Excursions Pesach 2022

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Disclaimer: All content featured in Excursions is for informational purposes only. The Monsey View does not endorse the destinations listed and does not take responsibility for any informational or typographical errors. Please call the vendors to verify details before setting out.

Dear Readers, As we present our latest Excursions compilation, please keep the following in mind.

This list includes the hours specifically for the days of chol hamoed.

We took great care to present up-to-the-minute information.

However, before heading anywhere, we advise you to verify the hours, inquire about prices, and make reservations in advance whenever possible. Some venues will not let you in once full, and others require reservations even though they did not state so.

While, for the most part, COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, some venues still require masks in their facilities. A select few also require proof of vaccination. Have masks on hand, and be prepared with the information before planning your trip.

Admission fees apply for most attractions. Parking fees apply for some local parks and other attractions, too. All attractions that do not have hours on chol hamoed, are not yet open for the season, or have closed either temporarily or permanently have been omitted from the list.

We present this list for informational purposes only; it is not an endorsement of any specific attraction, and discretion should be used.

Wishing you all a wonderful yom tov and a lovely chol hamoed experience.

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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!

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Parks and Scenic Spots Please be advised that some parks have parking fees.

Manny Weldler Park 148 W. Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952

Large park with playground, sand area, tennis and handball courts, and bike trails Local Dawn to dusk

Eugene Levy Memorial Park 920 Rte. 45, Pomona, NY 10970

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

Willow Tree Park

Willow Tree Road, Wesley Hills, NY 10952 Massive willow trees cascading over beautiful lake with bike path around the lake Local Dawn to dusk

Winter’s Park

Clark Recreation Center

59 Campbell Avenue, Airmont, NY 10952 Shaded park with large playground, basketball and tennis court, and picnic tables Local Dawn to dusk

Children’s Park

11 Grotke Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977 Beautiful park with three playstations, pond, picnic tables and benches, shaded trails, and basketball court Local Dawn to dusk

Gregory R. Sikorsky Children’s Park 35 Lime Kiln Road, Suffern, NY 10901

Sunny fenced-in playground with nearby jogging path around a pond with a water fountain Local Dawn to dusk

Dutch Gardens

21 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956

47 East Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Childrens’ park with playground, gazebo, pond and geese feeding

Historic garden with walking paths, gazebo, tea house behind Rocland County Courthouse 14 minutes

845-364-2670

14 minutes Sunrise to sunset Dawn to dusk 2-hour limit in parking area

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Celery Farm Nature Preserve

Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401 500 feet after Cottage Place at small parking lot Untouched wetland, one-mile trail around lake, with meadow and small streams and sightings of birds, butterflies, fish and other animals

Hiking trail, picnic area and benches around a pond 15 minutes

High Tor State Park

Finch Park

194 Church Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446 Beautiful, sprawling park with sandbox, benches, picnic table, playground and medieval erathemed equipment 15 minutes

415 S. Mountain Road, New City, NY 10956

A moderate 45-minute climb with breathtaking 360-degree views.

18 minutes

845-634-8074

Park is closed, but mountain can be climbed.

Lake Welch Beach

800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980 Gorgeous half-mile man-made beach open for picnicking in the fall and winter 973-962-2240

Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Ramapo Valley Reservation

608 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 Reservation with hiking trails, pond, waterfall and breathtaking views 20 minutes

201-327-3500

30 minutes before sunrise until 30 min after sunset

Haverstraw Bay County Park

Buttermilk Falls County Park

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

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

21 Gagan Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993

199 S. Greenbush Road, West Nyack, NY 10994

20 minutes

20 minutes

Dawn to dusk

Dawn to dusk

Ringwood Manor State Park

1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 Beautiful 4,400-acre park with trails, picnicking and streams. NJ Botanical Gardens and Shepherd Lake is part of the park but accessed via a different point.

20 minutes

973-962-2240

8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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57 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956

Dawn to dusk

15 minutes

20 minutes

Demarest Kill County Park

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845-364-2670

State Line Lookout Closter, NJ, GPS: 40.988412, -73.908272

Lookout point right off the Palisades Parkway 23 minutes Around the clock

Nyack Memorial Park 4 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960

Perkins Memorial Tower Observatory

Perkins Memorial Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

Park with pier, playground, gazebo, splash pad and great river views 23 minutes

Breathtaking scenic drive or hike up Bear Mountain with parking on summit and along the way, with breathtaking 360-degree views at the top 25 minutes

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

845-786-2701

10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (last entry 4:00 p.m.)

Nyack Beach State Park 698 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

Hudson River park with small beach for children and long riverside trail with benches that leads to Rockland Lake Park 25 minutes

All day

Saddle River County Park

Bear Mountain State Park

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

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

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

25 minutes

201-336-7275

845-786-2701

Dawn to dusk

Rockland Lake State Park

299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 Park with picnic tables, grilling, hiking trails, novel climbing equipment and a bike path around Rockland Lake

Conger’s Bike Rental is 3 minutes from Rockland Lake (11 minutes from Nyack Beach State Park) 845-268-3315 107 Lake Rd, Congers, NY 10920

845-268-3020

Dawn to dusk

Tallman Mountain State Park Route 9W, Sparkill NY 10976

Shaded park with trails, paths, picnic areas, tennis court and small playground 25 minutes

3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911

25 minutes

Dawn to dusk

845-359-0544

Dawn to dusk

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Scenic drive of almost 18 miles going through Harriman and Bear Mountain State Park 23 minutes

845-358-1316

8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

25 minutes

Seven Lakes Drive

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Piermont Pier

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 25 minutes Dawn to dusk

Blauvelt State Park Blauvelt, NY 10913

Undeveloped state park with hiking trails and WWI-era tunnels, rifle range and ruins.

Access points detailed in Issue 103 of The Monsey View.

25 minutes Dawn to dusk

Paterson Great Falls 72 McBride Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501

Magnificent falls with bridge and paths, and easy foot access close to the falls 30 minutes

973-523-0370

Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park

250 W. Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Waterfront park with riverside esplanade and magnificent views, which can be reached via Tappan Zee Express 30 minutes

Dawn to dusk

914-631-8347

6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

Scenic Hudson Park Irvington, NY 10533

Well-kept park with playgrounds and a walkway with amazing Hudson River views 31 minutes

914-591-7736

7:00 a.m. to dusk

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)

18-acre park on Hudson River shore with overlook areas of Tarrytown lighthouse 32 minutes

914-366-5109

8:00 a.m. to dusk

Ruach Hachaim Park 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 33 minutes

845-774-7275

Ross Dock Picnic Area Fort Lee, NJ, GPS: 40.860425, -73.955772

Gorgeous scenic waterfront park with picnic tables, trails, playground and views of the Hudson and GWB 38 minutes

201-768-1360

Goosepond Mountain State Park 1198 New York 17M, Chester, NY 10918

Undeveloped state park with woods, fields, trails and wetlands 34 minutes Dawn to dusk

Overpeck County Park 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.

Great park with fun equipment and jungle gyms, water views, walking paths, and boat rentals in warmer seasons 38 minutes

8:00 a.m. –10:00 p.m.

845-786-2701

201-336-7275

6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Rockefeller State Park Preserve

Teatown Lake Reservation

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

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

125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570

39 minutes

914-631-1470

Dawn to dusk

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1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562

39 minutes

914-762-2912

Dawn to dusk; nature center: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Louis Engel Waterfront Park

Croton Gorge Park/ Croton Dam

Park with amazing Hudson River views, great to visit in conjunction with Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry

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

160 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562

40 minutes

845-941-3189

Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

42 minutes

914-827-9568

8:00 a.m. to dusk. Note: Park does not allow cars in once parking lot is full.

Dawn to dusk. Note: Park does not allow cars in once parking lot is full.

Central Park

Pedicab Tours

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

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

New York, NY

43 minutes

212-310-6600

6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.

8 West 58th St; near 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

44 minutes

917-405-1303

8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Mianus River Gorge 167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY 10506

Well-maintained trails with beautiful views of river and Havemeyer Falls 45 minutes

914-234-3455

Brooklyn Bridge Park 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

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

718-222-9939

6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.

Walkway Over the Hudson

87 Havilland Road, Highland, NY 12528 Poughkeepsie Entrance: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Highland Entrance:

1.28-mile elevated pedestrian bridge over the Hudson River with 21-story elevator (elevator may close in extreme weather) 1 hour

845-454-9649

266 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Rent all types of bikes (surreys, tandem, elliptigo and more) for a ride on the scenic, peaceful Dutchess Rail Trail 1 hour and 7 minutes

845-486-8125

7:00 a.m.–7:45 p.m.

9:30 a.m. –7:00 p.m.

Minnewaska State Park

Bushkill Falls

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

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

5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446

1 hour 10 minutes 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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845-255-0752

138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill, PA 18324

1 hour 30 minutes 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

888-287-4545

Mount Utsayantha Fire Tower Tower Road, Stamford, NY 12167

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.

2 hours and 15 minutes Open around the clock

Niagara Falls — American Side

Niagara Falls — Canadian Side

Scenic Niagara Falls attractions, among them Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist, and evening fireworks

Scenic attractions near Niagara Falls, among them Journey Behind the Falls, Whirlpool Aero Car, Hornblower Cruises, and Zipline.

332 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

6 hours 15 minutes

716-278-1796

Varies by attraction

6650 Niagara Parkway, L2E 6T2

6 hours and 20 minutes

877-642-7275

Varies by attraction

Botanical Gardens New Jersey Botanical Gardens Ringwood State Park, Morris Road, Ringwood NJ 07456

Well-maintained Tudor revival manor home with a selection of formal and seasonal gardens 25 minutes

973-962-9534

Laurelwood Arboretum 725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470

30-acre botanically diverse property with woodlands, gardens, ponds and streams 28 minutes

973-831-5675

8:00 a.m. to dusk

8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily; winter until 6:00 p.m.

Untermyer Park And Gardens

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

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

43 minutes

37 minutes 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

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718-549-3200

914-613-4502

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10:00 a.m.–5:30; closed Monday (free Thursday admission)

New York Botanical Garden

2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458 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

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Monday; by reservation only

Longwood Gardens

1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Vast collection of flower gardens, greenhouses and fountain shows 2 hours 34 minutes

610-388-1000

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Tuesday; reservations recommended

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Premier public gardens spread over 52 acres 1 hour

718-623-7200

8 a.m.–sunset; Closed Monday

Farms and Orchards West Maple Farm

Nickel-O-Farm

Petting zoo for all ages, hayrides, play and picnic area

Petting zoo for all ages; horseback riding lessons by reservation only

179 West Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952

Local

845-288-1978

10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 Well-maintained farm with petting zoo, fresh produce and plants; food for the animals available for sale 201-891-0278

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; last entry at 5:00 p.m.

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20 minutes

845-303-2550

10: a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Abma’s Farm

23 minutes

369 Strawtown Road West Nyack, NY 10994

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Muscoot Farm

51 Route 100, Katonah, NY 10536 Great farm with over 50 animals, hiking trails, picnicking, and historical barns and buildings 41 minutes 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

914-864-7282

Alstede Farms

1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930 Current attractions include petting zoo, and on Monday and Tuesday, pony rides, wagon train rides and bounce house 1 hour 4 mins

908-879-7189

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m

Goldschein’s Homestead

Family Fun Farm

Big farm with lots of different animals where kids can get into the enclosures; kosher l’Pesach feed; many exciting activities; and hike with gorgeous view

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

196 Revonah Hill Road, Liberty, NY 12754

1 hour 19 minutes

347-684-4312

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Thurday until 4:00 p.m.

65 Friedman Road, Monticello, NY 12701

1 hour 10 minutes

347-480-FARM (3276)

12:00–6:00 p.m.; Thursday until 4:00 p.m.

Horseback Riding Bronx Equestrian Center 9 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464

Central Park

Equestrian center offering relaxing trail rides, carriage rides and affordable pony rides 40 minutes

718-885-0551

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

Braden Brook Stables

19 Mountaindale Road, Greensfield Park, NY 12435 1-hour trail rides for $60 per person; at this time of year it’s for ages 10 and up.

1 hour 13 minutes

845-647-7556

Open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; reservations required

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Historic Horse and Carriage Ride Open-air ride through Central Park in horsedraw carriage (max 4–5 passengers) 28 minutes

347-871-4499

Reservations required

Jamaica Bay Riding Academy

7000 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (right off Belt Parkway) 1 hour 20 minutes

718-531-8949

Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

(5:00–8:00 p.m. by appointment only); Monday and Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Lancaster Buggy Rides

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

Amish Country tours aboard authentic horse and buggy 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: 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Ronks), 717-768-8828 AAA Buggy Rides: 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Intercourse), 717-989-2829

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 Local

845-746-2100

Hobby House

11 Main Street, Monsey, NY 100952 Plaster, ceramics and mosaics for all ages Local

845-290-1919

11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Thursday until 3:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Thursday until 6:00 p.m.

Chuck E. Cheese’s

Nanuet: 250 W. Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954 Paramus: 275 Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652 Token-operated rides and arcade games Paramus: 27 minutes; Nanuet: 12 minutes N: 845-627-2788; P: 201-487-1088 Paramus: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m; Nanuet: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m

180 Germonds Road, West Nyack, NY 10994 Huge variety of plaster pieces or glazed ceramics. Option for take-home projects.

15 minutes

845-623-4975

Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m; Tuesday: 7:00–9:00 p.m

Bounce U (Paramus)

Bounce Safari

Moonwalk wonderland of slopes, slides, tunnels and everything inflatable

Play area with structure, slides and bounce castles

70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652

25 minutes

201-843-5880

By reservation only

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3 North Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463

19 minutes

201-857-4000

Availability based on booked events; call to reserve

Color Me Mine

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994 210 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Paint-your-own-pottery studio 20 minutes Palisades: 845-358-5050; Ridgewood: 201-445-4898

Build-A-Bear Workshop Palisades Center, 3771 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994

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

20 minutes

845-353-1895

Palisades: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; reservations recommended Ridgewood: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Wednesday; reserva-

11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

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Catch Air Indoor Playground

Billy Beez

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10944 Play arena with slides, trampolines, obstacle courses for safe, hands-on fun 20 minutes

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

845-535-9277 26 minutes

201-620-2125

10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Bounce!

Trampoline Sports

612 Corporate Way, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 Indoor trampoline area with foam pits and lots of jumping space 29 minutes

845-268-4000

11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Thursday until 6:00 p.m.

Sky Zone

80 Commerce Drive, Allendale, NJ 07401 Indoor trampoline park with freestyle bouncing 20 minutes

201-574-1800

Tuesday to Thursday: 4:00–8:00 p.m.

Glassworks Studio 151 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Urban Air Adventure Park

69 Wesley St, South Hackensack, NJ 07606 Trampoline park with climbing walls, obstacle courses, tubes playground, battle beams and amazing adventures 29 minutes

201- 212-6454

2:00–10:00 p.m.

Legoland Discovery Center 39 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers, NY 10710

Lego-themed indoor adventure park 33 minutes

914-775-6015

10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

ARC Ceramics

442 Saddle River Road, Airmont, NY 10952 Glass-fusing studio where mosaics of all levels can be created 40 minutes

973-656-0800

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 4:00–9:00 p.m.

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Hotline: 718-540-5753, Office: 845-323-6001 Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.); Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (last entry 1:00 p.m.)

FAO Schwarz

30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111 Massive toy store in NYC 55 minutes

800-326-8638

11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

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

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

1 hour

203-942-2585

12:00–8:00 p.m.

Jumpz Trampoline Sports 21 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811

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

1 hour

203-942-2449

Crayola Experience 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042

Hands-on colorful crayon activities and exhibits 1 hour 25 minutes

610-559-6604

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

12:00–8:00 p.m.

Sports and Adventure Airmont Recreation Center 444 Saddle River Road, Airmont, NY 10952

Ropes course, zipline, boating, rockwall, water balls, pedal karts, moon shoes, sandbox, playground and kiddie zipline

New City Bowl and Batting Cages 90 N. Main St, New City, NY 10956 Bowling alley and batting cages

Hotline: 718-540-5753, Office: 845-323-6001 15 minutes 10:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

The Gravity Vault (Upper Saddle River)

The Gravity Vault (Hoboken)

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

25,000+ square-foot indoor rock gym with overhangs, bouldering, arches and hours of climbing fun

107 Pleasant Avenue, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

18 minutes

201-934-7625

9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

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845-634-4977

Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.); Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (last entry 1:00 p.m.)

The Monsey View

1423 Clinton St, Hoboken, NJ 07030

41 minutes 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

201-740-1423

Autobahn Indoor Speedway 2272 Palisades Center Drive #A200, West Nyack, NY 10994 Indoor go-kart speedway 20 minutes

845-535-1515

Reservations recommended; Monday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Occasionally closes to the public because of private events.

Lucky Strike Palisades

4662 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994 Bowling lanes and game room 20 minutes

845-358-1602

Montvale Lanes

14 W. Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645 Bowling alley 20 minutes 9:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m

Palisades Climb Adventure

Palisades Center, 4590 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994 The world’s tallest ropes course boasting 85 feet and five levels, on Level 4 of the Palisades Mall 20 minutes

2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

201-391-3400

845-727-3500

Thursday 2:30–6:30 p.m.; for Tuesday hours please call; closed Monday and Wednesday

Cipher Seeker Escape Room

168 Franklin Turnpike #104, Waldwick, NJ 07463 60-minute escape room challenges 18 minutes

201-251-CLUE

10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

5 Wits

4270 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994; Top floor between Target and AMC A multi-room immersive adventure experience with special effects that adapts to group’s performance 18 minutes

845-533-2666

Monster Mini Golf

49 E. Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 Indoor glow-in-the-dark golf course 201-261-0032

Monday to Friday: 2:00–9:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.

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116 Route 303, Tappan, NY 10983

Go kart track, batting cages, mini-golf and driving range 23 minutes

845-359-0642

Go karts: 12:00–7:00 p.m.; batting cages: 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; mini golf: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; closed Monday

High Exposure Rock Climbing

266 Union Street, Northvale, NJ 07647 Rock climbing gym. No strollers allowed.

23 minutes

201-768-8600

10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

12:00–8:00 p.m.

26 minutes

Tappan Go Karts

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Sportime USA

380 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford NY 10523 Indoor amusement center with rides, arcade games, batting cages and indoor playground 28 minutes

914- 592-2111

Monday: closed; Tuesday and Wednesday: 4:00–8:00 p.m.; Thursday 3:00–8:00 p.m.

The Other Tales – Escape Rooms

245 Diamond Bridge Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 28 minutes

973-963-4142

11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; closed Monday; by reservation only

iFly Indoor Skydiving (Paramus) 211 E. NJ-4, Paramus, NJ 07652

Indoor skydiving with pressurized flight chamber for bodyflight 28 minutes

201-733-4359

Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

iFly Indoor Skydiving (Westchester)

Teaneck Speedway

Indoor skydiving with pressurized flight chamber for bodyflight

Entertainment center with scale slot car tracks, large laser tag, two-lane bowling, arcades and more!

849 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710

33 minutes

914-449-4359

Monday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Escape Room NJ

Pompton Lakes: 200 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 Hackensack: 157A Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Sixty-minute escape adventure for teams of between 2 and 18 people PL: 23 minutes/H: 30 minutes PL: 973 520-8360/ H: 201-815-1784

545 Cedar Lane Teaneck, NJ 07666

30 minutes

201-530-7879

11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Oasis VRX

Bell Works: 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733 VR and other fun in a huge arena with open atriums, live forest and fountains 1 hour 10 minutes

833-627-4787

Reservations required

By reservation

The Castle Fun Center 109 Brookside Avenue, Chester, NY 10918

Adventure center with go-karts, arcade, rock climbing and more 35 minutes

845-469-2116

The Funplex

182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936 Indoor family amusement center with go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, arcades and more 973-428-1166

12:00–9:00 p.m.; Thursday from 4:00

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400 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Roomy adventure center with lots of things to climb and ride, plus arcade games 36 minutes

973-882-9777

Monday: closed; Tuesday to Thursday: 12:00–5:30; by reservation only

12:00–8:00 p.m.

45 minutes

Funtime Junction

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Grand Prix New York Racing

333 Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 Amusement center with arcades, bounce castle, go-karts and bowling 46 minutes

914-241-3131

Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday and Thursday: 3:00 –9:00 p.m.

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Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park

Formerly Hi-Tor Lanes. Bowling alley with laser tag and arcade

The biggest indoor theme park in the Western Hemipshere

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

23 minutes

845-429-8000

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

44 minutes

833-263-7326

11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Wednesday until 10:00 p.m.

Fun Station USA

Escape the Mystery Room

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 1 hour

718-370-0077

10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

3681 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994 Thrilling escape rooms of different difficulty levels 20 minutes

845-208-2919

12:00–9:00 p.m.

Payne’s Motor Sports 1550 Route 17B, White Lake, NY 12786 ATV rentals for use in their facility 1 hour 15 minutes

845-583-1000

Reservations required

Extreme Motorsports Kiamesha Lake, NY 12751

ATV tours on over 100 acres of thrilling mountain trails for individuals (ages 15 and up) and families (from ages 4 and up) 1 hour 5 minutes 848-240-0086 (text); 845-807-8557 (call) By reservations only

Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure

2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx River Entrance, Bronx, NY 10460 Ropes course and zipline for ages 7+ (must be at least 5’6”)

40 minutes

347-308-9021

Opens at 10:00 a.m.; last climb check in at 3:00 p.m. and last zip check in at 5:00 p.m.; reservations required

Pocono TreeVentures

1575 Fairway Villas Blvd., East Stroudsburg PA 18302 Aerial forest adventure with five ropes courses and dual zip racers. Also kids’ section.

1 hour 25 minutes

800-446-0231

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

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Ring Homestead

257 Lybolt Road, Middletown, NY 10940 Adventure camp with ropes course 49 minutes

845-361-3842

9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Pocono Outdoor Aventure Tours

1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334 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

By reservation, must arrive 30 minutes prior to reservation time. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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Camelback Mountain Adventure 243 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372

Only the mountain coaster is open on Chol Hamoed 1 hour 25 minutes

570-629-1663

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

It™ Adventure Ropes Course

41 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 The world’s largest indoor ropes course with liquid fireworks, water show, ziplines and amazing courses 1 hour 37 minutes

203-812-9981

10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Outdoor Fun LEGOLAND

1 Legoland Boulevard, Goshen, NY 10924 Sprawling theme park with Lego structures and amusement rides 44 minutes

845-410-0290

Adventurer’s Park 1824 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, New York

Amusement park with 25 rides and attractions.

1 hour 5 minutes

718-975-2748

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; reservations required

Luna Park

1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224 Park with 30 rides and lots of games at Coney Island Beach 1 hour 10 minutes Park hours vary

718-373-5862

Denos Wonder Wheel Amusement Park

3059 Denos D. Vourderis Place, Brooklyn, NY 11224 Famous Coney Island amusement park, featuring landmarked Deno’s Wonder Wheel with 16 kiddie rides and 5 adult rides 1 hour 10 minutes

718-372-2592

Six Flags Great Adventures and Safari 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527

Huge park with 14 coasters and 52 other attractions; Off-Road Adventure Safari entrance included in admission. NCSY event 1 hour 30 minutes 201-862-0250 (NCSY), 732-928-2000 Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

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Adventureland

2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Amusement park with about 30 rides 1 hour 11 minutes

631-694-6868

Opens at 11:00 a.m.

Diggerland

100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091 Tractor-themed rides, stunts and digging fun for all ages 2 hours

856-393-5992

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Historical and Museums Mikdash VR

229 Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952 3-D VR glasses to see the Beis Hamikdash and the Avodah

local

845-753-4665

Monday to Wednesday: 12:00–6:00 p.m. and 8:00–10:00 p.m.; Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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

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

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed Mondays

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

Site of Battle of Stony Point with lighthouse, museum and weekly artillery drills and soldier camps reenactment 26 minutes

845-786-2521

2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996 Military academy museum with galleries showcasing history of U.S. army, warfare and weapons 32 minutes

845-938-3590

Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Closed weekends.

9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; closed Monday

The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space

Imagine That! Museum

Pier 86: W. 46th Street and 12th Avenue

Military and maritime history museum inside original battleship 42 minutes

212-245-0072

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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West Point Museum

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4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Interactive museum and activity center with fun areas for young children 47 minutes

973-966-8000

Monday: closed; Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; reservations required

Empire State Building 350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10118

Observatory deck on 86th floor of the Empire State Building 49 minutes

212-279-9777

Reservations required

222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 Amazing interactive science experience for learning and fun 201-200-1000

Museum that brings mathematics to life; proof of vaccination required 52 minutes

212-542-0566

Madame Tussauds

234 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 The museum of famous figures located in the heart of Times Square 45 minutes

212-512-9600

Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Wednesday: closed; Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)

Harbor Defense Museum

NYSCI is located near Flushing Meadows Park and is one of NY’s best museums for interactive science.

This 19th-century fort, NYC’s only military museum, is located within the grounds of Fort Hamilton.

47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368

50 minutes

718-699-0005

Monday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Wednesday; reservations required

Spyscape

928 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 Learn the art of espionage in these thrilling, selfguided tours.

40 minutes

212-549-1941

12:00–6:00 p.m.; reservations required

230 Sheridan Loop, Brooklyn, NY 11252

1 hour

718-630-4349

Monday: closed; Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Color Factory

251 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013 Colorful and interactive modern art exhibit 45 minutes

347-378-4071

10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; reservations required

Museum at Eldridge St. Shul

One World Observatory

Historic restored 1887 Eldridge Street shul houses a museum as well as weekly Shabbos services.

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

12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002

55 minutes

212-219-0302

10:00 a.m–5:00 p.m.

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

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Liberty Science Center

54 minutes

National Museum of Mathematics

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285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007

50 minutes 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

844-696-1776

Brooklyn Navy Yard Center

63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205 A museum featuring the history and innovation of the Brooklyn Navy Yard 1 hour

718-907-5932

103 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002

Historical landmark museum showcasing actual tenement apartments 55 minutes

877-975-3786

10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; reservations and proof of vaccination required

24 hours

Merchant’s House Museum 29 E 4th Street, New York, NY 10003

Built in 1832, this is the oldest NYC home perfectly preserved — both inside and out.

50 minutes

212-777-1089

Thursday only: 1:00–5:00 p.m. (guided tour from 12:00 by reservation only)

Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280

The museum is showcasing a fascinating living memorial of the Holocaust, with many new objects from Auschwitz that have never been seen before.

50 minutes

646-437-4202

Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Waterfront Museum

NYC Fire Museum

A museum dedicated to education about maritime history

Fascinating 1909 firehouse museum for kids and adults

290 Conover Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

55 minutes

718-624-4719

Thursday only: 4:00–8:00 p.m.

200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10007

Museum with exhibitions and hands-on learning about 9/11 and its effects 1 hour

212-312-8800

Monday and Thursday only: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (there are free Monday admission tickets available on their site each Monday morning)

FDR Home and Library 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

History-rich tours of FDR’s property, home and library 1 hour 13 minutes

800-337-8474

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

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278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013

45 minutes

212-691-1303

Wednesday and Thursday only: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

9/11 Memorial Museum

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Lower East Side Tenement Museum

9/11 Memorial

200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10007 8-acre park in memoriam of 9/11 heroes with guided tours available 1 hour

212-312-8800

Monday and Thursday only: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Vanderbilt Mansion 119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

54-room well-preserved mansion with magnificent grounds and gardens 1 hour 17 minutes

845-229-7770

Grounds: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; house tours: Monday and Thursday only between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by reservation

Living Torah Museum 1603 41st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Museum displaying artifacts mentioned in Torah and in Jewish history. In the heart of Boro Park 1 hour 21 minutes

718-851-3215

Tours every hour on the hour: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Men-only: 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Battleship New Jersey 100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 08103

Battleship that served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars that gives a glimpse into military life 2 hours

856-966-1652

792 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Interactive 3-story Jewish-themed museum 1 hour 24 minutes

718-467-0600

Monday to Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

The Franklin Institute 222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Interactive museum that brings scientific concepts to life with fascinating exhibits 2 hours 5 minutes

215-448-1200

9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Touro Synagogue Tours 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

Jewish Children’s Museum

401-847-4794

Tours throughout chol hamoed at 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.

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

Opulent and magnificent preserved mansions used as summer homes for families like the Vanderbilts and the Astors 3 hour 40 minutes

401-847-1000

The Breakers and The Elms are open

Aquariums and Zoos Bergen County Zoo

Bronx Zoo

Zoo with playground and trails (carousel, train and pony rides are currently not open)

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

216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

27 minutes

201-263-3771

10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460

44 minutes

718-367-1010

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

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Maritime Aquarium

10 N. Water Street, Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 Great aquarium with many species and fascinating exhibitions for the entire family 47 minutes

203-852-0700

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; reservations recommended

Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 Excellent zoo for children, with great animals, train, pony rides, feedings, paddle boats, ropes course and more 48 minutes

973-731-5800

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Queens Zoo

Staten Island Zoo

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

Small suburban zoo with nice variety of animals and animal feeding

53–51 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368

49 minutes

718-271-1500

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

Prospect Park Zoo 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 1 hour 5 minutes

718-399-7339

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

Space Farms Zoo and Musuem

218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461 Zoo and museum with over 500 animals in their natural surroundings 1 hour 9 minutes 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

973-875-5800

614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310

1 hour 4 minutes

718-442-3100

10:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

New York Aquarium 602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Newly renovated state-of-the-art aquarium with sea lion show, penguins, sharks and many fish 1 hour 9 minutes

718-265-3474

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

Central Park Zoo

64th Street and 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10021 State-of-the-art zoo with variety of habitats, featuring snow leopards to tropical birds 48 minutes

212-439-6500

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

Jenkinson’s Aquarium

300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Small aquarium with a large variety of marine life, including sharks, penguins, seals and octopuses 1 hour 30 minutes 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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Long Island Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium

Aquarium with fascinating exhibits and many interesting marine animals and fish

Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island and touch pool

431 E Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901

1 hour 47 minutes

631-208-9200 ext. 426

1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103

2 hours 2 minutes

856-365-3300

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; reservations recommended

Mystic Aquarium

Philadelphia Zoo

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

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

55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355

2 hours 7 minutes

860-572-5955

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; reservations required

3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

2 hours 8 minutes

215-243-1100

9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; reservations required

Boating and Ferries Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry

30-34 Girling Drive (off 9W), Haverstraw, NY 10927 Commuter ferry that transports passengers between Haverstraw and Ossining 23 minutes

1-800-53FERRY

Approximately every half-hour between 5:21 p.m. and 9:22 p.m.

Circle Line Cruises

Pier 83 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 Cruises for views of Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, landmarks and more 43 minutes

212-563-3200

Several cruises available each day of chol hamoed; reserve in advance

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Greenwood Lake Marina

38 Lakeside Road, Hewitt, NJ 07421 Luxury boat rental for relaxing cruise on beautiful Greenwood Lake 20 minutes

973-728-9100

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

Hoboken Ferry

1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030 Commuter ferry from Hoboken to Pier 11 or World Financial Center in Manhattan 58 minutes

800-533-3779

Runs all day at 20-minute intervals

Governor’s Island

Ferry Departs Manhattan: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, New York, NY 10005; Also departs from Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park A recreational island off Manhattan where no motors are allowed. It can be reached by ferry and offers bicycle rentals of all kinds, a museum, and fun outdoor activitites.

57 minutes

212-440-2200

The Staten Island Ferry 4 Whitehall Street, New York, NY 10004

Free 25-minute commuter ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island

Tours that include cruise and access to Liberty and Ellis Islands 877-523-9849 (Statue Cruises)

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; reservations required

Swinging Bridge Marina

371 Starlight Road, Mongaup Valley, NY 12762 Pontoons and boats for rent for 4 or 6 hours

718-876-8441

Operates 24/7. Ferry departs every 30 minutes, with increased service (every 15 to 20 minutes) during weekday rush hours (6:00–9:00 a.m. and 3:30–8:00 p.m.).

Gene’s Boats

1 hour 15 minutes

845-794-6530

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; call one day prior to reserve

Payne’s Water Sports

3429 State Rte. 55, White Lake, NY 12786

1550 Route 17B, White Lake, NY 12786

Speedboat, pontoon boat, pedal boats and rowboat rental 1 hour 15 minutes xxxxxxxxx

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

55 minutes

Ferry departs every half-hour between 7:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.

1 hour

Ellis and Liberty Island Ferry

xxxxx 845-583-9787

Pontoon boat, banana boat, kayak, pedal boat and canoe rental 1 hour 15 minutes

845-583-1000

Reservations required

10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Tours Garden State Helicopters

1 Airport Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 Enjoy a quick overview of the fundamentals of flying a chopper before taking to the skies 47 minutes

862-200-0785

Reservations required

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The Roosevelt Island Tramway

60th Street and 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022 Aerial tramway that spans East River and leads to Roosevelt Island, where there’s a beautiful park 46 minutes

212-832-4555

6:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m., every 15 min; during rush hour (7:00–10:15 a.m. and 3:00–8:00 p.m.), service is increased to every 7.5 minutes

Fulton Fish Market

800 Food Center Drive #65B, Bronx, NY 10474 Nocturnal expedition to experience the sight of fish vendors selling their goods 47 minutes

718-378-2356

2:00–7:00 a.m.

Above the Clouds Balloon Rides

Liberty Helicopter Tours

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

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

100 Airport Road, New Hampton, NY 10958

47 minutes

845-360-5594

Reservations required

6 East River Piers #212, New York, NY 10005

50 minutes

212-786-5751

Advance Reservations Required

Airplane Observation Aviation Hall of Fame 400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro , NJ 10604

Museum with models of military aircraft and history of aviation (Open cockpit days are May 19, July 7, August 18, October 6 and November 10) 32 minutes

201-288-6344

Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday and Thurday: 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; reservations recommended

Westchester County Airport 240 Airport Road, White Plains, NY 10604

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

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Teterboro Airport

111 Industrial Avenue, Teterboro, NJ 10604 East of the airport, on Redneck Drive, there are some playing fields with great views of aircraft taking off 32 minutes

Stewart International Airport 1180 1st Street, New Windsor, NY 12553

On the far left, at the end of the field all the way in the back, 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.

44 minutes

Newark Liberty International Airport 3 Brewster Road, Newark, NJ 07114

AirTrain is free in the airport; best spot of watching is from the parking lot of Ikea at 1000 Ikea Drive in Elizabeth, NJ. 46 minutes

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.

55 minutes

Planeview Park

Ditmars Boulevard, East Almhurst, NY 11369 A park right near La Gaurdia airport with awesome views of planes landing and taking off (parking may be difficult) 47 minutes

John F. Kennedy International Airport

212-639-9675

Skydive the Ranch 55 Sand Hill Road, Gardiner, NY 12525

Viewing area to watch people skydiving 55 minutes

845-255-4033

Call for hours before coming

6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

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