Excursions Sukkos 2023

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Dear Readers,

As we present our latest Excursions guide, 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.

ךיכרד לכב ךרמשל ךל הוצי ויכאלמ יכ

The Monsey View

Disclaimer: All content featured in Excursions is for informational purposes only. The Monsey 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.

DON'T BREAK THE CHAIN

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Bridges

Parks and Nature

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

6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.

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

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

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

MONSEY: 1 hour 30 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 50 minutes Chol Hamoed Hours: 9:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Last trail entry at 5:00 p.m.

Weekday: Adults: $17, Seniors (62+): $16, Children (4–10) $10; Weekends and Holidays: Adults: $20, Seniors (62+): $19, Children (4–10) $10; Children 3 and under: Free

Celery Farm

Nature Preserve

Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401 500 feet after Cottage Place at small parking lot

Untouched wetland, one-mile trail around lake, with meadow and small streams and sightings of birds, butterflies, fish and other animals

MONSEY: 15 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes

6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Free

Central Park

New York, NY 212-310-6600

Sprawling 843-acre park with pedicabs, biking, boating, picnicking, zoo, carousel and lots of grass

MONSEY: 43 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes

6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. Free

Clark Recreation Center

59 Campbell Avenue, Airmont, NY 10952

Shaded park with large playground, basketball and tennis court, and picnic tables

MONSEY: Local BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free

Croton Landing Park

1 Van Wyck St, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520

Beautiful scenic waterfront park/walkway. Great for biking or walking.

MONSEY: 40 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

5:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Free

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

Demarest Kill County Park

57 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956

Hiking trail, picnic area and benches around a pond MONSEY: 15 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 20 minutes

TEMPORARILY CLOSED 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

Ellenville Fault Ice Caves

400 Sam’s Point Road, Cragsmoor, NY 12420 845-647-7989

The Ice Cave Trail offers beautiful views and includes caves with ice.

MONSEY: 1 hour 5 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 15 minutes

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

High Tor State Park

415 S. Mountain Road, New City, NY 10956 845-634-8074

A moderate 45-minute climb with breathtaking 360-degree views.

MONSEY: 18 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes

Park opens July 2 and closes August 14. Park hours are 8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Park is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Parking: $8 per vehicle

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

Open 8 a.m. to dusk, year–round. The lighthouse is closed but can be viewed from the outside.

$10 parking fee between Memorial Day and Labor Day; rest of year 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

Hunter Mountain

64 Klein Avenue, Hunter, NY 12442 800-486-8376

Scenic Skyride in the summer with hiking trails. Scenic skyride closed Chol Hamoed.

MONSEY: 1 hour 45 minutes BORO PARK: 3 hours

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

8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., picnicking only. No swimming or wading allowed.

Parking: $10 (cash only) during swimming season

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

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

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

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.– 8:00 p.m. (Entry ends at 7:30 p.m. and gates lock at 8:00 p.m. – all visitors must be out of the park by this time.)

Parking: $10 per vehicle

Nyack Beach State Park

698 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960 845-358-1316

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

Dawn to dusk

Parking: $6

Mount Utsayantha Fire Tower

Tower Road, Stamford, NY 12167

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.

MONSEY: 2 hours and 15 minutes

BORO PARK: 3 hours 10 minutes

Open around the clock 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 Parking lot is closed. Park at the Nyack Municipal Boat Launch and cross the Nyack Memorial Park Inlet Bridge.

Overpeck County Park

50 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ 07605 Make

201-336-7275

Great park with fun equipment and jungle gyms, water views, walking paths, and boat rentals in warmer seasons

MONSEY:

6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Free

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

6:00–1:00 a.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. Parts of Bear Mountain State Park are closed due to the flooding in July. Check if Perkins Memorial is currently open.

MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

April 1 through October 31: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., last admission at 4:00 p.m. November 1 through March 31: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., last admission at 3:30 p.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

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

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

Ringwood Manor State Park

1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 973-962-2240

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.

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Free

Rockland Lake State Park

299 Rockland Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 845-268-3020

Park with picnic tables, grilling, hiking trails, novel climbing equipment and a bike path around Rockland Lake

MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes

Dawn to dusk 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 Free

Conger’s Bike Rental is 3 minutes from Rockland Lake (11 minutes from Nyack Beach State Park)

845-268-3315

107 Lake Rd, Congers, NY 10920

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Fort Lee, NJ, GPS: 40.860425, -73.955772 201-768-1360

Gorgeous scenic waterfront park with picnic tables, trails, playground and views of the Hudson and GWB

MONSEY: 38 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes

6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Free

Ruach Hachaim Park

111 Ivy Lane, Monroe, NY 10950 49 Larkin Drive, Monroe, NY 10950 845-774-7275

Park featuring separate boys’ and girls’ sections with a variety of interesting equipment and activities

MONSEY: 33 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes Free

Scenic Hudson Park

Irvington, NY 10533 914-591-7736

Well-kept park with playgrounds and a walkway with amazing Hudson River views

Saddle River County Park

Wild Duck Pond: 1133 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-336-7275

Saddle River Area Bike Path stretching for nearly six miles along a linear park system

MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes

Dawn to dusk Free

Seven Lakes Drive

Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

Scenic drive of almost 18 miles going through Harriman and Bear Mountain State Park MONSEY:

Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park

250 W. Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-8347

Waterfront park with riverside esplanade and magnificent views, which can be reached via Tappan Zee Express

MONSEY: 30 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 6:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

State Line Lookout

Closter, NJ, GPS: 40.988412, -73.908272

Lookout point right off the Palisades Parkway

MONSEY: 23 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes

6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Free

Stony Point Battlefield State Park

44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point NY 10980 845–786–2521

Park at the site of the 1779 Battle of Stony Point featuring a museum & a historic lighthouse and beautiful views of the Hudson River.

MONSEY: 26 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Grounds open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Museum open Wednesdays through Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sundays 12:00 noon– 4:30 p.m. Site closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Free

Sunset Park

7th Avenue and 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 212-639-9675

Park with novel play equipment, biking and jogging paths and great city views

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 6 minutes

6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. Free

Tallman Mountain State Park

Route 9W, Sparkill NY 10976 845-359-0544

Shaded park with trails, paths, picnic areas, tennis court and small playground

MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes

Dawn to dusk

Parking: $8

The Battery

Along State Street, New York, NY 10004 212-344-3491

Large historic nature park with playground, walking paths, views of Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty, with ferry service to both islands.

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 30 minutes

Park: March 2–October 31; Open 7a.m.–9 p.m.; carousel 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Open Monday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Free

Walkway Over the Hudson

Highland Entrance: 87 Havilland Road, Highland, NY 12528

Poughkeepsie Entrance: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-454-9649

1.28-mile elevated pedestrian bridge over the Hudson River with 21-story elevator (elevator may close in extreme weather)

MONSEY:

7:00

Note: Elevator closed during winter months.

Teatown Lake Reservation

1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562 914-762-2912

Tranquil nature reserve with a great lakeside loop with swinging bridge and interesting nature center

MONSEY: 39 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes

Dawn to dusk; nature center: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Parking: $7

Willow Tree Park

Willow Tree Road, Wesley Hills, NY 10952

Massive willow trees cascading over beautiful lake with bike path around the lake

MONSEY: Local BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes

Dawn to dusk

Free

The Louis WaterfrontEngelPark

160 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562 845-941-3189

Park with amazing Hudson River views, great to visit in conjunction with Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry

MONSEY: 40 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

8:00 a.m. to dusk. Note: Park does not allow cars in once parking lot is full.

Free

Watkins Glen State Park

1009 N. Franklin Street, Watkins Glen, NY 14891 607-535-4511

Rocky cliffs, cascading waterfalls and scenic views from rim trails, plus lakes for trout fishing.

MONSEY: 3 hours 30 minutes BORO PARK: 4 hours 20 minutes

Park is open year round, dawn to dusk.

Parking: $10

Winter’s Park

47 East Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Childrens’ park with playground, gazebo, pond and geese feeding

MONSEY: 14 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Free

612 Corporate Way Valley Cottage, NY 10989

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845.268.4000

SPECIAL CHOL HAMOED HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 11 AM - 8 PM

Botanical Gardens

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 718-623-7200

Premier public gardens spread over 52 acres

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 20 minutes

Regular hours:10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Mondays. Specific hours for October not yet posted at time of printing.

Adults: $18; Seniors (65+): $12; Students 12+ with ID: $12; Children under 12: Free

Laurelwood Arboretum

725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470 973-831-5675

30-acre botanically diverse property with woodlands, gardens, ponds and streams

MONSEY: 28 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes

8:00 a.m. to dusk

Free

Longwood Gardens

1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 610-388-1000

Vast collection of flower gardens, greenhouses and fountain shows

MONSEY: 2 hours 34 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 10 minutes 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Tuesday; reservations recommended

Adults (19+): $25; Seniors (62+): $22; Youths (5–18): $13; Children (0-4): Free. SNAP/EBT/PA cardholders: Card and matching Photo ID required; max 4 people per card: $2

New BotanicalJerseyGardens

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

Chol Hamoed Hours: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Last entry is half an hour before closing. 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 through Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Last admission is at 4:00 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

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; last entry at 5:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo: $5.00 per person. Children under 2 enter free. Every Wednesday, enjoy free admission if you are a grandparent.

Alstede Farms

1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-7189

Current attractions include petting zoo, and on Monday and Tuesday, pony rides, wagon train rides and bounce house

MONSEY: 1 hour 4 mins BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes Call for current hours and prices.

Apple Dave’s Orchard

82 Four Corners Road, Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-1684

Apple-picking orchard with eleven varieties of apples

MONSEY: 45 minutes

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

minutes

There are no entrance fees on weekdays. Wagon rides, parking and entertainment free; a half–bushel bag of apples is $38 and a full–peck bag is $25

Demarest Farms

244 Werimus Rd, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 201-666-0472

Peach picking in the summer and apple picking in the fall.

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Ateres Golda - 1370 50th St.

Sunday MY"T: October 1 9:30

Monday: October 2 4:45 & 8:30

Tuesday : October 3 4:45 & 8:30

Wednesday: October 4 4:45 & 8:30

Sunday MY"T: October 1 9:30

Monday: October 2 4:45 & 8:30

Tuesday : October 3 4:45 & 8:30

Wednesday: October 4 4:45 & 8:30

Thursday: October 5 4:00 & 7:30

Sunday MY"T: October 1 9:30

Monday: October 2 8:30

Tuesday : October 3 8:30

Wednesday: October 4 8:30

Thursday: October 5 7:30

Thursday: October 5 4:00 & 7:30 CATSKILLS Bais Yaakov of South Fallsburg - 5478 Route 42

Dr. Davies Farm

306 Route 304, Congers, NY 10920 845-268-7020

Historic 35-acre apple orchard with trailer rides

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 15 minutes

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; reservations strongly suggested

$15 per person — includes a half-peck (7 to 10 lb.) bag; $57 for a half-bushel (25 to 30 lb.) — includes admission for up to 5 people.

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

MONSEY: 1 hour 5 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 5 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Prices start at $17.95 per person. Under 1 is free.

Goldschein’s Homestead

196 Revonah Hill Road, Liberty, NY 12754 646–808–4762

Big farm with variety of animals. Kids can enter animal enclosures. Kosher l’Pesach feed. Many exciting activities and hike with gorgeous view.

MONSEY: 1 hour 19 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 10 minutes

Chol Hamoed hours not posted at time of print.

$15 admission; $5 for 20-minute puppy play (limited slots)

Harvest Moon Farm

130 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560 914-485-1210

Farm with apple picking in the fall.

MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes

Kelder’s Farm

5755 US-209, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 845-626-7137

Jenkins - Lueken Orchards

69 Yankee Folly Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 845-255-0999

Picking farm. Season starts in the summer.

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 2 hours

Berry picking season begins in July.

Lawrence Orchard and Farm

306 Frozen Ridge Road, Newburgh, NY 12550 845-562-4268

Pick-your-own farm with play areas

MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 45 minutes

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

$7 per person Monday through Thursday, and $10.00 per person Friday through Sunday and holidays. Children 2 and under enter free. Additional fees for pick-your-own.

Picking farm with playground, mini golf, petting zoo, corn maze and many other activities.

MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 15 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Closed Wednesday on Chol Hamoed.

Every guest (adults and children ages 3–79) must purchase a day admission ticket. Ages 2 and under, and 80 and over, enter free. Day admission ticket: $19.95 per person; picking fee: $15.95. Combo tickets: $25.95. Save by purchasing tickets online.

Masker Orchards

45 Ball Road, Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-1058

Apple-picking orchard

MONSEY: 42 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Call for picking dates and hours.

Admission is FREE, Parking is FREE, Bags are provided FREE, and best of all, eat all the apples you wish while visiting. $33.95 per half bushel (2 pecks)

Family fun starts on the deck.

Whether it's a Sunday family barbecue or having a relaxed Friday night gathering, the most cherished moments are made right on the deck. Create lasting memories on your own deck today.

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Mountain Farm

26 Cliff Court, Monroe NY 10950 845-213-6600

Featuring farm animals, Amish carriage rides, and cow milking

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Chol Hamoed: Open 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Admission: $8

Muscoot Farm

51 Route 100, Katonah, NY 10536 914-864-7282

Great farm with over 50 animals, hiking trails, picnicking, and historical barns and buildings

MONSEY: 41 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Free

Pennings Orchard

169 Route 94, Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-7080

MONSEY: 49 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 40 minutes

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

$37 per half bushel. Cash only. (Up to 22 pounds.)

Och’s Orchard

4 Ochs Lane, Warwick, NY 10990 845-986-1591

Offers pick-your-own apples, tomatoes and veggies, and picnic area with sweeping views

MONSEY: 47 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 50 minutes

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Per bushel and rentals

Riamede Farm

122 Oakdale Road, Chester, NJ 07930 908-879-5353

MONSEY: 1 hour 2 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 25 minutes

9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Admission: Weekdays: $2; Weekends (includes activities): $10–$15; pay for picking per pound

Stuart’s Farm

62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs, NY 10527 914-245-2784

Autumn apple and pumpkin picking and hayrides on weekends

MONSEY: 47 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 40 minutes

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Pay for what you pick, cash or check only.

Sun High Orchards

19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869 973-584-4734

Pick your own seasonal fruits, purchase flowers, and pet a donkey and alpaca; hayrides on fall weekends

MONSEY: 50 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Call for current hours

Per pound

West Maple Farm

179 West Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952 845-288-1978

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.–8:00 p.m. Hoshana Rabbah: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

$8 general admission. Under age 1 free. Hay ride: $4, feed for animals: $5 for 3 cones.

White Post Farm

250 Old Country Road, Melville, NY 11747 631-351–9373

Fun farm with animals, bird aviaries, monkey barn, giraffe experience and playground.

MONSEY: 1 hour, 40 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour, 40 minutes

110:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

$28.95 per person. Children under 15 months free.

Indoor Fun

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

MONSEY:

Monday through Thursday: 12:00–9:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday: 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. $29 per person for first adventure

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

Reservations recommended. 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Occasionally closes to the public because of private events.

Races start at $29. An annual $7.95 Speedway License is required to race.

Arena STEM

1 Garden State Plaza Blvd, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-301-8144

Eight exciting interactive play zones with remote control drones, cars, boats and more.

MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes

Monday through Thursday: 11:00 a.m. –7:00 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

1 activity starts at $25; 3 activities start at $59. Additional packages available.

Beat the Bomb NYC

247 Water Street, Suite 106, Brooklyn, NY 11201 917-983-1115

Paint blast-themed escape room

MONSEY: 1 hour 5 minutes BORO PARK: 22 minutes

Advance reservations required. Chol Hamoed hours: Closed Monday. Tuesday–Thursday 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Prices start at $44.95 per person.

Billy Beez

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10944 845-535-9277

Play arena with slides, trampolines, obstacle courses for safe, hands-on fun

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes

Monday-Thurday: 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Admission desk closes 1 hour before listed closing time.

Children (4–17): $21.95; Toddlers (1–3) $17.95; Infants (0–11 months): Free with paid child or toddler, or $13.95 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.

Bounce and Play

20–21 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11105 718-777-7529

This kiddie bouncing park is ideal for kids under 6 years old, but there are some new fun activities for older children as well.

MONSEY: 50 minutes BORO PARK: 31 minutes

Hours vary by the day; verify online or by phone before heading out.

Children: $17 weekdays; $20 holidays and weekends. Includes one adult free. Additional adults: $10 weekdays; $15 holidays and weekends.

Bounce Safari

3 North Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463 201-857-4000

Play area with structure, slides and bounce castles

MONSEY: 19 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Availability based on booked events; call to reserve

Open Bounce Price: $15 per child

Bowl 360 Brooklyn

1 Bouck Court, Brooklyn, NY 11223 718-336-6700

A large 32-lane bowling alley

MONSEY: 1 hour, 10 minutes BORO PARK: 16 minutes

10:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.

$7 per game before 4:00 p.m.; $10 per game after 4:00 p.m.; Sunday: additional $3 per game; shoe rental: $7

Bounce! Trampoline Sports

612 Corporate Way, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 845-268-4000

Indoor trampoline area with foam pits and lots of jumping space

MONSEY: 29 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

Chol Hamoed hours: 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

1–hour Open Bounce (ages 6 and up): $25; Junior Bounce (ages 5 and under): $18. Mandatory bounce socks are available for $3. Call to see if there are any special deals on those days.

Break Point Bowl & Entertainment

40 S. Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993 845-429-8000

Formerly Hi-Tor Lanes. Bowling alley with laser tag and arcade

MONSEY: 23 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes

Call to check open bowl hours.

Monday to Thursday: $6 per game or $35 per hour; Friday, up to 6 p.m.: $6 per game or $35 per hour; Motzei Shabbos and Sunday: $40 per lane per hour . Shoe rental: $5.00 per person.

Brooklyn Escape Room

Industry City, 68 34th St Building 6 second floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232

718–408–1221

Choice of adventures in this fully immersive Brooklyn escape room.

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 15 minutes

Call or check online for hours and availability. Prices depend on the game.

Build-A-Bear Workshop - NYC

22 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10001 212-863-4070

Children can choose, stuff, name and clothe their own stuffed animals.

MONSEY: 48 minutes BORO PARK: 31 minutes

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Teddy bears without accesories start at $14.

Build-A-Bear WorkshopWest Nyack

3771 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994 845-353-1895

Children can choose, stuff, name and clothe their own stuffed animals.

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 1 minute

Sunday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Weekdays 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Teddy bears without accesories start at $14.

Catch Air Indoor Playground - Nanuet

424 Market St, Nanuet, NY 10954 845-640-4373

Kids indoor play with soft play toddler area, ball cannon, play structure, tiny town and interactive dance floor

MONSEY: 19 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes

Sunday through Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Thursday through Friday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Children (3+): $24.99; Toddlers (2 and under): $14.99;

Adults: $7.99

Chuck E. Cheese’sParamus

275 Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652

201-487-1088

Token-operated rides and arcade games

MONSEY: 27 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Cipher Seeker Escape Room

168 Franklin Turnpike #104, Waldwick, NJ 07463 201-251-CLUE

60-minute escape room challenges

MONSEY: 18 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Rooms are available by appointment seven days a week between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Players under 14 must have at least one person over 18 present.

$26.55 per person

Catch Air Indoor Playground - Paramus

224 Route 4 East at Forest Avenue, Lower Level, suite 102, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-620-2125

Kids indoor play with soft play toddler area, ball cannon, play structure, tiny town and interactive dance floor

MONSEY: 26 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes

Sunday through Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Thursday through Friday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Children (3+): $24.99; Toddlers (2 and under): $14.99;

Adults: $7.99

Chuck E. Cheese’s - Nanuet

250 W. Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954 845-627-2788

Token-operated rides and arcade games

MONSEY: 12 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes

11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m

Chuck E. Cheese’sBrooklyn

139 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 718-783-4570, 718-230-8245

Token-operated rides and arcade games

MONSEY: 1 hour 25 minutes BORO PARK: 18 minutes

Sunday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Climbzone- Palisades

3594 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994 845-605-9555

Themed climbing walls. Best entrance is near the Cheesecake Factory and then go up the escelator straight to Climbzone. Additional location in Lakewood.

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes

Chol Hamoed: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Prices start at $14 for 90 minutes. 30 minute is $18.99; 60 minute is $24.99

LOCATION: 65 Friedman Rd Monticello, NY 12701

PHONE: 347.480.3276

WEB: www.familyfunfarm.com

CHOL HAMOED HOURS:

Monday - Thursday: 12pm - 6pm

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Color Me Mine - Ringwood

210 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

201-445-4898

Paint-your-own-pottery studio

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 57 minutes 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Color Me Mine - NYC

123 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013 212-374-1710

Paint-your-own-pottery studio

MONSEY: 56 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes

Sunday and Tuesday 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m; Closed Monday. Thursday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Color Me Mine - New City

169 S Main St, New City, NY 10956

845–358–5050

Paint-your-own-pottery studio

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Crayola Experience

30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042 610-559-6604

Hands-on colorful crayon activities and exhibits

MONSEY: 1 hour 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 35 minutes

Hours vary. Chol Hamoed hours 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

At the door: $28.99; Online: $25.99

Dome 2030

321 East Broadway, Monticello, NY, Suite#8 845-999-3663

Futuristic multi-sensory 7D roller coaster adventure and arcade room

MONSEY: 1 hour 5 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 15 minutes

Chol Hamoed hours: 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Dome ticket: $12:95

Escape Room NJEnglewood

36 N Dean St, Englewood, NJ 07631 201-815-1784

Sixty-minute escape adventure for teams of between 2 and 18 people

MONSEY: 30 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes

By Reservation

Prices start at $25 for non-private rooms, and at $100 per person for private rooms.

DUMBO Laser Tag/ Area53 NYC Laser Tag

53 Bridge Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 347-305-7448

1 hour and 45 minute sessions consisting of 3 games with breaks in between in a dual level arena in an eerie-looking basement

MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 30 minutes

Monday–Wednesday: Reservations required; Thursday: 10:15 a.m.–12a.m.; Sunday: 11:45 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Weekdays: $39; Weekends: $49; Spectators: $5

Escape Room NJ - Hackensack

157A Main St Hackensack, NJ 07601

201–815–1784

Sixty-minute escape adventure for teams of between 2 and 18 people

MONSEY: 30 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes

Chol Hamoed hours have not been released at time of print.

Prices start at $25 for non–private rooms, and at $100 per person for private rooms.

Escape Room NJ - Pompton Lakes

200 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 973 520-8360

Sixty-minute escape adventure for teams of between 2 and 18 people

MONSEY: 23 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

By reservation

Prices start at $25 for non-private rooms, and at $100 per person for private rooms.

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

By Reservation

Prices start at $29.89.

Escape the Room NYC

24 W 25th Street, Floor 8, New York, NY 10010 347-954-9160

The largest variety of escape rooms, by far, this very highly rated game room is lauded for its clever and creative puzzles.

MONSEY: 50 minutes BORO PARK: 32 minutes

Times vary by day. Reservations required.

Prices start at $35 per person. Private groups are cheaper than per person.

Extreme Play

38 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, CT 06811 203-456-6242

Indoor adventure Center with High Ropes Cours, Arcades, Laser Tag, Rock Wall, Warrior Course

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 1 hour 40 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Pay per activity

eVRest

5604 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219 347-563-0964

Over 200 VR games of fun and adventures.

MONSEY: 1 hour 10 minutes BORO PARK: Local Sundays, holidays and off-school days: 1:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Reservations and parties accepted all week.

Single person: 1 hour $39; half hour $28. Family of 5+: 1 hour $35 (per person). Party or private booking for 10 people: $320, plus each additional person: $18

FAO Schwarz

30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111 800-326-8638

Massive toy store in NYC

MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes

10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Fun Station USA

3555 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314 718-370-0077

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

Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

Pay per attraction. Prices vary.

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–Wednesday. Thursday and Friday: 12:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 90–minute appointments. Must preregister.

Under age 16: $13.95; Adults and non-mobile infants: $9.95

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

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 30 minutes

Weekdays 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Call to confirm holiday hours.

$5 admission or $10 per person includes a 32–credit game card to use at the attractions.

Grand Prix New York Racing

333 N. Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914-241-3131

Amusement center with arcades, bounce castle, go-karts and bowling

MONSEY: 40 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 12 minutes

Wednesday and Thursday: 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday: 3:00–11:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

$15 per race + $3.75 head sock (required, but can be reused)

Glassworks Studio

151 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 973-656-0800

Glass-fusing studio where mosaics of all levels can be created

MONSEY: 40 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Hours vary. Call for Chol Hamoed hours.

$5 studio fee. Pay per project. Prices start at $25.

High Exposure Rock Climbing

266 Union Street, Northvale, NJ 07647 201-768-8600

Rock climbing gym. No strollers allowed.

MONSEY: 23 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes

Chol Hamoed: 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Standard Day Pass: $27.00; Boulder & Ropes: $20; Toddlers (ages 2–3): $15. Weekdays after 8 p.m.: $18 (not available during holiday season).

Hobby House

11 Main Street, Monsey, NY 10952 845-290-1919

MONSEY: Local

3915 14th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 845-290-1919

BORO PARK: Local

Plaster, ceramics and mosaics for all ages

Chol Hamoed hours (all locations): 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Prices depend on piece you choose

Humdingers

64 E. Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-701-1900

Bowling, arcades, batting cages and laser maze

MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Monday–Thursday: 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Price depends on activities

531 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 845-290-1919

MONSEY: 51 minutes BORO PARK: 17 minutes

6 Taylor Ct, Kiryas Joel, NY 10950 845-290-1919

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iFly Indoor Skydiving (Paramus)

211 E. NJ-4, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-733-4359

Indoor skydiving with pressurized flight chamber for bodyflight

MONSEY: 28 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes

Hours vary daily. Call or check online.

Prices start at $104.99 for two flights; Super Saver deal online for certain times at $74.99 for two flights.

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iFly Indoor Skydiving (Yonkers)

849 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710 914-449-4359

Indoor skydiving with pressurized flight chamber for bodyflight

MONSEY: 33 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes

Hours vary daily. Call or check online.

Prices start at $104.99 for two flights; Super Saver deal online for certain times at $74.99 for two flights.

It™ Adventure Ropes Course

41 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511 203-812-9981

The world’s largest indoor ropes course with liquid fireworks, water show, ziplines and amazing courses. By reservation only.

MONSEY: 1 hour 37 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 40 minutes

Regular Hours: Mon.–Thurs.: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Hours are subject to change due to private events; please call ahead to check.

One–hour option not available on Sundays. Adults and children 48” and up: 1 hour regular climb and zip: online $20; walk–in $25. 2 hours: online $30; walk–in $37.50. 1 hour climb, ropes and zip combo: online $25; walk–in $30. 2 hours: online $37.50; walk–in $42.50. Climb It Walls (Limited amount of tickets): online $8; walk–in $10; Little It for children under 48”: online $8; walk–in $10. Premier Package for 1 hour: online $15; walk–in $17 .

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 through Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday evening: 7:00–9:30 p.m.; Friday: 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. For Sunday hours, call to inquire. Prices vary based on ceramic you choose.

Jumpin Jax

600 Winters Avenue, Suite B, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-261-3000

Interactive indoor and outdoor playground

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Open Play: Monday–Friday 10:00a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Toddlers: $13; Children: $18; Adults: $5

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 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

Tuesday–Thursday: 12:00 noon–7:00 p.m. Closed Mondays.

2-hour sessions: Tuesday to Friday, $16 per child (1 adult is free), with each additional adult $10 (will receive 20 game tokens). Sundays and holidays, $20 per child (1 adult is free), with each additional adult $10 (will receive 20 game tokens).

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-Thursday - 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.

Toddler section (softplay): $12 weekdays; $14 weekends and holidays. Action Package (softplay and rides) : $24 weekdays; $26 weekends and holidays. Adults: $7.

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.

MONSEY: 1 hour 10 minutes BORO PARK: 19 minutes

Monday through Friday 12:00 noon–8:00 p.m.

Monday to Friday: $10 per child and two adults. Sundays/holidays/school breaks: $15 per child and two adults. Each additional adult: $5.

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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

Monday through Thursday: 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Attraction packages start at $19.95 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.

MONSEY: 1 hour 10 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours

Chol Hamoed hours not yet posted at time of printing

Prices start at $24.99 per person for one hour of jump time.

Legoland Discovery Center

39 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers, NY 10710 914-775-6015

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes

Hours vary. Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Admission starts at $24.99 per person at select times.

Lucky Strike Palisades

4662 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994 845-358-1602

Bowling lanes and game room

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 5 minutes

Call to check open bowl hours or reserve a lane online.

Reserve a lane for up to 8 people. The bowling rates are per person, per hour. Weekdays: $17 per person per hour; Weekends: $22 per person per hour. Shoe rentals are $4 per person for each bowler.

MetroRock Brooklyn

321 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 929-500-7625

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

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 29 minutes

Sunday 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Day Pass: $30; $240 for a 10 punch pass

Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum

75 N. Water St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (Right below the Walkway of the Hudson Bridge) 845-471-0589

Children’s Museum with Activities and interactive exhibits aimed at entertaining and educating young children.

MONSEY: 1 hour 20 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 45 minutes

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Friday: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays $13. Children under 1 are free. $2 per person when you present a valid EBT card.

Master Plaster at The Vibes Center

18 College Road, Monsey NY 10952 845-400-4600

MONSEY: Local BORO PARK: 1 hour, 25 minutes

Open Chol Hamoed Monday to Thursday, 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Price for all ages $19.99

Monster Mini Golf

49 E. Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-261-0032

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: $14; Children: $13; Seniors: $11. Mini Bowling: $5.00. 1 round of Mini Golf and a $10 Arcade Card: $20. 1 round of Mini Golf, 1 game of Mini Bowling, and a $10 Arcade Card: $23.

Montvale Lanes

14 W. Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645 201-391-3400

Bowling alley

Hours vary. Call before to check if there is open bowl.

Monday to Friday, until 5 p.m.: $4 per game; $3 for seniors. After 5 p.m. and weekends: $6 per game. Shoes: $5. Cash only.

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–Friday, before 6 p.m.: $5.75 per game for seniors; $6.75 for juniors; $7.25 for adults. Monday–Friday, after 6 p.m.: $7.25 per game. Sunday: $7.25 per game. Shoe rental: $6.00 per pair. All bowlers must wear bowling shoes.

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.; Monday–Tuesday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Wednesday closed; Thursday 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; Holiday hours may vary.

$27.99; $11.99 for SkyTykes (under 48”)

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.

MONSEY: 1 hour 5 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes

Sunday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Prices vary.

RPM Raceway

99 Caven Point Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-333-7223

Races need to be booked, but there are other attractions for the rest of the family

MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 32 minutes

Call for days and hours of operation.

$30 per race. Member rates: $20 per race.

Plaster Spot

1037 53rd Street, Brooklyn NY 11219

718-436-1899

Charming local plaster painting shop

MONSEY: 1 hour 10 minutes BORO PARK: Local

Chol Hamoed hours not yet posted at time of printing

Rab’s Country Lanes

1600 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305 718-979-1600

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.: $28 per hour; After 6 p.m.: $35 per hour. Friday to Sunday: Until 6 p.m.: $37 per hour; After 6 p.m.: $42 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–Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m $5.50 or $50 for a 10–Pack

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

25 US-22, Springfield Township, NJ 07081 973-671-5100

Indoor trampoline park featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball and so much more. Reservations required. Waiver must be signed before visiting.

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 41 minutes

Hours vary. Call or check online calendar.

Prices start at $29.99 for 90 minutes + socks (required)

Sloomoo Institute

475 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

Activities and projects involving slime.

MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 30 minutes

Hours vary. 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 $48 per person.

Sportime USA

2 Lawrence Street, Ardsley, NY 10502 914-592-2111

Indoor amusement center with rides, arcade games, batting cages and indoor playground

MONSEY: 28 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Hours vary. Call or check online. Pay per attraction.

Teaneck Speedway

545 Cedar Lane Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-530-7879

Entertainment center with scale slot car tracks, large laser tag, two-lane bowling, arcades and more.

MONSEY: 30 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes

Hours Vary. Call for current hours.

1 hour of slot car racing, arcades and mini bowling, plus 1 game of laser tag: $25

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

MONSEY: 41 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Sunday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Monday 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Many package options. Prices start at $30 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 $30 per person for a 90-minute game; reservation required. Private games start at $400 with an additional charge of $30 per extra person.

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.

MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Chol Hamoed hours: 12:00 noon–9:00 p.m.

Either pay per activity or purchase wristband. Prices vary, starting at about $29 online or $32 at the park.

The Gravity Vault (Upper Saddle River)

107 Pleasant Avenue, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

201-934-7625

13,500+ square-foot indoor rock gym with overhangs, bouldering, arches and hours of climbing fun

MONSEY: 18 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Sunday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Monday 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Tuesday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Many package options. Prices start at $25 per person.

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.

$39.95 per player; for team of four, online special of $33.96 per person

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.

MONSEY: 1 hour 10 minutes BORO PARK: 29 minutes

Reservations required.

$10 studio fee plus price of the item you choose to make.

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: Tuesday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Ultimate Attractions Pass: $33.99; Deluxe Pass: $28.99; Basic Pass: $25.99; 5 & Under Pass (Deluxe access for children 5 and under): $16.99. Single play on Virtual Reality: $9.99. Urban Air socks (required; no personal socks allowed): $3.49. Parent Pass (same attractions as child): 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

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Online: General Admission (ages 2–24): $41.99; Adult Admission (ages 25+): $39.99. In-Park: General Admission (ages 2–24): $46.99; Adult Admission (ages 25+): $36.99. Children 1 and under: Free

Adventure LandNY (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.

Paintball: $32 per person; Tubing: $19 per person (minimum 5 people; Ropes courses start at $38 per person; Ziplines $49 per person

Adventurers Park

1824 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214 718-975-2748

Amusement park with 25 rides and attractions

MONSEY: 1 hour, 5 minutes minutes BORO PARK: 19 minutes

Chol Hamoed: Opens at 11:00 a.m.

Bronx Equestrian Center

9 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464 718-885-0551

Pony rides, horseback riding and riding lessons offered.

MONSEY: 40 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes

9:00 a.m.–dusk

Pony rides: $5; Horse rides (2 laps): $10; Trail rides: $70

Denos Wonder Wheel Amusement Park

3059 Denos D. Vourderis Place, Brooklyn, NY 11224 718-372-2592

Famous Coney Island amusement park, featuring landmarked Deno’s Wonder Wheel with 16 kiddie rides and 5 adult rides

MONSEY: 1 hour 10 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes

Chol Hamoed hours not released yet at time of print.

Pay per ride; prices vary.

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.

MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 14 minutes

Call for hours and prices.

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

Chol Hamoed Monday–Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

$45.95

Bronx Zoo Treetop Adventure

2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx River Entrance, Bronx, NY 10460 347-308-9021

Ropes course and zipline for ages 7+ (must be at least 5’6”)

MONSEY: 40 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Climb and zip (2.5 hours): $59.95; Zip only (2-way river crossing): $24.95

Camelback Mountain Adventure

243 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372 570-629-1663

Adventure mountain with ziplining, mountain coaster, treetop ropes course and more. Mountain Coaster, Zip lines and UTVs available this Chol Hamoed

MONSEY: 1 hour 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 55 minutes

Hours vary by day.

Dorney Park

4000 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104 610-395-3724

Theme park with coasters, thrill rides, waterslides, plus Snoopy-themed kids’ area.

MONSEY: 1 hour 55 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 50 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Prices start at $39.99, plus taxes and fees.

Dutch Wonderland

2249 E. Lincoln Hwy., Lancaster, PA 17602 866-386-2839

Amusement Park with 44 acres of roller coasters, water slides, kids’ shows and a castle.

MONSEY: 3 hours 3 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 40 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Prices start at $39.99.

Family Fun Farm Adventure Park and Zoom Station

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. VR and diggers are indoor.

MONSEY: 1 hour, 5 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours, 5 minutes

Chol Hamoed hours: 12:00 6:00 p.m.

Prices start at $17.95

Hersheypark

100 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 800-437-7439

Hershey’s chocolate-themed park with rides, kids’ activities, dining and live shows.

MONSEY: 3 hours BORO PARK: 3 hours

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Prices start at $84.95 per person.

Jiminy Peak

37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237 413-738-5500

Adventure park with mountain coaster, alpine slide, Soaring Eagle, scenic chairlift, giant swing and children’s activities. Note: Only the mountain coaster is open on Chol Hamoed.

MONSEY: 2 hours 25 minutes BORO PARK: 3 hours 20 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Single ride: $13; two rides: $20

Extreme Motorsports

Kiamesha Lake, NY 12751 848-240-0086 (text), 845-807-8557 (call)

ATV tours on over 100 acres of thrilling mountain trails for individuals (ages 15 and up) and families (from ages 4 and up)

MONSEY: 1 hour 5 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours

By reservations only

$135 for 1 hour ride plus training

Flagstaff Extreme

59 Mt. Arlington Rd., Ledgewood, NJ 07852 888–241–4582

Amazing Treetop Ropes course with 5 levels. Also seperate zipling course with more than 30 ziplines. Height requirements need to be met.

MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Time slots starting at 9:30 a.m. Reservations required.

Adventure Course or Zipline Course –$57.00 per guest + taxes and fees – Ages 12 and up (about 4 hour minimum). Ages 9–11: $39.00 per guest + taxes and fees . Access to the first THREE Courses. Adventure Zip Lines* – $54.95 per guest + taxes and fees. 10% off online reservations on Chol Hamoed with code: Sukkot23

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

Group trail rides (Minimum 2 people. No reservations) 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 5:00–8:00 p.m. 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).

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

Pirchei rents it out and sells discounted tickets. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

Lake Compounce

185 Enterprise Drive, Southington, CT 06010 860-583-3300

Family-friendly theme park featuring roller coasters and other rides, plus a water park.

MONSEY: 2 hours BORO PARK: 2 hour 20 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed Prices start at $39.99.

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: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Pay per ride or wristband option. option. 48 inches and Above: $65; Under 48 inches: $43

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: Closed Monday–Wednesday; Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Online prices start at $49.

Mountain Square

oadway, Monticello NY 12701

Chol Hamoed Carnival in Monticello with rides, activities

BORO PARK: 2 hours, 15 minutes

y and Tuesday, October 2–3; 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Payne’s Motor Sports

1550 Route 17B, White Lake, NY 12786 845-583-1000

ATV rentals for use in their facility

MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 20 minutes

By reservation only.

$75 per person per half-hour ATV rental

Pocono Outdoor Aventure Tours

Pedego Electric Bike Rentals-Nyack

73 S. Franklin Street, Suite 1, Nyack, NY 10960 845-675-0444

E-bike rental at the Tappan Zee Bridge.

MONSEY: 20 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

$30 an hour

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: $140; Four-seater UTV: $215; Six-seater UTV: $275.

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

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Rail Explorers

70 High St, Phoenicia, NY 12464 877-833-8588

Ride the rails on our pedal-powered Rail Explorers with stunning views.

MONSEY: 1 hour 30 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed: Monday and Thursday: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Starts at 8:30 a.m. Reservations required. They sell out early.

River Run Tour Pricing (8-mile round-trip with electric pedal assist): Tandem Explorer from $95 (two riders, $47.50 per person); Quad Explorer from $175 (up to four riders, $43.75 per person); 10% discount for bookings of 10 or more (conditions apply).

Quassy Amusement Park

2132 Middlebury Road, Middlebury, CT 06762 203-758-2913

Family-oriented amusement park with more than 20 rides, including the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster.

MONSEY: 1 hour 47 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Prices start at $41.99. They have special pricing for tickets from 4:00 p.m. until closing.

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: Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Pay per activity.

Six Flags Great Adventures and 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

MONSEY: 1 hour 30 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes

Chol Hamoed: Closed Monday. Tuesday NCSY Event park:12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Safari: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Wednesday: Park closed, Safari: 10:00 a.m–4:00 p.m; Thursday: Park: 11:00 a.m–6:00 p.m., Safari: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Tuesday–NCSY: Presale: Safari $24, Theme Park: $54; Parking: $21; Day of: Safari $26, Theme Park: $58; Parking: $26. Regular Admission: Amusement park: Online $48, at the park $99; Parking: $40; Drive–thru safari: $24.99 per person;Seniors and children under 48”: $14.99

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 through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 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: Adults (over 10 years): $9; Children (10 years 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; one hour of piches: $60.

The Castle Fun Center

109 Brookside Avenue, Chester, NY 10918 845-469-2116

Adventure center with go-karts, arcade, rock climbing and more

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 30 minutes

Chol Hamoed: 12:00 noon–8:00 p.m.

Pay per attraction.

Historical Sites and Museums

9/11 Memorial Museum

200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10007

212-312-8800

9/11 Memorial

200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10007 212-312-8800

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

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

The Battleship New Jersey is open for self–guided tours every day, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with last boarding at 4:00 p.m. and a limited number of guided tours at 12 p.m.

Adults: $30; Seniors and children 12 and under: $25

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

MONSEY: 57 minutes BORO PARK: 18 minutes

Building 92. Thursday through Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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: $33; Children (7–12): $21; Teens (13–17): $27; Seniors (65+): $27; 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. EST 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 the box office (limit four per person).

Boscobel House and Gardens

1601 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524 845-265-3638

A 19th-century Georgian mansion with gardens, orchards and striking views.

MONSEY: 42 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 28 minutes

Grounds: Friday – Monday : 9 a.m.–sunset. Guided house tours: Monday, Friday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. every 45 minutes; Thursdays: 1:00–3:30 p.m. every 45 minutes

Gardens and Grounds: Adults: $14; Seniors: $12; Children (4–18): $7; Toddlers (4 and under): Free. House, Gardens and Grounds: Adults: $24; Seniors: $21; Children (4–18): $13; Toddlers (4 and under): Free.

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

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; reservations required. Prices start at $39 per person.

Empire State Building

350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10118 212-279-9777

Observatory deck on 86th floor of the Empire State Building

MONSEY: 49 minutes BORO PARK: 30 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Main Deck (86th Floor): Adults: $44; Children: $38; Seniors: $42. Main Deck + Top Deck (86th +102nd Floors): Adults: $79; Children: $73; Seniors: $77

George Washington Headquarters The DeWint House

20 Livingston Street, Tappan, NY 10983 845-359-1359

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

Imagine That! Museum

4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-966-8000

Interactive museum and activity center with fun areas for young children

MONSEY: 47 minutes BORO PARK: 52 minutes

Chol Hamoed: Closed Monday. Tuesday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Children (ages 12 months to 10 years): $21.99; Adults (11+): $6.99

Kykuit - Rockefeller Estate

381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 914-366-6900

Landmark estate offering tours of a 40-room home, gardens and art collection, plus panoramic views.

MONSEY: 30 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour

Chol Hamoed: Closed Tuesday. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: check online or call for tour times.

Tour prices begin at $25 per person. Tours recommended for ages 10+. Reservations required.

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

MONSEY: 1 hour 13 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 50 minutes

Open 7 days a week, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Museum: Adults (16–61):$10; Seniors (62+): $6; Youth (15 and under): Free

Harbor Defense Museum

230 Sheridan Loop, Brooklyn, NY 11252 718-630-4349

This 19th-century fort, NYC’s only military museum, is located within the grounds of Fort Hamilton.

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 10 minutes

Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Free

Jewish Children’s Museum

792 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11213 718-467-0600

Interactive 3-story Jewish-themed museum

MONSEY: 1 hour 24 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes

Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

$17 per child (ages 2–5); $15 per adult; $14 per senior (ages 65+); $14 per disabled (1 free chaperone)

Liberty Science Center

222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 201-200-1000

Amazing interactive science experience for learning and fun

MONSEY: 54 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed: Tickets available online from 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Advance admission: Adults: $30.99; Children (2–12): $25.99. Same-day admission: Adults: $32.99; Children (2–12): $27.99. Theater Shows: $8.

Living Torah Museum

1603 41st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

718-851-3215

Museum displaying artifacts mentioned in Torah and in Jewish history. In the heart of Boro Park

MONSEY: 1 hour 21 minutes BORO PARK: Local

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. 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.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum

103 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002

877-975-3786

Historical landmark museum showcasing actual tenement apartments

MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 25 minutes

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

$30 per pesson

Lucy the Elephant

9200 Atlantic Avenue, Margate City, NJ 08402

609-823-6473

Quirky waterfront landmark, a six-story elephantshaped building built in 1881, with tours and views.

MONSEY: 2 hours 20 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 10 minutes

Chol hamoed hours: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Adults (13+): $8.50; Children (3–12): $4; Toddlers (2 and under): free

Madame Tussauds

234 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036

212-512-9600

The museum of famous figures located in the heart of Times Square

MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Prices start at $43.99 per person

Merchant’s House Museum

29 E 4th Street, New York, NY 10003 212-777-1089

Built in 1832, this is the oldest NYC home perfectly preserved — both inside and out.

MONSEY: 50 minutes BORO PARK: 30 minutes

Self–guided house tour Chol Hamoed: Open only Thursday. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.)

Self-guided house tour: $15; Seniors (over 65): $10. Guided house tour: $20. Private tours required for groups larger than 10 people.

Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280 646-437-4202

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.

Museum at Eldridge St. Shul

12 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002 212-219-0302

Historic restored 1887 Eldridge Street shul houses a museum as well as weekly Shabbos services.

MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 25 minutes 10:00 a.m–5:00 p.m.

Adults: $15; Students and seniors: $10; Children (5–17): $8. “Pay What You Wish” admission offered Mondays and Fridays.

National Museum of Mathematics

11 E. 26th Street, New York, NY 10010

212-542-0566

Museum that brings mathematics to life; proof of vaccination required

MONSEY: 52 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Adults: $25; Children (2–12): $20; Seniors: $20. These prices reflect an online purchase discount. Tickets purchased at the door have a $1 surcharge.

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

MONSEY: 3 hour 40 minutes BORO PARK: 3 hours 45 minutes

The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms and Rosecliff open on Chol Hamoed. Rosecliff open on Chol Hamoed from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. the others are open 10:00a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Prices start at $25 for adults and $10 for youths (6–12).

NYC Fire Museum

278 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013 212-691-1303

Fascinating 1909 firehouse museum for kids and adults

MONSEY: 45 minutes BORO PARK: 30 minutes

Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Adults: $15; Youth (3–17): $6; Seniors and students: $8. $3 for Adults/Children with a valid EBT card. Up to four people per EBT card with ID

Philipsburg Manor

381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 914-366-6900

1700s trading center and colonial manor with exhibits and hands-on demonstrations recreating the era.

MONSEY: 30 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Advance Purchase: Adult: $15; Senior (65+): $12; Young Adult (18–25): $12; Child (3–17): $10; Children under 3: free. $2 more for same day admission.

Northlandz

495 US-202, Flemington, NJ 08822 908-782-4022

Miniature railway museum built on 16 acres with over 8 miles of train tracks and 40+ bridges.

MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

Chol Hamoed hours not yet posted at time of printing

Indoor tickets Online: Adults: $36; Seniors and children: $33; Disabled: $25. Outdoor train ride tickets (non–refundable): $16

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

10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Hours change seasonally. Online prices start at $39 per person

South Street Seaport

12 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038

212-748-8600

Museum housing paintings, ship models, scrimshaw and more with vintage ships docked outside.

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 30 minutes

Wednesday through Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 P.m.

General Admission tickets are Pay What You Wish. Options are as follows: Full-price admission is $18 per adult and $5 per child. Half-price admission is $9 per adult. One-dollar admission is $1 per adult and per child.

Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site

Spyscape

928 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

212-549-1941

Learn the art of espionage in these thrilling, selfguided tours.

MONSEY: 40 minutes BORO PARK: 45 minutes

Monday–Friday 12:00 noon–8:00 p.m.; last entry 90 minutes before closing.

Prices start at $39 per adult and $32 per child.

(formerly Stony Point State Park)

44 Battlefield Roat, Stony Point, NY 10980

845-786-2521

Site of Battle of Stony Point with lighthouse, museum and weekly artillery drills and soldier camps reenactment

MONSEY: 26 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 30 minutes

Grounds open Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Museum open Wednesdays–Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sundays 12:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Site closed Mondays and Tuesdays Free

The Edge

30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001 332-204-8500

Protruding observation deck 100 stories high, with a glass floor, bar and 360-degree views.

MONSEY: 50 minutes BORO PARK: 30 minutes

10:00 a.m. –10:00 p.m. daily; last elevator ride is 50 minutes before closing.

Prices start at: Adults (13–61): $36; Children (6–12): $31; Seniors (62+): $34

The Franklin Institute

222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-448-1200

Interactive museum that brings scientific concepts to life with fascinating exhibits

MONSEY: 2 hours 5 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 45 minutes

The Franklin Institute is open Monday though Sunday from 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Adults: $25; Children (3–11): $21

The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space

Pier 86: W. 46th Street and 12th Avenue 212-245-0072

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 at 4:00 p.m.

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.

General admission: Adults: $19; Children, students and seniors: $16.

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 at 10:00 a.m. with the 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.

The Vanderbilt Mansion

119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538 845-229-7770

54-room well-preserved mansion with magnificent grounds and gardens

MONSEY: 1 hour 17 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 30 minutes Chol Hamoed Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Daily Admission (includes access to the grounds and open portions of the mansion, but not the planeterium): Adults: $10; Seniors: $9; Children (2–12): $7; Under 2: Free

Transit Museum

99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-694-1600

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 20 minutes

Thursday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Adults: $10; Children (2–17): $5; Seniors (62+): $5

Waterfront Museum

290 Conover Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

A museum dedicated to education about maritime history

MONSEY: 55 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes

Thursday 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Free

Aquariums and Zoos

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.

MONSEY: 1 hour 26 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 10 minutes

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Zoo: Adult (13+): $18; Seniors: $17; Children (3–14): $14; 2 and under: Free. Pony rides (up to age 6): $10. Horse-pony rides (ages 7+): $15. Trail rides also available.

Central Park Zoo

64th Street and 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10021 212-439-6500

State-of-the-art zoo with variety of habitats, featuring snow leopards to tropical birds

MONSEY: 48 minutes BORO PARK: 40 minutes

Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Adults (13+): $19.95; Seniors (65+): $16.95; Children (3–12): $14.95; Children 2 and under: Free

West Point Museum

2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996 845-938-3590

Military academy museum with galleries showcasing history of U.S. army, warfare and weapons

MONSEY: 32 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 25 minutes

9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; closed Monday Free

Adventure Aquarium

1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103 856-365-3300

Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island and touch pool

MONSEY: 2 hours 2 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 40 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Adults (13–64): $27.99–$47.99; Children (2–12): $18.99–$37.99; Seniors (65+): $25.99–$45.99

Bronx Zoo

2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460 718-367-1010

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.

Starting prices: Adults (13+): $37.75; Seniors (65+): $33.25; Children (3–12): $28.75; Children 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: $20.

Jenkinson’s Aquarium

300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 732-899-1212

Small aquarium with a large variety of marine life, including sharks, penguins, seals and octopuses

MONSEY: 1 hour 30 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 10 minutes 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Adults: $16; Seniors (65+): $11; Children (3-11): $10; Children 2 and under: Free

Long Island Game Farm Park and Zoo

489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville, NY 11949 631-878-6670

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.

MONSEY: 1 hour, 45 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes

Thursdays and Fridays: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Adults (13–61): $26.95; Seniors (62+): $22.95; Children (3–12): $19.95; Children 2 and under: Free; Family Fun Pack (12 individuals): $210

Maritime Aquarium

10 N. Water Street, Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 203-852-0700

Great aquarium with many species and fascinating exhibitions for the entire family

MONSEY: 47 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 20 minutes 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Adults (13–64): $31.95; Seniors (65+): $27.95; Children (3–12): $22.95

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

MONSEY: 1 hour 47 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 50 minutes

Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Adults (13–61): $45.99; Seniors (62+): $32.99; Children (3–12): $31.99; Children 2 and under: Free

Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Boulevard, Mystic, CT 06355 860-572-5955

Amazing aquarium with thousands of fish, exotic marine animals, and fascinating outdoor exhibits

MONSEY: 2 hours 7 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 50 min

Chol hamoed: Opens 9:00 a.m., last entry 3:00 p.m.

Prices vary by day. Prices are between $31 and $42. Children 2 and under are free, but do need a ticket. Groups of 10+ automatically receive a 10% discount.

Philadelphia Zoo

New York Aquarium

602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224 718-265-3474

Newly renovated state-of-the-art aquarium with sea lion show, penguins, sharks and many fish

MONSEY: 1 hour 9 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes

Opens 10:00 a.m, last entry 4:00 p.m.

Off peak: Adults (13+): $29.95; Seniors (65+): $27.95; Children (3–12): $25.95; Children 2 and under: Free

Prospect Park Zoo

450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 718-399-7339

More than 125 species within the confines of a 12-acre menagerie suitable for all ages, including a sea lion court

MONSEY: 1 hour 5 minutes BORO PARK: 20 minutes

April1 through November 4, Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Weekends and holidays 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Adults (13+): $9.95; Seniors (65+): $7.95; Children (3–12): $6.95

3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-243-1100

Huge children’s zoo with incredible creatures and many fun activities

MONSEY: 2 hours 8 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 50 minutes

The Zoo is open Wednesday–Monday (closed on Tuesdays) from 9:30 a.m–5:00 p.m. through October 30. Advance online registration required for general admission.

Reservations required. Adults (12+) $25; Children (2–11) $20. Parking: $17

Queens Zoo

53–51 111th Street, Corona, NY 11368 718-271-1500

18-acre zoo with trails, aviary, domestic animals, sea lion pool, bears, pumas, parrots and bison

MONSEY: 49 minutes BORO PARK: 50 minutes

Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Adults (13+): $9.95; Seniors (65+): $7.95; Children (3–12): $6.95; Children 2 and under: Free

Space Farms Zoo and Musuem

218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461 973-875-5800

Zoo and museum with over 500 animals in their natural surroundings

MONSEY: 1 hour 9 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 40 minutes 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Last entry 4:00 p.m.

Adults (13+): $23; Senior (65+): $22; Children (3–12): $19

Staten Island Zoo

614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310 718-442-3100

Small suburban zoo with nice variety of animals and animal feeding

MONSEY: 1 hour 4 minutes BORO PARK: 25 minutes

10:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Adults (15–59): $10; Seniors (60+): $7; Children (3–14): $6

Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-5800

Excellent zoo for children, with great animals, train, pony rides, feedings, paddle boats, ropes course and more

MONSEY: 48 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Adults (13+): $19; Seniors (62+): $16; Children (2–12): $16; Childern 2 and under: Free

Van Saun County Park

216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 201-336-7275

Zoo with playground, train, carousel, and trails, and animal shows in the summer

MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 52 minutes

10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

15–61: $8; 3–14: $5; under 3: free; seniors 62+; $2 (Fee only charged until November); carousel: $2; train: $2; pony ride: $3

Boating and Ferries

Bradley Boat Rentals

220 Lindholm Road, Hurleyville, NY 12747 845-807-1145

Kayak and canoe rentals on the Neversink Reservoir.

MONSEY: 1 hour BORO PARK: 2 hours 20 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Single kayak: $36/day; Tandem kayak: $45/day; Canoe: $45/day

Circle Line Cruises

Pier 83 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 212-563-3200

Cruises for views of Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, landmarks and more

MONSEY: 43 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Several cruises available every day. Reserve in advance.

Prices start at $41

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ןוא תונותח עכילרעה • טייהרעלופטכארפ ןראוועג טיובעגרעביא לעטאה רעגיסאלק-טשרע

יד סיואכרוד טסעג ענעדירפוצ רעטרעדנוה • ןלאז עטנאגעלע עיינ יד ןיא טעווארפעג תוחמש

ךיז ראפ ןעזעג ןוא ,ג"דא תוחמש ףיוא טלעטשעגוצ טרא שיטעטסעיאמ אזא זיא ,ןשינעפרעדאב עשימייה עלא טימ

םיתבש ףיוא ןענעפע וצ השקב יד

ןוא רעקרעטש ןראוועג םיבוט םימיו

טשינ רעמ ךיז ןבאה ייז .רעקרעטש גנאלראפ םעד ןלעטשנגעק טנעקעג

יד ןשירנייא ןביוהעגנא ןוא ,רוביצ ןופ טייהנדירפוצ רעד וצ םיתבש עגידרעמוז ,רעבא טראפ .טסעג רעטרעדנוה יד ןופ ,לעוטקא רעטייוו רענעלפ יד ךאנ ןענעז עלא ןריוואנער ןוא ןעיוברעביא סאד ןוא ןאילימ-יטלומ א זיא רעכלעוו ןרעמיצ לייוורעד טצעז ,טקעיארפ עגידרעלוד .אפמעט ןלענש א ףיוא ראפ סרעמיטנגייא עשידיסח יד ןופ ליצ רעד רעייז זיא באטש-טנעמשזדענעמ ןוא רַאטס-ווייפ א ןלעטשוצ :ראלק .לעטנעילק ןשימייה ןראפ סנעיריפסקע

טייוו טשינ ךילטנגייא ןטלאה ייז ןוא טלעטשעגוצ זיא תוינחורב .טראד ןופ א ,שרדמה-תיב לכיה רעגיטפול א ,בוריע ןא ,הרהט הוקמ עגיד'רדוהמ רעטנוא םילכאמ עגישיילפ ןוא עגיכלימ רעגיד'רדוהמ רעטמיראב-ליואוו רעד לאפאנראט ק"דבא צ"הגה ןופ החגשה ןעמ טסינעג ,תוימשגב ןוא .א"טילש ,סמור-ללאב עכילרעה עכילטע ןופ עטלייטעצ טימ ןייסאב-םיווש א ,םור-סענטיפ עסיורג א ,יעבדכ תועש א ,םורא ןוא םורא סדנוארג עכילרעה …טשינ סאוו ןוא ,"ץיווש" רעגידעקאנק

ךיז ןעמ טיירג ,טייצ רעבלעז רעד ןיא עגישיילפ עקאמשעג א ןענעפע וצ ,בוט םוי ךאנ טראה טנארוטסער

ערעדנא ןיא ןעניימ טעוו סאד סאוו

סאוו עילימאפ עשידיא א זא רעטרעוו

טעוו ,עיצאקאוו א ףיוא ןיהא טמוק

ערעייז "עלא" טנאה רעד וצ ןבאה

ןוא ןטסנעש ןפיוא ןשינעפרעדאב .טראדנאטס ןטסעב

'יחמ ךיז ןרענאיצאקאוו יד ןבאה ,םיתבש

ןביוהעגנא .דנעקיוו עלופ א טימ ןעוועג

טימ תבש ברע הימעוט עגיטפאז א ןופ ןקאמשעג א ףיוא תבש תודועס עלא

ףיוא ךאנרעד ןוא .םענראפ ןגיד'תובחר

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החונמל תותבש

םימעט עלא טימ

ןסינעג ןטנעמאמ עגיטצעי יד ןיא

עכילרעה ןופ טסעג עשימייה יד

רעייז טגנערב סאוו ,ןעגנוגנידאב

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סיואכרוד ןפא לעטאה רעד זיא ,לכ םדוק

,יולאה יפילס סאוו םעדצארט רעד" סלא רוביצ םייב טנאקאב ךאנ טלאה ,"לעטאה רעשימייה רעיינ גנונעפע עטשרע עריא ןיא דניצא ןעזעגנא ןיוש ךיז טאה ,ןעלפאטש םארטש א רעמוז םענעגנאגראפ םעד ןבאה עכלעוו ,טסעג רעטרעדנוה ןופ סאוו טייהנגעלעג יד ןצונסיוא טלאוועג ןפאשעג לאמ ןטשרע םוצ אד ךיז טאה ,ךילמענ ,ןטאטש עטגינייאראפ יד ןיא עלא טימ לעטאה רעגידנרעטש-ףניפ א .םוטנדיא ןשידיסח ןראפ ןרעהעגוצ

ןעקנעדעג םוצ תוחמש

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עשימייה עיינ יד טימ סעומש א ןיא ןלייט ,לעטאה םענופ סרעמיטנגייא

יד רעטניה ןופ לסיבא טימ זנוא ייז רעד זיא ,ןלייצרעד ייז יוו .ןסילוק ןענעפע וצ ןעוועג ןאלפ רעלעניגירא

םלוע ןשימייה ןראפ לעטאה םעד ,טשרע םעלא םוצ .זייוולפאטש ראג ןלַאז-החמש יד טיובעגרעביא ייז ןבאה רעזנוא ראפ טנגייאעג ןייז לאז'ס זא ייז ןבאה ךאנרעד טשרע ןוא ,רוביצ יד ןריוואנער שירפ ןבייהנא טלאוועג .ןרעמיצ לעטאה רעטרעדנוה עלא

רוביצ רעד לאמנייא ?ה"בקה השע המ ןגילייטאב ךיז ןעמוק ןביוהעגנא טאה

ןגיד'רדוהמ א טימ ,לקריצ ראי ןצנאג םעד

רעמיא ןעוו ייס זא יוזא ,ךאק ן'רשכ

טנעק ,עיצאקאוו א ךיז טסולגראפ סע

-דנעקיוו ענעגנולעג א ןופ ןסינעג ריא

.לעטאה םעניא גנורעטפולסיוא

רעבירא עריא :רעמכאנ זיא שודיח רעד

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ריא טגנערב - ןרעהעגוצ עשידיא עלא

ראפ ץאלפ סנייא רעמונ רעד ןייז וצ ןוא ןטראס עלא ףיוא ,ן'תודעוותה-תבש

.ןע'מולח ראנ טליוו ריא סאוו ןטאמראפ תבש ,ףורפיוא-תבש א ןופ ןביוהעגנא ןופ ן'תודעוותה-תבש ,תוכרב עבש ,סעילימאפ ,סעפורג ,תובישי ,תוליהק טניפעג רעדעי .טשינ רעוו ןוא רעסענזיב .טרא ןייז טראד

-רעמוז ענעגנאגראפ יד סיואכרוד

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ןענעז ,ןטאנאמ ענעפאלראפ יד ךשמב יד ןיא ןראוועג טעווארפעג תונותח עליפ םינתוחמ יד תעשב ,ןלאז עגיטכערפ עיינ טשינ ךיז ןענעק עטגילייטאב עלא ןוא םענעטלעז םענופ ןרעדנואוופא גונעג ייז ןבאה טייז ןייא ןופ .לעטשמאזוצ עטנאגעלע-ךיוה א טימ טנעגעגאב ךיז לייטס-לעטאה א ןיא לאז-הנותח רעטייווצ רעד ןופ ןוא ,ערעפסאמטא טימ ןראוועג טלעטשעגוצ סע זיא טייז ןיא יוו יונעג "שזדעקעפ" עמאקלופ א עשידיסח א ,רעטנגעג עשימייה עלא אזא ןיא ,םלוכ לעו ;וו"אא גנירעטיעק יוו רעמ טשינ ,עיצאקאל ענעשטנואוועג עפאנק א ןוא יסנאמ ןופ קעווא טונימ 20 .ןילקורב ןופ העש ןטערטעגכרוד ראנ טאה סאוו רעדעי ןטיובעגרעביא-יינ םענופ לעווש םעד טקוקעגמוא לסיבא ךיז ןוא לעטאה ,סיבאל עגיד'תובחר עכילרעה יד ףיוא -םעטא יד ,ןלאז עלופטכארפ יד ןוא םורא סדנוארג ןזיר עדנפאכראפ סאד זא ןענאטשראפ דלאב טאה - םורא טיעטס-יירט ןראפ "טנעמאמ" א זיא ךיז טאה "יטינוטרעפא" ןא .םוטנדיא טשינכאנ טאה סאוו סעפע ,ןפאשעג אד .ןכיילג סנייז

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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

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; reservations required Price starts at $24.50 per person.

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

Ferry departs every half-hour between 7:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.

Round-trip ferry ticket: Adults: $4; Seniors (65+) and children under 12: Free. Ferry free on Sundays before noon.

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: Adults: $4.50; Children (6–11): $2.25; Children (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: Adults: $11:25; Seniors (62+) and disabled: $10:50; Children (6–11): $7:50; Children (under 5): Free. Two children ride free with each paying adult. 10-trip fare: $103.25.

Gene’s Boats

3429 State Rte. 55, White Lake, NY 12786 845-583-9787

Speedboat, pontoon boat, pedal boats and rowboat rental

MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 5 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Prices vary depending on boat type.

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.

Hessian Lake Pedal Boats

3020 Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986 845-786-2731

Paddle boat rentals at Bear Mountain State Park.

MONSEY: 30 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 20 minutes

11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. every day (last boat departs at 4:00 p.m.) during the summer months. Those under 16 years old MUST have someone over 16 in the boat with them.

Prices have not yet been posted as of time of printing.

Laurel Hill Paddling Center

36 Laurel Hill Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094 201-920-4746

Canoe and kayak rental at Laurel Hill Park.

MONSEY: 40 minutes BORO PARK: 40 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

CANOE (per four hours): $30 per paddler; $15 per passenger. You must have two paddlers per canoe. Fits up to three adults, or two adults and 1 to 2 children (depending on size). KAYAK (per four hours): $30 per paddler. No passengers. Single and tandem kayaks available

Morningside Park Campground

11 Morningside Pk Rd, Hurleyville, NY 12747

845-434-5877

Boat rentals at Morningside Park.

MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 5 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Overpeck County Park

Kayak Center

54 Fort Lee Road, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 201-957-3085

Kayak rentals at Overpeck County Park.

MONSEY: 30 minutes BORO PARK: 40 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

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: by reservation Varies by boat

NYC Ferry Service (formerly East River Ferry)

Multiple stops

844-469-3377

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

Weekdays: 6:45 a.m.–9:45 p.m.; Weekends: 7:24 a.m.–8:40 p.m.)

Adult one-way: $4.00; 10-Trip Pass: $27.50; children under 44”: free; seniors and those with disabilities: $1.35

Paradise Boats

15 Paradise Ave, Piermont, NY 10968 845-359-0073

Canoe, kayak and rowboat rentals. Starts in the marsh in Piermont and opens to the Hudson River.

MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 55 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed

Prices start at $35 for first hour.

Shepherd Lake Boat Rental

Shepherd Lake Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456

201-540-9199

Boat rentals at Shepherd Lake.

MONSEY: 25 minutes BORO PARK: 1 hour 15 minutes

Closed this Chol Hamoed $20 per hour

Swinging Bridge Marina

371 Starlight Rd, Monticello, NY 12701 845-794-6530

Motor boat rentals

MONSEY: 1 hour 15 minutes BORO PARK: 2 hours 5 minutes

Call for hours.

Prices start at $290 for a 4-hour rental.

The Staten Island Ferry

4 Whitehall Street, New York, NY 10004

718-876-8441

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 $375 per person

Garden State Helicopters

1 Airport Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 862-200-0785

Enjoy a quick overview of the fundamentals of flying a chopper before taking to the skies

MONSEY: 47 minutes BORO PARK: 47 minutes

Reservations required

$300 for 3 people for a 20-minute tour; $450 for 3 people for a 45-minute tour

Fulton Fish Market

800 Food Center Drive #65B, Bronx, NY 10474 718-378-2356

Nocturnal expedition to experience the sight of fish vendors selling their goods

MONSEY: 47 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Monday through Friday 2:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. Closed Sunday.

Walk-ins: $2

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 $189 per person

Historic Horse and Carriage Ride

Central Park 347-871-4499

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: from 10:00 a.m; Sunday: from 9:00 a.m.; advance reservations recommended Price per carriage: $120 for up to 30 minutes

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

Tours run from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Prices start at $25 per adult, $24 per child with advance reservations.

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 required for pay. (MetroCards are available for purchase at the Tram Station from vending machines for $1.) 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- Tuesdays. 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

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

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

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

American Dream Mall

Angry Birds Mini Golf

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 833-263-7326

Miniature golf

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Sunday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

$20 per person. Save $3 when purchasing online

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

Sunday 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

$20 per person. Save $3 when purchasing online

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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.

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed hours: Monday through Thursday: 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Single Snow Day Package. Includes Rental Equipment. Valid for Ages: 2 & Up $99.99 per person.

Blast 7D

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 551-248-4943

Fully interactive and fully immersive 7D ride

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Prices start at $15 for 1 game. 15% off online booking with coupon code SUKKOT2023!

Dreamwheel

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 201-800-4261

Observation wheel at American Dream with views of Manhattan and the surrounding areas.

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Monday through Thursday 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.; Fri 3:00.p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sun 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Adults (12+): $24.38 per person; Children (5–11): $18.76 per person

Geoffreys Express

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 551-600-8697

Geoffrey’s Express is a train ride that starts and ends at the Toys R Us store.

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

$10 per person. Children under 2 ride free. Up to 16 people can ride the train at once.

Legoland Discovery Center

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 551-234-6381

Various interactive activities including Miniland made of Lego, Lego softplay, earthquake tables and much more.

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Last entry is 3:30 p.m.

Prices start at: Adults: $48.99 per person; Children: $44.99 per person.

Make It Too

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 516-341-7660

Ceramic painting and canvas painting paint nights

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Prices vary depending on what you choose.

Mirror Maze

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 833-263-7326

Mirror Maze experience

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. $10 per person. Buy online in advance and save $3

Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 833-263-7326

The biggest indoor theme park in the Western Hemipshere

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Tuesday: Closed

All Access Pass: $59

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Sea Life

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 551-234-6382

Family-friendly aquarium with a variety of sea creatures and exhibits.

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol hamoed hours: 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Last entry: 5:30 p.m.

Prices online start at: Adults: $26.99

The Rink

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 833-263-7326

Massive ice skating rink at American Dream Mall.

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Chol Hamoed pricing: $35 per person; Non–peak–day pricing: $25 per person; Save $5 by booking online in advance.

The Escape Game

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 833-263-7326

Six fun and challenging escape rooms

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Advance reservation required.

$43.99 per person

The Tilt Mueseum

1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 833-263-7326

An interactive 3D museum that takes you inside the art and tilts your viewpoint.

MONSEY: 35 minutes BORO PARK: 35 minutes

Chol Hamoed Hours: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. $15.00 per person

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