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תפלת הדרך ֶשּׁתֹולִ ֵיכנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום וְ ַת ְצ ִע ֵידנּו,בֹותינּו ֵ אֹלקי ֲא ֵ ֵֹלקינּו ו ֵ יְ ִהי ָרצֹון ִמלְ ָפנֶ יָך ד' ֱא וְ ַתּגִ ֵיענּו לִ ְמחֹוז ֶח ְפ ֵצנּו לְ ַחּיִ ים, וְ ִת ְס ְמ ֵכנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום,לְ ָשׁלֹום וְ ַת ְד ִר ֵיכנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום (אם דעתו לחזור מיד אומר וְ ַת ְחזִ ֵירנּו לְ ָשׁלֹום) וְ ַת ִּצילֵ נּו ִמ ַּכף ָּכל אֹויֵ ב.ּולְ ִש ְׂמ ָחה ּולְ ָשׁלֹום ִּומ ָּכל ִמינֵ י ֻּפ ְר ָענֻ ּיֹות ַה ִּמ ְת ַרּגְ ׁשֹות,אֹורב וְ לִ ְס ִטים וְ ַחּיֹות ָרעֹות ַּב ֶּד ֶרְך ֵ ְו וְ ִת ְּתנֵ נּו לְ ֵחן, וְ ִת ְׁשלַ ח ְּב ָר ָכה וְ ַה ְצלָ ָחה ְּב ָכל ַמ ֲע ֵׂשי יָ ֵדינּו,לָ בֹוא לָ עֹולָ ם ִּכי ֵקל, וְ ִת ְׁש ַמע קֹול ַּת ֲחנּונֵ נּו,ּולְ ֶח ֶסד ּולְ ַר ֲח ִמים ְּב ֵעינֶ יָך ְּוב ֵעינֵ י ָכל ר ֵֹאינּו :ׁשֹומ ַע ְּת ִפּלָ ה ֵ ' ָּברּוְך ַא ָּתה ד.ׁשֹומ ַע ְּת ִפּלָ ה וְ ַת ֲחנּון ַא ָּתה ֵ
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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Gravesend Park
McKinley Park
18th Avenue between 56 and 57
7th Avenue and 75th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Exciting playgroud equipment for all ages with plenty of sitting areas, and small bike trail
Some parks are for residents only. Please check for postings. Utmost care should be taken when visiting all parks not to intrude on or upset locals.
Local
212-639-9675
A cheerful neighborhood park with expansive fields and kiddie park 8 minutes
Free
Free
6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
6:00–1:00 a.m.
Owl’s Head Park
212-639-9675
B9>29 minutes
Sunset Park
Colonial Road and 68th Street and Shore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
7th Avenue and 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Scenic park with panoramic city and riverfront views featuring a skate park, a playground and biking paths 15 minutes
212-639-9675
Park with novel play equipment, biking and jogging paths and great city views 6 minutes
Free
Free
6:00–1:00 a.m.
6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Leif Ericson Park
212-639-9675
Prospect Park
6600 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Brooklyn, NY 11225 — entrances along Ocean Avenue, Parkside Avenue, and Prospect Park West and Southwest
A vast 526acre oasis in the heart of Brooklyn— and the only local park with a lake — offering bike and boat rentals
A cozy park spanning several blocks with a nice playground for younger kids 12 minutes Free 6:00–1:00 a.m.
212-639-9675
B9>29 minutes
15 minutes Free
B35>B68/
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30 minutes
5:00–1:00 a.m
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Central Park
334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
New York, NY
Beautiful park with novel play areas, sand areas, carousel, swings, slide mountain, marsh garden and more. Limited parking — best visited by public transportation. 18 minutes
718-222-9939
Free
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34 minutes
6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Sprawling 843-acre park with pedicabs, biking, boating, picnicking, zoo, carousel and lots of grass 35 minutes
Admission is free; recreation available for various prices
48 minutes
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Enter the park across from 17 State Street, New York, NY 10004
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY 11368
This public park is where the history of NYC began. There are wonderful paths for skating or biking and courts for playing frisbee or volleyball. A short stroll from museum of Jewish hertiage, Rockefeller Park and a scenic marina. 20 minutes
212-344-3491
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31 minutes
Park: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; carousel: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Overpeck County Park
A scenic, spacious park that’s lovely for biking, skating, boating and a multitude of other activities. Besides the playground, carousel, and Wheel Fun Rentals, there are more attactions within walking distance. 30 minutes Free
718-760-6565
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1 hour 15 minutes
Open 24 hours
Paterson Great Falls
50 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ 07605; Make a right at the first traffic circle, go past the wooden bridge and down the road until you hit a second traffic circle. On your right will be the parking lot.
72 McBride Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501
Great park with fun equipment and jungle gyms, water views, walking paths, and boat rentals in warmer seasons 44 minutes
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6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Battery Park/Seaglass Carousel
Park: free; carousel: 12 months and up: $5
212-310-6600
201-336-7275
Magnificent falls with bridge and paths, and easy foot access close to the falls 50 minutes
Free
Free
7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Dawn to dusk
973-523-0370
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Ross Dock Picnic Area
Saddle River County Park Wild Duck Pond: 1133 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Fort Lee, NJ, GPS: 40.860425, -73.955772
Gorgeous scenic waterfront park with picnic tables, trails, playground and views of the Hudson and GWB
Some parks are for residents only. Please check for postings. Utmost care should be taken when visiting all parks not to intrude on or upset locals.
49 minutes
201-768-1360
Saddle River Area Bike Path stretching for nearly six miles along a linear park system. 50 minutes
Free
Free
Dawn to dusk
Dawn to dusk
Ringwood Manor State Park
201-336-7275
Buttermilk Falls County Park
1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
199 S. Greenbush Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
Beautiful 4,400acre park with trails, picnicking and streams. NJ Botanical Gardens and Shepherd Lake is part of the park but accessed via a different point. 1 hour 8 minutes
973-962-2240
Well-maintained trails with great views and waterfalls (weather permitting) cascading down the mountain 55 minutes
Free
Free
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Dawn to dusk
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
845-364-2670
Tallman Mountain State Park
125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Route 9W, Sparkill NY 10976
Scenic paths through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields, streams, rivers and lakes, and traversing bridges and carriage roads 1 hour
914-631-1470
Shaded park with trails, paths, picnic areas, tennis court and small playground 55 minutes
845-359-0544
$6 parking from April through November
$6 parking starting Memorial Day; free off-season
Dawn to dusk /// Note: Picnicking limited
Dawn to dusk
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Lake Welch Beach
Finch Park
800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
194 Church Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Gorgeous half-mile man-made beach open for picnicking in the fall and winter 1 hour 11 minutes
Beautiful, sprawling park with sandbox, benches, picnic table, playground and medieval era-themed equipment
973-962-2240
$10 parking, cash only 58 minutes Until April 23: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; from April 24: Open daily (Be advised that from Memorial Day weekend there’s swimming from 10:00 a.m.–5:45 p.m.)
Piermont Pier Piermont, NY 10968 – From Paradise Ave. or Pier Ave., follow signs to the pier
Free
Kingsland Point Park and the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse Tarrytown Light-Kingsland Point Path, Palmer Ave., Sleepy Hollow, NY; Accessible from the Palmer Avenue Bridge over the Metro-North tracks (at the very end of Palmer Avenue, where it meets Riverside Drive)
Pier with scenic views extending a mile into Hudson River that can be biked, walked or driven through
18-acre park on Hudson River shore with overlook areas of Tarrytown lighthouse
1 hour
1 hour 5 minutes
Free
$10 parking between Memorial Day and Labor Day; free rest of year
Dawn to dusk
8:00 a.m. to dusk
Borough Park
Nyack Memorial Park
217 Pine Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463
4 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
Pier with scenic views extending a mile into Hudson River that can be biked, walked or driven through
Park with pier, playground, gazebo, splash pad and great river views
58 minutes
1 hour
Free
Free
Temporarily Closed
914-366-5109
Dawn to dusk
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Bear Mountain State Park
Nyack Beach State Park
3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
698 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
Great hiking, climbing, picnicking and grilling destination with lake, zoo, museum, carousel and boating in warmer weather
Some parks are for residents only. Please check for postings. Utmost care should be taken when visiting all parks not to intrude on or upset locals.
1 hour 15 minutes
845-786-2701
Hudson River park with small beach for children and long riverside trail with benches that leads to Rockland Lake Park 1 hour 5 minutes
845-358-1316
$10 parking fee daily during summer and off-season weekends
$6 parking. Only upper parking lot is currently open, with pedestrian-only access to trailhead and facilities
8:00 a.m.–sunset
Dawn to dusk
Mianus River Gorge
Croton Gorge Park/Croton Dam
167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY 10506
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Breathtaking man-made falls with dramatic drop and spillway, with playground, picnicking and hiking
Wellmaintained trails with beautiful views of river and Havemeyer Falls 1 hour 15 minutes
914-234-3455
1 hour 20 minutes
914-827-9568
Free
Free
Trails open April 1; 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Dawn to dusk. Note: Park does not allow cars in once parking lot is full.
Teatown Lake Reservation
Ruach Hachaim Park 111 Ivy Lane, Monroe, NY 10950 49 Larkin Drive, Monroe, NY 10950
1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562
Park featuring separate boys’ and girls’ sections with a variety of interesting equipment and activities
Tranquil nature reserve with a great lakeside loop with swinging bridge and interesting nature center 1 hour 5 minutes
914-762-2912
1 hour 20 minutes
845-774-7275
Free; $5 parking
Free
Dawn to dusk; visitors’ center currently closed
Open summer only; Sunday: 12:00–8 p.m.; Monday to Thursday: 3:00–8:00 p.m.; Friday: 10:00 a.m. until 2 hours before the zman
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS
Goosepond Mountain State Park 1198 New York 17M, Chester, NY 10918
Perkins Memorial Tower Observatory Perkins Memorial Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
Breathtaking scenic drive or hike up Bear Mountain with parking on summit and along the way, with breathtaking 360-degree views at the top
Undeveloped state park with woods, fields, trails and wetlands 1 hour 19 minutes
845-786-2701
1 hour 25 minutes
845-786-2701
Free
Free
Dawn to dusk
Will be open April 1 to November 30, weather-permitting
Bushkill Falls
Walkway Over the Hudson Highland Entrance: 87 Havilland Road, Highland, NY 12528 Poughkeepsie Entrance: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Lehman Township, PA 18627
Color-coded trails of different lengths amid waterfalls and beautiful scenes of nature. Miniature golf, paddleboat and fishing rentals available at additional fee. 1 hour 52 minutes
888-287-4545
1.28-mile elevated pedestrian bridge over the Hudson River with 21-story elevator (elevator may close in extreme weather). Elevator is currently closed. The walkway is accessible via flat, paved walking trails from both the Highland and Poughkeepsie entrances. No stairs required. 1 hour 58 minutes
845-454-9649
Trails: Adults: $15; Seniors (62+): $14; Children (4–10): $9; ages 3 and under: free; weekend fees are higher.
Parking: $5 in paved lot in Poughkeepsie; free in gravel parking lot in Highland.
Opening hours vary based on season and weather. Check before setting out.
7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Leisure Ride Bike Rental
Minnewaska State Park
266 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Rent all types of bikes (surreys, tandem, elliptigo and more) for a ride on the scenic, peaceful Dutchess Rail Trail 1 hour 48 minutes
845-486-8125
Preserve with breathtaking views, trails, sky lakes and a lot of beauty to behold 2 hours 2 minutes
Basic rentals: $9/hour, $35/day
Free
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.–approximately dusk
845-255-0752
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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PARKS AND SCENIC SPOTS // BOTANICAL GARDENS
Hunter Mountain
Mount Utsayantha Fire Tower
Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442
Tower Road, Stamford, NY 12167
Scenic chairlift to summit of mountain with spectacular views. Zipline reservations: 518-2634388 2 hours 29 minutes
Set GPS to 34 Main Street (NY Route 23) in Stamford, NY. Make a right on Mountain Avenue. This road will become very steep. Continue until the dirt road on the left, Tower Road. If you want to hike up to the summit, park at the sign you see at the corner of Tower Road — or continue up Tower Road to reach the summit by car.
The summit of this 3,214-foot mountain with its restored fire tower (which can be climbed for spectacular views) can be reached by a one-mile gravel road either by car, or by hike.
518-263-4223 3 hours 13 minutes
Varies Free
Some parks are for residents only. Please check for postings. Utmost care should be taken when visiting all parks not to intrude on or upset locals.
They will announce at a later point whether they will be opening for the summer season.
Open around the clock
Niagara Falls American Side 332 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Scenic Niagara Falls attractions, among them Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist and evening fireworks. Please see Issue #111 of The Monsey View for extensive coverage on Niagara Falls.
Niagara Falls Canadian Side
716-278-1796 6 hours 38 minutes Varies by attraction Varies by attraction
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
6650 Niagara Parkway, L2E 6T2
990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Scenic attractions near Niagara Falls, among them Journey Behind the Falls, Whirlpool Aero Car, Hornblower Cruises, and Zipline. Please see Issue #111 of The Monsey View for extensive coverage on Niagara Falls. 6 hours 45 minutes
877-642-7275
Varies by attraction; an all-inclusive 2-day pass can be purchased for $90 Only eligible travelers to Canada
Premier public gardens spread over 52 acres 19 minutes
718-623-7200
Advance reservations required; adult: $18; Student with ID: $12; Children are free Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed Monday
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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BOTANICAL GARDENS
Wave Hill Public Gardens
Laurelwood Arboretum
4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. Only off-site parking is currently available, with shuttle service to park
725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470
This stunning 28acre estate of public horticultural gardens is situation on slopes overlooking the Hudson River. 46 minutes
718-549-3200
30-acre botanically diverse property with woodlands, gardens, ponds and streams 1 hour 5 minutes
Advance reservations required; adult: $10; Senior/Student: $6; Child (6+): $4. $10 parking
Free
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
New York Botanical Garden
Untermyer Park and Gardens
2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458
945 N. Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
250-acre verdant landscape with over a million plants, voted as one of the best botanical gardens in the U.S. 40 minutes
718-817-8700
Relaxing landscaped park on over 40 acres, centered on a walled Persian Garden, with gorgeous Hudson River views, trails and picnic spot 50 minutes
Adults: $28, Seniors and Students: $25, Children (2-12): free. Discounts apply for NYC residents and members.
Free
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Monday; by reservation only
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
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New Jersey Botanical Gardens
914-613-4502
Longwood Gardens
Ringwood State Park, Morris Road, Ringwood NJ 07456
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Wellmaintained Tudor revival manor home with a selection of formal and seasonal gardens 1 hour 14 minutes
973-831-5675
973-962-9534
Vast collection of flower gardens, greenhouses and fountain shows 2 hours 22 minutes
610-388-1000
Entrance is free; $5–7 parking on weekends in summer
Adult: $25; Senior: $22; Youth (5-18): $13; Children under 5 free
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily; winter until 6:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required; 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Tuesday; Open Thursday evenings until 10:00 p.m. between May 6 and Aug 31
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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Please make every effort to make a kiddush Hashem and not to take advantage of establishments whose main profit is earned from their market. (And of course, only feed permitted food to the animals.)
FARMS AND ORCHARDS
Demarest Farms
Abma’s Farm
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Well-manicured trees, spectacular views, wagon rides, petting zoo and corn maze. Pick peaches in July, apples and pumpkins in September. 57 minutes
201-666-0472
Wellmaintained farm with petting zoo, fresh produce and plants; food for the animals available for sale 1 hour
$7 per person over age 2, (includes parking and activities); $12 per approximate 10-pound bag of apples
Barnyard: $3 per person over 2
Advance reservations required; 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed on Sundays
Sun High Orchards
Alstede Farms
19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
Pick-yourown apples, pony rides, hayrides, sunflower maze, moon bounce in this vast farm with 250 types of produce
Pick your own seasonal fruits, purchase flowers, and pet a donkey and alpaca; hayrides on fall weekends 1 hour 5 minutes
201-891-0278
973-584-4734
1 hour 9 minutes
908-879-7189
Per pound
Call for details
Opens end of April. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required; 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Harvest Moon Farm
Muscoot Farm
138 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560
51 Route 100, Katonah, NY 10536
Great farm with over 50 animals, hiking trails, picnicking, and historical barns and buildings
Pick berries in June and July, peaches at the end of August, and apples in September. 1 hour 15 minutes
914-485-1210
1 hour 15 minutes
$50 admits 4 people to the orchard; under 10 is free for 2 hours only
Free
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
914-864-7282
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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FARMS AND ORCHARDS
Stuart’s Farm
Long Island Game Farm Park and Zoo
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs, NY 10527
489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville, NY 11949
Scenic farm with not a large selection of animals, but the petting zoo is loads of fun. Kids can feed and even hold baby goats and chicks! The hours are limited but the shows are nice.
Autumn apple and pumpkin picking and hayrides on weekends. Flower and vegetable plants in the spring. 1 hour 20 minutes
914-245-2784
50 minutes
631-878-6670
Call for details
Private tours available; 12 admissions Fun Pack for $160; call for individual prices
Call for opening hours
Thursday and Friday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Och’s Orchard
Fishkill Farms
4 Ochs Lane, Warwick, NY 10990
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Offers pick-yourown apples, tomatoes and veggies, and picnic area with sweeping views. Picking between June and November 1 hour 36 minutes
845-986-1591
This family farm is prettiest in the fall and the apples are just perfect for picking. You pay for what you pick. 1 hour 40 minutes
845-897-4377
Per bushel and rentals
$5 admission per person, plus picking
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Picking by reservation; 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Lawrence Orchard And Farm 306 Frozen Ridge Road, Newburgh NY 12550
845-562-4268 1 hour 43 minutes
Sprawling farm with spectacular views, play area, pickyour-own produce and apples, historical buildings, petting zoo, train ride, and hay bale maze
Admission: $5 per person; under 2: free; plus picking containers 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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FARMS AND ORCHARDS
Jenkins – Lueken Orchards
Kelder’s Farm
69 Yankee Folly Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
5755 US-209, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
October is apple picking season! The farm has vegetables as well, but it’s the apples that are the prize. 1 hour 55 minutes
845-255-0999
Pickyour-own apples with jumping pillow, hay rides, corn maze, golf, playground and petting zoo 2 hours 15 minutes
845-626-7137
Call for details
Pay per activity and per bag of apples
Season begins in July. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m
Call for opening hours before heading out
Wilklow Orchards
Family Fun Farm
341 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland, NY 12528
65 Friedman Road, Monticello, NY 12701
Thrilling adventure farm for all ages offering petting zoo, bumper boats, laser tag, wagon rides, zip line, ball blaster, pony rides, parakeets, jumping pillow, and many more fun attractions
Pick your own with great children’s activities: hay jump, tunnels, play area, hayride 1 hour 51 minutes
845-691-2339
2 hour 10 minutes
347-480-FARM (3276)
$18–$26 per bag
$14–25, including general admission and/or bumper boats and laser tag
Call for updated information
Summer: Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Beaverwood Farm 12 Topaz Lane, Swan Lake, NY 12783
845-295-0194 2 hours 8 minutes $10 per person; includes free bag of food to feed the animals, unlimited stay
Free-roaming farm animals with handson tour and horse rides
No reservations necessary /// Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sunday Family Day: 12:00–6:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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HORSEBACK RIDING AND BUGGY RIDES
Kensington Stables
Jamaica Bay Riding Academy
51 Caton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11218
7000 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11234
(right off Belt Parkway)
Trail rides on horseback in Prospect Park. Reservations are required. 10 minutes
718-972-4588
$42 per hour per person; Children under 11: $62 Temporarily Closed
B35 or B16 >30 minutes
Bronx Equestrian Center
Ages 12 and up. No reservations necessary. 25 minutes
718-531-8949
$80 for 45-minute trail, $70 if paid in cash. Minimum 2 riders. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Braden Brook Stables
9 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464
19 Mountaindale Road, Greensfield Park, NY 12435
Riding stable in a central Catskills location offering affordable guided trail rides and pony rides on 25 acres. Ages 7 and up.
Equestrian center offering relaxing trail rides, carriage rides and affordable pony rides 50 minutes
718-885-0551
2 hours 14 minutes
845-647-7556
Pony rides: $5 for 3 circles on pony, $10 for 3 circles on horse; Trail rides: $65 per person for 1 hour
$50 per person for 1 hour
9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. daily. No reservations necessary.
Advance reservations required
Lancaster Buggy Rides There are several vendors along Old Philadelphia Pike in Pennsylvania, within minutes of each other.
2 hours 40 minutes
Abe’s Buggy Rides: 2596 Old Philadelphia Pike (Bird in Hand) 717-392-1794
Lancaster PA Buggy Rides: 3027 Old Philadlphia Pike (Ronks) 717-278-0302
Aaron and Jessica: Amish Country tours aboard authentic horse and buggy
3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Ronks) 717-768-8828
AAA Buggy Rides: 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike (Intercourse) 717-989-2829
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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AMAZING CHOL HAMOED TRIP IN THE HEART OF BROOKLYN *Roller Coaster *Train * Bumper Cars * Soft Play * Toddler Section * Arcade *Net Climbing 1149 McDonald Avenue
718-377-1818
Extended Chol Hamoed Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 10:00am-7:00pm | Friday 10:00am-4:00pm March 24, 2021 / THE BORO PARK VIEW / 277 www.thebpview.com / 718.408.8770
INDOOR FUN
Plaster Spot
Kids ‘N Action
1037 53rd Street, Brooklyn NY 11219
1149 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
This popular and fun indoor amusement center, with its twisty slides and ball pits, is a much loved attraction in the heart of Brooklyn.
Charming local plaster painting shop Local
718-436-1899
8 minutes
718-377-1818
$10 per person; no sitting fee
Soft play: $12–$14; action package: $22–$24; adults: $7
By appointment only; open Chol Hamoed 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Motzei Shabbos 7:00–11:00 p.m.; Chol Hamoed: Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Chuck E. Cheese’s
B11>24 minutes
Bounce U
Atlantic Terminal Mall, 139 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
6722 Fort Hamilton Pkwy., Brooklyn, NY 11219
Moonwalk wonderland of slopes, slides, tunnels and everything inflatable
Token-operated rides and arcade games 18 minutes
718-783-4570 718-230-8245
Varies by token amount 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m
Local $16 per child; socks required
Approx 15 minutes
Plaster Galaxy
Temporarily Closed
Land-O-Fun
2208 Ave. U, Brooklyn NY 12229
2955 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Fun indoor park for kids aged 2–12, with bumper cars, cannon balls, bowling lanes and even some virtual reality experiences. Other attractions as well.
Canvas and plaster painting, with hundreds of items to choose from 17 minutes $10 walk-ins; no sitting fee. Tuesday to Thursday: 12:00–6:00 p.m.
347-450-5867
718-769-8500
19 minutes
718-891-5263
$10 per child; adult is free Temporarily Closed
>B68>55 minutes
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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חג כשר וש מ ח !
ביד חזקה ובזרוע נטויה
We are always nearby and standing by to get you back in the driver’s seat.
EXPERT INSURANCE CLAIM TEAM | 24 HR TOWING IMMEDIATE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
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INDOOR FUN
Pottery and Glass Land
Chelsea Playground
1730 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
400 Chelsea Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
Pottery, glass and canvas painting, bling art, glow room and more 20 minutes
917-744-1887
Approx 15 minutes
Exciting three-story building of tunnels, tubes, slides and more! 22 minutes
718-761-7529
Children: $9.99; Adults: $4.99
12:00–7:00 p.m.
Temporarily Closed
Color Me Mine
The Painted Pot – Park Slope
123 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013
200 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Studio for paintings and mosaics. Walk in and start creating! No reservation necessary.
Paint-yourown-pottery studio 20 minutes
212-374-1710
29 minutes
Studio fee, plus project costs
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Average project rate is $25, including material, studio time and firing
32–40 minutes
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; last walk-in at 3:00 p.m.; closed Monday; advance reservations recommended
Kids Fun House
10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday until 7:00 p.m.; advance reservations recommended
> / > 29 minutes
FAO Schwarz
6273 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, NY 11385
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
This indoor fun park with its triple slide, maze obstacle course and more, is specifically geared for children ages 1 to12. 30 minutes
718-768-8379
718-418-5437
Massive toy store in NYC 30 minutes
Midweek: $12 per child; weekend: $20 per child
Entrance is free; toy prices vary
Midweek: 12:00–8:00 p.m.; call to check in about open play availability on a specific weekend
Wednesday to Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
800-326-8638
39 minutes
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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One Stop Kosher Shop
in Philadelphia KOSHER FOR PESACH ITEMS INCLUDING
• Groceries • Matzah • Snacks • KFP Meat & Fish Depar tment Gourmet Non-Gebrokts Fleishig • Gou Takeout (find our full Kosher for Pesach menu online)
Chol Hamoed in Philadelphia?
We've got all the food you need cause we’re your
N E A R BY A T T R AC T I O N S 5-10 MINUTES:
Nidvorna Shul, Altitude Trampoline Park, Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Flyers Skate Zone, Bowlero Bowling Alley & Laser Tag, Penny Pack Park, Dave & Buster's
25 MINUTES:
Camden Adventure Aquarium, Legoland, Escape The Room, Franklin Institute, Giggleberry Fair, Philadelphia Zoo, Sesame Place, The Liberty Bell, Penns Landing
Chol Hamoed Hours
Tues : 8 AM - 8 PM | Wed: 8 AM - 8 PM | Thurs: 8 AM - 10 PM | Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
215.677.8100 • 9806 BUSTLETON AVE. • PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115 • HOUSEOFKOSHER.COM Under the Heimishe Hashgacha of the Keystone K Vaad Hakashrus of Philadelphia Minyanim Mincha & Maariv גלאט כשר | כשר לפסח | משגיח תמי די | בישול ישראל
INDOOR FUN
Oliloli Arts and Crafts Studio
Build-A-Bear Workshop
103–23 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375
22 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
Choose from a selection of ceramics like bowls, plates, platters and more to a create usable works of art. Design however you like it and they’ll glaze and fire it. Your pottery will be ready in approximately 10 days. 30 minutes
718-261-1238
Children can choose, stuff, name and clothe their own stuffed animals 31 minutes
212-863-4070
35 minutes
Pay per project (in range of $20–$28)
Varies
Walk-ins welcome; Reservations recommended for group of 8 or more. 12:00–6:00 p.m. daily.
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–6:00 p.m.
Funtopia USA
Bounce and Play
Metro Mall, 66-26 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379
20–21 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11105
This kiddie bouncing park is ideal for kids under 6 years old, but there are some new fun activities for older children as well.
Indoor entertainment center with bumper cars, arcade games and kiddie rides 30 minutes $10 per person
718-381-4300
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1 hour 6 minutes
Temporarily Closed
31 minutes
Child: $25 — includes one adult free; additional adults: $15 Hours vary by the day; Verify online or by phone before heading out.
Jumpin Jax
718-777-7529
> 1 hour 15 minutes; 15 minutes walking
Laser Bounce Family Fun Center
600 Winters Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
80-28 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385
A super fun indoor park with a laser maze, laser tag games, bowling, ball pits, VR games and more!
Indoor playground for jumping, sliding, climbing and running 36 minutes
201-261-3000
38 minutes
347-599-1919
Currently accepting group bookings only
Package pricing start at $15.95
7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Sundays
Advance reservations recommended; 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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INDOOR FUN
Catch Air Indoor Playground
Bounce Safari
224 Route 4 East at Forest Avenue, Lower Level, Suite 102, Paramus, NJ 07652
3 North Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Kids indoor play with soft play toddler area, ball cannon, play structure, tiny town and interactive dance floor 47 minutes
201-620-2125
Ages 2 and under: $9.99; 3+: $19.99; parents: $6.99-9.99 Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m; Sunday: 2:00–7:00 p.m; advance reservations required during weekends
Legoland Discovery Center
Play area with structure, slides and bounce castles 50 minutes
201-857-4000
Promotional deal: $100/hour for entire facility rental Open bounce temporarily closed. Call for updates.
Glassworks Studio
1 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710
151 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Glass-fusing studio where mosaics of all levels can be created 50 minutes
844-740-9223
50 minutes
973-656-0800
Inquire within
$10 per person for 2 hours; projects range from $25 to $100
Attractions opening the week of Pesach; fees and hours not available at time of print.
Advance reservations required; 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and 5:00–10:00 p.m.
Billy Beez
Mosaic Glassworks
Baychester Avenue 313–316, The Bronx, NY
36 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Play arena with slides, trampolines, obstacle courses for safe handson fun 39 minutes
718-514-6045
Creative art studios with mosaic projects for all ages 58 minutes
201-800-1820
Toddlers (1–3): $16; children (4–17): $20; adults: $7
Pay per project; includes 1.5 hours and materials; large variety in the $32 range
Limited hours; check for details
Advance reservations required
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park 5 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811
Jumpz Trampoline Sports 21 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811
Part of Danbury Jumpz, this world’s first indoor wipeout-style action adventure park featuring 28,000 square feet of zip lines, ninja, obstacle and ropes courses, trampoline launch pads, rock climbing walls, and many more attractions. 1 hour
203-942-2585
Full rates and schedule for summer season not yet posted
Palisades Mall Carousel and Ferris Wheel
Part of Thrillz Danbury, Jumpz offers 45,000 square feet of glow-in-the-dark wall-to-wall trampoline adventures, airbag zone, swings and slides with a dedicated toddler area. 1 hour
203-942-2449
Full rates and schedule for summer season not yet posted
Crayola Experience
1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042
Beautiful carnival rides: Ferris wheel reaching 68 feet; doubledecker carousel 1 hour 2 minutes
845-353-2596 845-353-2595
Hands-on colorful crayon activities and exhibits 1 hour 35 minutes
610-515-8000
Ferris wheel: $2 per ride
$24.99 (discounts available online)
Ferris wheel open Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m; carousel currently closed
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m; closed Monday and Tuesday
Turtleboo 175 East Central Avenue, Spring Valley, NY 10977
845-746-2100 1 hour
Indoor amusement center with soft play area, rides, arcades, kosher food and great accommodations
Ages 3–16: $17.99; Ages 1–2: $12.99. Holidays and weekends: Ages 3–16: $19.49; Ages 1–2: $14.49; 1 free adult per paying admission; arcade fees separate
Sunday: 12:00–8:00 p.m; Monday to Thursday: 2:00–8:00 p.m; Friday: 12:00–4:00 p.m; check in for Chol Hamoed hours
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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R. SCHORR PRESENTS We knew how the voyage would begin. We did not know how it would end.....
FILMED AT THE BLACK SEA
ODESSA
on the ENDORSED BY NOTED MECHANCHOS
בהסכמת נשי חינוך
FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS AGES 12+
ADMISSION: $25
MONSEY
BORO PARK
LAKEWOOD
REIGER HALL 136250TH ST
ATRIUM 401 WEST ROUTE 59
YESHIVA K’TANA 120 2ND ST
MONDAY,MOTZEI Y”T MARCH 29 10:15
MONDAY,MOTZEI Y”T MARCH 29 10:15
MONDAY,MOTZEI Y”T MARCH 29 10:15
TUESDAY, MARCH 30
TUESDAY, MARCH 30
TUESDAY, MARCH 30
8:45
6:00 & 9:00
4:45 & 8:45
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 4:45 & 8:45
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 4:45 & 8:45
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31
8:45
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
8:45
FRIDAY, APRIL 2
4:45 & 8:45 12:45
FRIDAY, APRIL 2
4:45 & 8:45 12:45
TO ADD A LOCATION CALL: 347-522-2765
FRIDAY, APRIL 2
12:45
SPORTS AND ADVENTURE
Evrest
Futuristic VR
5604 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
2009 71st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Over 200 VR games of extreme fun and adventures; enter every hour on the hour; it is recommended to purchase tickets 15 minutes in advance Local
347-563-0964
Virtual reality arcade in Bensonhurst 10 minutes
347-374-4940
$32 per person for 1 hour; $29 per person for families of 4 or more.
$12 for 15 minutes; $22 for 30 minutes; $40 for 60 minutes
Sundays, holidays and off-school days: 1:00–8:00 p.m.; Motzei Shabbos: from 1.5 hours after Shabbos; reservations and parties accepted all week
Advance reservations required; midweek: 5:00–9:00 p.m.; weekend: 12:00–9:00 p.m.
Shell Lanes
Rab’s Country Lanes
1 Bouck Court, Brooklyn, NY 11223
1600 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305
This familyfriendly venue has a 48-lane bowling alley, plus an exciting laser maze
A large 32-lane bowling alley 16 minutes
718-336-6700
$4 shoe rental; $4 and up per game (depending on hour) Temporarily Closed
19 minutes Varies
>S79>1 hour
PanIQ Escape Room
594 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
102 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
Choice of escape rooms to choose from. Each game gives the team 60 minutes to escape the room. Book tickets in advance.
Choice of adventures in this fully immersive Brooklyn escape room. 347-721-3350
Midweek: $30; weekends: $35 (two to six players; private games only) 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
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Advance reservations required; 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Escape Room
20 minutes
718-979-1600
18 minutes
22 minutes $34 per person
646-692-8100
28 minutes
Temporarily Closed
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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Fly High Indoor Trampoline Park
Beat the Bomb NYC
501 Industry Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
247 Water Street, Suite 106, Brooklyn, NY 11201
With a trampoline-based basketball court, dodgeball area, foam pit and bungee slingshot, you’re sure to have your head in the clouds! 25 minutes
718-524-6561
Equipped with a HAZMAT suit for protection, your mission is to disarm the paintbomb before it splatters you. Do you have what it takes to disarm the bomb in time? 22 minutes
917-983-1115
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36 minutes
Call for details
$51 per person
Call for details
Advance reservations required; Tuesday to Thursday: 4:00–10:00 p.m.; weekends: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
Chelsea Piers Skating Rink
VR World NYC
61 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
4 E 34th Street, New York, NY 10016
An immersive VR experience, where reality is up to your interpretation! Ski, race, climb or fly. Plus many more virtual experiences.
Ice skating rink at Manhattan’s Chelsea Piers 28 minutes
212-336-6100
31 minutes
646-515-0868
35 minutes
$13 per person; $7 skate rental; $5 helmet rental
From $44
Advance reservations required; currently open for lessons only
Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.; Friday: from 1:00 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday
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50 minutes
MetroRock Brooklyn
Dumbo Laser Tag
321 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
53 Bridge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Bright, clean and fun indoor climbing experience for all ages. Children under age 5 not allowed; required to fill out waiver online prior to visiting 29 minutes
929-500-7625
Day pass: $30; Before 3 p.m.: $25; Children aged 10 and under: $25 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
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1 hour
1 hour and 45 minute sessions consisting of 3 games with breaks in between in a dual level arena in an eerie-looking basement 30 minutes
347-305-7448
$37 per person; weekends: $47 Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; reservations required
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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Escape the Room NYC
RPM Raceway
24 W 25th Street, Floor 8, New York, NY 10010
99 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305
The largest variety of escape rooms, by far, this very highly rated game room is lauded for its clever and creative puzzles. 32 minutes
347-954-9160
> 40 minutes
Starting at $25 per person; the larger the group the cheaper per person.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Monday to Wednesday: 12:00–11:30 p.m.; Thursday and Friday: 10:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; advance reservations required
The Gravity Vault (Hoboken)
Races need to be booked, but there are other attractions for the rest of the family 32 minutes
201-333-7223
$30 per race. Member rates: $20, with bundles as low as $14 Call for days and hours of operation
Williamsburg Paintball and Airsoft
1423 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
616 Scholes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
A massive two-story cityscape paintball and sofware arena built inside a warehouse; the only real paintball arena in NYC.
13,500+ indoor rock gym with overhangs, bouldering, arches and hours of climbing fun 41 minutes
201-740-1423
40 minutes
Varies
$37 per person; weekends: $47
9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; reservations required
Open Wednesday to Sunday; call for hours
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
iFly Indoor Skydiving (Paramus)
25 US-22, Springfield Township, NJ 07081
211 E. Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652
Indoor trampoline park featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball and so much more. Reservations required. Waiver must be signed before visiting. 41 minutes
347-748-1007
973-671-5100
Indoor skydiving with pressurized flight chamber for bodyflight 45 minutes
Starting at $24 for 60 minutes; non-jumpers: $5; socks (required): $5
Starting at $99 for 2 flights
Advance reservations required; Wednesday to Friday: 3:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday; hours vary on occasion
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
201-733-4359
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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iFly Indoor Skydiving (Yonkers)
FunFuzion
849 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers, NY 10710
29 LeCount Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Instructors show you how to take off and fly in the most technologically advanced body flying tunnels in the world. You are the pilot; you are the plane! 45 minutes
914-449-4359
Starting at $99 for 2 flights
Indoor play arena with funhouse, ride, games, mini golf, laser tag and bowling. Large sukkah and kosher food on premises for Chol Hamoed. 47 minutes
914-637-7575
Varies
Tuesday to Friday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Fun Station USA
Temporarily Closed
Tappan Go Karts
3555 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
116 Route 303, Tappan, NY 10983
Indoor fun, sports and adventure for kids with rides, laser tag, batting cages, bowling, bumper cars and virtual reality sky ride 1 hour
718-370-0077
Go-kart track, batting cages, mini-golf and driving range. Go karts available on weekends only. 53 minutes
845-359-0642
$22 one-hour wristband; $25 two-hour wristband. Special Chol Hamoed prices, from $15.95; check ad
Range/Batting cages: 6:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Mini golf: 6:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Go-karts: 12:00–5:00 p.m.
Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; midweek: 2:00–9:00 p.m.; weekends: 12:00–9:00 p.m.
Go karts: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Urban Air Adventure Park
The Funplex
69 Wesley Street, South Hackensack, NJ 07606
182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Trampoline park with climbing walls, obstacle courses, tubes playground, battle beams and amazing adventures 40 minutes
201- 212-6454
Indoor family amusement center with go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade and more 53 minutes
973-428-1166
$25–$33, children ages 5 and under: $17, parents pay 50%, socks (required): $3
Bands available for $15 or $35
Monday to Thursday: 3:00–8:00 p.m.; Friday from 12:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Advance reservations recommended; Friday and Sunday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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Sportime USA
Montvale Lanes
380 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523
14 W. Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645
Indoor amusement center with rides, arcade games, batting cages and indoor playground 54 minutes
914- 592-2111
Bowling alley 1 hour
201-391-3400
Varies according to ride/package
$4 per game until 5:00 p.m.; $5 per game after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends. $3.50 for shoes. No CC accepted.
Thursday: 5:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–8:00 p.m. On Thursdays, open for batting cages only.
9:00 a.m.– midnight, differs slightly daily
Funtime Junction
Palisades Climb Adventure Palisades Center, 4590 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
400 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, NY 07004
Roomy adventure center with lots of things to climb and ride, plus arcade games 54 minutes
973-882-9777
The world’s tallest ropes course at 85 feet and five levels, on Level 4 of the Palisades Mall 58 minutes
845-727-3500
Adult: $9.95; child up to 16: $12.95
$22.99, discounts for 5 or more; $8.99 for SkyTykes
Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., at 90-minute increments; advance reservations and completion of waiver required
Open Sundays: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Fridays: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Autobahn Indoor Speedway
Lucky Strike Palisades
2272 Palisades Center Drive #A200, West Nyack, NY 10994
4662 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
Indoor go kart speedway 58 minutes
Bowling lanes and game room
845-535-1515
$23 for 12 laps ages 13+ or 10 laps ages 8–12. Multi-race packages available. Annual speedway license required at $7.95 (includes free birthday race).
1 hour
845-358-1602
Temporarily Closed
Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; reservations recommended. Occasionaly closes to public because of private events.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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SPORTS AND ADVENTURE
High Exposure Rock Climbing
It™ Adventure Ropes Course
266 Union Street, Northvale, NJ 07647
41 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511
No carriages allowed. Rock-climbing gym; each family must fill out a weekly COVID-19 affidavit form. 1 hour
201-768-8600
The world’s largest indoor ropes course with liquid fireworks, water show, ziplines and amazing courses 1 hour 39 minutes
203-812-9981
Varies
Adults and children 48" and up: 1 hour/$20, 2 hours/$30; Children under 48": 1 hour/$8
Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; 12:00–10:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; by reservation only.
New City Bowl and Batting Cages 90 N. Main Street, New City, NY 10956
Break Point Bowl & Entertainment 40 S. Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Bowling alley and batting cages 1 hour 5 minutes
845-634-4977
Bowling alley with laser tag and arcade 1 hour 10 minutes
845-429-8000
$6.25 per person per game + $5 shoes; Midweek special: $14 per person, includes shoes and 1.5 hours
$25 per hour + $5 for shoes; $35 per hour on Sundays
Monday to Tuesday: 3:00–11:00 p.m.; Thursday to Friday: 11:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grand Prix New York Racing
The Castle Fun Center
333 N. Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
109 Brookside Avenue, Chester, NY 10918
Amusement center with arcades, bounce castle, gokarts and bowling 1 hour 12 minutes
914-241-3131
Only mini golf, go karts and batting cages available at this time. 1 hour 28 minutes
845-469-2116
$20 per person; Ages 4–8: $5 per person per race
Go karts: $6.50–$8.50; batting cages: $2.50
Wednesday to Thursday: 3:00–9:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 12:00–6:00 p.m.; advance reservations required
Reopening March 26. 12:00–8:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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SPORTS AND ADVENTURE // OUTDOOR FUN
Extreme Motorsports
Staten Island FunPark
Kiamesha Lake, NY 12751
215 Schmidts Lane, Staten Island, NY 10314
ATV tours on over 100 acres of thrilling mountain trails for individuals (ages 15 and up) and families (from ages 4 and up) 2 hours
848-240-0086 (text) 845-807-8557 (call)
Individual rides: $135, Family ranger (up to 6 people): $275 for 1/2 hour; $400 for 1 hour
This fun park is famous for their go karts, mini golf and batting cages 17 minutes
Entrace is free; priced per attraction. Best deal: $20 gets you 1 go-kart, 1 mini golf and 3 games in the batting cages Open weekends and holidays for limited occupancy; check online for info
By reservations only
Adventurers Park
718-982-5576
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Luna Park
1824 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214
1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Park with 30 rides and lots of games at Coney Island Beach
Amusement park with 25 rides and attractions 19 minutes Pass: $36–40, or pay per ride
718-975-2748
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Closed Chol Hamoed (season begins April 9). Open weekends only until Memorial Day, then daily.
Deno’s Wonder Wheel
21 minutes
Rates and schedule to be posted closer to opening date. Closed Chol Hamoed (season begins April 9)
32 minutes
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx River Entrance, Bronx, NY 10460
Famous Coney Island amusement park, featuring landmarked Deno's Wonder Wheel with 16 kiddie rides and 5 adult rides. 718-372-2592
Kiddie rides: $4; Adult rides: $8 Temporarily Closed
718-373-5862
Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure
3059 Denos D. Vourderis Place, Brooklyn, NY 11224
22 minutes
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Ropes course and zipline for ages 7+ (must be at least 5’6”) 38 minutes
347-308-9021
Zipline only: $25; Zipline + climb combo: $60 (takes approximately 2.5 hours)
33 minutes
Advance reservations required; Opens at 10:00 a.m.; last bookable slot is at 3:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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OUTDOOR FUN
Pedicab Tours
Treetop Adventure Course
411 W. 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Aerial obstacle course right near Turtle Back Zoo with adult and junior courses. From ages 6 and up
Offering 1- to 3-hour pedicab tours through Central Park 40 minutes
917-405-1303
42 minutes
973-731-5800 ext. 279
Starts at $60 per adult; $50 per child. Reduced rates for advance reservations.
Adult Course: $30 ($35 with zip line); Junior Course: $20 Zip line: $15
8:00 a.m.–sunset
10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.; reservations are recommended
Adventureland
Keansburg Amusement Park
2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
275 Beachway Avenue, Keansburg, NJ 07734
Boardwalk amusement park with dozens of rides
Amusement park with about 30 rides 55 minutes
631-694-6868
55 minutes
Rates and full schedule to be posted closer to opening date
Pay per ride
Closed Chol Hamoed (season begins April 9)
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Six Flags Great Adventures and Safari 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527
Diggerland 100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
Huge park with 14 coasters and 52 other attractions; Off-Road Adventure Safari entrance included in admission 1 hour 10 minutes
732-465-1400
201-862-0250 (NCSY)
Tractorthemed rides, stunts, and digging fun for all ages 1 hour 31 minutes
856-768-1110
Park: $15; Safari: $20
$42.95
Advance reservations required; Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Rest of season: check before visiting
Advance reservations required; Chol Hamoed: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Summer: 12:00–6:00 p.m.; Spring: open weekends only
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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OUTDOOR FUN
Ring Homestead 257 Lybolt Road, Middletown, NY 10941
845-361-3842 1 hour 44 minutes Different packages available. Call for reservations. 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Adventure camp with ropes course
Dorney Park
Pocono TreeVentures 1575 Fairway Villas Blvd., East Stroudsburg PA, 18302
4000 Dorney Parkway, Allentown, PA 18104
Aerial forest adventure with five ropes courses and dual zip racers. Additional kids section. 1 hour 44 minutes
800-446-0231
Ropes course: ages 7–11, $45; 12+, $52; ages 4–7: $28 Zipline: $20 for 1 run, $8 additional runs; combos available at discount prices
Major amusement park with over 50 rides and prominent coasters 1 hour 45 minutes
610-395-3724
Discounted tickets available online. Season begins May 22
Call to inquire
Camelback Mountain Adventure 243 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372
Quassy Amusement Park 2132 Middlebury Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
Tallest mountain in the Poconos, boasting great mountain adventures, zipline, mountain coaster and zip flyer. Indoor activities also available. 1 hour 46 minutes
570-629-1663
Please note that a separate section of the park is a water area. 1 hour 47 minutes
Varies by attraction
Varies by season, call for details.
Varies by attraction. Season begins April 5
Opens late April weekends and June daily. Summer hours: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
203-758-2913
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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OUTDOOR FUN
Pocono Outdoor Aventure Tours 1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334
Lake Compounce 186 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
One-hour guided UTV tours over 1,000 acres of the historic Pocono Manor, along streams and mountain tops with gorgeous views 2 hours
570-839-6061
Two-seater: $115; four-seater: $195
Oldest continuously operating amusement park in the U.S., a great mix of new and old 2 hours 4 minutes
860-583-3300
$41.99; under 52” tall: $35.99
By reservation, must arrive 30 minutes prior to reservation time. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Rail Explorers
Temporarily Closed. Call to check about reopening dates.
Dutch Wonderland
70 High Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464
2249 Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, PA, 17602
Rail Explorers offers a unique scenic experience upon retired railways on pedalpowered rail vehicles. This 2.5-hour tour runs along the Esopus Creek and through beautiful Catskills woods on the Ulster and Delaware Railway of once upon. 2 hour and 30 minutes
877-833-8588
“Kingdom for Kids” that appeals to families of younger children with its kid-friendly coasters, slides, shows and grounds full of action and fun. 2 hours 39 minutes
866-386-2839
Varies
Ages 3+: $39 in advance, up to $49 when purchased the same day
Advanced reservations required; 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., depending on the day of week and season
Season begins April 15. Closed Chol Hamoed; When season opens: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Hersheypark
Jiminy Peak
100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershy, PA 17033
37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237
Major amusement park with over 70 rides; entrance to Zoo America and Chocolate World included in ticket. 2 hours 49 minutes
717-534-3900
Mountain Adventure Park with mountain coasters, alpine slides, swings, trampolines and scenic chairlift ride 3 hours
413-738-5500
Rates and full schedule not posted as of printing
Summer rates and hours not yet posted at time of print.
Season begins April 2
Advance reservations recommended
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS
Living Torah Museum
Harbor Defense Museum
1603 41st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
230 Sheridan Loop, Brooklyn, NY 11252
Museum displaying artifacts mentioned in Torah and in Jewish history in the heart of Boro Park Local
718-851-3215
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. daily; advance reservations recommended
Transit Museum
This 19thcentury fort, NYC’s only military museum, is located within the grounds of Fort Hamilton. 10 minutes Free
Advance reservations required. Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
290 Conover Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
This museum, dedicated to historical artifacts from the commuter rail system, is located in a decomissioned subway station. 718-694-1600
Adults: $10; Children (2–17) and seniors (62+): $5; Wednesdays: free Temporarily closed
A museum dedicated to education about maritime history 14 minutes
128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Free
Museum of Jewish Heritage 36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280
The museum is showcasing a fascinating living memorial of the Holocaust, with many new objects from Auschwitz that have never been seen before.
This museum/library provides an in-depth study of Brooklyn’s 400-year old history.
Adults $10; Children under 12: free Wednesday to Sunday: 12:00–5:00 p.m.
718-624-4719
Temporarily closed
Brooklyn Historical Society Museum
15 minutes
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Waterfront Museum
99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
14 minutes
718-630-4349
718-222-4111
17 minutes
646-437-4202
Adults: $16; Students and veterans: $10; Holocaust Survivors: free. To ensure entrance to the exhibit, purchase your tickets in advance. Advance reservations required; Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS
One World Observatory
Brooklyn Navy Yard Center
285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007
63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205
Admission to three floors of One World Trade Center, for views, observatory, elevators and exhibits 18 minutes
844-696-1776
Adult: $52; child: $47
A museum featuring the history and innovation of the Brooklyn Navy Yard 18 minutes
718-907-5932
Free
Weekends: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; will be extending hours in the summer
South St. Seaport / Museum
Temporarily closed
Jewish Children’s Museum
12 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Interactive exhibits tells the story of New York’s rise as a port city and the critical role it played in the developement of the U.S. 19 minutes
212-748-8600
Adults: $20; Seniors: $14; Children under 8: free
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Color Factory
Interactive 3-story Jewishthemed museum 20 minutes
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34 minutes
Advance reservations required; Chol Hamoed: Timed tickets Tuesday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; 3:006:30 p.m.; Friday: 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Lower East Side Tenement Museum
251 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013
103 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
The museum is an historical landmark, showcasing two tenement buildings where an estimated 15,000 people from 20 nationalities resided between 1863 and 2011.
Colorful and interactive modern art exhibit 20 minutes General admission $3538; ages 3 to 12: $25–28
718-907-8833
347-378-4071
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40 minutes
Advance reservations required; Thursday and Friday: 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Monday to Wednesday
20 minutes $20–$25 per person
877-975-3786
32 minutes
Walking tours due to begin April 4; advance reservations recommended
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS
9/11 Memorial
Museum at Eldridge St. Shul
200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281
12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002
Historic restored 1887 Eldridge Street shul houses a museum as well as weekly Shabbos services.
8-acre park in memoriam of 9/11 heroes with guided tours available 21 minutes Free
212-312-8800
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10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
21 minutes
212-219-0302
Adults: $14; Seniors: $10; Children (5–17): $8; Under 5: free Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m–5:00 p.m.
9/11 Memorial Museum
37 minutes
Financial History Museum
200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281
48 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
This highly rated attraction is the only independant public museum in the U.S. dedicated to teaching about our financial history
Museum with exhibitions and hands-on learning about 9/11 and its effects 23 minutes
212-312-8800
Adult: $26; ages 7–12: $15; ages 13–17: $20; ages 65+: $20; family passes available for less
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Advance reservations required; Thursday to Monday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
NYC Fire Museum
22 minutes $5–$8 per person
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Temporarily closed
Merchant’s House Museum
278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013
29 E 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
Housed in former Engine Company 30’s quarters, this 1909 firehouse has become a highly rated museum that will educate and fascinate adults and children alike. 22 minutes Adults: $10; Seniors: $8; Children: $5
212-908-4110
212-691-1303
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46 minutes
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; advance reservations recommended
Built in 1832, this is the oldest NYC home perfectly preserved — both inside and out. 26 minutes
212-777-1089
Adults: $15; Seniors (65+): $10; Children under 12: free Tours on weekends only, by appointment only.
36 minutes
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS
Empire State Building
National Museum of Mathematics
20 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
11 E. 26th Street, New York, NY 10010
Observatory deck on 86th floor of the Empire State Building 28 minutes
212-279-9777
Advance reservations required; adult: $42; child: $36; senior: $40
36 minutes
Call to inquire
The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) 47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368
Museum that brings mathematics alive in fun way 29 minutes
Adult: $18; Child, Student, Senior: $15; Toddlers free Temporarily closed
Ripley’s Believe It or Not 234 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
NYSCI is located near Flushing Meadows Park and is one of NY’s best museums for interactive science. 29 minutes Adults: $16; Children: $13; Additional attractions available Temporarily closed
718-699-0005
Sprawling, oft-interactive collection of curiosities 29 minutes
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (tickets sold until 5:00 p.m.)
40 minutes
Liberty Science Center
W 46th Sreet & 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Military and maritime history museum inside original battleship 212-245-0072
Adult (13-64): $33; Child (5-12): $24; Senior (65+): $31 Thursday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
212-398-3133
Adult: $32; child (4–12): $24; discounts available online
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The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space
31 minutes
212-542-0566
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Amazing interactive science experience for learning and fun 31 minutes
201-200-1000
Adult: $25; child (2–12): $20; senior (62+): $22 Advance reservatiosn required; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Closed Monday to Wednesday
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS
Madame Tussauds
Imagine That! Museum
234 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932
The museum of famous figures located in the heart of Times Square 35 minutes
212-512-9600
40 minutes
From $30 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Interactive museum and activity center with fun areas for young children 50 minutes Adult: $7; child: $19 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. on most days; closed Monday; check before heading out
George Washington Headquarters The DeWint House 20 Livingston Street, Tappan, NY 10983
Philipsburg Manor Tour begins at: 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
George Washington’s headquarters at four different occasions during the Revolution, The DeWint House, carriage house and surrounding grounds are open to the public to view and explore. 52 minutes
845-359-1359
Free
Preserved pre–Civil War farmstead that brings the slavery era alive 54 minutes
914-366-6900
Under 3: free; Child 3–17: $6; Adult: $12
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed Mondays
Currently Closed
Spyscape
Kykuit – Rockefeller Estate
928 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Tour begins at: 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Discover your inner spy and learn the art of espionage and deception! For 90 minutes to 3 hours, this self-guided tour will tell you all you ever wanted to know about spycraft (and much you didn’t even know to wonder about)! 33 minutes Adults: $39; Children: $32
973-966-8000
212-549-1941
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Advance reservations required; Friday to Sunday: 12:00–7:00 p.m.
Breathtaking tour of Rockefeller’s sixstory home, terraced gardens and art galleries 56 minutes
914-366-6900
Standard tour: Under 3: free; Ages 3–17: $23–26; Adults: $25–28 Currently Closed
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS
Stony Point State Park
West Point Museum
44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996
Site of Battle of Stony Point with lighthouse, museum and weekly artillery drills and soldier camps reenactment 1 hour 13 minutes
845-786-2521
Military academy museum with galleries showcasing history of U.S. army, warfare and weapons 1 hour 20 minutes
845-938-3590
Free; there may be a parking fee; $3 charge for group tours and special events; reservations required
Free
Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Closed weekends. Museum to reopen in April.
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
The Franklin Institute
Boscobel House and Gardens
222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1601 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524
Interactive museum that brings scientific concepts to life with fascinating exhibits; new escape rooms added 1 hour 31 minutes
215-448-1200
Restored 18th Century house museum with gorgeous grounds and views. Outdoor tours available. 1 hour 24 minutes
845-265-3638
Adult: $23; child: $19 // Brand New Crayola IDEAworks exhibit: Adult: $35; child: $31 (includes general admission)
Gardens and grounds: adults: $12; seniors: $10; Ages 5–18: $6; under 5: free
Wednesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Monday and Tuesday; advance reservations recommended
Wednesday to Monday: 9:30 a.m.–5:00p.m.
Northlandz 495 Route 202, Flemington, NJ 08822
Miniature wonderland featuring model railroad, bridges, mountains, waterways and fascinating exhibits 1 hour 9 minutes
908-782-4022
Adult: $30; child: $25; discounts available online Weekends: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; scheduled to open daily in the spring
DID WE FORGET ANYTHING? Do you know of an excursion that’s not listed here? Email us at comments@thebpview.com, and it’ll be included in next year’s Excursions.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS // AQUARIUMS AND ZOOS
FDR Home and Library
The Vanderbilt Mansion
4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
54-room wellpreserved mansion with magnificent grounds and gardens
Historyrich tours of FDR’s property, home and library 1 hour 59 minutes
800-337-8474
Home and library: $20; Grounds are free Under 15: free
2 hour 6 minutes
845-229-7770
Grounds are free
Currently Closed.
Mansion closed; grounds open from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Summer: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Newport Rhode Island Mansions Preservation Society of Newport County: 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Touro Synagogue 85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Opulent and magnificent preserved mansions, which were used as summer homes for families like the Vanderbilts and the Astors 3 hours 30 minutes
401-847-1000
Varies by mansion
A historic tour of the oldest shul in the U.S. and one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings 3 hours 20 minutes Adult: $12; Under 13: free
The Breakers and The Elms are open
Currently Closed
Battleship New Jersey
Prospect Park Zoo
100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 08103
450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Battleship that served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars that gives a glimpse into military life 1 hour 35 minutes
401-847-4794
856-966-1652
More than 125 species within the confines of a 12-acre menagerie suitable for all ages, including a sea lion court 15 minutes
718-399-7339
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Adult: $25; Child, senior: $20; Under 4: free
Adult: $10; child (2-12): $7; senior (65+): $8; toddler: free
March: Sunday only: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. April: open daily
Advance reservations required; Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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AQUARIUMS AND ZOOS
New York Aquarium
Central Park Zoo
602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
64th Street and 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10021
State-ofthe-art zoo with variety of habitats and animals, from snow leopards to tropical birds
Aquarium with sea lion show, penguins, sharks and many fish 23 minutes
718-265-3474
> 34 minutes
Adult: $20; child (3-12): $15: senior (65+): $18; parking: $18 for up to 3 hours
Advance reservations required; Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Wweekends and holidays: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; park closes 1 hour later
Queens Zoo
33 minutes
Adult: $14; child (2-12): $9; senior (65+): $11; toddlers: free Advance reservations required; Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Bronx Zoo
53-51 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460
18-acre zoo with trails, aviary, domestic animals, sea lion pool, bears, pumas, parrots and bison 36 minutes Adult: $10; child (2-12): $7; senior (65+): $8; toddler: free
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212- 439-6500
718-271-1500
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Advance reservations required; Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats 42 minutes
718-367-1010
Adult: $40; child (3-12): $30; senior (65+): $35; toddlers: free
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Advance reservations required; Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; weekends and holidays: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Staten Island Zoo 614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310
718-442-3100 17 minutes Adult: $10; child (214): $6; senior (60+): $7; toddler: free
Small suburban zoo with nice variety of animals and animal feeding
Advance reservations required; 10am-4:45pm, Closed on Holidays
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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AQUARIUMS AND ZOOS
Van Saun County Park
Maritime Aquarium
216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
10 N. Water Street, Norwalk, CT 06854
Zoo with playground, train, carousel, and trails, and animal shows in the summer 52 minutes
201-336-7275
Great aquarium with many species, and fascinating exhibitions for the entire family 1 hour 8 minutes
203-852-0700
Currently free; capacity is monitored
Adult: $27; senior (65+): $25; child (3-12): $20
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required; 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily
Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Space Farms Zoo and Museum
300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461
Small aquarium with a large variety of marine life, including sharks, penguins, seals and octopuses 1 hour 10 minutes
732-899-1212
Zoo and museum with over 500 animals in their natural surroundings 1 hour 31 minutes
973-875-5800
Adult: $15; child (3-12): $9; senior (65+): $10
13–64: $20; 2–12: $16.50; 65+: $18.50; under 2: free
Limited Occupancy. Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required; 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Turtle Back Zoo
Adventure Aquarium
560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
Excellent zoo for children, with great animals, train, pony rides, feedings, paddle boats, and more. 48 minutes
973-731-5800
Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island and touch pool 1 hour 36 minutes
856-365-3300
Adult: $14; child (2-12): $12; senior (62+): $12; toddlers: Free
Midweek: adult: $34; child: $23; Sundays: adult: $37; child: $23
Advance reservations required; 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required; Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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AQUARIUMS AND ZOOS // BOATING AND FERRIES
Mystic Aquarium
Long Island Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
431 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Amazing aquarium with thousands of fish, exotic marine animals and fascinating outdoor exhibits 2 hours 23 minutes
860-572-5955
Aquarium with fascinating exhibits and many interesting marine animals and fish 1 hour 31 minutes
631-208-9200, ext. 426
Rates vary
13–61: $35; 62+: $26; 3-12: $23; under 3: free
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required; 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Philadelphia Zoo
HAVE A SAFE TRIP
3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Huge children’s zoo with incredible creatures and many fun activities
Buckle up, drive safely and don’t forget Tefillas Haderech
כי מלאכיו יצוה לך לשמרך בכל דרכיך Governors Island
1 hour 36 minutes
215-243-1100
2 and up: $20; toddlers: free Advance reservations required; Sunday and Wednesday only: 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ellis and Liberty Island Ferry
Ferry Departs Manhattan: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, New York, NY 10005. Also departs from Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Ferry Departs: Manhattan, 22 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004, NJ: Liberty State Park, Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
A recreational island off Manhattan where no motors are allowed; reached with a ferry and offers bicycle rentals of all kinds 16 minutes
212-440-2200
Round-trip ferry: $3 for anyone over the age of 12; under 12 is free. Bike rentals: Varies between $15 and $50 per hour, and are available for shorter and longer durations, depending on the type. Currently closed; will reopen sometime in the spring. Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; weekends: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Round trip fare on the ferry includes admission to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Tours are selfguided and can take from 3 - 5 hours, depending on pace. 877-523-9849 (Statue Cruises) Adult: $23.25; child (4-12): $12; under 4: free Advance reservations recommended; 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., once an hour
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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BOATING AND FERRIES
NYC Ferry Service (formerly East River Ferry)
Hoboken Ferry
Multiple stops
1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030
A lovely transportation alternative that will take you up and down the East River to all the exciting new parks popping up on our coastline
Commuter ferry from Hoboken to Pier 11 or World Financial Center in Manhattan 28 minutes
844-469-3377
800-533-3779
$2.75
Adult: $8 one-way; child (6-11): $4.50; child (under 5): free — 2 children ride free per paying adult
Weekdays: 6:45 a.m.–9:45 p.m.; weekends: 7:24 a.m.–8:40 p.m.)
Runs all day at 20-minute intervals
The Staten Island Ferry
Circle Line Cruises
NYC: 4 South St, New York, NY 10004 Staten Island: 1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Pier 83 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Free 25-minute commuter ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island with Statue of Liberty views 17 minutes Free
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212-639-9675
29 minutes
30 minutes
Price varies
Operates 24/7. Ferry departs every 30 minutes, with increased service (every 15 to 20 minutes) during weekday rush hours (6:00–9:00 a.m. and 3:30–8:00 p.m.).
The Beast Speedboat
Opens April 1; departs at 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Overpeck County Park Kayak Center
Pier 83 W 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
50 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ, as the address.
Enter the park and make the first right at the traffic circle. Cross over the wooden bridge, and they are located at the first parking lot on your left.
Thrilling half-hour speedboat ride down the Hudson, past Statue of Liberty. Launch spot same as the Circle Line Cruise. 26 minutes
212-563-3200
212-563-3200
Kayaks and canoe rental on Overpeck Creek in Overpeck County Park 35 minutes
201-957-3085
Price varies by date
Up to 2 hours: $15 per paddler; $10 pp for each additional hour
Advance reservations recommended; Opens May 27; 12:00–6:00 p.m., departing every hour on the hour
Opens end of April. 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., weather permitting; open weekends only in April and May; open daily from June
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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BOATING AND FERRIES
Laurel Hill Paddling Center
Wampus Pond
Laurel Hill County Park, End of New County Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094
811 NY-128, Armonk, NY 10504
Boat rental at Laurel Hill Park upon the Hackensack River 35 minutes
201-920-4746
Charming park with boat rentals and boat launching 1 hour 5 minutes
$25 per canoe/kayak; $15 per additional canoe passenger
Varies
Opens end of April. 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., weather permitting; open weekends only in April and May; open daily from June
Call for hours
Paradise Boats
Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry
15 Paradise Avenue, Piermont, NY 10968
30-34 Girling Drive (off 9W), Haverstraw, NY 10927
Kayaks, canoes and rowboats available for a naturerich journey on a charming creek in Piermont Marsh. 1 hour
914-273-3230
845-359-0073
$20–30 for first hour, $12 for second hour, and $6 for each additional hour Temporarily Closed
Commuter ferry that transports passengers between Haverstraw and Ossining 1 hour 10 minutes
1-800-53FERRY
Adult: $4.25 one-way; Child (6-11): $2; Child (under 5): Free, 2 children ride free per paying adult Check for details
Shepherd Lake Boat Rental Shepherd Lake Road (follow signs off Morris Road), Ringwood, NJ 07456
973-962-2256 1 hour 10 minutes Varies Kayak, canoe and rowboat rental on spring-fed Shepherd Lake in Ringwood State Park. (No swimming was allowed past summer season; confirm before you go this summer.)
Call for hours
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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BOATING AND FERRIES
Greenwood Lake Marina
Gene’s Boats
538 Lakeside Road, Hewitt, NJ 07421
3429 State Rte. 55, White Lake, NY 12786
Luxury boat rental for relaxing cruise on beautiful Greenwood Lake. 1 hour 20 minutes
973-728-9100
Speedboat, pontoon boat, pedal boats and rowboat rental 2 hours
Varies
Varies
Boating opens May 15; Advance reservations recommended. 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Call for hours
Payne’s Water Sports
Swinging Bridge Marina
1550 Route 17B, White Lake, NY 12786
371 Starlight Road, Mongaup Valley, NY 12762
Pontoon boat, banana boat, kayak, pedal boat and canoe rental 2 hours
845-583-9787
845-583-1000
Larger boats, pontoons and fishing boat rentals 2 hours
845-794-6530
Varies
Ranging from $100–$700 per rental
Call for hours
Boating opens mid-April. 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bradley Boat Rentals
Morningside Park Campground
220 Lindholm Road, Hurleyville, NY 12747
11 Morningside Park Road, Hurleyville, NY 12747
Campgrounds with picnic areas, playground and boating
Rent kayaks for a full day or half day 2 hours
845-807-1145
2 hours
845-434-5877
Varies
Price varies
Call for hours
Scheduled to open in May or June. 10:00 a.m.–5:45 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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Celebrate Pesach at the Jewish Children’s Museum
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TOURS
Liberty Helicopter Tours
The Roosevelt Island Tramway 60th Street and 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10065 Park on Island: 425 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
1 Ford Lane, Kearny, NJ 07032
Aerial tramway that spans East River to Roosevelt Island, where there’s a beautiful waterfront park and boat ride. increased service during rush hour
Birds’-eye view of New York City and surrounding area 36 minutes
800-542-9933
Starts at $180 per person By reservation
27 minutes Metrocards only. 44" and below ride free.
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Fulton Fish Market
6 a.m. - 2 a.m., every 15 min. During rush hour (7-10:15 a.m. and 3-8 p.m.), service is increased to every 7.5 minutes.
Garden State Helicopters
800 Food Center Drive #65B, Bronx, NY 10474
425 Beaver Park Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Enjoy a quick overview of the fundamentals of flying a chopper before taking to the skies
Nocturnal expedition to experience the sight of fish vendors selling their goods 17 minutes
718-378-2356
55 minutes
Free; Parking: $5–7
Contact for rates and reservations
2:00–7:00 a.m.
By reservation only, weather permitting.
Historic Horse and Carriage Ride Central Park
862-200-0785
Above the Clouds Balloon Rides Randall Airport, 100 Airport Road, Middletown, NY 10940
Open-air ride through Central Park in horsedrawn carriage. Max 4 adults per carriage OR 5 passengers when kids are included 34 minutes
212-832-4555
347-871-4499
Half-hour to an hour scenic ride up in the clouds on a pictureperfect hot air balloon 1 hour 34 minutes
845-360-5594 845-692-2556
Starts at $120 per carriage for a 30-minute ride; tips to driver encouraged
1-hour private flight: $345 per person; the half-hour flight is unavailable due to COVID-19
Monday to Friday: from 10:00 a.m; Sunday: from 9:00 a.m.; advance reservations recommended
Advance reservations required; Begins at 6:00 a.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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To bring this film to your location call: 718-686-1187
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AIRPLANE OBSERVATION
Planeview Park
Newark Liberty International Airport
Ditmars Boulevard, East Almhurst, NY 11369
3 Brewster Road, Newark, NJ 07114
A park right near La Gaurdia airport with awesome views of planes landing and taking off (parking may be difficult) 25 minutes
AirTrain is free in the airport; best spot of watching is from the parking lot of Ikea at 1000 Ikea Drive in Elizabeth, NJ.
212-639-9675
Free 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. 33 minutes
John F. Kennedy International Airport New York, NY 11430
Teterboro Airport 111 Industrial Avenue, Teterboro, NJ 10604
AirTrain is free and gives children a fascinating bird’s-eye view of this bustling airport. Parking lots 2 and 5 offer nice views of airplanes taking off and landing. 31 minutes
East of the airport, on Redneck Drive, there are some playing fields with great views of aircraft taking off 43 minutes
Aviation Hall of Fame
Westchester County Airport
400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro , NJ 10604
240 Airport Road, White Plains, NY 10604
Museum with models of military aircraft and history of aviation (Open cockpit days are May 19, July 7, August 18, October 6 and November 10) 45 minutes
This airport is less busy and way less overwhelming than the international airports. There’s an observation deck on the third floor where airplanes can be watched taking off and landing.
201-288-6344
Adults: $9; Children and seniors: $7; Open cockpit days: addtional $2–$3 Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; advanced reservations recommended
1 hour
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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AIRPLANE OBSERVATION // BUSHKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
Stewart International Airport
Skydive the Ranch
1180 1st Street, New Windsor, NY 12553
55 Sand Hill Road, Gardiner, NY 12525
On the far left, at the end of the field all the way in the back, there’s an excellent spot to watch the airplanes take off and land. There’s also access to the departure hall, where you can see the screens and conveyor belts.
Viewing area to watch people skydiving 1 hour 40 minutes
845-255-4033
Free Call for hours before coming
1 hour 30 minutes
Bushkill Falls
Pocono TreeVentures
Lehman Township, PA
1575 Fairway Villas Blvd, East Stroudsburg PA 18302
Aerial forest adventure with five ropes courses and dual zip racers. Also kids section. Ziplines closed at time of print due to storm damage.
Color-coded trails of different lengths amid waterfalls and beautiful scenes of nature. Boating may be closed due to COVID-19. 1 hour 50 minutes
888-287-4545
Trails: Adult: $15 midweek, $18 weekends/holidays; child (4-10): $9; senior (62+): $14 midweek, $17 weekends/ holidays Opens April 2. Opens 9:00 a.m.; closing time varies by season, day of week and weather (between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Blue Lightning Tubing
1 hour 40 minutes
800-446-0231
Ropes course: Children ages 4–7, $28; Children ages 7–11, $44; Adults 12+, $49. Zipline: $20 1 run, $8 additional runs April to mid-June: Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Monday, Thursday, Friday: 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Summer hours: Opens at 10:00; closing time varies
Pocono Outdoor Aventure Tours
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, 124 Golf Dr #3, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334
One-hour guided UTV tours over 1,000 acres of the historic Pocono Manor, along streams and mountain tops with gorgeous views
Neveplast run that allows for tubing without snow or water; lift takes you up the hill 1 hour 50 minutes
800-335-1113
2 hours
570-839-6061
$35 for 2-hour sessions
Two-seater: $115; four-seater: $195
Scheduled to open in April. Full schedule not posted as of printing.
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. By reservation; must arrive 30 minutes prior to reservation time
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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TANNERSVILLE, NEW YORK
Kaaterskill Falls
Hunter Mountain
Parking: Route 23A in Haines Falls, NY 12436 (about a mile west from Wingate Road). GPS coordinates: 42.18983, -74.07401. Trailhead is a bit down the road.
Main Street, Hunter, NY 12442
Scenic chairlift to summit of mountain with spectacular views. Zipline reservations: 518-2634388
New York’s tallest twotier falls — a breathtaking destination 2 hours 30 minutes
518-357-2161
1 hour 44 minutes
518-263-4223
Free
Varies
Dawn to dusk. Limited parking; stringent enforcement by Town of Hunter
They will announce at a later point whether they will be opening for the summer season.
Boating at North/South Lake Campground
Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables
874 North Lake Road, Haines Falls, NY 12436
118 Castle Road, Catskill, NY 12414
Kayak, canoe and paddle boat rentals at South Lake. (When you exit the parking lot, turn right to avoid swimming area) 2 hours 30 minutes
518-589-5058
Varies
Zoo with over 40 exhibits of domestic and exotic animals 2 hours 20 minutes
Zoo: Adults 13+: $17; Children 4–12: $13; Children 3 and under: free. Pony rides: $8. Horse-pony rides: $12; Trail rides also available
Call for details
By reservation only. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Puttin Plus
Howe Caverns
455 Washington Avenue, Saugerties, NY 12477
255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave, NY 12092
Outdoor entertainment center with go-karts, batting cages, golf and more 2 hours 10 minutes
845-246-4501
$7 per activity; $1.00 per ten pitches in batting cage; Packages available 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30
518-678-5665
Underground cave tours and outdoor adventure park 3 hours 10 minutes
518-296-8900
Traditional 90-minute cave tour: Adults 16+, $25; Seniors, $22; Teens 12–15, $21; Children 5–11 $13; 4 and under: free.There are also more expensive tours available Temporarily Closed
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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TANNERSVILLE, NEW YORK
Saugerties Marina
Camelback Mountain Adventure
24 Ferry Street, Saugerties, NY 12477
243 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372
Tallest mountain in the Poconos boasting great mountain adventures, zipline, mountain coaster and zip flyer; indoor activities too.
Offering rentals of motor boats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards 2 hours 10 minutes
845-246-7533
1 hour and 25 minutes
Varies
Varies by attraction
Call for details
Varies by attraction
LODGING
570-629-1663
MINYANIM
Greene Mountain View Inn
Bais Medrash Boston Tannersville
132 South Main Street, Tannersville, NY
5863 Main Street, Tannersville NY
347-522-5588
518-589-6521
Fourteen comfortable rooms in this kosher bed and breakfast in the heart of Tannersville. Breakfast served daily in their dining area. Under the hashgacha of Rabbi Binyamin Gruber. Walking distance to minyan.
They have a mikvah and provide towels and soap
Country K Suites
518-589-5830
6002 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 201-780-1617 Bed and breakfast with full kosher dairy restaurant on premises; breakfast included. Walking distance to minyan.
Congregation Anshei Hasharon 36 Tompkins Street, Tannersville, NY No parking on Tompkins Street
Kibbutz Bnei Hayeshivos South Main Street, Tannersville, NY 518-589-0121
Sun View Motel
Springwell Manor LLC
5844 Main Street, Tannersville, NY
103 County Road 25, Haines Falls, NY
518-589-5217
518-589-5094
Across the street from minyan.
Villa Vosilla
Hunter Synagogue Main Street, Route 23A, Hunter, NY
6302 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 518-589-5060 Approximately a 20-minute walk to minyan.
Springwell Manor 103 Route 25, Haines Falls, NY
KOSHER FOOD
845-425-1996 Kid-friendly lodge with minyan, farm animals and playground on premises.
Kaatskill Mountain Club 62 Liftside Drive, Hunter, NY 800-486-8376 Right by Hunter Mountain
Country K 6002 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 518-589-1163 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday Fully stocked grocery, dairy restaurant and place to order entire Shabbos packages
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Battleship New Jersey
Independence National Historical Park
100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 08103
143 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Battleship that served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf Wars that gives a glimpse into military life 1 hour 30 minutes
856-966-1652
Square mile in U.S. with the most history, with tours of Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and Constitution Center 1 hour 30 minutes
800-537-7676
Adults: $21.95; Children and seniors: $17.00; Under 4 free
Most park sites are free; Benjamin Franklin Museum and National Constitution Center charge admission fees.
March: Sunday only: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m; April: open daily
Outdoor spaces open; some sites remain closed. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Franklin Institute
Adventure Aquarium
222 N. 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
Interactive museum that brings scientific concepts to life with fascinating exhibits 1 hour 30 minutes
215-448-1200
Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island and touch pool 1 hour 30 minutes
856-365-3300
Adult: $23; child: $19 // Brand New Crayola IDEAworks exhibit: Adult: $35; child: $31 (includes general admission)
Midweek: Adult: $34; child: $23 Sunday: Adult: $37; child: $23
Advance reservations recommended; Wednesday to Friady: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required; Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wheel Fun Rentals at Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Huge children’s zoo with incredible creatures and many fun activities 1 hour 40 minutes
215-243-1100
Ages 2 and up: $20; toddlers free Advance Reservations Required. Wed and Sun, only: 9:30am-4pm
Variety of boats and bikes for rent in scenic park 1 hour 40 minutes
267-698-5624
Between $10 and $35 per hour Temporarily Closed
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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Riverlink Ferry
Your one stop shop for your complete layette
Camden Dock: 1 Riverside Drive, Philly Dock: 211 South Columbus Blvd
Spring Summer 2021
Ferry system provides cross-river transportation between the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts 2 hours
215-928-8804
Adults 13-65: $9; Children 3–12 and seniors: $7; Under 2 free Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Open weekends in May and September.
Wishing a ll our friends & customers a !כשר ושמח חג
LODGING PHILADELPHIA
We will be open Friday, Erev Pesach 10:30 - 1:30
Hyatt at The Bellevue 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-893-1234
Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel 3549 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
7184385277
926A 50th St. 1 block from Maimonides
Sun: 10:30 - 6 Mon - Thurs : 10:30 - 5 Mon & Wed Eve : 8:30 - 10
Sizes 0-36 months
Shop while you park in our driveway
215-387-8000
KIMPTON Hotel Monaco 433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-925-2111
CHERRY HILL, NJ 16 minute drive
Crowne Plaza Cherry Hill
גייטס צום יום טוב
2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 856-665-6666
Marriott Residence Inn 1821 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-429-6111
! האלט זיך די לענגסטע גאראנטירטELEGANCE
MINYAN There are many minyanim in the area, among them:
וואונטש,א חג כשר ושמח פירמעELEGANCE די
Congregation Beth Hamedrosh 200 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-642-6444
Bnai Israel–Ohev Zedek (Nusach Sefard) 8201 Castor Avenue 215-742-0400
Chabad Lubavitch–Cherry Hill 1925 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 USA 856-874-1500
Keter Torah 405 Browning Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 USA
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BERKSHIRE MOUNTAINS
Mount Greylock Reservation
Jiminy Peak
30 Rockwell Road, Lansborough, MA 01237
37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237
Highest peak in Massachusetts with breathtaking views throughout the 8-mile drive up 3 hours 20 minutes
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Mountain Adventure Park with mountain coasters, alpine slides, swings, trampolines and more 3 hours
413-738-5500
$20 parking
Summer rates and hours not yet posted at time of print.
Dawn to dusk. Campgrounds and auto road open midMay to mid-October.
Advance reservations recommended
U-Drive Rent-a-Boat
Ioka Valley Farm
1651 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201
3475 MA-43, Hancock, MA 01237
Interactive farm with farmthemed activities
Pontoon boat rental 3 hours
413-281-4196
3 hours
413-738-5915
1 hour: $120; 2 hours: $200; 3 hours: $300; 4 hours: $380; All day: $650
Rates not yet posted at time of print.
Opens Memorial Day. 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; By reservation only
Tues - Fri: 10am - 5pm. Opens last week of June.
Onota Boat Livery
Berkshire Botanical Garden
463 Pecks Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201
5 W. Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, MA 01266
Rowboats, kayaks, pedal boats, canoes, fishing boats, power boats and pontoons available for rent 3 hours
413-442-1724
Starts at $25 an hour Monday to Friday: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 7:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
15 acres of cultivated land of floral art and garden 2 hours 50 minutes
413-298-3926
Adults: $15; Students: $12; Children under 12: free Temporarily Closed
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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BERKSHIRE MOUNTAINS
LODGING JIMINY PEAK JIMINY PEAK MOUNTAIN RESORT 800-882-8859
PITTSFIELD near Chabad of The Berkshires
Crowne Plaza–Pittsfield Berkshires
MINYAN Chabad of The Berkshires 450 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 24 minutes from Jiminy Peak On Shabbos, the minyan is in Lenox. Contact: 413-499-9899 | www.jewishberkshires.com
KOSHER FOOD Chabad offers a basic menu of prepared foods that are prepared fresh. Orders must be placed one week prior to pickup or delivery. Call the above number for more information. There’s a Stop and Shop and Price Chopper in the area that carry some kosher products.
1 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 413-499-2000
Yankee Inn 461 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA 01240 413-499-3700
best western plus berkshire hills inn and suites 1350 W. Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-8714
PLAN AHEAD Before heading out, please call to confirm attraction hours and other details.
THIS SPECIAL RATE INCLUDES ALL ATTRACTIONS!! $29.50 PP GETS YOU ACCESS TO… • Over 40 games in our amazing experience library! Try as many as you want!
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GET YOUR SPOT TODAY CALL 833.627.4787 OR EMAIL FUN@OASISVRX.COM
oasisVRX is located inside Bell Works in Holmdel NJ just 30 minutes from Lakewood and a liile over an hour from Brooklyn. This amazing building is massive with three open atriums, a live forest, even fountains…fun for the ennre family!! FREE ping pong – FREE parking – Bring food plenty of room to have a picnic!
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LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
AAA Buggy Rides
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm
3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville, PA 17534
150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA 17572
Over 50 fun farm activities, including pedal karts, wagon rides, slides, bounce areas, zip lines, corn maze and petting zoo
Amish Country tours aboard authentic horse and buggy 2 hours 20 minutes
717-989-2829
2 hours 20 minutes
866-546-1799
Starting from Adults: $15; Children 12 and under: $7; Under 2 free
Starting at $17.95
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
July and August: Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m.
Amish Country
Strasburg Railroad
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572
Take in the sights and muted sounds of this beautiful scenic farming town
Scenic ride through Lancaster County farmland in authentic steam train
2 hour 30 minutes
2 hours 30 minutes
Free
Starts at: 12+: $16.50; child (2–11): $9.50; under 2: free
Always accessible
By online reservation only
Dutch Wonderland
Choo Choo Train Barn
2249 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602
226 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572
Train display with operating model trains and handcreated animated figures
Amusement park with over 35 rides, attractions and shows 2 hours 30 minutes
866-725-9666
866-FUNATDW (386-2839)
2 hours 30 minutes
800-450-2920
Ages 3+: $39 in advance, up to $49 when purchased on the same day
Adult: $8.50; child (3–11): $5; toddlers free
Season begins April 15. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily; last admission at 4:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
Herr’s Snack Factory Tour
Julius Sturgis Pretzel Factory
20 Herr Drive, Nottingham, PA 19362
219 East Main Street, Lititz, PA 17543
A tour of the real factory, the real workers and the real process of making chips 2 hours 30 minutes
1-800-63-SNACK
Free
Tour and hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting and baking 2 hours 30 minutes
717-626-4354
Adults: $3.75; Children: $2.75
Temporarily Closed
Reservations Recommended. Monday to Friday: 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Kreider Dairy Farm
LODGING
1467 Lancaster Road, Manheim, PA
Best Western Premier Eden Resort & Suites Upscale hotel with great accommodations for families. Please note that there’s a water playground on premises. 222 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 717-569-6444
Amish View Inn & Suites Fascinating dairy farm tour 2 hours 40 minutes
717-665-5039
This upscale hotel has a close-up view of Amish Town and working farms and buggy rides right nearby 3125 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505 717-768-1162
Fairfield Inn and Suites 150 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
$14 for group tour; $40 for tour in your own car
717-581-1800
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Lancaster
Temporarily Closed
2045 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 717-290-7100
Hilton Garden Inn Lancaster 855-277-5057
Amish Village
101 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601-6803
199 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks , PA 17572
Guided tour of Amish way of life in this 1840 farmhouse and scenic grounds 2 hours 30 minutes
MINYAN Degel Israel congregation 1120 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 USA | 717-3920884 | Email: hello@degelisrael.org
717-687-8511
Adult: $11 for 25-minute house tour; $24 for bus tour; $30 combined tours. Child (5–12): $6.50 for house tour, $17 for bus tour, $20 combined tours. Under 4: free for house tour, $17 for bus tour
KOSHER FOOD Franklin and Marshall College has a kosher dining section under Star-K supervision. Several grocery stores carry a selection of kosher meat.
Monday to Friday: opens 9:00 a.m.; Sunday: opens 10:00 a.m. Last tour at 5:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
Newport Rhode Island Mansions Preservation Society of Newport County: 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Touro Synagogue Tours 85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Opulent and magnificent preserved mansions used as summer homes for families like the Vanderbilts and the Astors 3 hour 10 minutes
401-847-1000
Varies by mansion
A historic tour of the oldest shul in the U.S. and one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings 3 hours 10 minutes
Adults: $12; Seniors and students: $10; Under 13 free
The Breakers and The Elms are open
Currently Closed (check if outdoor minyan is on)
The Breakers
The Marble House
44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
596 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
The grandest of Newport’s mansions, this was Vanderbilt’s “summer cottage.” 3 hours 20 minutes
401-847-4794
401-847-1000
Adult: $26; Youth (6-17): $8
One of Newport’s magnificent mansions 3 hours 20 minutes
401-847-1000
Adult: $18; Youth (6-17): $8
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., last admission 4:00 p.m.
The Cliff Walk
Currently Closed
The Harbor
Newport, RI 02840
Newport, RI 02840
Public access to Newport’s rocky shoreline Many vendors alongside the harbor for cruises and ferries
3 hours 20 minutes Free Always accessible 3 hour 20 minutes
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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LODGING The first three hotels are in the vicinity of the mansions and harbor—the most popular, though costly, lodging choices.
The Hotel Viking 1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 401-847-3300 Mansion-style luxury hotel with suites designed after Newport mansions.
Gurney’s Newport Resort and Marina 1 Goat Island, Newport, RI 02840 401-849-2600 Beautiful hotel on Goat Island at the ocean. Suspension bridge connects to the main area of Newport.
Newport Marriott 25 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 401-849-1000 Luxury hotel in the very heart of Newport.
CHEAPER LODGING OPTIONS 10 minutes from the center:
Courtyard Marriott 9 Commerce Drive, Middletown, RI 02842 401-849-8000 10 minutes from center of Middletown. Very pleasant and fairly priced family-oriented hotel.
Hampton Inn & Suites 317 W. Main Road, Middletown, RI 401-848-6555 6 minutes from center
Mainstay Hotel & Conference Center 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport, RI 401-849-9880 8 minutes from center
Motel 6 Newport 249 JT Connell Hwy., Newport, RI 401-848-0600
MINYAN Touro Synagogue 85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840 401-847-4794 Currently Closed (check if outdoor minyan is on)
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KILLINGTON, VERMONT
Killington Adventure Center
Thundering Brook Falls Trail
4763 Killington Road, Killington, Vermont 05751
2295 River Road, Killington, Vermont 05751
Main area for Killington attractions, which include Alpine tubing, ATV tours, Gondola rides, chairlift rides, boating, mountain coaster, Segway tours, biking and more 11 minutes from Killington
Wellmaintained trail for hike to views of breathtaking waterfalls
800-621-6867
Day pass: Adult (ages 7+): $59; child (ages 6 and under): $35. Advance purchase discounts apply. Single ticket options available too.
12 minutes from Killington
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Free
Boating at Kent Pond
Bromley Mountain Resort
Kayak King at Base Camp Outfitters, 2363 US-4, Killington, Vermont 05751, Kent Pond Boat Ramp: GPS Coordinates: 43.672927, -72.799920 Killington, Vermont 05751
Kayak King at Base Camp Outfitters rents kayaks and delivers them to nearby Kent Pond 7 minutes from Killington 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
802-345-1011
3984 VT-11, Peru, Vermont 05152
Marvelous adventure park with alpine slides, climbing walls, swings, boats and water slides 1 hour from Killington
802-824-5522
Many different passes available 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
LODGING, MINYAN AND FOOD
Vermont Menucha Rents out condos in Killington and provides minyan and the option of purchasing suppers and Shabbos food, as well as a mini-mart with kosher grocery items and paper goods. July and August | 914-410-8848
Vermont Getaway Option of renting condos or hotel room. They provide minyan for their guests. Hotel has a caterer on premises and the condo guests can purchase meals for pick-up or have them delivered. 732-444-8688
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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BETHLEHEM / LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Lake Winnipesaukee
Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves 1712 Lost River Road, Route 112W, North Woodstock, New Hampshire 03262
Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH 03249
Largest lake in New Hampshire, with majestic views and boating
A must-visit boardwalk adventure through the gorge. 13 minutes from Lincoln, 31 minutes from Bethlehem Ages 4+: $22; 3 and under: free Advance Reservations Required. May 7 to October 17: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
1 hour 14 minutes from Lincoln, 1 hour 30 minutes from Bethlehem
Attitash Mountain Resort
Mount Washington Auto Road 1 Mount Washington Auto Road/Route 16 Pinkham Notch, Gorham 03581
775 Route 302, Bartlett, NH 03812
Mountain adventure park with mountain coasters, alpine slides and many more exciting activities 50 minutes from Lincoln, 40 minutes from Bethlehem
800-223-7669
Pay per ride; Full- or half-day tickets available Summer: On-mountain attractions open daily, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Horseback and pony rides, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Last ride out at 4:00.
Flume Gorge
Road leading to highest peak in Northeast with breathtaking views. 1 hour from Lincoln, 50 minutes from Bethlehem
603-466-3988
Car and driver: $31; Adult passenger: $9; Children 5–12: $7; Under 5 free. 2-hour guided Tour: Adult, $36; Senior, $31; Children 5–12, $16; Under 5 free May: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. May 25 to June 14: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. June 16 to August 25: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. August 26 to October 6: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Until late October: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Mount Washington Cog Railroad
52 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251
3168 Base Station Road, Marshfield Station, NH
Self-guided walk through natural chasm, over bridges and past waterfalls, with fun for the whole family 20 minutes from Bethlehem
603-745-8031
603-745-8391
Mountainclimbing railway up Mount Washington 37 minutes from Lincoln, 29 minutes from Bethlehem
603-278-5404
Adults: $16; Children 6-11: $13; Under 5 free
Adults 13–64: $72–$81; Children 4–12: $41;–$50 Under 3 free
May 5 to October 21: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Until 5:30 p.m. in the summer.
Open June through October, and some days in April, May, and November
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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BETHLEHEM / LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Saco Canoe Rental Company
Loon Mountain Resort
558 White Mountain Highway, Conway, NH 03818
60 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln, NH 03251
Adventure park with gondola skyride, trails, glacial caves, bicycle rental and many activities Canoe, kayak and tube rental 54 minutes from Lincoln, 1 hour from Bethlehem
603-447-4275
Boats: $20–50. Tubing: Adults, $20; Under 12, $12
Clark’s Trading Post
25 minutes from Bethlehem Pay per ride or purchase pass
Advance Reservations Required. Summer: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Spring and fall: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway
110 Daniel Webster Highway, Lincoln, NH 03251
260 Tramway Drive, Franconia, NH 03580
Children’s fun center with bear show, train ride, climbing tower, Segways, raft rides and more 23 minutes from Bethlehem
603-745-8111
603-745-8913
80-passenger tram that leads you to spectacular views on mountain Right near Lincoln, 15 minutes from Bethlehem
603-823-8800
Ages 4–64: $25; seniors: $22; toddlers free
Round trip: Adults 13+: $18; Children 6–12: $16; Children 5 and under: free with adult
Opens May. Summer hours: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 or 5:30 p.m. Spring/fall: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Summer hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Omni Mount Washington Resort 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Historical luxury resort with gorgeous grounds and breathtaking views 29 minutes from Lincoln, 20 minutes from Bethlehem
603-278-1000
Bretton Woods Adventure Center 99 Ski Area Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Summer activities include chairlifts, ziplines, rock wall climbing, biking, go-karts, tubing and horseback riding 29 minutes from Lincoln, 20 minutes from Bethlehem
603-278-3335
Purchase pass:es or pay per ride. Summer: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, many attractions did not have updated information available. Please call prior to visiting to confirm current hours and pricing.
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LODGING LINCOLN Days Inn Lincoln Minyan on premises 557 US-3, Lincoln, NH 03251 | 603-7458118 Separate indoor pool with hours for men and women in August. (You can arrange to purchase a pool key even if you’re not a guest.)
Woodwards Resort 1-minute walk to minyan 527 US-3, Lincoln, NH 03251 | woodwardsresort.com | 603-745-8141
Indian Head Resort 11-minute walk to minyan 664 US-3, Lincoln, NH 03251 | 800-3438000
Omni Mount Washington Resort 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575 800-843-6664 Luxurious hotel with Renaissance-era architecture featuring elegant rooms and suites decorated in refined New England style, set upon a huge property with many amenities and attractions on site.
Loon Reservation Service 800-745-5666 Vacation rental broker that will arrange condominium, townhouse, resorts or private home rentals for your stay in the White Mountains.
BETHLEHEM Hearthside Village Cottage Motel 20-minute walk to minyan 1267 Main Street, Bethlehem, NH 03574 | 603-444-1000 Quaint cottages with fridges and options of kitchenettes and fireplaces. (The bathrooms have showers only.) The landscaped grounds have barbecue grills and picnic tables. The game room has a ping-pong table, and there’s an outdoor children’s play area. Parking space is available for each cottage. Outdoor pool has separate hours for men and women.
KOSHER FOOD Price Chopper brings in a full array of kosher items for the summer months, including chalav Yisroel cheeses and cream cheese, dips, frozen pizza, rugelach, assorted snacks, etc. 10 Paper Mill Drive, Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-3969
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