Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in New Brunswick

Trailside Nature & Science Center

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

Morven Museum & Garden

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

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

Amazing Escape Room

Amazing Escape Room

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3490 US-1 Suite 15a, Princeton, NJ 08540

Mercer County Park

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

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

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

Turtle Back Zoo Carousel

Visit this great place for kids and families!

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052

Imagine That!!!

Imagine That!!!

Interactive exhibits & more for kids. Learning-focused structured play areas & exhibits for preschoolers & young children.

4 Vreeland Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932

The Funplex

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

Military Park

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

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

Oasis Family Farm

Oasis Family Farm

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3 Circle Dr, Robbinsville Twp, NJ 08691

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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

Grounds For Sculpture

Grounds For Sculpture

Sculpture park with outdoor exhibitions. Vast park for contemporary sculpture, with 2 museums hosting seasonal exhibits, plus an arboretum.

80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

Branch Brook Park

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

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

Kuser Farm Park

Kuser Farm Park

Victorian estate with tours & picnicking. 22-acre park with a Queen Anne mansion offering tours & programs, plus a playground & picnic area.

390 Newkirk Ave, Hamilton Township, NJ 08610

Six Flags Great Adventure

Six Flags Great Adventure

Huge amusement & wildlife park. Large, vibrant amusement park featuring fast, high-tech roller-coasters, wildlife areas & more.

1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527

Washington Crossing State Park

Washington Crossing State Park

Legendary site with trails & wildlife. Site where Washington crossed the Delaware in 1776, now offering hiking, wildlife & a museum.

355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ 08560, United States

Liberty Science Center

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

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