As we present our latest Excursions compilation, please keep the following in mind:
This list includes the hours specifically for the days of Chol Hamoed.
We took great care to present up-to-the-minute information. However, before heading 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.
While, for the most part, COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, some venues still require masks in their facilities. A select few also require proof of vaccination. Have masks on hand, and be prepared with the information before planning your trip.
Admission fees apply for most attractions. Parking fees apply for some local parks and other attractions, too. All attractions that do not have hours on Chol Hamoed, are not yet open for the season, or have closed either temporarily or permanently have been omitted from the list.
We present this list for informational purposes only; it is not an en dorsement of any specific attraction, and discretion should be used.
Please remember to be respectful of others, to clean up after your selves, and to make a kiddush Hashem!
wonderful Yom Tov
Hamoed experience.
a lovely
Be advised that many parks have
parks are for residents
parking
will close to incoming visitors and traffic once full.
148 W. Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY
Large park with playground, sand area, tennis and handball courts, and bike trails
Local Free
to
920 Rte. 45, Pomona, NY
Beautiful park with lush, grassy areas, novel play equipment, trails, pond, picnic tables and stargaz ing
Local Free
to
Willow Tree Road, Wesley Hills,
Massive willow trees
bike path around the
Local Free
over
for
Utmost care should be taken when
or upset locals.
47 East Ramapo
Newly
Free
lake
59 Campbell Avenue, Airmont, NY 10952
Shaded park with large playground, basketball and tennis court, and picnic tables
Local Free
to
11 Grotke Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Beautiful park with three playstations, pond, picnic tables and benches, shaded trails, and basketball court
Local Free Dawn to dusk
35 Lime Kiln Road, Suffern, NY 10901
Sunny fenced-in playground with nearby jogging path around a pond with a water fountain
Local Free
Dawn to dusk
21 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY
Historic garden with walking paths, gazebo,
house behind
Free
Monday
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
15 minutes
Free
194 Church Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Beautiful, sprawling park with sandbox, benches, picnic table, playground and medieval era-themed equipment
15 minutes
Free
800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Gorgeous half-mile man-made beach open for picnicking in the fall and winter
20 minutes 845-947-2444
$10 parking
Closed until further notice due to algal bloom
21 Gagan Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Park bordering the Hudson River with great playgrounds, grassy picnic areas with grilling, boardwalk and walking path
20 minutes
to dusk
1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
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.
20 minutes 973-962-7031
Park: free. Manor tours: adult: $10; senior: $8 ; (6–12): $5; 5 and under: free
Park: Open daily 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Call 973-9622240 for manor tours.
57 New Hempstead Road, New City, NY 10956
Hiking trail, picnic area and benches around a pond
15 minutes
Free Dawn to dusk
417 S. Mountain Road, New City, NY 10956
A moderate 45-minute climb with breathtaking 360-degree views. Mountain can be climbed even when park is closed.
18 minutes 845-634-8074
Free
Park is only open in July and August
608 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Reservation with hiking trails, pond, waterfall and breathtaking views
20 minutes 201-327-3500
Free
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
199 S. Greenbush Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
Well-maintained trails with great views and waterfalls (weather permitting) cascading down the mountain
20 minutes 845-364-2670
Free Dawn to dusk
Closter, NJ, GPS: 40.988412, -73.908272
Lookout point right off the Palisades Parkway
23 minutes Free
Around the clock
4 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY 10960
Park with pier, playground, gazebo, splash pad and great river views
23 minutes
Free
The Memorial Park parking lot is closed; parking is now at the Nyack Municipal Boat Launch next door and there is a foot bridge to enter the park.
698 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
Hudson River park with small beach for children and long riverside trail with benches that leads to Rockland Lake Park
25 minutes 845-358-1316
On September and October weekends, there is an $8 per vehicle charge.
Dawn to dusk, weather-permitting
3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Great hiking, climbing, picnicking and grilling destination with lake, zoo, museum, carousel and boating in warmer weather
25 minutes 845-786-2701
$10 per vehicle summer and weekends. Zoo: free Park: Dusk to dawn. Zoo: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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
25 minutes
Free
Dawn to dusk
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.
25 minutes
Free
Dawn to dusk
Perkins Memorial Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986
Breathtaking scenic drive or hike up Bear Mountain with parking on summit and along the way, with breathtaking 360-degree views at the top
25 minutes
Free
Dawn to dusk, weather permitting
Wild Duck Pond: 1133 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridge wood, NJ 07450
Saddle River Area Bike Path stretching for nearly six miles along a linear park system.
25 minutes 201-336-7275
Free
Dawn to dusk
299 Rockand Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Park with picnic tables, grilling, hiking trails, novel climbing equipment and a bike path around Rockland Lake
25 minutes 845-268-3020
$10 per vehicle; fee only collected summer and weekends
Dawn to dusk
Route 9W, Sparkill NY 10976
Bike Rental is 3 minutes from Rock land Lake (11 minutes from Nyack Beach State Park) 845-268-3315 107 Lake Rd, Congers, NY 10920
Shaded park with trails, paths, picnic areas, tennis court and small playground
25 minutes 845-359-0544
$8 parking, not collected at all times
Dawn to dusk
72 McBride Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07501
The parking lot is at the overlook across the falls. For closer access to the park and walking area, park on Maple Street and enter the park through the Mary Ellen Kramer Park entrance.
Magnificent falls with bridge and paths, and easy foot access close to the falls
30 minutes 973-523-0370
Free Dawn to dusk
111 Ivy Lane, Monroe, NY 10950
Larkin Drive, Monroe, NY 10950
Park featuring separate boys’ and girls’ sections with a variety of interesting equipment and activities
33 minutes 845-774-7275
Free
vary;
New York
state
a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Spring Valley Road,
Irvington, NY 10533
park
Point Park:
Fort Lee, NJ, GPS: 40.860425, -73.955772
Gorgeous scenic waterfront park with picnic tables, trails, playground and views of the Hudson
minutes 201-768-1360
weekday parking fee until October
a.m.–9:00 p.m.
125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Scenic paths through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields, streams, rivers and lakes, and traversing bridges and carriage roads
minutes
parking
Dawn to dusk
160 Westerly Road, Ossining,
with
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Breathtaking man-made falls with dramatic drop and spillway, with playground, picnicking and hiking
42 minutes 914-827-9568
Free
8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
411 W. 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Offering 1- to 3-hour pedicab tours through Central Park
44 minutes 917-405-1303
Starts at $50 for adults; $45 for children
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Beautiful park with novel play areas, sand areas, carousel, swings, slide mountain, marsh garden and more. Limited parking — best visited by public transportation.
52 minutes 718-222-9939
Free
6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
Highland Entrance: 87 Havilland Road, Highland, NY 12528 Poughkeepsie Entrance: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
1.28-mile elevated pedestrian bridge over the Hudson River with 21-story elevator
1 hour 845-454-9649
Entrances have metered parking
Walkway: 7 a.m to sunset; elevator: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., weather-permitting
Lehman Township, PA 18627
Color-coded trails of different lengths amid water falls and beautiful scenes of nature
1 hour 30 minutes 888-287-4545
Trails, weekdays: adult: $15; senior: $14;4–10: $9; 3 and younger: free
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Last admission at 5:00 p.m. Grounds close at 6:00.
New York, NY
Sprawling 843-acre park with pedicabs, biking, boating, picnicking, zoo, carousel and lots of grass
43 minutes 212-310-6600
Admission is free; recreation available for various prices
6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m.
167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY 10506
Well-maintained trails with beautiful views of river and Havemeyer Falls
45 minutes 914-234-3455
No fee, but visitors are encouraged to contribute
Through November 30: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
400 Sams Point Rd, Cragsmoor, NY 12420
Ice caves in Sam’s Point area of Minnewaska State Park
1 hour 10 minutes 845-647-7989
$10 per vehicle collected on weekends
9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Preserve with breathtaking views, trails, sky lakes and a lot of beauty to behold
1 hour 10 minutes 845-255-0752
$10 per vehicle collectedon weekends
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Some trails may be closed for maintenance.
There are several vendors along Old Philadelphia Pike in Pennsylvania, within minutes of each other.
Amish Country tours aboard authentic horse and buggy
Abe’s Buggy Rides: 2596 Old Philadelphia Pike (Bird in Hand), 717-392-1794
Aaron and Jessica: 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Ronks), 717-768-8828
AAA Buggy Rides: 3461 Old Philadelphia Pike, Ronks, PA 17572, 717-989-2829
Tower Road, Stamford, NY 12167
Street
332 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Route 23) in Stamford, NY.
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.
Accessible summit of 3,214-foot mountain with restored fire tower (which can be climbed for spec tacular
2 hours 15 minutes
Open around the clock
Scenic Niagara Falls attractions, among them Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist and evening fireworks.
6 hours 15 minutes
Varies by attraction
Varies by attraction
Ringwood State Park, Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Well-maintained Tudor revival manor home with a selection of formal and seasonal gardens
minutes 973-962-9534
a.m.–8:00 p.m.
N. Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Relaxing landscaped park on over 40 acres, cen tered on a walled Persian Garden, with gorgeous Hudson River views, trails and picnic spot
minutes 914-613-4502
a.m.–7:00 p.m; last entry is at 6:30 p.m.
2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458
250-acre verdant landscape with over a million plants, voted as one of the best botanical gardens in the U.S.
minutes
$35; students and seniors: $28; 2–12: $15; under 2: free
to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Mondays; free admission Wednesdays from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470
30-acre botanically diverse property with wood lands, gardens, ponds and streams
minutes 973-831-5675
a.m.–dusk
4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471. Only off-site parking is currently available, with shuttle service to park
Stunning 28-acre estate of public horticultural gardens situated on slopes overlooking the Hudson River
minutes 718-549-3200
$10; student and senior: $6;
Tuesday through Sunday:
p.m.;
a.m.–5:30 p.m.;
990 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Premier public gardens spread over 52 acres
hour 718-623-7200
Adults: $18; students and seniors: $12; children under 12: free
Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Mondays
Halachic
179 West Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952
Zoo for
and
a.m.–5:00
ages,
a.m.–8:00
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
Well-manicured trees, spectacular views, wagon rides, petting zoo and corn maze with apples to pick
21 minutes 201-666-0472
$7 per person over age 2 (includes parking and activities); $14 per 10–12 bag of apples
No picking available this Chol Hamoed
51 Route 100, Katonah, NY 10536
Great farm with over 50 animals, hiking trails, picnicking, and historical barns and buildings
41 minutes 914-864-7282
Free
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
82 Four Corners Road, Warwick, NY 10990
Apple-picking orchard with eleven varieties of apples
45 minutes 845-986-1684
There are no fees for wagon rides, parking or entertainment; a half-bushel bag of apples is $34 and a full-peck bag is $18
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
or
Tov.
306 Route 304, Congers, NY 10920
Historic 35-acre apple orchard with trailer rides
minutes 845-268-7020
$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.
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; reservations strongly sug gested
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Well-maintained farm with petting zoo, fresh produce and plants; food for the animals available for sale
23 minutes 201-891-0278
Petting zoo: $5; picking: $3 (cash only); under 2: free; grandparents: free on Wednesday
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; reservations required
45 Ball Road, Warwick, NY 10990
Apple-picking orchard
42 minutes 845-986-1058
Pay per bag of apples
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
4 Ochs Lane, Warwick, NY 10990
Offers pick-your-own apples, tomatoes and veg gies, and picnic area with sweeping views
47 minutes 845-986-1591
Per bushel and rentals
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs, NY 10527
Autumn apple and pumpkin picking and hayrides on weekends
minutes 914-245-2784
Call for details
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
169 Route 94, Warwick, NY 10990
minutes 845-986-7080
per half-bushel;
picking
138 Hardscrabble Road, North Salem, NY 10560
Pick your own apples.
51 minutes 914-485-1210
Admission: $10 per person; 3 and under: free; halfpeck for $15; peck for $25; half-bushel for $40
No picking available this Chol Hamoed; weekends only: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m
341 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland, NY 12528
Pick your own with great children’s activities: hay jump, tunnels, play area, hayride
56 minutes 845-691-2339
Group of 4 — large bag: $35; 2 people — small bag: $25
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m
306 Frozen Ridge Road, Newburgh, NY 12550
Sprawling farm with spectacular views, pick-yourown, historical buildings, petting zoo, train ride, and hay bale maze
1 hour 845-562-4268
$7; Friday to Sunday: $10; 2 and under: free; ad ditional charge for picking
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
101 Jessup Road, Warwick, NY 10990
48 minutes 845-987-7717
$3 admission to orchard and farm; $34 for a halfbushel of apples
Thursday to Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
19 Canfield Avenue, Randolph, NJ 07869
Pick your own seasonal fruits, purchase flowers, and pet a donkey and alpaca; hayrides on fall weekends
50 minutes 973-584-4734
Per pound
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
43 Mt Zion Road, Marlboro, NY 12542
Pick your own with weekend hay rides, corn maze, playground and lakeside picnicking
56 minutes 845-236-2684
Varies by fruit/vegetable
11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
181 Mountain Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
59 minutes 908-647-1300
Sundays: 12:00–4:00 p.m.; no picking available this Chol Hamoed
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
One of the oldest apple orchards in Hudson Valley
1 hour 845-897-4377
Weekends: $46 admits 5 people, plus half-bushel bag; weekdays: $40; additional people: $5 each (under 2: free); additional bags: $30
No picking available this Chol Hamoed
122 Oakdale Road, Chester, NJ 07930
1 hour 2 minutes 908-879-5353
Admission: weekdays: $2; weekends (includes activities): $9–12; pay for picking per pound
10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; reservations required
Thrilling
jumping pillow, and many more fun attractions
1 hour 10 minutes 347-480-FARM (3276)
General admission: $17.95; add for activities; Zoom station: $25
Chol Hamoed hours: 12:00–6:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
Pick-your-own apples, pony rides, hayrides, sun flower maze, moon bounce in this vast farm with 250 types of produce
1 hour 4 minutes 908-879-7189
Call for details
Picking: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Activities: until –3:00 on weekdays and 4:00 on weekends
5755 US-209, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Pick-your-own apples with jumping pillow, hay rides, corn maze, golf, playground and petting zoo
1 hour 15 minutes 845-626-7137
Pick Your Own; $12.95; Farmyard admission: $12.95 (30+ attractions) ; Farmyard+Picking: $19.95
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed on Wednesdays
19
Riding
1 hour
in
Trail
1
9:00 a.m.–5:30
1
Guided
18 College Road, Monsey, NY 10952
Recreation center featuring pool, gym, sauna, mas ter plaster, with seperate men and women hours
Local 845-400-4600
Adults: $29.99; kids: $14.99
Tuesday night: an hour after Yom Tov until 12:00 a.m. (women); Friday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (women); 12:30 p.m. until 1 hour before Shabbos (men); Motzei Shabbos: 1 hour after Shabbos until 1:00 a.m. (men)
175 East Central Avenue, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Indoor amusement center with soft play area, rides, arcades, kosher food and great accommoda tions. Sukkah on premises
Local 845-746-2100
Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; Friday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Monsey: 11 Main Street, Monsey, NY 10952 Monroe: 6 Taylor Court, Monroe, NY 10950
Plaster, ceramics and mosaics for all ages
Local 845-290-1919
Project prices begin at $17
Chol Hamoed: Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
18 College Road, Monsey, NY 10952
Indoor inflatable park with slides, jumping bal loons, bouncy houses, obstacle course, rock climb ing wall, and other challenges
Local 845-219-1942
Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
442 Saddle River Road, Monsey, NY 10952
A variety of ceramics and other crafts
Local Hotline: 718-540-5753 O: 845-323-6001
Starting at $15
Wednesday and Thursday, 1:00–7:00 p.m.; last entry: 5:30 Friday: 12:00–3:00 p.m.; last entry: 1:30
Nanuet: 250 W. Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954
Paramus: 275 Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652
Token-operated rides and arcade games
12 minutes N: 845-627-2788 P: 201-487-1088
Varies by token amount
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Germonds Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
Call
arriving;
to
a.m.–3:00 p.m.;
p.m.;
70 Eisenhower Drive, Paramus, NJ 07652
Moonwalk wonderland of slopes, slides, tunnels and everything inflatable
25 minutes 201-843-5880
$19.95 bouncer; $5.95 non-bouncer; parents are free
Advance reservations required.
36 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Creative art studios with mosaic projects for all ages
20 minutes 201-800-1820
Starting at $32
By appointment only; Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Sunday: closed
3 North Street, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Play area with structure, slides and bounce castles 19 minutes 201-857-4000
Open Bounce $15
Based on scheduled parties; call before going
Palisades Center, 3771 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
Children can choose, stuff, name and clothe their own stuffed animals
20 minutes 845-353-1895
Varies
Monday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Studio
845-358-5050
201-445-4898
Palisades: Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.;
11:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m; reservations recommended
Thursday to Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.,
closed; reservations recommended
Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
trampolines,
minutes 845-535-9277
with
ages
child
$20.95;
courses for safe hands-on fun
$13.95 (adult included); toddler ages 1–3: $16.95;
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.;
$8.95 (second parent: $10.95)
11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.;
600 Winters Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
Brand-new indoor playground for jumping, sliding, climbing and running
21 minutes 201-261-3000
9–23 months: $13; 1–17: $18; adults: $5
Open play: Monday–Friday: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
612 Corporate Way, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Indoor trampoline area with foam pits and lots of jumping space
minutes 845-268-4000
6+: $25; 5 and under: $18
Chol Hamoed: Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Friday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
80 Commerce Drive, Allendale, NJ 07401
Indoor trampoline park with freestyle bouncing
23 minutes 201-574-1800
Starts at $24.99
Hours vary; call to inquire
151 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Glass-fusing studio where mosaics of all levels can be created
40 minutes 973-656-0800
$5 studio fee; projects start at $25
Chol Hamoed: reservations strongly recom mended
5 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811
First indoor wipeout-style adventure park featuring 28,000 square feet of zip lines, ninja, courses, trampo lines, rock climbing walls, and many more attractions.
1 hour 203-942-2585
Starts at $15 for 30 minutes; juniors start at $10 for 30 minutes; $10 to add admission to Jumpz
Chol Hamoed: 12:00–8:00 p.m.
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
Massive toy store in NYC
55 minutes 800-326-8638
Entrance is free; toy prices vary 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
69 Wesley Street, South Hackensack, NJ 07606
Trampoline park with climbing walls, obstacle courses, tubes playground, battle beams and amaz ing adventures
29 minutes 201- 212-6454
$28.99–$33.99; ages 5 and under: $16.99; parents: $8; socks (required): $3.49
Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
1 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710
Another location is at the American Dream Mall
33 minutes 866-243-0770
Starting at $27.99; under 3: free; ($32.99 in Ameri can Dream location)
10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
1 American Dream Way, Suite A, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Family-friendly aquarium with a variety of sea creatures and exhibits
42 minutes 551-234-6382
Starts at: adult: $28.99; child: $23.99
10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
21 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT 06811
Offers 45,000 square feet of glow-in-the-dark wallto-wall trampoline adventures, airbag zone, swings and slides with a dedicated toddler area
1 hour 203-942-2449
Starts at $15 for 30 minutes; juniors start at $10 for 30 minutes; $10 to add admission to Thrillz
Chol Hamoed: 12:00–8:00 p.m.
30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042
Hands-on colorful crayon activities and exhibits
1 hour 25 minutes 610-515-8000
Walk-in: $27.99 ($3 discount online); parking by the hour
Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
2272 Palisades Center Drive #A200, West Nyack, NY 10994
Indoor go kart speedway
20 minutes 845-535-1515
Single race: $23.99 (Friday–Sunday: $28.99); dis counted 3, 5 and 8-packs; annual fee: $7.95; speedway license required
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; reservations highly recommended
14 W. Grand Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645
Bowling alley
20 minutes 201-391-3400
$4–5 per game per person; shoe rental: $4
Call to check for open bowl hours
Palisades Center, 4590 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
The world’s tallest ropes course at 85 feet and five levels, on Level 4 of the Palisades Mall
20 minutes 845-727-3500
$26.99; Skytikes for children under 48”: $9.99
Wednesday to Friday: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
107 Pleasant Avenue, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 1423 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
13,500+ indoor rock gym with overhangs, boulder ing, arches and hours of climbing fun
18 minutes U.S.R.: 201-934-7625 H: 201-740-1423
Varies. All day passes are 50% off from 5:00 p.m. to closing
9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
4662 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack,
3681 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10994
Thrilling escape rooms of different difficulty levels
20 minutes 845-208-2919
From $29.89; cash not accepted
Weekday: 12:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m; reservations highly recommended
Go-karts:
266 Union Street, Northvale, NJ 07647
Rock-climbing gym; each family must fill out a weekly COVID-19 affidavit form.
23 minutes 201-768-8600
$27
Chol Hamoed: 10:00
Diamond Bridge Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
immersive game rooms. Private games start
people.
minutes 973-963-4142
per person
required
Main Street, Hackensack,
escape adventure for teams of
and
minutes
per person;
40
Bowling alley with
minutes
Bowling Weekday:
Haverstraw,
escape rooms
per game/$30 hour;
Varies according to
Cedar Lane Teaneck, NJ 07666
Entertainment center with scale slot car tracks, large laser tag, two-lane bowling, arcades and more!
minutes 201-530-7879
$25 for 2 hours
Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.;
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
E. Route 4, Paramus, NJ 07652
Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY
skydiving
minutes/33 minutes
flight chamber for bodyflight
914-449-4359
201-733-4359
Starting at $99 per person for two flights; larger packages available.
Paramus: Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday:
p.m.; Yonkers: Monday to Friday: 12:00–7:00 p.m. Online
reservations required; Closed Wednesday
Brookside Avenue, Chester, NY 10918
minutes 845-469-2116
Varies by activity
Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday to
3:00–8:00 p.m.;
12:00–8:00 p.m.
400 Fairfield Road, Fairfield, NY 07004
Roomy adventure center with lots of things to climb and ride, plus arcade games 36 minutes 973-882-9777
90-minute slots: $12.95; adults and non-mobile infants: $9.95
Online advance reservations required; call for hours.
1 American
Way,
The biggest indoor
minutes
Starting at $49;
days
Chol Hamoed: Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.;
closed; Friday: 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m..
Kiamesha Lake, NY 12751
ATV tours on over 100 acres of thrilling mountain trails for individuals (ages 15 and up) and families (from ages 4 and up)
1 hour 5 minutes 848-240-0086 (text); 845-807-8557 (call)
By reservations only
182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Indoor family amusement center with go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade and more 45 minutes 973-428-1166
Bands available for $15 or $49
Friday from 3:00 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
333 N. Bedford Road, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Amusement center with arcades, bounce castle, go-karts and bowl ing
46 minutes 914-241-3131
9–11: $14; 12+: $23; 16+: $29
Monday and Tuesday: closed; Wednesday to Friday: 12:00–8:00 p.m.; Sunday: 12:00–6:00 p.m. Online reservations are required for racing. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your race with signed waivers
3555 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
Indoor fun, sports and adventure for kids with rides, laser tag, batting cages, bowling, bumper cars and virtual reality sky ride
1 hour 718-370-0077 / 718-370-9566
1 hour unlimited rides: $21.95; 2 hours: $24.95
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; Friday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
243 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372
Tallest mountain in the Poconos boasting great mountain adventures; the zipline, mountain coaster and zip flyer are open on chol hamoed.
1 hour 25 minutes 570-629-1663
Coaster: from $18; 4,000-foot zip-flyer: $52 per person
Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
41 Sargent Drive, New
1 hour
Two-seater:
a.m.–5:00
fire
minutes
Course and zip starts at $25 for 1 hour ; under 48”: $10 (discounts
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; advance reservations recom mended
2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx River Entrance, Bronx, NY 10460
Ropes course and zipline for ages 7+ (must be at least 5’6”)
40 minutes 347-308-9021
2-hour climb+zip: $59.95; 2-way zip: $24.95
Closed this Chol Hamoed
257 Lybolt Road, Middletown, NY 10941
Adventure camp with ropes course
49 minutes 845-361-3842
Different packages available. Call for reservations.
9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Park with 30 rides and lots of games at Coney Island Beach
1 hour 10 minutes 718-373-5862
Wristbands starting at $38 (if purchased in ad vance); pay per ride option is available at the park
12:00–7:00 p.m.
2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Amusement park with about 30 rides
1 hour 11 minutes 631-694-6868
Ages 2–24: online $41.99, at the park: $46.99; ages 25+: online: $31.99, at the park: $36.99; under 2: free Call to inquire
1 Legoland Boulevard, Goshen, NY 10924
Sprawling theme park with Lego structures and amusement rides
44 minutes 845-410-0290
Prices start at $67.99–$79.99
Chol Hamoed: Wednesday: closed; Thursday and Friday:10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; reservations required
1824 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Amusement park with 25 rides and attractions
1 hour 5 minutes 718-975-2748
Opens at 11:00 a.m.
3059 Denos D. Vourderis Place, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Amusement park at Coney Island Beach with 16 kiddie rides and 5 adult rides
1 hour 10 minutes 718-372-2592
Pay per ride; varies
Closed this Chol Hamoed
1575 Fairway Villas Blvd., East Stroudsburg PA, 18302
Aerial forest adventure with five ropes courses and dual zip racers. Additional kids section.
1 hour 25 minutes 800-446-0231
Only the kids ropes course and the zipline are now open: Kidventures: $35; Zipquest: $30
Closed this Chol Hamoed
70 High Street, Phoenicia, NY 12464
Unique scenic experience upon retired railways on pedal-powered rail vehicles along the Esopus Creek and through beautiful Catskills woods
1 hour 26 minutes 877-833-8588
Tandem Explorer (fits two): $95; Quad Explorer (fits four): $175
By reservation only; book in advance, because the slots fill up fast; closed Wednesday
100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091
Tractor-themed rides, stunts, and digging fun for all ages; sukkah on premises
2 hours 856-768-1110
$45.95
Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m; Friday: closed
1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ 08527
Huge park with 14 coasters and 52 other attractions; sukkah on premises; event coordinated by NCSY
1 hour 30 minutes 201-862-0250 (NCSY)
Park: $53; safari: $24; both: $65; parking: $25 (dis count for advance purchase)
Wednesday: theme park: 12:00–8:00 p.m.; safari: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershy, PA 17033
Major amusement park with over 70 rides; sukkahs on premises; entrance to Zoo America and Choco late World included in ticket.
3 hours 717-534-3900
$58 at gate; save by purchasing in advance
Thursday (by Central PA Kosher): 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m
20 Livingston Avenue, Tappan, NY 10983
George Washington’s headquarters at four differ ent occasions during the Revolution, The DeWint House, carriage house and surrounding grounds
open to the public to view and explore.
23 minutes 845-359-1359
Open daily 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; closed
Tour begins at:
N.
Hollow,
tour of Rockefeller’s six-story
Adults tours start at $20 and classic tour is $40;
for
Tours between 9:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.;
44 Battlefield Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Site of Battle of Stony Point with lighthouse, mu seum and weekly artillery drills and soldier camps reenactment
26 minutes 845-786-2521 Free
Wednesday to Friday: grounds 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., museum 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday: grounds 12:00–5:00 p.m., museum 12:00–4:30 p.m.
Hollow,
Tour
Adult:
(65+):
(3–17):
Closed Wednesday and Thursday;
a.m.–3:30
2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996
Military academy museum with galleries showcas ing history of U.S. army, warfare and weapons
32 minutes 845-938-3590
Free; there may be a parking fee
9:30 a.m.–4:15; closed Mondays
Pier 86, W 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Military and maritime history museum inside original battleship
42 minutes 212-245-0072
Adult (13–64): $33; senior: $31; child (5–12): $24
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10118
Observatory deck on 86th floor of the Empire State Building
49 minutes 212-279-9777
86TH FLOOR OBSERVATORY: Adults: $44; seniors: $42; children: $38; 102ND & 86TH FLOOR OBSERVA TORIES: adults: $77; seniors: $75; children: $71
10:00 a.m.–9:15 p.m.
222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Amazing interactive science experience for learn ing and fun
54 minutes 201-200-1000
Advance admission: adults: $29.99; children: $24.99; same day: adults: $31.99; children: $26.99
Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed Monday
200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281
Museum with exhibitions and hands-on learning about 9/11 and its effects
1 hour 212-312-8800
Adult :$26; senior: $20; 7–12: $15; 13–17; $20
Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m; last entrance is at 3:30 p.m.; free admission to visitors receiving SNAP benefits. For tickets through this pro gram, simply present your EBT card at box office
1601 New York 9D, Garrison, NY 10524
Restored 18th Century house museum with gor geous grounds and views
33 minutes 845-265-3638
Gardens and grounds: adult: $14; senior: $12; 4–8: $7; under 4: free. House, gardens and grounds: adult: $24; senior: $21; 4–8: $14; under 4: free
Friday to Monday: 9:00 a.m.–sunset
4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Interactive museum and activity center with fun areas for young children
47 minutes 973-966-8000
Adults (age 10+): $6.99; children: $21.99; under 1: free
Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; call to confirm hours before visiting
11 E. 26th Street, New York, NY 10010
Museum that brings mathematics alive in fun way
52 minutes 212-542-0566
Adults: $26; seniors and children: $21; under age 2: free
Open daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007
Admission to three floors of One World Trade Cen ter, for views, observatory, elevators and exhibits
56 minutes 844-696-1776
Prices start at: adult: $38; senior: $36; youth (ages 6-12): $32; under 5: free; $5 processing fee per ticket
9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10281
8-acre park in memoriam of 9/11 heroes with guided tours available
1 hour 212-312-8800
Free 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
495 Route 202, Flemington, NJ 08822
Model museum with railroad, bridges, mountains, waterways, structures and fascinating miniatures
1 hour 9 minutes 908-782-4022
$35; under 2: free; outdoor train: $15
Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
1603 41st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Museum displaying artifacts mentioned in Torah and in Jewish history
1 hour 21 minutes 718-851-3215
100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 08103
Battleship that served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars that gives a glimpse into military life
2 hours 856-966-1652
Adult: $25; child (5–11) $20; senior: $20; under 5: $5
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m
85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
A historic tour of the oldest shul in the U.S. and one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings
3 hours 401-847-4794
Adult: $8; under 13: free Chol Hamoed tours every half hour between 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
History-rich tours of FDR’s property, home and library
1 hour 13 minutes 800-337-8474
Museum: adult (16–61): $10; senior: $6; 15 and un der: free; admission to home: $10.; grounds: free
Library and Museum: 9:00 a.m.–6:00.; last entry at 2:45 p.m.; grounds: dawn to dusk
119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538
54-room well-preserved mansion with magnificent grounds and gardens
1 hour 17 minutes 845-229-7770
Tours: adult: $10; under 15: $1; grounds: free
Thursday to Monday: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (no 12:00 tour); closed Tuesday and Wednesday
792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Interactive 3-story Jewish-themed museum
1 hour 24 minutes 718-907-8833
Admission: $15; seniors: $12; under 2: free
Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m
222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Interactive museum that brings scientific concepts to life with fascinating exhibits; new escape rooms added
2 hours 5 minutes 215-448-1200
12+: $23; 3–11: $19; 2 and under: free
9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed Thursday Chol Ham oed for private event
Preservation Society of Newport County: 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Opulent and magnificent preserved mansions, which were used as summer homes for families like the Vanderbilts and the Astors
3 hour 40 minutes 401-847-1000
Varies by mansion
Varies by mansion
10 N. Water Street,
Great aquarium
species,
minutes 203-852-0700
Adults: $29.95;
a.m.–5:00 p.m.
$20.95;
Street,
zoo with
a.m.–5:00
218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461
Zoo and museum with over 500 animals in their natural surroundings
1 hour 9 minutes 973-875-5800
13–64: $22; 3–12: $18; 65+: $21; under 2: free
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
300 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Small aquarium with a large variety of marine life, including sharks, penguins, seals and octopuses
1 hour 30 minutes 732-899-1212
Adults: $16; ages 3–11: $10; under 3: free
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ 08103
Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island and touch pool
2 hours 2 minutes 856-365-3300
Starting at: adult: $26.99; child 2–12: $18.99; senior: $24.99; under 2: free
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m; advance reservations recommended
602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Aquarium with sea lion show, penguins, sharks and many fish
1 hour 9 minutes 718-265-3474
Ages 13+: $26.95; ages 3–12: $22.95; senior: $24.95; under 2: free (additional $2–3 on Sunday)
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30 p.m.; reservations required
64th Street and 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10021
State-of-the-art zoo with variety of habitats and animals, from snow leopards to tropical birds 212- 439-6500
Starting at: adults: $13.95; ages 3–12: $8.95; 65+: $11.95; under 3: free
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday until 5:30 p.m.; reservations required
431 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Aquarium with fascinating exhibits and many interesting marine animals and fish
1 hour 47 minutes 631-208-9200, ext. 426
13–61: $42.99; 62+: $31.99; 3–12: $29.99; under 3: free
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m; Sunday until 5:00
55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
Amazing aquarium with thousands of fish, exotic marine animals and fascinating outdoor exhibits
2 hours 7 minutes 860-572-5955
Starting at: adult: $28.99; child: $21.49; senior: $25.24
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; reservations required
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Huge children’s zoo with incredible creatures and many fun activities
215-243-1100
General
Adults: $24; children 2–11: $19; under 2: free;
30–34 Girling Drive (off 9W), Haverstraw, NY 10927
Commuter ferry that transports passengers be tween Haverstraw and Ossining
23 minutes 1-800-53FERRY
Each way $4.25 for adults; $2 for children (under age 11) and seniors; 5 and under ride free
Ferry runs from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Call for detailed departure times.
Pier 83 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Cruises for views of Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline, landmarks and more 43 minutes 212-563-3200
Prices vary based on tour selected 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ferry Departs Manhattan: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, New York, NY 10005. Also departs from Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
A recreational island off Manhattan where no mo tors are allowed; reached with a ferry and offers bicycle rentals of all kinds
57 minutes 212-440-2200
Round-trip ferry: adults: $4; seniors and under 12: free. Bike rentals: $15–$50 per hour
7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
NYC: 4 Whitehall Street,New York, NY 10004 Staten Island: 1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Free 25-minute commuter ferry between Manhat tan and Staten Island with Statue of Liberty views
1 hour 212-639-9675 Free
The ferry operates 24/7 (departs about every half hour; call for exact schedule)
871 E. Shore Road, Hewitt, NJ 07421
Different types of economy pontoon boats for rent for by the hour, half-day or day. Pontoons hold different capacities, up to 10 people.
30 minutes 973-506-4876
Starts at $345 for 4 hours
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Commuter ferry from Hoboken to Pier 11 or World Financial Center in Manhattan 58 minutes 800-533-3779
Adults: $8–9; children ages 6–11: $4–6; children ages 5 and under: two children ride free for every paying adult
Ferry departs at 15–30 minute intervals from about 7 a.m. until about 7 p.m. or 9 p.m., depending on route; schedules may be different over the weekend
Ferry Departs: Manhattan, 22 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004
NJ: Liberty State Park, Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Tours that include cruise and access to Liberty and Ellis Islands
877-523-9849 (Statue Cruises)
Starting at: adults: $24; 4–12: $12; seniors: $18
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; ferries depart on the hour every hour; advance reservations recommended
371 Starlight Road, Monticello, NY 12762
Rent out a pontoon boat for a day adrift the placid waters of the nine-mile Swinging Bridge Reservoir.
1 hour 15 minutes 845-794-6530
Half-day (4-hour) rentals: $575+$30 fuel charge; full-day (6-hour) rentals: $675+$50 fuel charge
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Rentals
Food
Randall Airport:
Half-hour
a
220 Lindholm Road, Hurleyville, NY
Rents out kayaks for a full day or half day
hour 21 minutes
Single kayak: $36/day; tandem kayak: $45/day;
$45/day
May through October: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.;
Airport Road,
an hour
minutes
ride
flight: $375 per person
take place at
for
60th Street and 2nd Avenue, New York,
Street,
Island,
tramway that spans East River to Roosevelt Island, where there’s a
park and
Central Park
Open-air
By
Park
1 Ford Lane, Kearny,
of
minutes
Prices start at $189
a.m.–5:00
York City and surround
400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro , NJ 07608
Museum with models of military aircraft and his tory of aviation
minutes
Adults: $12; children and seniors: $10
to Friday (three 1.5-hour sessions
10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
240 Airport Road, White Plains, NY 10604
This airport is less busy and way less overwhelm ing than the international airports. There’s an ob servation deck on the third floor where airplanes can be watched taking off and landing.
minutes
3 Brewster Road, Newark, NJ 07114
AirTrain is free in the airport; best spot for watch ing is from the parking lot of Ikea at 1000 Ikea Drive in Elizabeth, NJ
minutes
Ditmars Boulevard, East Almhurst, NY 11369
A park right near La Gaurdia airport with awesome views of planes landing and taking off (parking may be difficult)
minutes
a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Teterboro, NJ 07608
View planes from playing fields on Redneck Avenue (east of the airport) or from Walmart’s parking lot (1 Teterboro Landing Drive, Teterboro, NJ 07608)
minutes
1180 1st Street, New Windsor, NY 12553
On the far left, at the end of the field, 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.
minutes
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.
minutes
55 Sand Hill Road, Gardiner, NY 12525
Viewing area to watch people skydiving (call for permission before going)
minutes
Chol Hamoed: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m
