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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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תפלת הדרך ֶשּׁתֹולִ ֵיכנּו,בֹותינּו ֵ אֹלקי ֲא ֵ ֵֹלקינּו ו ֵ יְ ִהי ָרצֹון ִמלְ ָפנֶ יָך ד' ֱא וְ ִת ְס ְמ ֵכנּו,לְ ָשׁלֹום וְ ַת ְצ ִע ֵידנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום וְ ַת ְד ִר ֵיכנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום וְ ַתּגִ ֵיענּו לִ ְמחֹוז ֶח ְפ ֵצנּו לְ ַחּיִ ים ּולְ ִש ְׂמ ָחה,לְ ָשׁלֹום (אם דעתו לחזור מיד אומר וְ ַת ְחזִ ֵירנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום) וְ ַת ִּצילֵ נּו ִמ ַּכף.ּולְ ָשׁלֹום ִּומ ָּכל ִמינֵ י,אֹורב וְ לִ ְס ִטים וְ ַחּיֹות ָרעֹות ַּב ֶּד ֶרְך ֵ ְָּכל אֹויֵ ב ו וְ ִת ְׁשלַ ח ְּב ָר ָכה,ֻּ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,וְ ַה ְצלָ ָחה ְּב ָכל ַמ ֲע ֵׂשי יָ ֵדינּו ִּכי ֵקל, וְ ִת ְׁש ַמע קֹול ַּת ֲחנּונֵ נּו,ְּב ֵעינֶ יָך ְּוב ֵעינֵ י ָכל ר ֵֹאינּו :ׁשֹומ ַע ְּת ִפּלָ ה ֵ ' ָּברּוְך ַא ָּתה ד.ׁשֹומ ַע ְּת ִפּלָ ה וְ ַת ֲחנּון ַ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!
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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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Leisure Ride Bike Rental
The Monsey View
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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Jill’s Ceramics
The Monsey View
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.
tions required
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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Break Point Bowl & Entertainment
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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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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