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

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

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

Institute Woods

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

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

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

Genius Gems

Visit this great place for kids and families!

215 Millburn Ave, Millburn, NJ 07041, United States

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

Little Brain Lab

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

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

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

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!!!

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

Sayen House and Gardens

Visit this great place for kids and families!

155 Hughes Dr, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690, United States

Exceptional Explorers

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

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

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

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

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