Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Edison
Trailside Nature & Science Center
Hands-on exhibits amid a nature preserve. 4,500-sq.-ft. interactive museum dedicated to the natural world & overlooking Watchung Reservation.
452 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Wild animals, petting zoo & train ride. Popular local go-to for families features wild animal exhibits, petting zoo, carousel & mini-train.
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Turtle Back Zoo Carousel
Visit this great place for kids and families!
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Imagine That!!!
Interactive exhibits & more for kids. Learning-focused structured play areas & exhibits for preschoolers & young children.
4 Vreeland Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Military Park
Landscaped commons with a war memorial. Triangular tree-lined green with a large war memorial, other statues & ample space for leisure.
51 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
The Newark Museum of Art
Global art & natural science exhibits. Displays of American art, interior decor & more, plus a planetarium & an interactive nature exhibit.
49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102, United States
The Funplex
Family game spot with laser tag & arcade. Indoor family amusement center features go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, arcade, 4D theater & more.
182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Home/laboratory with exhibits & archives. Home & laboratory of American inventor & manufacturer features historical artifacts & archives.
211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Branch Brook Park
Cherry trees, lakes, bridges & more. Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.
& Park Avenue, Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Hands-on educational exhibits for kids. Interactive art, history & science exhibits for kids, built & staffed by at-risk young adults.
192 Dodd St, East Orange, NJ 07017
Morven Museum & Garden
Portraits & artifacts in an old mansion. This former Governor's mansion provides a glimpse of local history through art exhibitions & events.
55 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States
Princeton Battlefield State Park
Historic battlefield-turned-greenspace. Bird-watching, cross-country skiing & hiking on the site of a major Revolutionary War battle.
500 Mercer Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Liberty Science Center
Hundreds of hands-on exhibits. 4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Amazing Escape Room
Visit this great place for kids and families!
3490 US-1 Suite 15a, Princeton, NJ 08540
Liberty State Park
Green refuge with Statue of Liberty view. Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States
Kip's Castle Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
22 Crestmont Rd, Verona, NJ 07044, United States
Morris Canal Park
Green space with a scenic view. Small grassy park overlooking the water with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.
158 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States
J Owen Grundy Park
Promenade & pavilion with city views. Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Mercer County Park
Wooded trails, a lake & a dog park. Diverse activities available in a large preserve including play fields, trails, a lake & a dog park.
1638 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550, United States
Rockefeller Park
Lawns, gardens, public art & playground. Bustling park beside the Hudson River with lawns, gardens, public artwork & a playground.
75 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
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