10990
48 minutes
845-986-1684
$1 per bag; once it’s filled, they charge $15 for filled peck bag and $30 for filled half-bushel bag
$29.95 per bag of apples
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45 minutes
169 Route 94, Warwick, NY 10990
845-987-7717
$29 for a half a bushel of apples Thursday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
49 minutes
845-986-7080
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Sun High Orchards
Harvest Moon Farm
19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
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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
IMAGE © 2013 GOOGLE: LIU KUOWA
51 minutes
Pick your own apples.
914-485-1210
Per pound
$30 per 25-pound bag; admits 5 to orchard; activites range from $5 to $10
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.–4:30 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
$1.79 per pound or $32 for 25-pound bag
$18–$26 per bag
10:00 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
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1 hour 59 minutes Sundays: 12:00–4:00 p.m
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845-691-2339
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 ($2 credit toward fruit picking), 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
845-897-4377
1 hour $5 admission per person, plus picking
1 hour 2 minutes
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Alstede Farms
Family Fun Farm
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
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1 hour 4 mins
908-879-5353
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
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
$12.95; add for bumper boats, laser tag, pony rides and wagon rides
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.
Chol Hamoed hours: 12:00–6:00 p.m.; Friday 12:00–4:00 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
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1 hour 15 minutes
845-626-7137
Pay per activity and per bag of apples
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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HORSEBACK RIDING
Old Town Ranch
Bronx Equestrian Center
1152 Haverstraw Road, Suffern, NY 10901
9 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464
Local ranch offering pony rides, trail rides, and a great equestrian experience
About 10 minutes
845-500-1111
Braden Brook Stables
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 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
845-647-7556
Trail rides on horseback in Prospect Park. Reservations are required.
1 hour 17 minutes
718-972-4588
$42 per hour per person; Children under 11: $62 10:00 a.m.–sunset
9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Jamaic Bay Riding Academy 7000 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (right off Belt Parkway)
1 hour and 20 minutes
718-531-8949
Guided rides: $75 per person; pony rides: $25 for 5 laps
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday from 9:00 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday there are later hours (5:00–8:00 p.m.) by appointment only
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INDOOR FUN
Turtleboo 175 East Central Avenue, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Indoor amusement center with soft play area, rides, arcades, kosher food and great accommodations Sukkah on premises
Local
845-746-2100
$16.99, two adults free per family; Early bird admission (9:00–10:45 a.m.): $12.99 (3-hour play included)
Unfortunately, due to a small fire in the building, TurtleBoo is currently closed. Reopening information for everyone’s favorite local attraction will be announced shortly.
Screamin’ Parties
Hobby House
111 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet, NY 10954
11 Main Street, Monsey, NY 10952
Plaster, ceramics and mosaics for all ages
Local
Bounce area with slides, castles and coaster simulators
845-425-2358
Starting at $13
10 minutes
Wednesday and Thursday Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m.; Friday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed on Monday
Chuck E. Cheese’s
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 ceramics
Token-operated rides and arcade games
12 minutes
845-267-2022
N: 845-627-2788 P: 201-487-1088
15 minutes
845-623-4975
Varies by token amount
Pay per piece
11:00 a.m–9:00 p.m.
Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 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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INDOOR FUN
Bounce Safari
Bounce U
3 North Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Nanuet: 424 Market Street, Nanuet, NY 10954 Paramus: 70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652
Moonwalk wonderland of slopes, slides, tunnels and everything inflatable
N: 15 minutes P: 25 minutes
Play area with structure, slides and bounce castles
19 minutes
N: 845-623-5400 P: 201-843-5880
Open bounce: $9.95
$12.95–14.95 bouncer; $4.95–5.95 toddler; parents are free
Based on schedule parties; call before going
By reservation only
Palisades Mall Carousel and Ferris Wheel
Mosaic Glassworks
1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
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20 minutes
201-857-4000
36 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Beautiful carnival rides: Ferris wheel reaching 68 feet; doubledecker carousel
Creative art studios with mosaic projects for all ages
845-353-2596 845-353-2595
20 minutes
201-800-1820
$2.50 per ride (adults ride free on carousel)
Starting at $30
Ferris wheel: Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Carousel: daily: 11:00 a.m.–9:00; Sunday until 7:00 p.m.
Weekdays: 11:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Monday and Friday by appointment.
Billy Beez
Build-A-Bear Workshop 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 $9.95 (adult included); Toddler ages 1–4: $15.95; Children ages 5–17: $19.95; Parents/ guardians: $6.95 (second parent: $9.95) 10:00 a.m.–9:00p.m.; Sunday until 9:00 p.m.
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INDOOR FUN
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.; Sundays 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Ridgewood: Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Thursday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
21 minutes
201-261-3000
Ages 1–17: $15 for 2 hours; $20 all day; Adults: $2; Rock climbing: $5 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Big Playhouse 316 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675
Open play area that simulates real-life downtown with costumes, furniture for imaginative play
24 minutes
201-314-6341
$17.99 + tax per child; family packages available
By reservation
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
Indoor trampoline area with foam pits and lots of jumping space
29 minutes
845-268-4000
Ages 2 and under: $9.99; 3+: $19.99; parents: $6.99-9.99
30 minutes: $10;1 hour: $18; 90 minutes: $22; 2 hours: $27; 5 and under: 30 minutes: $8; 1 hour: $12; 90 minutes: $15; 2 hours: $20 ; Wednesday special: 2 hours for price of 1
10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Open Bounce: Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Toddlers from 10:00–11:00 a.m.) Monday–Thursday: 2:00– 7:00p.m.; Friday from 1:00 p.m.
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FROM THE MAGICAL CASTLES & SNOWY FORESTS TO THE ALLEYS OF YERUSHALAYIM,
IS SHE OF ROYAL BLOOD?
M. BARZEL PRESENTS:
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Boro Park:
The Skver Hall 1373 43rd Street
Lakewood:
Bais Shaindel High School 685 River Ave (Back Entrance)
Tuesday, October 15th Wednesday, October 16th Thursday, October 17th Friday, October 18th
9:30pm 4:30pm and 8:30pm 4:30pm and 8:30pm 12:00pm
Admission: $25
Monsey:
Bais Rochel
145 Saddle River Road
INDOOR FUN
Urban Air Adventure Park
Kidnetic
69 Wesley Street, South Hackensack, NJ 07606
2 Changebridge Road, East Building E, Montville, NJ 07045
Trampoline park with climbing walls, obstacle courses, tubes playground, battle beams and amazing adventures
29 minutes
201- 212-6454
Play area with structures, slides, ball room, alligator pit and more
31 minutes
973-331-9001
$19.99–$29.99; Ages 5 and under: $13.00; Parents: $6.00; socks (required): $3
$15
Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday: from 12:00 p.m.
Weekdays: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sunday: 9:30–11:00 a.m.
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
IMAGE (C) 2016 GOOGLE: STEVEN LAM
33 minutes
866-243-0770
40 minutes
973-656-0800
Starting at $29.95 (savings online)
$23and up, per project
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Reservations recommended for Chol Hamoed
Chol Hamoed: Wednesday: 12:00–10:00 p.m.; Thursday: 12:00–6:00 p.m.; Friday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.;
Crayola Experience
FAO Schwartz
30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
Massive toy store in NYC
55 minutes
800-326-8638
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: TAYLOR LANTHIEM
1 hour 25 minutes
Hands-on colorful crayon activities and exhibits
610-515-8000
Entrance is free; toy prices vary
$21.99; parking by the hour
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sundays until 6:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY October 17
SKVER: ATERES FREIDA - 103 CLINTON AVE.
9:00
SKVER: ATERES FREIDA - 103 CLINTON AVE. BORO PARK: LIPCHUTZ HALL - 1362 50th St.
8:30 4:30
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8:30 8:30
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SPORTS AND ADVENTURE
Escape Room – Monsey
New City Bowl and Batting Cages
Monsey
90 N. Main Street, New City, NY 10956
Heimishe, local 60-minute escape room experience for ages 12+
Local
845-356-3515
Bowling alley and batting cages
15 minutes
845-634-4977
$18 per person (groups of 6–10 is $10 per person)
$6.25 per bowling game; (15 pitches); Packages available
By reservation
Opens 10:00 a.m.; closing time varies
The Gravity Vault
Autobahn Indoor Speedway
107 Pleasant Avenue, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 1423 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
2272 Palisades Center Drive #A200, West Nyack, NY 10994
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
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20 minutes
Indoor go kart speedway
845-535-1515
$22.99 per race; Discounted 3, 5 and 8 packs; Annual $7.95 Speedway license required
U.S.R.: Monday to Friday: 9:00–10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Hoboken: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thusdays from 6:00 a.m.
Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Lucky Strike Palisades 4662 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
Bowling lanes and game room
20 minutes
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845-358-1602
12:00–11:00 p.m.; Opens Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
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SPORTS AND ADVENTURE
Montvale Lanes
Palisades Climb Adventure Palisades Center, 4590 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
14 W. Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645
The world’s tallest ropes course at 85 feet and five levels, on Level 4 of the Palisades Mall
Bowling alley
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: RIDGE CAMERON
20 minutes
201-391-3400
20 minutes
$4–5 per game per person; Shoe rental: $3
$19.99; Sky Tykes, for kids under 48”: $8.99
Opens 9:00 a.m.; closing time varies
Wednesday–Friday: 2:00–7:00 p.m.;
Escape the Mystery Room
Tappan Go Karts
3681 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
116 Route 303, Tappan, NY 10983
Go-kart track, batting cages, mini-golf and driving range
Thrilling escape rooms of different difficulty levels
20 minutes
845-208-2919
23 minutes
$25 per person; private room rentals between $125 and $275, depending on group size
Go-karts: $8 per race; double: $13
10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sunday until 8:00 p.m.
Go-karts: 12:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Hi-Tor Lanes
23 minutes
266 Union Street, Northvale, NJ 07647
Bowling alley
845-429-8000
Rock climbing gym
23 minutes
$5.00–5.50 per game; Shoe rental: $4
$25
Varies
10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sunday until 6:00
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845-359-0642
High Exposure Rock Climbing
40 S. Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: ZALMAN GOLDSTEIN
845-727-3500
201-768-8600
SPORTS AND ADVENTURE
Sports Time USA
The Other Tales – Escape Rooms
380 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: ALAN ROSNER
28 minutes
245 Diamond Bridge Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
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
$29.95
Chol Hamoed: Wednesday : 2:00–9:00 p.m.;Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday: opens at 11:00 a.m.
By reservation only 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sundays until 9; closed Mondays
iFly Indoor Skydiving
Escape Room NJ
211 E. Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652 849 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710
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28 minutes/33 minutes Packages start at $90 per person, $160 for 2 people, $380 for five people
157A Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Sixty-minute escape adventure for teams of between 2 and 18 people
Indoor skydiving with pressurized flight chamber for bodyflight
P: 201-733-4359 Y: 914-449-4359
35 minutes
$25 per person; Private escape rooms between $100 and $400, depending on group size
P: 12:00–7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Y: 1200 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
The Castle Fun Center
10:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
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
Adventure center with go-karts, arcade, rock wall climbing and more
35 minutes Between $3.50 and $8 per ride Chol Hamoed hours: 12:00–9:00 p.m.
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201-815-1784
845-469-2116
36 minutes
973-882-9777
All day play: $9.95–19.95; Parents free Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday: 12:00–6:00 p.m.
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Admission: $25
52 Main Street
for women and girls
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Recommended by mechanchos as a "Must see" Motzei Yom Tov (Tues) Oct 15 Wednesday Oct 16 Thursday Oct 17 Friday Oct 18 Motzei Shabbos Oct 19
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SPORTS AND ADVENTURE
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
IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: SMALL
45 minutes
973-428-1166
Amusement center with arcades, bounce castle, go-karts and bowling
46 minutes
914-241-3131
Band $25–39, or pay for credits
Adult track: $18–25; Teen track: $12–15; Kids track: $8–10; $10 bounce; always best to call for availability
Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Monday to Thursday: 3:00–10:00 p.m.; Friday: from 12:00; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Camelback Mountain Adventure
FunFuzion 29 LeCount Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Indoor play arena with funhouse, ride, games, mini golf, laser tag and bowling. Large sukkah and kosher food on premises for Chol Hamoed.
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48 minutes Varies
243 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372
914-637-7575 Chol Hamoed: 12:00–11:00 p.m.
Pocono Outdoor Aventure Tours
Tallest mountain in the Poconos boasting the largest ropes course in Pennsylvania, as well as mountain coasters, ziplines, pipeline mountain slides (alpine slides), a climbing wall, bungee jumping and segway tours
1 hour and 25 minutes
Pay per attraction, or choose from a variety of adventure packages available 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
It™ Adventure Ropes Course
393 Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
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 and 30 minutes
570-629-1663
570-839-6061
The world’s largest indoor ropes course with liquid fireworks, water show, ziplines and amazing courses
1 hour 37 minutes
203-812-9981
One-seater: $90; two-seater: $115; four-seater: $195
$25: course and zip; $30: course, zip and jump $10: climbing wall; $10: children under 48”
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
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TUESDAY MOTZEI YT October 15
WEDNESDAY October 16
tHURSDAY October 17
BORO PARK: LIPCHUTZ HALL - 1362 50th St. MONSEY: PUPA HALL #2- 15 WIDMAN CT
9:00 9:00
BORO PARK: LIPCHUTZ HALL - 1362 50th St. MONSEY: PUPA HALL #2 - 15 WIDMAN CT
8:30 8:30
BORO PARK: ATERES GOLDA - 1362 50th St. MONSEY: PUPA HALL - 15 WIDMAN CT LAKEWOOD: TIFERES HALL - 613 OAK ST CATSKILLS: RALEIGH HOTEL 680 HEIDEN RD FALLSBURG NY
TUESDAY MOTZEI YT October 15
WEDNESDAY October 16
FRIDAY October 18
4:30 & 8:30 4:30 & 8:30 8:30 4:30 & 8:30
BORO PARK: ATERES GOLDA - 1362 50th St. MONSEY: PUPA HALL - 15 WIDMAN CT LAKEWOOD: TIFERES HALL - 613 OAK ST CATSKILLS: RALEIGH HOTEL 680 HEIDEN RD FALLSBURG NY
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WEDNESDAY October 16
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BORO PARK: ATERES GOLDA - 1362 50th St. MONSEY: PUPA HALL - 15 WIDMAN CT LAKEWOOD: TIFERES HALL - 613 OAK ST CATSKILLS: RALEIGH HOTEL 680 HEIDEN RD FALLSBURG NY
4:30 & 8:30 4:30 & 8:30 8:30 4:30 & 8:30
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OUTDOOR FUN
Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure
Ring Homestead
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx River Entrance, Bronx, NY 10460
257 Lybolt Road, Middletown, NY 10941
Ropes course and zipline for ages 7+ (must be at least 5’6”)
40 minutes
Adventure camp with ropes course
347-308-9021
49 minutes
845-361-3842
2-hour climb: $49.95; 2-way zip: $24.95; Combo: $59.95
Different packages available. Call for reservations.
Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (rope course) and 3:30 p.m. (zip)
9:00 a.m. until dark
Adventurers Park
Luna Park
1824 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214
1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Park with 30 rides and lots of games at Coney Island Beach
Amusement park with 25 rides and attractions
1 hour 5 minutes
718-975-2748
1 hour 10 minutes
718-373-5862
Pass: $36–40, or pay per ride
Starting at $29 (if purchased in advance)
Park opens at 11:00 a.m.
Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Deno’s Wonder Wheel 3059 Denos D. Vourderis Place, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Amusement park at Coney Island Beach with 16 kiddie rides and 5 adult rides
1 hour 10 minutes
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718-372-2592
Kiddie rides: $4; Adult rides: $8
Opens at 12:00 p.m.
OUTDOOR FUN
Pocono TreeVentures
Adventureland 2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
1575 Fairway Villas Blvd., East Stroudsburg PA, 18302
Amusement park with about 30 rides
1 hour 11 minutes
631-694-6868
Aerial forest adventure with five ropes courses and dual zip racers. Additional kids section.
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1 hour 25 minutes
800-446-0231
Band: $32.99, or pay per rid
Ropes course: ages 7–11, $44; 12+, $49; ages 4–7: $28 Zipline: $20 for 1 run, $8 additional runs; combos available at discount prices
Chol Hamoed: Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00am-6:00pm
Chol Hamoed: Thursday and Friday: 12:00–4:00 p.m.; KidVentures and Zip: 12:00–5:00 p.m.
Six Flags Great Adventures and Safari
Diggerland
1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527
100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
Huge park with 14 coasters and 52 other attractions; Off-Road Adventure Safari entrance included in admission; sukkah on premises
1 hour 30 minutes
201-862-0250 (NCSY)
Tractorthemed rides, stunts, and digging fun for all ages; sukkah on premises
2 hours
856-768-1110
Ages 3+: $45 at gate, $40 pre-ordered
Chol Hamoed: $27.95 (if purchased in advance)
Thursday, Chol Hamoed: 12:00–7:00 p.m. (Safari until 3:30 p.m.)
Chol Hamoed: Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.; Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Hersheypark 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.
3 hours
717-534-3900
Ages 9–54: $53 at gate; save by purchasing in advance
Chol Hamoed (by Central PA Kosher) Wednesday from 6:00–9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 11:00 a.m.–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
Free; there may be a parking fee; $3 charge for group tours and special events; reservations required
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Grounds: Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed on Sunday
Kykuit – Rockefeller Estate
Philipsburg Manor
Tour begins at: 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
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
914-366-6900
Standard tour: Under 3: free; Ages 3–17: $23–26; Adults: $25–28
Under 3: free; Child 3–17: $6; Adult: $12
Sunday, Friday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m; Also open Mondays and Wednesdays in October
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (last tour)
West Point Museum
Boscobel House and Gardens
2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996
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32 minutes Free; there may be a parking fee 10:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
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1601 New York 9D, Garrison, NY 10524
Military academy museum with galleries showcasing history of U.S. army, warfare and weapons
845-938-3590
Restored 18th Century house museum with gorgeous grounds and views
33 minutes
845-265-3638
Gardens and grounds: Adults: $12; Ages 6–14: $6; Under 6: free Extra charge for house; family packages available. Wednesday to Monday: 9:30 a.m.–5:00p.m.
We are selling tickets and bus seats for Thursday, Chol Hamoed Succos, October 17 to HERSHEY PARK. BUS TRANSPORTATION: will IYH be leaving from 3 Sherri Lane at 7:45 and leaving the park back to Monsey at 6:00 pm. TICKETS: ADULTS: $45, after October 12: $52, KIDS 3-8: $43, after October 12: $52 SEAT ON BUS: $47, and after October 12, $58 COMBO BUS AND TICKET: $90, after October 12: $110
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Breakfast
For tickets, or for more info call 914-414-3619 Reservations (paid only) can be made either on the phone with a credit card, or with cash/check atToyriffic, 1581 route 202 (Stop and Shop Plaza) and at 3 Sherri Lane.
Lunch
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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
Children: $15.99; Adults: $6.99
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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: $38; Child: $32; Senior: $36
Adult: $18; child and senior: $15; Toddler: free
8:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Closes early the first Wednesday of every month
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
General admission: Child: $19.99; Adult: $24.75 Chol Hamoed: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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54 minutes
Sprawling, oftinteractive collection of curiosities
212-398-3133
Adult: $32; Child: $24; Save $5–6 when purchasing online 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS
One World Observatory
Gulliver’s Gate
285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007
216 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Admission to three floors of One World Trade Center, for views, observatory, elevators and exhibits
56 minutes
844-696-1776
Fascinating exhibit of miniature landmarks and natural wonders from around the world
56 minutes (expect traffic)
212-235-2016
Ages 13–64: $35; Ages 6–12: $29; Under 5: free; Ages 65+: $33
Adults: $36; Seniors and 12 and under: $27
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
9/11 Memorial Museum
9/11 Memorial
200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281
200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281
Museum with exhibitions and hands-on learning about 9/11 and its effects
1 hour
212-312-8800
8-acre park in memoriam of 9/11 heroes with guided tours available
1 hour
General: Adult $26; Seniors: $20; Youth (7–17) $15; additional packages available
Free
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
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
212-312-8800
800-337-8474
1 hour 17 minutes
845-229-7770
Home and library: $20; Grounds are free Under 15: free
Mansion: $10 for 1-hour guided tour; Grounds: free
Museum 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Home tours: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Top cottage: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Grounds: Dawn to dusk
Mansion tour times: 9:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Grounds: dawn to dusk
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Living Torah Museum
Jewish Children’s Museum
1603 41st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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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
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1 hour 24 minutes
718-467-0600
Admission: $13; Seniors: $10; Under 2: free Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday: 10:00 a.m.–2:30 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
Adult: $25; Child, senior: $20; Under 4: free
12+: $23; 3–11: $19; 2 and under: free
9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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: $12; Under 13: free
Varies by mansion
Sunday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Varies by mansion
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215-448-1200
401-847-1000
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AQUARIUMS AND ZOOS
Van Saun County Park
Bronx Zoo
216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
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27 minutes
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460
Zoo with playground, train, carousel, and trails, and animal shows in the summer
201-336-7275
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats
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44 minutes
718-367-1010
15–61: $8; 3–14: $5; Under 3: free; Seniors 62+; $2 Fee only charged until November
13+: $22.95; 3–12: $14.95; 65+: $20.95; 2 and under: free Free admission on Wednesdays; parking $17
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Maritime Aquarium
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
203-852-0700
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48 minutes
Excellent zoo for children, with great animals, train, pony rides, feedings, paddle boats, and more.
973-731-5800
Adults: $26.95; Ages 13–17 and seniors: $24.95; Ages 3–12: $19.95; Under 3: free
Adults: $15; Ages 2–12 and seniors: $12; 23 months and younger: free
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Queens Zoo 53-51 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368
49 minutes
718-271-1500
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18-acre zoo with trails, aviary, domestic animals, sea lion pool, bears, pumas, parrots and bison
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.
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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
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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.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30 p.m.
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
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1 hour 9 minutes
Zoo and museum with over 500 animals in their natural surroundings
973-875-5800
Ages 13+: $29.95; Ages 3–12: $24.95; Senior: $21.95; Under 2: free
13-64: $19.50, 3-12: $16; 65+: $18; Under 3: Free
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Central Park Zoo 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
212- 439-6500
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General Admission: Adult: $13.95; Child: $8.95; Senior: $10.95
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Weekends until 5:30 p.m.
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AQUARIUMS AND ZOOS
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Long Island Aquarium
300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
431 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Small aquarium with a large variety of marine life, including sharks, penguins, seals and octopuses
1 hour 30 minutes
732-899-1212
Aquarium with fascinating exhibits and many interesting marine animals and fish
1 hour 47 minutes
631-208-9200, ext. 426
Adult, $14; Ages 3 –12: $8; 62+: $9; Under 3: free
Ages 13–61: $33; Seniors 62+: $27; Ages 3–12: $24; Under 2: free
Sunday:10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Adventure Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
Amazing aquarium with thousands of fish, exotic marine animals and fascinating outdoor exhibits
Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island and touch pool
2 hours 2 minutes
856-365-3300
2 hours 7 minutes
12+: $31.99; Ages 2–11: $23.99; Under 2: free (Somewhat cheaper online)
Varies
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.–4:50 p.m.
860-572-5955
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2 hours 8 minutes
215-243-1100
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Huge children’s zoo with incredible creatures and many fun activities
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.
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BOATING AND FERRIES
D&D Marine 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
Starting at $150 for one and a half hours
Early morning trips, between 5:50 and 9:00 a.m.; afternoon trips between 4:57 and 9:10 p.m.; closed Sunday
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
Cruises for views of Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, landmarks and more
43 minutes
212-563-3200
Starts at: Adults, $31; Children 3–12, $26; (There’s currently an exclusive fall offer for $17.99 for children and adults; cruise leaves Pier 16, Downtown, 89 South Street, New York, NY 10038.) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Commuter ferry from Hoboken to Pier 11 or World Financial Center in Manhattan
58 minutes
800-533-3779
Adult: $7–9; Child age 6–11: $4–5; Child age 5 and under: two children ride free for every paying adult Ferry departs at 15–30 minute intervals from about 6 a.m. until about 9 p.m.
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
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 13–61: $18.50; Children 4–12: $9; Seniors 62+: $14
Free
Ferry departs every 15-20 minutes
The ferry operates 24/7 (departs about every half hour; call for exact schedule)
Swinging Bridge Lake Marina
Gene’s Boats
371 Starlight Road, Mongaup Valley, NY 12762
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1 hour 15 minutes
3429 State Route 55, White Lake, NY 12786
Rentals of speedboats, pontoon boats, pedal boats and rowboats
Pontoon, fishing boat and kayak rental
845-794-6530
1 hour 15 minutes
Pontoons: $140 per hour; Kayaks: $10 per hour
Varies
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Call for hours
220 Lindholm Road, Hurleyville, NY 12747
1548 NY-17B, White Lake, NY 12786
1 hour 15 minutes
Rentals of pontoon boats, kayaks, pedal boats, canoes
Open throughout Chol Hamoed by reservation only
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Rents out kayaks and canoes for a full day or half day
845-583-1000
Rowboats and 2-passenger boats: $35.00 per hour; 1-passenger kayak: $25.00 per hour; 4-passenger pedal boat: $45.00 per hour
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845-583-9787
Bradley Boat Rentals
Payne’s Water Sports
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212-639-9675
1 hour 21 minutes Kayak (single) $35/day,$25/half day Kayak (tandem) $50/day, $35/half day Canoe $50/day, $35/half day
845-807-114 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Closed Tuesday
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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
$2.50 (Metro Card 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: 1:00 a.m.–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
$50 for up to 20 minutes, plus $20 for each additional 10 minutes, plus tip
Starting at $199 per person for group tours and $599 per two people for private tours
By reservation
Begins at 6:00 a.m.; reservations required
Liberty Helicopter Tours 6 E. River Piers #212, New York, NY 10004
Birds’-eye view of New York City and surrounding area
50 minutes
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800-542-9933
Starts at $224 per person
8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
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AIRPLANE OBSERVATION
Aviation Museum
Teterboro Airport
400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro , NJ 07608
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32 minutes
Teterboro, NJ 07608
Museum with models of military aircraft and history of aviation
201-288-6344
Adults: $9; Children and seniors: $7 IMAGE © 2008 GOOGLE: ANDYCHOINSKI
32 minutes
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Closed Mondays
Westchester County Airport
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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