Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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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.
Morven Museum & Garden
Portraits & artifacts in an old mansion. This former Governor's mansion provides a glimpse of local history through art exhibitions & events.
Princeton Battlefield State Park
Historic battlefield-turned-greenspace. Bird-watching, cross-country skiing & hiking on the site of a major Revolutionary War battle.
Amazing Escape Room
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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.
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.
Turtle Back Zoo Carousel
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Imagine That!!!
Interactive exhibits & more for kids. Learning-focused structured play areas & exhibits for preschoolers & young children.
The Funplex
Family game spot with laser tag & arcade. Indoor family amusement center features go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, arcade, 4D theater & more.
Military Park
Landscaped commons with a war memorial. Triangular tree-lined green with a large war memorial, other statues & ample space for leisure.
The Newark Museum of Art
Global art & natural science exhibits. Displays of American art, interior decor & more, plus a planetarium & an interactive nature exhibit.
Oasis Family Farm
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Grounds For Sculpture
Sculpture park with outdoor exhibitions. Vast park for contemporary sculpture, with 2 museums hosting seasonal exhibits, plus an arboretum.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Home/laboratory with exhibits & archives. Home & laboratory of American inventor & manufacturer features historical artifacts & archives.
Branch Brook Park
Cherry trees, lakes, bridges & more. Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.
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.
Kuser Farm Park
Victorian estate with tours & picnicking. 22-acre park with a Queen Anne mansion offering tours & programs, plus a playground & picnic area.
Six Flags Great Adventure
Huge amusement & wildlife park. Large, vibrant amusement park featuring fast, high-tech roller-coasters, wildlife areas & more.
Washington Crossing State Park
Legendary site with trails & wildlife. Site where Washington crossed the Delaware in 1776, now offering hiking, wildlife & a museum.
Liberty Science Center
Hundreds of hands-on exhibits. 4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
Mill Hill Park
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Cadwalader Park
Grassy, tree-filled green space. Expansive, serene park showcasing grassy lawns, winding paths, trees & other features.
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.
Old Barracks Museum
Revolutionary War-era British barracks. Set in a 1758 British military building, this museum offers exhibits of Colonial American history.
New Jersey State Museum
Planetarium, art & historic exhibits. Museum with a planetarium & areas dedicated to fine art, cultural & natural history & archeology.
Planetarium At NJ State Museum
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Kip's Castle Park
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John A. Roebling Memorial Park
Freshwater marsh area along the river. Nature site at a freshwater marsh with river fishing, kayaking, hiking & wildlife-watching.
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.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Revolutionary War site offering tours. Tours are offered of this Revolutionary War site where Washington's army crossed the Delaware River.
J Owen Grundy Park
Promenade & pavilion with city views. Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
Rockefeller Park
Lawns, gardens, public art & playground. Bustling park beside the Hudson River with lawns, gardens, public artwork & a playground.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Riverfront BBQ grills & shaded seating. This urban oasis features shaded picnic tables, hibachi-style BBQ grills & river views.
Prospect Park Carousel
Vintage children's ride, open seasonally. 1912 carousel, open Mar–Nov, featuring hand-carved horses, dragon-pulled chariots, a lion & a deer.
Fort Greene Park
Scenic urban escape. Rolling, tree-filled park with playgrounds & tennis courts, plus a weekly market & other activities.
Garden of Reflection
Serene memorial set in a symbolic garden. A thoughtful 9/11 memorial using trees, water & a spiraling path to inspire quiet contemplation.
The High Line
Park set on an old elevated rail line. Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
Interactive displays & exhibits. Circa-1899 museum, billed as the world's first for kids, with 30,000+ objects & hands-on exhibits.
Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
Roller coasters & rides for kids. Indoor park with coasters & character-themed rides, plus casual eats & attractions for toddlers.
DreamWorks Water Park
Indoor splash pools, slides & more. Roomy indoor park with a wave pool, lazy river, waterslides & movie-themed rides for younger kids.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center New Jersey
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Dream Wheel NJ Observation Wheel Attraction
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Intrepid Museum
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier. Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle.
RiseNY
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
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Twinkle Playspace
Activity center for kids 6 & under. Play space for kids 6 & under with a life-size climbable tree, a rope bridge & a space capsule.
Top of The Rock
Rockefeller Center observation deck. Observatory on top of Rockefeller Center, with an ocean-liner style design, offering city views.
Rockefeller Center
Iconic Midtown business complex. Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.
The Channel Gardens
Small landscaped gardens & water feature. Themed, seasonal landscaped gardens around a water feature at the foot of a landmark skyscraper.
Sesame Place Philadelphia
Sesame Street-themed amusement park. Big Sesame Street-themed amusement park with rides, interactive parade, water slides & Elmo's World.
Friends of Bolton Mansion
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