Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families
Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in New Brunswick
Plainsboro Preserve
Lakefront nature trails & visitor center. A variety of trails, a visitor center & gift shop are offered at this lakefront nature preserve.
80 Scotts Corner Rd, Cranbury, NJ 08512, United States
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
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
Institute Woods
Preserve with trails & lush surrounds. 589 acres of woods, farmland & wetlands, with serene walking trails & a wooden footbridge.
Princeton Pike, Princeton, NJ 08540, United States
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Gardens, a greenhouse & a historic home. Tranquil arboretum with over 5 acres of formal gardens, a greenhouse & a 19th-century estate.
165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901, United States
Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
Vast green space & bird sanctuary. Nature preserve housing many noteworthy trees & plants, hiking trails & bird-watching spots.
324 Forest Dr S, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Genius Gems
Visit this great place for kids and families!
215 Millburn Ave, Millburn, NJ 07041, United States
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
Little Brain Lab
Visit this great place for kids and families!
76 W South Orange Ave st 04, South Orange Village, NJ 07079, United States
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
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
Events in 19th-century sailors' home. 19th-century home for retired sailors now features cultural events, sculptures & a fountain.
1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301
Staten Island Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits & learning programs. Interactive exhibits cover a range of subjects from fire fighting to insects; classes offered too.
off, 1000 Richmond Terrace Building M Enter via the Fillmore St. Gate, Tysen St, Staten Island, NY 10301
Imagine That!!!
Interactive exhibits & more for kids. Learning-focused structured play areas & exhibits for preschoolers & young children.
4 Vreeland Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Sayen House and Gardens
Visit this great place for kids and families!
155 Hughes Dr, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690, United States
Exceptional Explorers
Visit this great place for kids and families!
277 Eisenhower Pkwy Unit 12C, Livingston, NJ 07039, 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
Oasis Family Farm
Visit this great place for kids and families!
3 Circle Dr, Robbinsville Twp, NJ 08691
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
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
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
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