Enjoy this Chol Hamoed Guide, where the de tailed locations, hours, pricing, descrip tions and more, can help you plan your perfec t trip with your family.
Whatever the weather, there are incredible indoor and outdoor, local and longer distance trip op tions available.
We hope you use this guide to plan awesome outings that allow you to spend amazing quality time toge ther this Chol Hamoed!
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Museums, histor y, science, and govt Niagara Falls Zoos
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There are several ways to win or lose. Similar to an escape room but not a race against the clock If you enjoy an escape room, you will certainly enjoy this.
$29 per child
Nickelodeon Amusement Park is a huge indoor amusement park inside the American Dream Mall Many colorful rides, from sedate rides for young kids, to thrill rides that are suitable for older children or adults.
Find these racing Go-karts on the second floor of the Palisades Mall. They can go up to 50 mph! Strap on your helmet and floor it!
autobahnspeed.com/ billybeezus.com
Large play area with slides, various jumping pillows, climbing walls, and running areas Many games and activities, such as a discovery zone, net climbing, and more Suitable even for very young children.
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Billy Beez
Large play area with slides, various jumping pillows, climbing walls, and running areas Many games and activities, such as a discovery zone, net climbing, and more Suitable even for very young children.
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bounceonit.com
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Large selection of moonwalks and various other balloon rides on which the children can have a good time jumping, climbing, and playing.
$22.49
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Large selection of moonwalks and various other balloon rides on which the children can have a good time jumping, climbing, and playing. A room full of trampolines of various sizes There is also a place to play ball while jumping, and a separate area with foam pillows - suitable for younger children.
Suitable for younger children, who can create a custommade teddy bear
Depending on purchase.
buildabear.com
Geared for children under 12 Enjoy exciting games, a discovery zone, and room to jump and climb.
accompanying adult
catchairparty.com
A wonderful destination for younger kids Two-story soft play areas for the children to climb, jump, and slide. Separate area for very young children, where they can climb and slide on a
Starting at $13, depending on how long your stay is.
chuckecheese.com/storedetails/nj/ paramus/482
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A large indoor park with many electronic games, ball games, prize machines, etc Purchase an array of prizes with the points you earn while playing the games.
Aprox $20
chuckecheese.com
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Escape The Myster y Room
Figure out how to escape! Use your skills to read the clues, solve the puzzles and get out of the room before the 50 minutes run out!
$28 per person before tax
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An immersive film where anyone can experience climbing Mt Everest in 8K Virtual Reality Connecting people from around the globe to the top of the world!
$36/person/hour
evrest-vr.com/prices-hours
A large trampoline park with lots of room to jump Dodgeball and a basketball court. G iant foam pit and bungee jumping option for those who are more adventurous.
flyhighny.com
An indoor park with an array of activities for younger and older kids, such as bumper cars, a train, and other kinds of rides.
Prices vary thefunplex.com
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A fun play area with many rides and games such as laser tag, bumper cars, a children’s playground, kiddie rides, a helicopter ride, a roller coaster, and much more.
A wonderful destination for younger kids Two-story soft play area for the children to climb, jump, and slide Separate area for very young children, where they can climb and slide on a
A fun place for older children and adults There is a big bowling area, ping-pong, billiards, and various arcade games.
Indoor attraction with Go-karts – both for younger kids and for older kids and adults There is also racing, bowling, and a bouncy castle They also have an “Arts Garage” where children can paint their own pottery, glass fusing, cupcake designing, mosaic tiles, beading, and an area with arcade games.
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A fun indoor park for children, with various games and activities, such as rock climbing, laser tag, ball games, ball pits, and more.
A large indoor park located in New Jersey Children get to climb rock walls with rope and overcome various challenges and hurdles. They can also slide, swing on nets, etc.
haveahootfuncenter.com Standard day price $27
highexposureclimbing.com
A massive indoor park, more suited for older children and adults. Thrill rides and games, as well as smaller go-karts on 42 inches or taller), bumper cars, and many other kinds of games.
Unlimited bands $37 99
iplayamerica.com
If you ever considered jumping out of a flying airplane, this is your destination Here you get the opportunity to fly! Don a special flight suit and an instructor will help you fly through the air!
iflyworld.com/westchester
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If you ever considered jumping out of a flying airplane, this is your destination Here you get the opportunity to fly! Don a special flight suit and an instructor will help you fly through the air!
Starting at $100
iflyworld.com/paramus
so bring family or friends and get ready to have an exciting time! The price includes a paintball mask, a paintball marker and a bag of paint. They also have additional equipment (protective vests, extra paint) at an additional cost.
General admission is $38
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Suited for really young kids with room for them to climb and play. They can dress up and play pretend in a marketplace and a palace, as well as a Lego area and a jungle gym, where the kids can climb and slide.
Toddlers $13, Children $18, Adults $5
jumpinjaxkids.com
Discovery zone for the little ones to climb through and slide down Some rides, small go-karts, and arcade games.
kidsnaction.com/
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Last Minute Escape
a separate theme, concept, and mission You have one hour to go into the room to complete the mission and exit A good place for anyone who likes to take on a challenge!
General admission is $25
lastminuteescape.com
Ice Rink
The “Land of Lego” At its center, find all sorts of buildings and structures made from Legos, starting from a “mini-land” where a whole city-scape is formed with Legos, all the way to a rock-climbing wall made of Lego! Several game machines and rides.
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Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-thedark indoor course, plus arcade games.
monsterminigolf.com/locations/paramus/
palisadescentericerink.com A large indoor ice-skating rink.
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A cute carousel ride in the center of Palisades Mall. Perfect for little children!
Children $3
palisadescenter.com
A great place for children Jump on giant trampolines, “Rock n Splash” into a huge pool of balls, and enjoy other jumping activities.
Standard pass $24 99, All-day pass, $29 99
A nice indoor play area for children, located in Westchester Over 150 games, rides, bumper cars, and a three-story playground for the kids to climb and jump on Activities for children of all ages.
An indoor and outdoor entertainment center with many new rides and games, such as go-karts, laser-tag, roller-skating, swing rides, bumper cars, rock-climbing, a ballpark, a laser
rockinjump.com/mtkisco Prices vary sportimeusa.com No admission fee You pay per game.
thecastlefuncenter.com
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Historic outdoor amusement park in Long Island, New York, boasting a total of thirty unique rides and games Roller coasters, three water rides, bumper cars, a Ferris wheel, a spooky house, and more Suitable for children and adults. Has an indoor area with seating and a gift shop.
Treasure hunts, bumper boats, bungee jumping and assorted adventures for thriller-seekers of all ages.
The Catskill Mountain Railroad is a heritage tourist railroad based in K ingston, New York, that began operations in 1982.
Central Railroad Catskill Mountain branch from K ingston to Stony Hollow, New York.
The beautifully landscaped and maintained 25 Acre Country Fair Recreation and Amusement Facility has been part of the Long Island community since the early 70's and has become a place of impor tant family history and community connections for generations.
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The beautifully landscaped and maintained 25 Acre Country Fair Recreation and Amusement Facility has been part of the Long Island community since the early 70's and has become a place of impor tant family history and community connections for generations.
countryfairpark.com
The only one of its kind in North America Operate tractors, dump trucks, and other construction machinery Located
attractions. Most of the machinery is actual, full-size, and are gas-operated vehicles, which the children can play with like real construction workers.
diggerlandusa.com
If you’re looking for a day of thrill-seeking fun, don’t miss out on five acres of exciting adventure here at our ziplining course in CT From weaving through the ropes courses to the feeling of flying on our famous ziplines, the right challenge is waiting for you up on our CT ziplining trail.
myadventurepark.com
An outdoor amusement park for the whole family with over 100 rides! Many roller coasters for thrill seekers! This park is rated the best in the industry for being well designed for children.
dorneypark.com
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Looking for an amusement park that will keep the kids entertained for hours on end? Look no further than G illian's Wonderland Pier! This historic park, founded in 1929, features a variety of rides and attractions, including a giant Ferris wheel, carousel, and more.
$20/25 tickets
gillians.com
A huge amusement park in Hershey, Pennsylvania with over 70 rides including 14 roller coasters There is also a large zoo, with over 200 animals.
$47 95
hersheypark.com
This park is located in Monticello and has several activities, such as rock climbing, bumper boats, bumper cars, a large water slide, a train ride, a trampoline and more Separate kiddie land with various boats and activities for children up to 7 years old.
Prices Vary
holidaymtn.com
A wonderful climbing attraction, with rope courses. Separate area for older children, who are taller than 48 inches, and an area for the younger set, where they can also spend some time climbing and jumping from one place to the other.
General admission is $20
itatjordans.com
Outdoor parks
A famous park at the peak of the Taconic Mountain in Western Massachusetts During the winter months, enjoy skiing, and during the summer months, several rides and attractions Huge alpine super slide and zipline!
A large outdoor amusement park, with many interesting rides for kids Go-karts, a spooky house, the “Runway Rapids” water park, and many more games and rides. Near a beautiful lake where you can rent a fishing line and go fishing.
Everything is priced differently
keansburgamusementpark.com
Compounce has a long history dating back to 1846, making it the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the US The park spans 332 acres, which includes a beach and a water park called Crocodile Cove There are plenty of rides and attractions to keep children entertained, including the 14th oldest wooden roller coaster in the world, Wildcat.
General admission is $49 99
lakecompounce.com
With over 150 acres of themed land, Legoland boasts rides, shows and attractions for kids of all ages The park has seven themed lands, each with its own unique attractions. Faily new, it's the third Legoland park in the United States.
Luna Park is an amusement park in Coney Island. It has a huge range of different rides and attractions, from gentle family rides to thrilling rollercoasters There are 36 different rides in total, including the famous Cyclone rollercoaster You can also play games, and enjoy live entertainment.
lunaparknyc.com
A massive park in New Jersey, with over 100 rides throughout its 18 acres Considered one of the best amusement parks in the world! Three separate amusement parks, with large roller coasters, many rides, two large water parks – among those the famous Zoom Flume water park.
moreyspiers.com quassy.com
A huge amusement park in Connecticut, with 38 rides including roller coasters on over 20 acres of land. There is also a large water park.
A great outing for older children. Go-karts that go up to 45 MPH on a long track.
rpmraceway.com/jersey-city-nj
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Sahara Sam's Oasis indoor water park in NJ now offers outdoor-style Water Park fun all year with amusements, water slides, water attractions, and arcade games.
saharasams.com
One of the best amusement parks in the tristate area with rides for all thrill levels The Safari has a variety of wild and domesticated animals from deer to tigers.
sixflags.com/greatadventure
This historic pier has been entertaining visitors for over 100 years, and features a variety of fun activities for the whole family From rides and games to concerts and exhibits, there's something for everyone at the Steel Pier
An amusement park with beautiful grounds best suited for young children with great rides and entertainment geared for them.
General admission is $30 95 storybookland.com
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Small amusement park in Central Park, with 11 rides for kids, and interesting games to play Jet-skiing, a roller coaster, a large swing ride, boat ride, and more.
A huge amusement park in Coney Island, with 16 rides for children, and 5 rides for adults Roller coasters, bumper cars, jumping motorcycles, jets, and more, as well as the huge Wonder Wheel ride – a historic, fast-moving roller coaster that climbs as high as 150 feet!
Rent a boat to sail around various lakes in the region and enjoy the beautiful views with the whole family
bradleyboatrentals.com
Enjoy a boat ride and get to catch some fish on the Capital Princess and while riding the boat too!
Prices Vary
capitolfleetfishing.com
A beautiful 2 ½ hour ride on the Hudson River See many interesting sights such as Randall’s Island, South Street Seaport, and Gracie Mansion.
Rent a boat and enjoy a peaceful ride on a pretty lake.
Prices Vary
greenwoodlakemarina.info/boat-rental/
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Massive water park located inside the new American Dream Mall in New Jersey Boasts 40 unique slides and attractions.
americandream.com/venue/ dreamworks-water-park
Located in the Norfolk, Connecticut area, this aquarium boasts a large variety of fish and sea-creatures, as well as other kinds of wildlife. Separate area for children to put their hands in the water and touch some of the exotic fish.
maritimeaquarium.org
A large fish and water aquarium, with hundreds of fish and sea-creatures, as well as penguins, and a giant hippopotamus The only aquarium in America that has almost every type of shark, from small ones to the large and dangerous ones, which you can see up close through a glass wall.
adventureaquarium.com
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A large park right by Coney Island, spread out over 8 acres of land, with many interesting shows and over 8,000 creatures to look at.
nyaquarium.com
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River has been an important site for industrial development in the United States since the early days of the nation Today, it is part of the Great Falls of Paterson–Garret Mountain National Natural Landmark and a National Historic Landmark District.
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A large variety of boats to rent for a pleasant ride on the lake. Choose from motorized boats, speed boats, banana boats, kayaks, paddle boats, canoes, water skiing, and more. Nice picnic area near the water.
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A beautiful cruise ride over the Hudson River The captain narrates the cruise, informing the passengers about the various historic sites the boat passes during the ride, such as West Point, Breakneck Mountain, Bannerman Island, and more.
The Staten Island Ferry crosses between Manhattan and Staten Island The ride takes about 25 minutes Ride the current of the East River to Staten Island and back.
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Enjoy the great outdoors at Walton Lake Campground! This serene location is perfect for a day of fishing or swimming, or explore the many nearby trails.
Aviation Hall and Museum of NJ
A museum with historical aviation and space vehicles. View old airplanes, helicopters, and rockets that were in use many years ago Many historical presentations about the development and mechanics of aviation, the Hindenburg Balloon tragedy, and more.
njahof.org
Board the large Navy vessel “New Jersey'' View fascinating artillery and war machines, get to relive the daily life of a Navy sailor on the front lines, and see various exhibits about the US Navy throughout the years.
battleshipnewjersey.org
The Experience center is where children get to see the crayons and markers up close. A massive variety of coloring tools, a large playground, a coloring and painting center, melting, clay, and water art, and many other interesting activities.
General admission is $24 99
crayolaexperience.com/easton
Look out over several boroughs of New York City from up high, standing on the observation deck and peering through the binoculars in the Empire State Building, one of the tallest buildings in the country!
Look at the city from the vantage point of the tallest building in America, get a tour of the building, and experience going from the ground floor to the 102nd floor in just 47 seconds! G ift shop on site.
A recently opened museum in the center of Manhattan with exhibits of many famous and historical sites from over the world set up as miniatures Fascinating craftsmanship leaves visitors open-mouthed, as they take in a mini NYC, a snow-covered Siberia, as well as many other popular sites and scenes
The only military museum in NYC, in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn. The Fort once served as a military fort to protect the city and is still in use by the US Army to this day The museum depicts the history and development of New York’s harbor defense system, and has a rich collection of artillery and weapons, used in the Revolutionary War and during WWII.
See the 4D Chocolate Exhibit, ride a small train that travels around the whole factory, and see how chocolate is made!
Prices vary
hersheypa.com
The third most popular natural tourist attraction in New York State, it's an easy entrance into the world of caving or spelunking, requiring no advanced equipment or training. Howe Caverns is a popular tourist attraction, providing visitors with a sense of caving or spelunking, without needing the advanced equipment and training usually associated with such adventures
howecaverns.com
Visit this fascinating museum on the shores of the Hudson River, and see many historical Navy vessels, airplanes, and a space shuttle Tour inside the belly of the military boats and submarines and watch scenes of battles and space expeditions Many fascinating exhibits!
Children $24, Adults $33, Seniors $31
intrepidmuseum.org
Very informative exhibits that are interesting to young and old See how nature, science, and technology work A small zoo, a fish aquarium with large fish, and a communications area is also open. There’s also a honey bee exhibit, an electronics department, and much more.
Children $24 99, Adults $29 99 lsc.org
Located in the heart of Boro Park, this unique museum was established and is led by Rav Deutch Shlita Many historical artifacts, coins, vessels, and many more things are mentioned in Mishnayos and Gemara The museum also has a Torah Chayos World, an exhibit of stuffed animal skins.
General admission is $10
torahmuseum.com
Located in Battery Park City, the Holocaust Museum has a collection of over 25,000 Jewish artifacts and objects related to the Holocaust. Additionally, they have many fascinating pictures, documents, exhibits, and presentations depicting the tragic events of the Holocaust.
Children free, Adults $18, Seniors $18
mjhnyc.org
Located in Queens, NY, this science museum has 450 exhibits, presentations, and interesting activities that explain the mysteries of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and mechanics It is interesting for all ages, from very small children who can enjoy the playgrounds, to older children who can experiment with many things on their own.
Children $13, Adults $16, Seniors $11
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The world’s largest model and winner of the Guinness Book of World Records, this is a beautiful miniature world It is set up in a 4 story building, with 100 trains – old and new models – that automatically ride around 8 miles of tracks, canyons, rivers and lakes.
General admission is $35 northlandz.com
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Tour the NYS Capitol Building, the legislative branch in Albany, New York, and in which many laws that pertain to New Yorkers are written and passed Learn about the Empire State’s history and many interesting anecdotes about the New York State government. If there happens to be an ongoing session in the Assembly at the time, sit in and watch
ogs.ny.gov
A museum full of interesting people and things that the world has gotten to witness Get ready to see the longest, deepest, worst, weirdest etc.
ripleysnewyork.com
Memorial located right where the World Trade Center Twin Towers stood before they were brought down on September 11, 2001, taking the lives of over 3000 victims The memorial has two large waterfalls that flow into the two foundations of the Twin Towers, which are now bedecked in marble walls and engraved with the names of all the victims.
911memorial.org
Get to know the island that was bought by the US government after the Revolutionary War by a Jew named Samuel Ellis In 1892, it was designated as an immigration center, where many Jews first set foot on American soil, together with another 12 million immigrants.
Children, $19, Adults $31, Seniors $25
statueoflibertytickets.com
A museum that was built in a mine from which iron was once removed from the ground A tour down in the mine informs visitors how raw materials are dug out of the ground See the tools that are used to mine the steel that is used to make pots, spoons, and machinery.
Children $10, Adults $13, Seniors $12
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The U.S Mint is the agency in charge of producing and minting coins for the U.S government Conduct your own that go on inside the building, as well as the machines that were used to make money!
sterlinghillminingmuseum.org Free
usmint.gov
Go on a tour of the UN Building and experience the accomplishment of the unification of all of the world powers that has enabled a strong democracy and diplomacy after WWII Located in Manhattan, it is considered its own autonomous territory that belongs to the UN Visit the UN’s own post office, see their postage stamps, and more.
visit.un.org
Visit William Vanderbilt’s turn of the century majestic mansion on 43 acres of land on the coast of Long Island. Take a walk around the beautiful mansion, the gorgeous gardens, and take in the view of the river.
Children $7, Adults $10, Seniors $9
vanderbiltmuseum.org
Visit one of the U.S.’s oldest and largest army bases and see how the American army still operates today, as well as how it used to operate 100 years ago See many presentations and exhibits of the military, its soldiers, and its might
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Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Fun Zone
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$29 99
niagarafunzone.com
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This 3 mile trolley tour takes passengers through Niagara Falls State Park, stopping several times along the way and is narrated by a tour guide.
An awesome place with a variety of indoor activities like laser tag, mirror maze, arcades, and more Suitable for all ages. A breathtaking helicopter ride above Niagara Falls An unforgettable experience for the whole family.
cliftonhill.com/attractions/niagara-skywheel A magnificent journey in a closed cabins Ferris wheel 175 feet above ground Take in a panoramic view of the gorgeous minutes. Great for the whole family.
Children $7, Adults $14
Niagara Falls
Breath-taking, close up view of the stormy falls walls from a bridge above the water A huge aviary home where over 300 colorful and beautiful bird species, some almost extinct, live in a beautifully constructed indoor rainforest complete with waterfalls Also home to some turtle and fish species Great for all ages. See a magnificent, up close view of the Falls, from a tall tower that looms over the Falls.
Children $12 30, Adults $15 94 nightmaresfearfactory.com
Niagara Falls Cave of the Winds
Get very close to the Falls, starting with an elevator ride down 175 feet deep into the mouth of the Falls Don protective yellow plastic clothing and special shoes to shield from the wet, and follow the tour-guide on a series of wooden perches and step until the “hurricane deck” right up to the Bridal Veil Falls.
A themed zoo and amusement park with marine mammal shows, and sea and land animal exhibits and amusement rides. Many fascinating land and sea creatures like dolphins, sea lions, an orca, and beluga whales, as well as land animals like bears, deer, etc Great for all ages.
General admission $50 95, Junior/Senior $43 95
marineland.ca
Get very close to the falls with this boat ride on the Canadian side of the Falls! Hop aboard thsi state of the art catamaran for a 40 minute up close view of the Falls Great for the entire family! Not to be missed!
Children $22, Adults $32
niagaracruises.com
Maid of the Mist
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Ride this boat cruise to see the cascading Falls, hear the loud crashing sound, and feel the cool, refreshing mist of the 600,000 gallons of water that fall every second The best way to get up close to the Falls!
Children $14 75, Adults $25.25
maidofthemist.com/schedule-pricing
Niagara Falls
Chabad Niagara
Minyanim tefillah will be set up by the Chabad center of the area, at the address indicated below
jewishniagarafalls.com
Prepare yourself to see the longest, deepest, worst, weirdest Great for fans of the fascinating, unusual, or grotesque.
Combo Tickets Children $21 99, Adults $31 99
ripleys.com/niagarafalls
Walk through bedrock and into tunnels that get you very close to the thundering power of the Falls. See, feel and hear the power of the Falls from up close!
See the amazing rapids and the magnificence of the Falls from high up! Listen to taped commentary while learning the fascinating history of this incredible area!
Children $99, Adults $160 niagarahelicopters.com
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Zoos
A lovely zoo in the Newark, NJ area, with 100 species of wildlife from five different continents Many different small and large animals from wolves and bears to insects and sea creatures.
Children $14, Adults $17, Seniors $14
turtlebackzoo.com
A lovely, pleasant place in nor theastern Jersey, close to the GW Bridge, suitable for the whole family 6 separate picnic areas, an open wagon train ride, pony rides, long bike trails, and a panoramic lake where you can fish with your own fishing equipment.
Free admission
co.bergen.nj.us
rated the fifth best zoo in the United States, and among the best zoos in the world The zoo has around 550 kinds of creatures, from harmless to harmful, and you can find many animals that are familiar to children, such as lions, bears, giraffes, and monkeys.
Free admission
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A small zoo on only 8 acres of land in Staten Island, but it boasts a huge collection of many different kinds of small sea creatures such as fish, crocodiles, turtles, frogs, and the largest collection of snakes of any zoo in North America.
Children $6, Adults $10, Seniors $7
statenislandzoo.org
animals, mostly harmless pets, as well as several wild animals The oldest zoo in New Jersey, it is free of charge. Among other animals, find bears, foxes, monkeys, owls, peacocks, and more!
Free admission
cohanzickzoo.org
The only zoo in the state of Connecticut! About 300 creatures of all kinds, harmless and harmful, such as tigers, leopards, bears, monkeys, and many different kinds of birds.
Children $14, Adults $17 Tickets must be purchased in advance.
beardsleyzoo.com
This pleasant zoo is in the famous Hershey Park Park is open year-round.
Children $11, Adults $13, Seniors $11
zooamerica.com
A pretty park and zoo with various kinds of animals and wildlife, set in a beautiful natural landscape right in the middle of the busy Manhattan streets.
Children $14 95, Adults $19 95, Seniors $16 95
centralparkzoo.com
Zoos
Picnic areas, a nice little playground with slides and more, and a zipline for older kids.
A park and zoo, with beautiful views, many picnic tables, a playground,lovely pathways to take a pleasant walk, or go fishing, and much more.
The world-famous Bronx Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the region and one of the world’s largest, with over 6000 types of animals and creatures from over 700 different countries around the world! Petting zoo where you can feed the animals, African wild beasts, wild birds, a sea lion feeding show, penguins, and much more.
The zoo has many very interesting attractions. Several trails for the animals, on which animals can take a nice walk Ride on a camel, take a horse or pony ride Enjoy the children’s playground.
The oldest zoo in the United States. Over 2500 animals and creatures, harmless and harmful, on over 42 acres of land. Rare, interesting species from around the world.
$24.00
philadelphiazoo.org
Watch the sea lion show and see their many antics.
Children $5, Adults $8, Seniors $5
ahscares.org
acre property. Perfect for young children, who can’t do a lot of walking See the animals from up close and enjoy the unique kids’ playground.
Children $6 95, Adults $9 95, Seniors $7 95
queenszoo.com
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This zoo features wild animals, such as bison, coyotes, and sea lions The zoo also boasts a rare Andean bear Eagles, alligators, owls, and various birds and beautiful ducks are on display too, as well as a petting zoo.
spacefarms.com
Parks and farms
Parks and farms
Petting zoo where children can look at and feed the animals. Flower, herb, and vegetable gardens, depending on the season.
Prices vary
abmasfarm.com
This farm has many things to pick, depending on the season. Apples, corn, peach, eggplant, berries, and more.
Prices vary
alstedefarms.com
Children can climb atop tall towers of hay and visit some friendly farm animals. Hiking and biking too.
Prices vary
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Cro ton Gorge Park
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A lovely park with lots of open areas. A beautiful waterfall flows down the Croton Dam.
Free admission
parks.westchestergov.com/crotongorge-park
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Parks and farms
A petting zoo as well as a farm where you can pick apples, pumpkins, and peaches in the spring.
Prices vary according to what you pick
demarestfarms.com
A park in the center of the Catskills with a child friendly atmosphere Some rides for children Animal feeding Bumper boats, bikes, and a fully loaded sandbox for young children.
General admission is $17 95
familyfunfarm.com
old Jewish history. Right on the Hudson River, with beautiful scenic views Picnic tables, lovely pathways for strolling as well as a large playground with swings and slides.
Free admission
rocklandgov.com
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A family-run, pick-your-own apple farm. There are lots of activities for kids of all ages including a bouncy pillow, cow train, corn maze, hayride, apple launcher, playground, and so much more. Adults will love to explore the many nature trails
Depends on the day you're visiting
hurdsfamilyfarm.com
Parks and farms
Nice farm in the Kerhonkson area in the Catskills. Animals to feed, a beehive to watch bees make honey, a large corn maze, a hay ride, as well as many vegetables and berries to pick.
$19 99
keldersfarm.com
A beautiful garden with trails in a forest, interesting animals and creatures, 2 small brooks, hundreds of uncommon plants and trees. The perfect place for a nature lover, photographer, or artist to visit.
Free admission
laurelwoodarboretum.org
A private, family-owned farm that has been owned by the same family for three generations in the Hudson Valley area. Pick a large variety of fruits and vegetables Take a walk among the orchards and fields bursting with colorful and ripe fruits and vegetables
General admission is $5, picking goes by weight.
lawrencefarmsorchards.org
A historic farm that has been functioning continuously for over 100 years in the Hudson Valley region Drive right up to the apple trees and walk around the 200 acres of land, full of beautiful orchards. Pick delicious apples and enjoy the breeze, the view and the wonderful fields all around. Several farm animals, horse rides, and wagon rides.
Free admission, you pay for what you pick.
maskers.com
Parks and farms
A magnificent park with miles of long trails to hike. Open during the summer months Specially designed to preserve nature Strictly for hiking.
mianus.org
A park with beautiful plants and flowers in every season. Tours of Skylands Manor Miles of forest to hike.
Free admission
njbg.org
A beautiful destination with acres of gardens, flowers, and plants. Special areas for children to plant and water their own seeds Beautiful setting for taking extraordinary pictures.
Children $15, Adults $30
nybg.org
A park with a view, perfect for the whole family, from the cautious to adventurous Climb on ropes, zipline 600 feet in the air above a beautiful view with the Catskill Mountains in the background.
ziplinenewyork.com/
Parks and farms Phipps
Ringwood State Park
A green oasis in the middle of Pittsburgh’s vibrant Oakland neighborhood, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has provided a world-class garden experience to its visitors since 1893 Explore the beauty and wonders of nature glasshouse and 23 distinct gardens.
Childdren $11 95, Adults $19 95, Seniors $17 95
phipps.conservatory.org
A serene nature park that also has a mansion for you to explore.
With its huge playground and many unique activities, it has slides that take you down the hill to the playground. The jungle gyms and zip lines are just some of the stuff that make this park superior
A lovely park right by the Hudson with lots of grass and a children’s playground, long pathways around the park.
Free admission
irvingtonny.gov/90/Scenic-Hudson-Park
Parks and farms
The RiverWalk Park in Tarrytown features a riverside esplanade, grass terraces and lawns, and an “eco-corridor” filled with native plants.
Free admission
scenichudson.org
An old mansion with a rich and interesting history from the inside and breathtaking views on the outside Located near the NJ Botanical Garden.
Free admission
njbg.org/hoursandadmission.shtml
A farm for rescued animals where they are cared for Visitors can help calm the animals down, benefitting both the visitors and the animals.
Prices vary
tevaland.org
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A pretty farm with various farm animals where you can handfeed or bottle-feed them A children’s playground, toys, a sandbox, beautiful birds and more.
General admission is $25 95
whitepostfarms.com
New Hampshire
Located in New Hampshire's K insman Notch, the caves are a land of spectacular beauty forged by the powerful forces of nature.
lostrivergorge.com/park-info/
Ride the world's first Mountain Climbing Cog Railway to the top of the stunning White Mountains of NH, culminating at the peak of Mount Washington.
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Drive your car to the top of Mt Washington on the US's first manmade attraction, or take a guided tour to the 6288 ft. summit.
This farm has been in continuous cultivation since the early 1800s Pick/purchase fresh eggs, fruits, vegetables, and flowers Call ahead to find out what's in season.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Built in 1856, the 3rd oldest lighthouse in the US is a fascinating step backward into history in the time before GPS navigation Learn about navigation, maritime science, history, technology and culture of New England.
beavertaillight.org
This turn of the century mansion was built as a summer “cottage” by the Vanderbilts It is built of 500,000 cubic feet of stunning marble stone. Decorated with beautiful and extravagant architectural work and priceless artwork, it is a jaw-dropping glimpse back into the excessive lifestyle of America’s G ilded Age.
Children $8, Adults $26
newportmansions.org/explore/marble-house
Built in imitation of the French palace of Versailles, this magnificent mansion was completed in 1902. It’s famous for its rose gardens and magnificent ballroom with a view of the sea, and is still in use today as a wedding destination It’s lovely rooms and priceless furnishings are not to be missed!
Children $8, Adults $20
newportmansions.org
Built at the end of the 19th century this G ilded Age mansion was home to heiress Doris Duke With a magnificent ocean view and extensive art collection Rough Point is not to be missed!
General admission $20
newportrestoration.org
Rhode Island
The Breakers
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The most visited of the Newport historical mansions, the Breakers is the largest and most extravagant of them all! Built in an opulent Italian style, it features over seventy rooms. One of the first mansions to feature an elevator, indoor plumbing, and a massive kitchen with the latest technology available in the early 20th century
Children $8, Adults $26
newportmansions.org/explore/the-breakers
The Elms
The summer-home of the Berwinds of Philadelphia and New York Completed in 1901, it is beautifully built with marble, gold, and crystal, and is full of priceless artwork. The Elms also boasts a stunning garden with a beautiful sea view.
Children $8, Adults $20
newportmansions.org/explore/the-elms
The Touro Synagogue is the oldest shul in America, and has a rich history of the Jewish immigrants from Amsterdam and England who settled on American soil in Newport, RI. The shul was built by a British-American architect Peter Harrison, who created a beautiful, architecturally significant building. The Chanukah Habayis was on Chanukah, 1763. During the American Revolution most of the residents fled, but R’ Isaac Touro, the Chazan of the shul, stayed to guard the shul. Throughout the British invasion, the shul turned into a hospital for the English troops After the Americans won the war, the first president of the United States, George Washington, visited Newport and the president of the Yiddishe kehilla got up and addressed Washington, pleading that the new land always defend religious freedom. Washington later wrote a letter to the Jewish community there, where he promised that the new government will give full freedom to its citizens, which later caused the First Amendment in the constitution that gives full rights for each citizen to practice his religion.
Tours are given in the shuls, at predetermined dates Contact the community to organize a private tour.
Children free, Adults $14, Seniors $12
tourosynagogue.org
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Pocono Mountains
Pocono Mountains
A huge 5,500 acre land of various fun activities, this attraction is most famous for its tree climbing activities. Crawl and climb on the high treetops, traverse ropes and bridges, and choose from 16 ziplines! Get a view of the scenic Pocono mountains and see the magnificent panorama that is
Stroll or hike along magnificent stretches of waterfalls Picnic areas and a gift shop available.
Pocono Mountains
Chabad of the Mountains
Several minyanim available.
chabadofthemountains.org/minyan
Beautiful zoo with a huge variety of animals, mammals, and birds See the tame and the wild animals Feed the tame animals and take a ride on a golf-cart throughout the entire zoo.
clawsnpaws.com
Daisy Field Farm
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Feel transported back in time-on the form with horses and other farm-animals. Situated in a calm area in the hills, this old fashioned farm is a fun way to get a look at various animals like turkeys and more Take a horseback ride or rent a horse and buggy The farm is managed by a private family, and your appointments must be made in advance.
Prices vary
daisyfieldfarm.com
Dingman Falls
PA
A gorgeous waterfall located in Dingmans Ferry in Pike County, Pennsylvania, the Dingmans Falls has a vertical drop of 130 feet! The falls are best seen from the handicapaccessible trail and is a must-see for all visitors to the area.
Free
nps.gov/dewa/planyourvisit
Pocono Mountains
Great Wolf
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Please call for hours.
Kalahari
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Indoor water park, arcades, bowling, and more at this resort! Many more fun actvities!
Prices vary
greatwolf.com
Balance on ropes, cross bridges, and climb through obstacles while wearing harnesses at heights of fifty feet! Smaller course for younger children!
greatwolf.com
Indoor waterpark that is full of action and adventure for all ages!
Prices vary by day
kalahariresorts.com
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Rent a small plane and see the Poconos from the air! Fly with a mini airplane and take in amazing panoramic views Choose one of the beautiful places to visit aerially
Prices vary moyeraviation.com
Pocono Mountains
Enjoy beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack with a rental from Pocono Action Sports Rent jet skis, boats, or tubes.
Prices vary on what kind of boat and for how long your stay is.
poconoactionsports.com
Spend hours in the trees crawling and balancing on the trees and zooming on zip lines The park has many levels you can choose from, that give an opportunity for all ages to enjoy according to their level.
Prices vary
exploriaresorts.com
Horseback, pony and wagon rides for all levels from novice to experienced! Great for the whole family!
Prices vary
mtcreekstable.com
Take a sail on the magnificent Lake Wallenpaupack in Pennsylvania with Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals Rent boats, jet skis, tubes, wakeboards, and much more for a great water adventure!
rubberduckieboatrentals.com
Pocono Mountains
International Spy Museum
The International Spy Museum is the world’s largest and most popular museum dedicated to espionage and intelligence. The Museum features interactive exhibits, historic artifacts, and hands-on activities that provide visitors with a unique and exciting experience. The Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in espionage and intelligence.
A botanical garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol, it is one of the oldest and largest public gardens in the United States. The Botanic Garden features a wide variety of plants, including many rare and endangered species. The Garden is a great place to learn about plants and horticulture, and is a beautiful setting for a leisurely stroll
admission
A beautiful garden and art museum, featuring among others draperies from ancient Egypt, clothing from Rome, and much more.
Founded in 1889, and sitting on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C ’s Rock Creek Park, the Zoo is currently home to more than 2,700 animals representing more than 390 species Some highlights include Giant pandas, Asian elephants, Sumatran tigers, Aldabra tortoises, Panamanian golden frogs, sea lions, orangutans, meet-a-smallmammal demonstrations, and Asian elephant training
The museum serves as a living memorial to the Holocaust. Covering three floors, the exhibit uses artifacts, photographs and film to provide a chronological telling of the tragedy, with each floor covering a different aspect Along the way, you will see personal objects that belonged to survivors, as well as hear their eyewitness testimonies.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history
One of America's most recognizable historical and political symbols is also the home and office of the President of the United States Public tour requests must be submitted through your Member of Congress, usually months in advance.
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum maintains the world's largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts Launch into the history of flight by surrounding yourself with icons of air and space travel. The flagship building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C, exhibits aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and other flight-related artifacts.
The Museum was founded to document and preserve "the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States It includes two floors of permanent and special exhibitions
Free admission
nmajmh.org
The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense are housed in the massive Pentagon, whose five wedge-shaped sections represent the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Tours are available, but advance booking is required.
Free admission
pentagontours.osd.mil/Tours
The Capitol is among the most architecturally impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world. The Senate and the House of Representatives have met here for more than two centuries.
Free admission
visitthecapitol.gov
View a collection of more than 150,000 paintings, prints, drawings, decorative arts , scuplture, and photographs spanning the history of Western art.
Free admission
nga.gov
Amish town
A visit to Amish Farm is a step back in time. Learn about the fascinating history and heritage of the Amish people while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Lancaster countryside. Guided tours of the farmhouse and bus tour of the Amish countryside are available, as well as opportunities to explore
An exciting way to see the Amish countryside is by taking a buggy ride with AAA Buggy Rides Relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of Lancaster County while being transported to a world that you won’t experience elsewhere. Tours are available that will take you through farmland, over a covered bridge, and to a working Amish dairy farm.
In Lancaster, Chabad runs the Chabad Guest Suite, Lancaster County Kosher, the Lancaster Jewish Learning Institute, the Chabad Student Group at Franklin and Marshall College.
jewishenrichment.com
Takeoff and landing of aircrafts, are visible from the deck on there that can take you around the entire airport and makes stops at each terminal.
Planeview Park is the perfect place to spot landings and departures at the Laguardia airport, since planes pass very low over the edge of the park all the time. Just a few blocks further, at Ditmas Blvd cor. 27 Ave above the highway, you can also enjoy a great view of the airport.
View arrivals and departures at this small NY area airport. G ift shop at location.
swfny.com
View arrivals and departures at one of the tristate areas busiest airports Shop the boutiques or take the AirTrain into NYC for some sightseeing.
