As we present our latest Excursions compilation, please keep the following in mind.
We took great care to present up-tothe-minute information. However, before heading out anywhere, we advise you to verify the hours, inquire about prices, and make reservations in advance whenever possible. Some venues will not let you in once full, and others require reservations even though they did not state so.
We present this list for informational purposes only; it is not an endorsement of any specific attraction, and discretion should be used.
Wishing you all a wonderful Yom Tov and a lovely Chol Hamoed experience.
The Boro Park View
Disclaimer: All content featured in Excursions is for informational purposes only. The Boro Park View does not endorse the destinations listed and does not take responsibility for any informational or typographical errors. Please call the vendors to verify details before setting out.
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BORO PARK
REIGER HALL 1362-50
Monday MY"T April 14 10:15
Tuesday April 15 4:45 & 8:45
Weds April 16 4:45 & 9:00
Thursday April 17 4:45 & 8:45
Friday April 18 12:30
MONSEY
ATRIUM 401 WEST RT 59
Monday MY"T April 14 10:15
Tuesday April 15 4:45 & 8:45
Weds April 16 4:45 & 9:00
Thursday April 17 4:45 & 8:45
Friday April 18 12:30
Admission: $40
LAKEWOOD
YESHIVAH KTANA 120-2ND ST.
Monday MY"T April 14 10:15
Tuesday April 15 8:45
Weds April 16 9:00
Thursday April 17 4:45 & 8:45
Monday MY"T April 14 10:00
Call: 718-290-6797 to organize an out of town showing.
Please be advised that some parks have parking fees.
Bear Mountain State Park
3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
845-786-2701
Great hiking, climbing, picnicking and grilling destination with lake, zoo, museum, carousel and boating in warmer weather
MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes
Dawn to dusk. Trailside Zoo: April 1 through October 31. 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Park: Free. Parking: $10 per vehicle. Trailside Zoo: Suggested donation $1.00 per person
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-222-9939
Beautiful park with novel play areas, sand areas, carousel, swings, slide mountain, marsh garden and more. Limited parking — best visited by public transportation.
MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 18 minutes
Sunrise to sunset Free
Blauvelt State Park
Blauvelt, NY 10913
Undeveloped state park with hiking trails and WWI-era tunnels, rifle range and ruins. Access points detailed in Issue 103 of The Monsey View.
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
Dawn to dusk Free
Buttermilk Falls County Park
199 S. Greenbush Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-364-2670
Well-maintained trails with great views and waterfalls (weather permitting) cascading down the mountain
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes Dawn to dusk Free
Bushkill Falls
138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill, PA 18324
888-287-4545
Color-coded trails of different lengths amid waterfalls and beautiful scenes of nature. Great for all ages!
Ice Cave Hike open in spring and summer. Other hikes open all year round.
Parking: $10 per vehicle. Online parking reservations are required weekends and holidays from April 15 through November 15. Parking lot fills up early and is closed when full.
Children’s Park
11 Grotke Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Beautiful park with three playstations, pond, picnic tables and benches, shaded trails, and basketball court
MONSEY: Local BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Free
Croton Gorge Park/ Croton Dam
35 Yorktown Road, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520
914-827-9568
Breathtaking man-made falls with dramatic drop and spillway, with playground, picnicking and hiking
MONSEY: 42 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 20 minutes
8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Note: Park does not allow cars in once parking lot is full.
Free
Dutch Gardens
21 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956
845-364-2670
Small historic garden with walking paths, gazebo, and tea house behind Rockland County Courthouse.
MONSEY: 14 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 20 minutes
Sunrise to sunset. 2-hour limit in parking area
Free
Eugene MemorialLevyPark
920 Rte. 45, Pomona, NY 10970
Beautiful park with lush, grassy areas, novel play equipment, trails, pond, picnic tables and stargazing platform
MONSEY: Local BORO PARK: 1 hour 20 minutes
8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Free
Finch Park
194 Church Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Beautiful, sprawling park with sandbox, benches, picnic table, playground and medieval era-themed equipment
MONSEY: 15 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes
Free
Goosepond Mountain State Park
1198 New York 17M, Chester, NY 10918
845-786-2701
Undeveloped state park with woods, fields, trails and wetlands
MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 19 minutes
Dawn to dusk
Free
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY 11368 718-760-6565
Spacious park with playground, carousel and bike rentals on-site
MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 30 minutes
6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Free
Gravesend Park
18th Avenue between 56 and 57 212-639-9675
Exciting playgroud equipment for all ages with plenty of sitting areas, and small bike trail
MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: Local
6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Free
Grace Lord Park
Plane St, Boonton, NJ 07005
973-402-9410
Park with adorable playground and hiking path alongside a river that also features a waterfall.
MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes
Free
Haverstraw Bay County Park
21 Gagan Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Park bordering the Hudson River with great playgrounds, grassy picnic areas with grilling, boardwalk and walking path
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 30 minutes
Dawn to dusk
Free
Gregory R. Sikorsky Children’s Park
35 Lime Kiln Road, Suffern, NY 10901
Sunny fenced-in playground with nearby jogging path around a pond with a water fountain
MONSEY: Local BORO PARK: 1 hour 20 minutes
Dawn to dusk
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) 914-366-5109
18-acre park on Hudson River shore with overlook areas of Tarrytown lighthouse
MONSEY: 32 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes
9:00 a.m.–dusk
Free
Lake Welch Beach
800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
845-947-2444
Gorgeous half-mile man-made beach open for picnicking in the fall and winter
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., picnicking only. No swimming or wading allowed. Please note: Entrance gates are closed at 3:30 p.m.
Free
Manny Weldler Park
148 W. Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952
Large park with playground, sand area, tennis and handball courts, and bike trails. Brand new playground was recently added.
MONSEY: Local BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
Dawn to dusk
Free
Leif Ericson Park
6600 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
212-639-9675
A cozy park spanning several blocks with a nice playground for younger kids
MONSEY: 1 hour 5 minutes BORO PARK: 12 minutes
6:00–1:00 a.m.
Free
Mianus River Gorge
167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY 10506
914-234-3455
Well-maintained trails with beautiful views of river and Havemeyer Falls
MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 20 minutes
April 1 through November 30, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Free
McKinley Park
7th Avenue and 75th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228
212-639-9675
A cheerful neighborhood park with expansive fields and kiddie park
MONSEY: 1 hour 5 minutes BORO PARK: 8 minutes
6:00–1:00 a.m.
Free
Minnewaska State Park
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
845-255-0752
Preserve with breathtaking views, trails, sky lakes and a lot of beauty to behold
MONSEY: 1 hour 10 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Parking: $10 per vehicle
Mount Utsayantha Fire Tower
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.
Hudson River park with small beach for children and long riverside trail with benches that leads to Rockland Lake Park
MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes
Sunrise to Sunset Parking: $8
Overpeck County Park
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. 201-336-7275
Great park with fun equipment and jungle gyms, water views, walking paths, and boat rentals in warmer seasons
MONSEY: 38 minutes BORO PARK: 40 minutes
6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Free
Nyack Memorial Park
4 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
Park with pier, playground, gazebo, splash pad and great river views
MONSEY: 23 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Metered parking at the parking lot by the boat marina
Paterson Great Falls
72 McBride Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501
973-523-0370
Magnificent falls with bridge and paths, and easy foot access close to the falls
MONSEY: 30 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes
Dawn to dusk
Free
Owl’s Head Park
Colonial Road and 68th Street and Shore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 212-639-9675
Scenic park with panoramic city and riverfront views featuring a skate park, a playground and biking paths
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 15 minutes
6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Free
Piermont Pier
Piermont, NY 10968 – From Paradise Ave. or Pier Ave., follow signs to the pier
Pier with scenic views extending a mile into Hudson River that can be biked, walked or driven through
MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes
6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Free
Perkins Memorial Tower Observatory
Perkins Memorial Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
845-786-2701
Breathtaking scenic drive or hike up Bear Mountain with parking on summit and along the way, with breathtaking 360-degree views at the top
MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes
Open from April to late November, weather permitting. 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Free
Prospect Park
Brooklyn, NY 11225 — entrances along Ocean Avenue, Parkside Avenue, and Prospect Park West and Southwest 718-965-8951
A vast 526-acre oasis in the heart of Brooklyn— and the only local park with a lake — offering bike and boat rentals
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 15 minutes
6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Free
For Women and Girls only
Ateres Golda - 1370 50th St.
Monday MOTZEI YT: April 14 9:45
Tuesday : April 15 4:30 & 8:30
Wednesday : April 16 4:30 & 8:30
Thursday: April 17 4:30 & 8:30
Friday: April 18 12:00
Ateres Reva - 500 Summit Ave.
Monday MOTZEI YT: April 14 9:45
Tuesday : April 15 8:30
Wednesday : April 16 8:30
Thursday: April 17 8:30
Yeshiva Spring Valley - 121 College Rd, Suffern
Monday MOTZEI YT: April 14 9:45
Tuesday : April 15 4:30 & 8:30
Wednesday : April 16 4:30 & 8:30
Thursday: April 17 4:30 & 8:30
Friday: April 18 12:00
Monday MOTZEI YT: April 14 9:45
Tuesday : April 15 8:30
Wednesday : April 16 8:30
Thursday: April 17 8:30
ADMISSION: $45
STATEN ISLAND
LAWRENCE HALL - 240 Woodward Ave.
Tuesday : April 15 8:30
LOS ANGELES
BAIS YAAKOV OF LA - 7353 Beverly Blvd 90036
Tuesday : April 15 8:00
BOSTON
Chai Odom - 77 Englewood Ave Brighton
Tuesday : April 15 8:00
YERUSHALYIM
Details will follow in local newspapers.
Ramapo ReservationValley
608 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
201-327-3500
Reservation with hiking trails, pond, waterfall and breathtaking views
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
30 minutes before sunrise until 30 min after sunset
Free
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570 914-631-1470
Scenic paths through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields, streams, rivers and lakes, and traversing bridges and carriage roads
MONSEY: 39 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
Dawn to dusk
Parking: $6
Rockland Lake State Park
299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 845-268-3020
Beautiful 4,400-acre park with trails, picnicking and streams. NJ Botanical Gardens and Shepherd Lake is part of the park but accessed via a different point.
Ringwood State Park, Morris Road, Ringwood NJ 07456
973-962-9534
Well-maintained Tudor revival manor home with a selection of formal and seasonal gardens
MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily; winter until 6:00 p.m. Free
New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458
718-817-8700
250-acre verdant landscape with over a million plants, voted as one of the best botanical gardens in the U.S.
MONSEY: 44 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
The garden is open 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays.
Adults: $35; Students (with valid ID): $31; Seniors (65+): $31; Children (2–12): $15; Children under 2: Free. Free admission on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Untermyer Park And Gardens
945 N. Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
914-613-4502
Relaxing landscaped park on over 40 acres, centered on a walled Persian Garden, with gorgeous Hudson River views, trails and picnic spot
MONSEY: 37 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Free
Wave Hill Public Gardens
4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471.
Only off-site parking is currently available, with shuttle service to park 718-549-3200
This stunning 28-acre estate of public horticultural gardens is situation on slopes overlooking the Hudson River.
MONSEY: 43 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Last admission is at 4:00 p.m. Grounds close at 4:15 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Parking: $13. Adults: $10; Students: $6; Seniors (65+): $6; Children (6+): $4. Admission is free on Thursdays.
Farms and Orchards
Abma’s Farm
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
201-891-0278
Well-maintained farm with petting zoo, fresh produce and plants; food for the animals available for sale
MONSEY: 23 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Last ticket sold at 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Online: $5.50; Child under 24 months: free admission. At the door (cash only): $7
Goldschein’s Homestead
196 Revonah Hill Road, Liberty, NY 12754
347-684-4312
Big farm with variety of animals. Kids can enter animal enclosures. Kosher l’Pesach feed. Many exciting activities and hike with gorgeous view.
Petting zoo for all ages, hayrides, play and picnic area
MONSEY: Local BORO PARK: 1 hour 20 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
$10 admission; $4 hayride; $5 animal feed; Under age 1 is free; $20 bee tours. Bee tours must be booked ahead of time and are not recommended for children under age 5.
Indoor fun, sports and adventure for kids with rides, laser tag, batting cages, bowling, bumper cars and virtual reality sky ride
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 25 minutes
10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Prices start at $27.55 for 1 hour of unlimited rides.
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Funtime Junction
400 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004
973-882-9777
Roomy adventure center with lots of things to climb and ride, plus arcade games
MONSEY: 36 minutes BORO PARK: 52 minutes
Closed Monday to Wednesday. Thursday and Friday: 12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. (please remove about 90 minute appointments...)
Children (ages 10 months to 15 years): $19.95 + tax. Includes 1 free companion adult.
Funtopia USA
Metro Mall, 66-26 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-381-4300
Indoor entertainment center with bumper cars, arcade games and kiddie rides
Amusement center with arcades, bounce castle, go-karts and bowling
MONSEY: 40 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 12 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Adult: $29 per race; Teen (12-16): $26; Junior (9-11 and 52” or taller): $16; Starter (4-8 and under 90 lbs): $11 plus $3.75 head sock (required, but can be reused)
Prices start at $109 for 2 flights. Special deals available online for multiple flights.
Jill’s Ceramics
180 Germonds Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-623-4975
Huge variety of plaster pieces or glazed ceramics. Option for take-home projects.
MONSEY: 15 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday evening: 7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.; Friday: 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. For Sunday hours, call to inquire.
Prices vary based on ceramic you choose.
Jumpz Trampoline Sports
21 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811
203-942-2449
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.
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 1 hour 35 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Prices start at $16 for 30 minutes. Ages 5 and under: Prices start at $11. Laser tag starts at $20 for 30 minutes.
Kids ‘N Action
1149 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-377-1818
This popular and fun indoor amusement center, with its twisty slides and ball pits, is a much loved attraction in the heart of Brooklyn.
MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 8 minutes
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Toddler section (softplay): weekdays $13; weekends and holidays $15. Action package (softplay and rides): $26 weekdays; $28 weekends and holidays. Adults: $8
Kids Fun House
6273 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, NY 11385
718-418-5437
This indoor fun park with its triple slide, maze obstacle course and more, is specifically geared for children ages 1 to12.
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 30 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours and prices not yet released at time of print.
Laser Bounce Family Fun Center
80-28 Cooper Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385
347-599-1919
A super fun indoor park with a laser maze, laser tag games, bowling, ball pits, VR games and more!
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 38 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Attraction packages start at $20.95 per person.
Liberty Heights
1939 NY-52, Liberty, NY 12754
845-747-8080
Indoor trampoline park with rock climbing, arcades, laser tag and much more.
Indoor glow-in-the-dark golf course. Additional locations in Fairfield, Edison and Yonkers.
MONSEY: 26 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes
Monday to Friday: 2:00–9:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.
Mini golf: Adults: $15; Children: $13; Seniors: $12. Mini bowling: $5. 1 round of mini golf and a $10 arcade card: $21. 1 round of mini golf, 1 game of mini bowling, and a $10 arcade card: $23.
Land-O-Fun
2955 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 718-891-5263
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.
Day pass: $32; Child (under age 10) day pass: $20; $288 for 10-punch pass
Montvale Lanes
14 W. Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645
201-391-3400
Bowling alley
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
Hours vary. Call before to check if there is open bowl.
Monday to Friday, until 5:00 p.m.: $5 per game; $3 for seniors. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends: $6 per game. Shoes: $6. Cash only.
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New City Bowl and Batting Cages
90 N. Main St, New City, NY 10956
845-634-4977
Bowling alley and batting cages
MONSEY: 15 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes
Hours vary. Call before to check if there is open bowl.
Monday to Friday, before 6:00 p.m.: Senior: $6.45 per game; Junior: $7.45; Adult: $7.95. Monday to Friday, after 6 p.m.: $7.95 per game. Sunday: $7.95 per game. Shoe rental: $6.50 per pair. All bowlers must wear bowling shoes.
Pottery and Glass Land
1730 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230 917-744-1887
Pottery, glass and canvas painting, bling art; book your pottery wheel appointment in advance.
This family-friendly venue has a 48-lane bowling alley, plus an exciting laser maze
MONSEY: 1 hour 25 minutes BORO PARK: 19 minutes
Hours vary. Call to check if there is open bowl.
Weekdays: Until 6 p.m.: $32 per hour; After 6 p.m.: $40 per hour. Friday to Sunday: Until 6 p.m.: $42 per hour; After 6 p.m.: $47 per hour. Shoe rental: $6 per pair.
Seaglass Carousel at Battery Park
Water Street & State Street, New York, NY 10004. Located in The Battery (Formerly Battery Park) 212-344-3491
Carousel made of fiberglass fish inside building at The Battery.
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 30 minutes
Monday through Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m; Friday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Pay per activity or purchase wristband. Prices vary, starting at about $29.
Sloomoo Institute
475 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Activities and projects involving slime.
MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 30 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Timed tickets are sold online.
Tickets are required for each guest age 2 and above. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. General admission starts at $42.99 per person.
Tac Ops
373 US-46 d110, Fairfield, NJ 07004
973-753-2651
Tactical laser tag. Unless you book a private session, there may be other players during your session.
MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes
Reservations required.
Prices start at $40 per person for a 90-minute game; reservation required. Private games start at $400 with an additional charge of $30 per extra person.
The Gravity Vault (Hoboken)
1423 Clinton St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-740-1423
25,000+ square-foot indoor rock gym with overhangs, bouldering, arches and hours of climbing fun
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The Other Tales –Escape Rooms
245 Diamond Bridge Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
973-963-4142
All games are private.
MONSEY: 28 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes
By reservation only. Hours vary by day.
2 tickets: $46.55 each; 3 to 4 tickets: $42.95 each; 5 to 10 tickets: $39.95 each
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park
5 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811
203-942-2585
Part of Danbury Jumpz, this world’s first indoor wipeout-style action adventure park features 28,000 square feet of zip lines, ninja, obstacle and ropes courses, trampoline launch pads, rock climbing walls, and many more attractions.
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 1 hour 35 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Prices start at $16 for a 30-minute ticket.
The Painted Pot –Park Slope
200 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-768-8379
Studio for paintings and mosaics. Walk in and start creating! No reservation necessary.
Average project rate is $25, including material, studio time and firing.
Urban Air Adventure Park
69 Wesley St, South Hackensack, NJ 07606
201-212-6454
Trampoline park with climbing walls, obstacle courses, tubes playground, battle beams and amazing adventures
MONSEY: 29 minutes BORO PARK: 46 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours not yet released at time of print.
Ultimate Attractions Pass: $40.99; Deluxe Pass: $23.99 for children 40 inches and under. Urban Air socks (required; no personal socks allowed): $3.99. Parent Pass (same attractions as child): 50% pass price.50% pass price.
Outdoor Fun
Adventureland
2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
631-694-6868
Amusement park with about 30 rides
MONSEY: 1 hour 11 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
Chol hamoed hours: Opens at 11:00 a.m.
Online: general admission (2–24): $49.50; adult admission (25+): $39.50
Adventure Land-NY (Formerly Ring Homestead)
257 Lybolt Road, Middletown, NY 10940
845-361-3842
Treetop ropes course, paintball and downhill tubing.
MONSEY: 49 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 55 minutes
Call to make reservations.
Prices vary per activity
Braden Brook Stables
19 Mountaindale Road, Greensfield Park, NY 12435
845-647-7556
1-hour trail rides for $60 per person; at this time of year it’s for ages 10 and up.
Chol Hamoed hours and prices not yet released at time of print.
Diggerland
100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
856-393-5992
Tractor-themed rides, stunts and digging fun for all ages
MONSEY: 2 hours BORO PARK: 1 hour 30 minutes
11:00 a.m–6:00 p.m.
Ticket prices online start at $39.99.
Family Fun Farm
65 Friedman Road, Monticello, NY 12701
347-480-FARM (3276)
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. Recently added state of the art electric go karts, zoom tubing and VR
Five-level treetop adventure course and zip line course
MONSEY: 45 Minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours and prices not yet released at time of print.
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Keansburg Amusement Park
275 Beachway Avenue, Keansburg, NJ 07734
732-495-1400
Keansburg Amusement Park offers over 40 rides including kiddie, family and thrill rides with access to the ocean in the back of the park.
MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
Chol Hamoed hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Pirchei Special: $20 per person using the rides
Luna Park
1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-5862
Park with 30 rides and lots of games at Coney Island Beach
MONSEY: 1 hour 10 minutes BORO PARK: 22 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: Monday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Pay per ride.
Pocono Outdoor Aventure Tours
1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334
570-839-6061
One-hour guided UTV tours over 1,000 acres of the historic Pocono Manor, along streams and mountain tops with gorgeous views
MONSEY: 1 hour 48 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 15 minutes By reservation, must arrive 30 minutes prior to reservation time.
Must have a valid driver’s license to operate the vehicles; length of time approximately 1 hour. Doubleseater UTV: $160; four-seater UTV: $235
Jamaica Bay Riding Academy
7000 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (right off Belt Parkway) 718-531-8949
Ages 12 and up. No reservations necessary.
MONSEY: 1 hour 12 minutes BORO PARK: 25 minutes
By appointment only
$90.00 per person 12 years and older; minimum two people. $120 evening rides prepaid by appointment only. $25 pony rides (10 years and under).
LEGOLAND
1 Legoland Boulevard, Goshen, NY 10924
845-410-0290
Sprawling theme park with Lego structures and amusement rides
MONSEY: 44 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 40 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Online prices start at $49.
Payne’s Motor Sports
1550 Route 17B, White Lake, NY 12786
845-583-1000
ATV rentals for use in their facility
Pocono TreeVentures
1575 Fairway Villas Blvd., East Stroudsburg PA 18302 800-446-0231
Aerial forest adventure with five ropes courses and dual zip racers. Also kids’ section.
MONSEY: 1 hour 25 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours
Call for hours and prices.
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Six Flags AdventuresGreatand Safari
1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527
201-862-0250 (NCSY), 732-928-2000
Huge park with 14 coasters and 52 other attractions; Off-Road Adventure Safari entrance included in admission. NCSY event
Online: Amusement park: Starting at $49; at the park: $90. Drive-thru Safari: Adult: $30; Senior (65+): $20; Child (36”–48”): $20. Parking: $30.
Tappan Go Karts
116 Route 303, Tappan, NY 10983
845-359-0642
Go kart track, batting cages, mini-golf and driving range
MONSEY: 23 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
Go-karts: Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; closed Mondays. Batting cages: every day from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m; Mini golf: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Mini golf: Adult (10+): $9; Child (10 and under): $8.
Go-karts (four laps): single car: $10; double car: $15. Coupon book is good for six races. A single go-kart coupon book costs $54; double costs $84. Batting cages: $3 for 15 pitches.
Staten Island FunPark
215 Schmidts Lane, Staten Island, NY 10314
718-982-5576
Go karts, mini golf, batting cages.
MONSEY: 1 hour 10 minutes BORO PARK: 25 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Go-Karts open at 12:00 p.m.
Pay per activity.
The Castle Fun Center
109 Brookside Avenue, Chester, NY 10918
845-469-2116
Adventure center with go-karts, arcade, rock climbing and more
8-acre park in memoriam of 9/11 heroes with guided tours available
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 20 minutes
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Free
9/11 Memorial Museum
200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10007
212-312-8800
Museum with exhibitions and hands-on learning about 9/11 and its effects
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 20 minutes
Wednesday through Monday 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Adults: $29; Children (7–12): $17; Teens (13–17): $23; Seniors (65+): $23; Under 6: Free. Family passes available for less. Free Admission Monday tickets will be available on the website each Monday beginning at 7 a.m. ET and are first come, first serve. Last entrance is 3:30 p.m. Free admission to visitors receiving SNAP benefits. For tickets through this program, simply present your EBT card at our box office (limit four per person).
Battleship New Jersey
100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 08103
856-966-1652
Battleship that served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars that gives a glimpse into military life
MONSEY: 2 hours BORO PARK: 1 hour 45 minutes
Self-guided tours every day, from 10:00 a.m–4:00 p.m.
Adults: $30; Seniors and children 12 and under: $23
Color Factory
251 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013
347-378-4071
Colorful and interactive modern art exhibit
MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 25 minutes
9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; reservations required.
Prices start at $34.99 per person.
FDR Home and Library
4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
800-337-8474
History-rich tours of FDR’s property, home and library
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.
MONSEY: 23 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
Call for hours or tours.
Free
Brooklyn Navy Yard Center
63 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11205
718-907-5932
A museum featuring the history and innovation of the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Museum displaying artifacts mentioned in Torah and in Jewish history. In the heart of Boro Park
MONSEY: 1 hour 21 minutes BORO PARK: Local
By appointment
Each exhibit is $10 per person ages 3+ (under 3 free). Museum exhibits are 1 hour long each. Additional exhibits per day is $8 per person. Groups of 10 people or more are $8 per person for each exhibit.
Lucy the Elephant
9219 Atlantic Avenue, Margate City, NJ 08402
609-823-6473
Quirky waterfront landmark, a six-story elephantshaped building built in 1881, with tours and views.
The museum is showcasing a fascinating living memorial of the Holocaust, with many new objects from Auschwitz that have never been seen before.
MONSEY: 50 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes
Generally, the museum is open Sunday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thursday from 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; and Friday from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Last admission to the museum is 30 minutes prior to closing time.
Adults: $18.00; Seniors: $12.00; Children (12 and under): free. Admission to the museum is free on Thursdays between 4 and 8 p.m. To reserve your advance free admission, please choose a Thursday from our admission ticketing calendar, and change the time dropdown to 4 p.m.
One World Observatory
285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007
844-696-1776
Admission to three floors of One World Trade Center, for views, observatory, elevators and exhibits
MONSEY: 50 minutes BORO PARK: 25 minutes
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Prices start at $44 per person online and $49 at the door.
Newport Rhode Island Mansions
Preservation Society of Newport County: 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
401-847-1000
Opulent and magnificent preserved mansions used as summer homes for families like the Vanderbilts and the Astors
Military and maritime history museum inside original battleship
MONSEY: 42 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; last entry is one hour prior to closing.
Adults (13–64): $36; Seniors (65+): $34; Children (5–12): $26; Children 4 and under: free. The museum offers free admission for EBT cardholders and up to three guests. Must have valid photo ID. Tickets can be redeemed at the box office.
The New York Hall of Science (NYSCI)
47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368
718-699-0005
NYSCI is located near Flushing Meadows Park and is one of NY’s best museums for interactive science.
MONSEY: 50 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes
Wednesday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday: 2:00–5:00 p.m.; last entry: 4:00 p.m. Please note: The museum hosts many school groups on weekdays from 10-2. Please visit after 2:00 p.m. if you want a quieter experience.
All-inclusive admission: Adult: $33; Child, student and senior: $30. General admission: Adult: $22; Child, student and senior: $19
The Vanderbilt Mansion
119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
845-229-7770
54-room well-preserved mansion with magnificent grounds and gardens
Daily admission (includes access to the grounds and open portions of the mansion, but not the planeterium): Adult (16+): $15; Child (15 and younger): free
Touro Synagogue Tours
85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
401-847-4794
A historic tour of the oldest shul in the U.S. and one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings
MONSEY: 3 hours BORO PARK: 3 hours 30 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: Tours run every 45 minutes starting 10:00 a.m.; last tour at 1:45 p.m. (10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:15, 1:00, 1:45)
Tour admission fees include interactive exhibits in the Loeb Visitors Center. Adults: $14; Seniors: $12; Students: $10. No fee for children 12 and under.
Waterfront Museum
290 Conover Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
A museum dedicated to education about maritime history
Chol Hamoed hours: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tickets are limited by entry time on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Last entry is 1.5 hours before closing.
Prices start at $36.99 per person.
Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables
118 Castle Rd, Catskill, NY 12414
518-678-5665
The Animal Park is home to over 30 exhibits of domestic and exotic animals. Horseback riding available at the stables.
Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.
MONSEY: 44 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes
Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Adult (13+): $28.95+; Senior (65+): $26.95+; Child (3–12): $20.95+; Child 2 and under: free. Wednesday tickets are reduced. Advance tickets are required for Wednesday reduced admission, and are made available at 5:00 p.m. the Monday before. Maximum of four tickets per order. Parking: $22.
Long Island Aquarium
431 E Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
631-208-9200 ext. 426
Aquarium with fascinating exhibits and many interesting marine animals and fish
Cruises for views of Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, landmarks and more
MONSEY: 43 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes
9:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; reservations required.
Prices start at $29 and depend on the cruise type and time.
Governor’s Island
Ferry Departs Manhattan: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, New York, NY 10005; Also departs from Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park
212-440-2200
A recreational island off Manhattan where no motors are allowed. It can be reached by ferry and offers bicycle rentals of all kinds, a museum, and fun outdoor activitites.
MONSEY: 57 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes
Ferries depart periodically between 6:10 a.m. and 4:20 p.m.
Round-trip ferry ticket: Adult: $5; Senior (65+) and children under 12: free. Ferry free on Sundays before 11:00 a.m.
Ellis and Liberty Island Ferry
Ferry departs from Manhattan: 22 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004; From New Jersey: Liberty State Park, Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
877-523-9849 (Statue Cruises)
Tours that include cruise and access to Liberty and Ellis Islands
MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 40 minutes
9:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; reservations required. Prices start at $25.50 per person.
Greenwood Lake Marina
38 Lakeside Road, Hewitt, NJ 07421
973-728-9100
Luxury boat rental for relaxing cruise on beautiful Greenwood Lake
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes By reservation. Call for hours and prices.
Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry
30-34 Girling Drive (off 9W), Haverstraw, NY 10927 1-800-53FERRY
Commuter ferry that transports passengers between Haverstraw and Ossining
MONSEY: 23 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ferry operates for commuters by New York Waterway. Ferry leaves Haverstraw about every half hour starting at 5:47 a.m. Last morning ferry departs at 8:42 a.m. First afternoon ferry from Haverstraw departs at 5:21 p.m. and last ferry departs at 9:22 p.m. Ferry leaves Ossining about every half hour starting at 6:01 a.m. Last morning ferry departs at 8:57 a.m. First afternoon ferry from Ossining departs at 5:06 p.m. and last ferry departs at 9:41 p.m.
One-way fare: Adult: $4.50; Child (6–11): $2.25; Child (under 5): free. Two children ride free with each paying adult. 10-trip fare: $38.25.
Hoboken Ferry
1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030
800-533-3779
Commuter ferry from Hoboken to Pier 11 or World Financial Center in Manhattan
MONSEY: 58 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes
Runs all day at 20-minute intervals
One-way fare: Adult: $8.50; Senior (62+) and disabled: $8.00; Child (6–11): $5; Child (under 5): Free. Two children ride free with each paying adult. 10-trip fare: $79.50.
Payne’s Water Sports
1550 NY-17B, White Lake, NY 12786
845-583-1000
All types of boat rentals at White Lake.
MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours
Chol Hamoed hours: Open all day by reservation only
Free 25-minute commuter ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island
MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 20 minutes
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.).
Free
Tours
Above the Clouds Balloon Rides
100 Airport Road, New Hampton, NY 10958
845-360-5594
Half-hour to an hour scenic ride up in the clouds on a picture-perfect hot air balloon
MONSEY: 47 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 35 minutes
Reservations required
Prices start at $395 per person.
Central Park Carriage
Central Park
347-873-9213
Open-air ride through Central Park in horse-drawn carriage. Max 4 adults per carriage OR 5 passengers when kids are included
MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 34 minutes
Monday to Friday: 9:45 a.m.–11:30p.m.; Sunday: 8:30a.m.–11:30p.m.; advance reservations recommended
Prices start at $89.99 for a 25-minute tour
Central Park Pedicab Tours
8 West 58th St; near 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
917-405-1303
Offering 1- to 3-hour pedicab tours through Central Park
MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 40 minutes
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Prices start at $60 per adult, $50 per child. Reduced rate with advance reservation.
Liberty Helicopter Tours
6 East River Piers #212, New York, NY 10005
212-786-5751
Birds’-eye view of New York City and surrounding area
MONSEY: 50 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes
Advance Reservations Required
Prices start at $259 per person + $40 heliport fee per person.
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
60th Street and 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022
212-832-4555
Aerial tramway that spans East River and leads to Roosevelt Island, where there’s a beautiful park
MONSEY: 46 minutes BORO PARK: 25 minutes
6:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m., every 15 min; during rush hour (7:00–10:15 a.m. and 3:00–8:00 p.m.), service is increased to every 7.5 minutes
Anyone above 44” tall: $2.90 per way. MTA MetroCards reqired for pay. (MetroCards are available for purchase at the tram station from vending machines.) Up to three children 44” tall and under ride for free on the tram when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
Airplane Observation
Aviation Hall of Fame
400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro, NJ 10604
201-288-6344
Museum with models of military aircraft and history of aviation
MONSEY: 32 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes
Three daily sessions: 10:30 a.m.–noon, 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Last admission 2:45. Reservations required.
Adults: $15.00; Seniors: $12; Children (3–12): $12
John F. InternationalKennedyAirport
New York, NY 11430
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.
MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 30 minutes Free
Newark InternationalLibertyAirport
3 Brewster Road, Newark, NJ 07114
AirTrain is free in the airport; best spot of watching is from the parking lot of Ikea at 1000 Ikea Drive in Elizabeth, NJ.
MONSEY: 46 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes Free
Stewart International Airport
1180 1st Street, New Windsor, NY 12553
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.
MONSEY: 44 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 35 minutes
Free
Planeview Park
Ditmars Boulevard, East Almhurst, NY 11369
212-639-9675
A park right near La Gaurdia airport with awesome views of planes landing and taking off (parking may be difficult)
MONSEY: 47 minutes BORO PARK: 25 minutes
6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Free
Skydive the Ranch
55 Sand Hill Road, Gardiner, NY 12525
845-255-4033
Viewing area to watch people skydiving
MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 50 minutes
Call for hours before coming
Free
Teterboro Airport
111 Industrial Avenue, Teterboro, NJ 10604
East of the airport, on Redneck Drive, there are some playing fields with great views of aircraft taking off
MONSEY: 32 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes
Free
Westchester County Airport
240 Airport Road, White Plains, NY 10604
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.
MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes
Free
Palisades Mall
5 Wits
4270 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994; Top floor between Target and AMC
845-533-2666
A multi-room immersive adventure experience with special effects that adapts to group’s performance
Play arena with slides, trampolines, obstacle courses for safe, hands-on fun
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes
Monday to Thurday: 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Admission desk closes one hour before listed closing time.
Child (4–17): $21.95; Toddler (1–3): $17.95; Infant (0–11 months): Free with paid child or toddler, or $15.95 for infant and adult. First adult (18+): $8.95; Second adult (18+): $10.95; Senior (65+): Free with paid child or toddler. Mega 10-packs available for children or toddlers.for infant and adult. First adult (18+): $8.95; Second adult (18+): $10.95; Senior (65+): Free with paid child or toddler. Mega 10-packs available for children or toddlers.
Climbzone- Palisades
3594 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-605-9555
Themed climbing walls. Additional location in Lakewood.
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes
Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Prices start at $19.99 for 30 minutes.
Escape the Mystery Room
3681 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-208-2919
Thrilling escape rooms of different difficulty levels
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Prices start at $29.89.
K1 (Formerly Autobahn Indoor Speedway)
2272 Palisades Center Drive #A200, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-535-1515
High speed karting. They now also offer VR and axe throwing.
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Monday to Thursday: 12:00 p.m.–10:00 P.M.
Prices start at $28.95 for 1 race. Yearly license for $7.95 required.
Palisades Climb Adventure
Palisades Center, 4590 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
845-727-3500
The world’s tallest ropes course boasting 85 feet and five levels, on Level 4 of the Palisades Mall
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes
Sundays: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday: 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
$27.99; $11.99 for SkyTykes (under 48”)
Time Mission
3532 Palisades Center Drive, Level 3, West Nyack, NY 10994
909-328-6598
Teams of between two and five players have short challenges to complete using skill, speed and brains.
MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Prices vary depending on what you choose.
American Dream
Activate
1 American Dream Way, Level 1, Space A156, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
201-636-7588
Gaming rooms for two to five players with interactive challenges.
MONSEY: 38 minutes BORO PARK: 40 minutes
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Regular pricing: $24.99 per player. Peak pricing: $29.99 per player
Blacklight Mini Golf
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
833-263-7326
Glow in the dark mini golf
MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes
11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
$20 per person
Angry Birds Mini Golf
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
833-263-7326
Miniature golf
MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes
11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. $20 per person
Big Snow
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
973-864-6600
Skiing and snowboarding at a large indoor park with year-round powder. Includes bunny slopes. Lessons available. Big Snow has recently added indoor Snow Tubing.
Chol Hamoed is a great time to spend quality time with family and friends. Finding an appropriate place to meet between the various areas people live tends to be challenging. In this section we’ll share a variety of locations between Monsey, Boro Park and Lakewood. If you are planning to meet a large amount of people, please check that the attraction or park can accomodate the crowd.
Echo Lake Park
1028 Springfield Ave., Mountainside, NJ 07092
Park with lake fields and playground
MONSEY: 50 minutes
BORO PARK: 45 minutes
LAKEWOOD: 1 hour
Open 24 hours
Free
Florham Park Roller Rink
192 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park, NJ 07932
973-377-0456
Roller skating rink
MONSEY: 45 minutes
BORO PARK: 50 minutes
LAKEWOOD: 1 hour 10 minutes
Call for current hours.
Admission whether skating or not: $10; $5 skate rental
Kids Empire-Linden
860 W Edgar Road, Linden, NJ 07036
908-257-0530
Indoor playground
MONSEY: 55 minutes
BORO PARK: 30 minutes
LAKEWOOD: 55 minutes
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Prices: All day access with re-entry: Adults (18+): 2 free entries per child, $5 per additional adult; Child (1–17 years old): $17.90–$24.90; Infant (0–11 months): free
Jersey Lanes
30 Park Ave., Linden, NJ 07036
908-486-6300
Bowling alley
MONSEY: 55 minutes
BORO PARK: 30 minutes
LAKEWOOD: 1 hour
Call for open bowl times.
Per person per hour: Monday to Thursday: Opening–5:00 p.m.: $9; Monday to Thursday: 5:00 p.m.–Closing: $12.50. Friday: Opening–5:00 p.m.: $9; Friday: 5:00 p.m.–Closing: $15. Saturday and Sunday: Opening–5:00 p.m.: $12.50. Saturday and Sunday: 5:00 p.m.–Closing: $15.
Linden Lanes
741 N Stiles Street, Linden, NJ 07036
201-200-1000
Bowling alley
MONSEY: 55 minutes
BORO PARK: 30 minutes
LAKEWOOD: 55 minutes
Call for open bowl times.
Monday to Thursday: $5 per person per game up until 6:00 p.m.; After 6:00 p.m.: $6 per person per game. Friday to Sunday: $7 per person per game. Shoes $5.
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-200-1000
Amazing interactive science experience for learning and fun
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. 201-336-7275
Great park with fun equipment and jungle gyms, water views, walking paths, and boat rentals in warmer seasons
MONSEY: 38 minutes
BORO PARK: 40 minutes
LAKEWOOD: 1 hour 10 minutes
6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Free
The Funplex
182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-428-1166
Indoor family amusement center with go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, arcades and more. Additional location: Mount Laurel, NJ.
