{ North Jersey }
ATTRACTIONS
Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferry from Liberty
State Park
Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305.
This site offers visitor center, a playground,
liberty walk, lookout point, and
nature trail.
Historic Sites & Monuments
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ 07305
This historical site gives a glimpse into the grand
past of the Central New Jersey Railroad and its
influences and effects on the region.
Fort Lee Historic Park & Museum
Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
201-461-1776
33 acres atop the Palisades. Includes a visitor center and museum, reconstructed 18th century soldier hut and campsite, and reconstructed gun batteries. Open Wednesday- Sunday.
Hermitage
335 N. Franklin Tpke. Ho Ho Kus, NJ
201-445-0437
National Historic Landmark c. 1760 sandstone
house, remodeled in 1847 by noted architect
William H. Ranlett. Tours are offered
Wednesday- Sunday.
Liberty State Park
Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302
201-915-3403
Located only 2,000 feet from the Statue of
Liberty, an enduring icon of America and freedom,
this park pays homage to and offers information
about the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island.
Military Park
Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07101, Between Rector
Street and Raymond Boulevard
This park was first designed as a training field for
soldiers when the city was planned in 1667.
Passaic County Historical Society-Lambert Castle
Valley Rd. Paterson, NJ 07503
973-247-0085
The Passaic County Historical Society was founded in 1926 to “cultivate interest among individuals in the community at large in the history of Passaic County.” In an effort to achieve this objective the PCHS, a private non-profit organization, maintains a library and museum housed in a unique castle in Garret Mountain Reservation, a county park, overlooking Paterson, NJ.
Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey
400 Fred Wehran Dr, Teterboro, NJ 07608
201-288-6344 Open Tues – Sun
Located at the Teterboro Airport, one of the busiest
facilities in the area. The museum is situated on the
east side of airport, next to the new control tower in
an independent facility where visitors can hear
directions for incoming and outgoing aircraft.
Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center
8 Yogi Berra Drive, Little Falls, NJ
(973) 655-2378 Wed – Sun
The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center is a museum on the campus of Montclair State University. It serves to honor the career of Yogi Berra, who played for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The museum, which contains artifacts from Berra’s career, is adjacent to Yogi Berra Stadium.
Meadowlands Museum
91 Crane Ave. Rutherford, NJ
201-935-1175
Exhibits include antique toys, rocks and minerals, a pre-electric kitchen and 19th-century artifacts. Closed on Fridays.
Parks
Branch Brook Park
Heller Pkwy, City Subway, Newark, NJ 07104
973-643-1611
Designed by the Olmstead brothers, this park encompasses 360 acres and is about four miles long. Wandering paths, lake, and winding streams feature predominantly, but perhaps the crowning glory of Branch Brook Park is its cherry trees. Thousands flock to the park’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, held during peak bloom time in April. They also enjoy playgrounds, ballfields, tennis, a roller rink, and horseshoes.
Military Park
60 Park Place, Newark, NJ 07102
973-733-9333
This six-acre downtown park was originally a training
site for Newark’s militia in the 17th century.
Dahnert’s Lake County Park
Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ
Dahnert’s Lake County Park provides an oasis of recreational activities on 10 acres of land in a busy urban center. Please be advised that only street parking is available.
Pascack Brook County Park
Emerson Road, Westwood, NJ
Uncrowded and off the beaten path, Pascack Brook
County Park offers a number of activities within its
79 acres.
Riverside County Park
Lyndhurst and North Arlington
Riverside County Park stretches some 85 level acres
along the Passaic River in the municipalities
of Lyndhurst and North Arlington
Saddle River County Park
Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook, NJ
The park is divided into several areas, with picnic
areas, playing fields, bike path, fishing.
South Mountain Reservation
South Mountain Reservation is on the west branch of
the Rahway River
2,047 acres with zoo, trails, fishing, picnic areas.
Van Saun Park
216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ
Multi-use pathway/Bicycle – Pedestrian Path:
Winding through Van Saun County Park, this 1.5-mile trail takes you by the nationally accredited Bergen County Zoological Park, historic Washington Spring Garden, the Millennium Carousel (fee), miniature train ride, and Walden Pond.
Science & Technology
Liberty Science Center
251 Phillip Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305
201-200-1000
Bergen County Zoological Park
216 Forest Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652
201-262-3771
This great zoo, located in Van Saun County Park, is
home to a wide variety of wild and domestic animals,
living in recreated habitats natural to each
species.
Turtle Back Zoo and Education Center, Safari Mini Golf, Pirate’s Playground and Treetop Adventure Ropes Course
560 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052
973-731-5800
Turtle Back Zoo is quickly becoming the pride of Essex County, earning a reputation as one of the recreational and educational jewels of the region as well as one of New Jersey’s prime zoological resources. Combining a park-like setting with amenities that cater to both visitor and animal comfort, Turtle Back Zoo is a destination that can truly be enjoyed by all. While you’re visiting, enjoy miniature golf at the adjacent Safari Mini Golf course, bring your children to the Pirate’s Playground, located around the corner on Pleasant Valley Way or challenge your family at the Treetop Adventure Ropes Course.
Great Falls
65 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
973-279-9587
Start your visit here with a stop at the Great Falls
Visitor Center, where you’ll learn more about the
falls, and the long industrial history of the region.
{ Manhattan }
ATTRACTIONS
New York Skyride
350 5th Avenue & 33rd St. NY NY 10118
212-279-9777
A big-screen thrill ride of New York City located on the second floor of the Empire State Building. You’ll travel over, under, and even through some of New York’s most spectacular sights. It’s the most exciting way to experience the “Real New York.”
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
550 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022
212-833-8100
Visitors of all ages will enjoy these four floors of hands-on, multimedia exhibits on communication technology. Closed Sunday and Monday. Free admission!
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
Hudson River at West 46th St. and 12th Ave. Pier 86
NY NY
877-957-SHIP
This World War II aircraft carrier, now a National Historic Landmark, depicts WWII history, the modern Navy, outer space, deep-sea exploration and early aviation. Also open with guides are the submarine USS Growler, the destroyer USS Edison, the lightship Nantucket, destroyer Escort Slater, and research vessel Elizabeth M. Fisher. Among the more than 40 aircraft on display are the world’s fastest plane, A-12 Blackbird, and a MIG-21 jet.
American Girl Place
609 Fifth Ave. at 49th St. NY NY
Come spend a day you’ll never forget-at American Girl Place. It is much more than a store. It’s a place for magical experiences and memories you’ll cherish forever. Join for The American Girls terrific special events, including the Mother-Daughter Book Club and the Doll Hair Salon Spectacular.
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
591 Main St. Roosevelt Island NY 10044
212-832-4543
Manhattan terminal at E 60th St. and 2d Ave.
The Roosevelt Island Tramway was opened in 1976 as a means to shuttle residents to and from Manhattan. It was intended to reduce resident frustration with the New York City Transit Authority, who had made unsuccessful plans to provide subway service from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan and Queens. The Tram has provided over 20 million passengers with a breathtaking view of New York as they are quickly shuttled between Roosevelt Island and Manhattan. It holds 125 persons and is the only commuter cable car in North America. It travels a distance of 3,100 feet at an average speed of 16 mph in 4 1/2 minutes, at a maximum height of 250 feet and travels parallel and above Queensboro Bridge, linking Long Island City, Queens, and 59th Street in Manhattan.
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Pier 83, W. 42nd St. at 12th Ave. NY, NY
212-563-3200
It’s best known for its comprehensive three-hour
tour that loops completely around Manhattan
accompanied by lively narration. There is also a
two-hour Semi-Circle Cruise as well as an evening
Harbor Lights Cruise. For something completely
different, grab a seat on the Beast, a 30-minute
speedboat ride.
Conservatory Garden
Central Park/Entrance at 105th St. &
Fifth Ave., NY, NY
212-360-2766
Six lush acres of New York City’s only formal
European-style garden, with the most varied collection
of floral in Manhattan.
Statue of Liberty
1-877-523-9849
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States
in honor of the friendship established during the
French Revolution. The Statue of Liberty has
become an American symbol of freedom and welcome
to the immigrants who come to the USA looking
for a better life.
This grand lady has welcomed millions of foreigners
coming to seek freedom and opportunity in
America.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum,
Located in the NY Harbor
212-883-1986
Located just a few hundred yards north of the
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island stands as a constant
reminder of our nation’s immigrant heritage. See
the American Immigrant Wall of Honor, museum,
displays, and films when you take a tour.
Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Ave. at 36th St. NY NY 10016
212-685-0008
This library contains one of the world’s finest collections
of manuscripts, printed books, documents,
historical documents, prints and drawings.
NY Public Library
Fifth Ave. & 42nd St. NY NY
212-930-0730
Beautiful and majestic library offering hundreds of
specialized services with 85 neighborhood branches
and four research libraries available.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Library
Fifth Ave. and 42nd St. NY NY 10018
212-930-0830/869-8089
Six-million-volume library with extensive rare
book, manuscript, and archival collections.
Museum of Jewish Heritage -A
Living Memorial to the Holocaust
36 Battery Place in Battery Park City,
NY, NY 10004
1-646-437-4200
The 20th-century Jewish experience before, during,
and after the Holocaust as described through
personal accounts, artifacts, photos, and film. Audio
tours, gift shop. Subway Services: 1, 9 to Rector St;
4, 5 to Bowling Green; R, W to Whitehall Street.
Bus Services: M9, M20
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Ave. NY NY 10128
212-423-3200
Devoted to Jewish art and culture, this museum shows over 4,000 years of history through its ancient and modern exhibits and artifacts. Closed Weds.
Yeshiva University Museum
15 16th St. NY NY 10011
212-294-8330
Dramatic exhibitions and thought-provoking
programs exploring all aspects of
Jewish art, culture, and history are
available.
American Museum of
Natural History/Planetarium
Central Park West at 79th St.,
NY, NY 10024
212-769-5100
One of the largest and most innovative natural history museums in the world, this museum includes The Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth, The Rose Center, and fascinating changing exhibits.
Children’s Museum of
Manhattan-The Tisch
Building
212 West 83rd St. between Broadway and
Amsterdam Ave., NY, NY 10024
212-721-1234
This is a fantastic “hands-on” museum with all sorts of activities, plus creative and well-designed exhibits. You also will find storytelling, workshops and other events going on during the day. Closed on Mondays.
NY City Fire Museum
278 Spring St. (between Varick and Hudson
Sts.). NY NY
212-691-1303
This renovated 1904 firehouse is the
home of the combined collection of the
Fire Department and the Home
Insurance Company. It is one of the
nation’s most comprehensive collections
of firefighting memorabilia. Closed on
Mondays.
Lower East Side
Tenement Museum
91 Orchard St. NY NY 10002
212-982-8420 Children under 6 not permitted
The historic gateway to America,
Manhattan’s Lower East Side is home to
the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
In the 19th century, millions of
European immigrants poured into New
York Harbor. A tour of the Tenement at
97 Orchard Street illustrates the way of
life for many of these new arrivals. All
tours begin at 90 Orchard Street.
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Ave. at 103rd St. NY NY 10029
212-534-1672
The Museum of the City of New York
(MCNY) was established in 1923 with
the mission to collect, preserve and
present pieces related to the original
culture and history of New York City.
NYC Police Museum
100 Old Slip & South St. NY NY 10005
212-480-3100
The New York Police Museum is housed
in the historic building that contained
NYPD’s 1st Precinct.
New York Historical Society
170 Central Park West NY NY 10024
212-873-3400
Library and museum of New York history
featuring fine, decorative, and diverse
art plus one of the oldest research
libraries in the US. The museum also
features a landmark park-like auditorium.
Closed on Mondays.
South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton Street. NY NY
212-748-8786
This museum is actually an 11-squareblock
historic district in the South
Street Seaport area of Lower
Manhattan. Aside from the 18th- and
19th-century buildings, visitors can
explore old schooners, three galleries,
and a 19th-century style print shop.
Museum is open Open Tuesday-
Sunday 10-6
National Museum of the American Indian,
Smithsonian Institution
One Bowling Green NY NY
212-514-3700
Inside this beaux-arts building, which
once served as the U.S. Custom House,
is the largest collection of cultural artifacts
in the world dedicated to North,
Central, and South American Indians.
Included in the displays are works relating
to pottery, masks, jewelry, mosaics,
carvings, and textiles. Free admission!
The Museum of American Financial History
48 Wall St. NY NY 10004
212-908-4519
Founded in 1988 to bring alive America’s
financial history to students, policy
makers, the media, and the general public.
The Museum chronicles the role of
finance and the capital markets; and
preserves, research, and collects financial
artifacts. Closed on Sunday and
Monday.
International Center of Photography
1133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street
NY NY
212-857-0000
This museum focuses on photography as
an aesthetic medium as well as how it
has been used in relation to history and
its effects on the social environment. It
is the only museum in New York exclusively
devoted to photography. Closed
Mondays.
The Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery Pl. NY NY
212-968-1961
The Skyscraper Museum is a non-profit,
educational institution dedicated to the
the study of high-rise buildings of the
past, present, and future. Focus is placed
upon local New York City architecture
and its historical aspects. Open
Wednesday- Sunday.
The American Numismatic Society
75 Varick Street, 11th floor. NY NY 10013
212-571-4470
The American Numismatic Society,
founded in 1858, is a non-profit international
center for the preservation and
study of coins, medals and paper money.
The ANS collection contains close to
one million objects and spans all periods
and geographic areas. These are combined
with the world’s finest numismatic
library. Both the collection and the
library are open to the public with
appointment.
Center For Jewish History
15 W. 16th St. NY NY 10011
212-294-8301
Embodies the unique partnership of 5
major institutions of Jewish scholarship,
history & art: American Jewish
Historical Society, American Sephardi
Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva
University Museum & YIVO Institute
for Jewish Research. Created as a central
repository for the cultural & historical
legacy of the Jewish people, the
Center houses an enormous collection
of archival documents, objects of art &
other materials.
Parks & Gardens
Battery Park
Battery Pl. to South St. / Broadway / Cross
Sts. At State St. NY NY 10004
212-360-3456
Named for the battery of cannons that
once guarded New York, Battery Park
dominates the southern tip of
Manhattan. The park is a good jumping on
point for tours of Ellis Island, Staten
Island and the Statue of Liberty, and it is
the best place to view the convergence
of the Hudson and East Rivers. Castle
Clinton, built as a fort in 1807, was later
redesigned as the first U.S. monument to
World War I veterans. The park is a
great place for an outdoor picnic or
walking tour.
Bryant Park
Bryant Park is situated behind the New
York Public Library in midtown Manhattan,
between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth
and Sixth Aves. NY, NY 10036
212-768-4242
This is the largest illuminated park in
the world and the site of the first World’s
Fair (1853-54). Midtown workers have
found this park, with its gravel paths and
movable green iron chairs, to be a great
lunch spot. The park draws thousands of
visitors daily during the warmer months.
Bowling Green
Bowling Green is a small public park in
Lower Manhattan at the foot of
Broadway next to the site of the original
Dutch fort.
It is the oldest existing public park in
New York City.
The park is a wedge-shaped plaza,
formed by the convergence of Whitehall
Street and Broadway, of which the park
forms the southern terminus. A portion
of the park is a fenced-in grassy area
with tables and chairs that are popular
lunchtime destinations for local workers
in the nearby Financial District.
Central Park
59th St to 110th St. Central Park W and 5th
Ave. between Central Park N & Central
Park S, NY NY 10022
212-360-3456
This famed 843-acre rectangular park
offers a variety of beautiful recreational
opportunities amid the bustle of
Gotham. Joggers, nature lovers and bikers
use the park daily. Kids young and
old enjoy riding the Friedsam Memorial
Carousel (near 65th Street), and the
Belvedere Castle (near 79th Street)
affords great views of the city.
The Central Park Wildlife Center (Zoo)
at 5th Avenue and East 64th Street 1-
212-861-6030 is open daily year-round.
A ticket from CPWC gets you in free to
the nearby Tisch Children’s Zoo. Race
mini-yachts or rent a boat of your own at
Conservatory Water (near 5th Avenue
and 74th Street).
Damrosch Park – Lincoln Center
62nd St. near Amsterdam Ave. NY NY
Damrosch Park is located at the southwest
corner of the Lincoln Center Plaza,
at 62nd Street near Amsterdam Avenue.
DeWitt Clinton Park
West 52nd-54th Sts. between 11th and 12th
Aves. NY,NY
De Witt Clinton Park is a truly family friendly
park. Because of 1996 improvements
to its Erie Canal Playground, one
can find play equipment, safety surfacing,
painted games, swings, benches,
drinking fountains, concrete play mules
(named Sal, Pal and Gal) and a frog
spray shower within the play area.
Fort Tryon Park
Riverside Dr to Hudson River NY, NY
10040
212-408-0100
Cross Streets Between W 192nd St and
Dyckman Street / Fort Washington Ave,
at Margaret Corbin Cir, NY NY 10040
The 60-plus acre park surrounding historic
Fort Tryon, one of the last strongholds
to resist the British invasion of
New York in 1776, offers spectacular
views of the Hudson River and the
George Washington Bridge. The park
itself is a beautiful landscape filled with
trees, lawns and rock gardens designed
by Frederick Law.
Gramercy Park
Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10003
Cross Streets Between 20th Street and
21st Street / Irving Pl.
A cast-iron fence completely surrounds
the tranquil grounds of Gramercy Park,
one of the only private parks still
remaining on Manhattan Island. The
two-acre park dates from 1831 and is
flanked by numerous grand homes.
Gantry Plaza State Park
49th Street and East River Drive NY NY
10031
718-786-6385
This park comprises four restored piers
which afford visitors a good view of the
Manhattan skyline, including the
Empire State Building and the United
Nations building. Basketball courts,
playgrounds and a fishing pier with
cleaning table are all provided for visitor
enjoyment.
Carl Schurz Park / Gracie Mansion
East 84 to East 90 St., East End Ave. to
East River, NY NY
212-570-4751
This 1799-built home has served as the
official residence for New York’s mayors
since 1942.
Hudson River Park
Gregory Farrell Hudson River to West Side
Hwy. NY, NY 10011
212-533-7275
Cross Streets Between Battery Park City
and 59th St. / Battery Pl and Harrison St.
Manhattan kids love to play in this park.
The park also houses playgrounds,
promenades and walkways. Downtown
residents frequent the park for great
views of both the harbor and The Statue
of Liberty. There are also several handball
and basketball courts for a quick
pick-up game.
Little Red Lighthouse-Fort Washington Park
178th St. at Hudson River NY NY 10034
212-304-2365 / 800-201-7275
Along the Hudson River, under the base
of the east tower of the George
Washington Bridge, lies the little Little
Red Lighthouse.
Built in 1880 in Sandy Hook, NJ, the
lighthouse was moved to its present site
in 1921. After the completion of the
George Washington Bridge, the lighthouse
was no longer needed and it was
decommissioned in 1932.
In 1951 when the City planned to demolish
the lighthouse, popular support
came to its rescue. The lighthouse was
restored with City funds in 1982.
Riverbank State Park
679 Riverside Drive NY NY 10031
212-694-3600
Two park entrance bridges span the
Henry Hudson Parkway from Riverside
Dr. and lead to the rooftop park. At West
145th St., stairs or an elevator provide
access to the park from the lower riverfront
level. This park provides a myriad
of activities and recreation in the heart
of NYC.
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park
Between Battery Pl and the Hudson River,
NY NY 10280
212-267-9700
Operated by the Battery Park City Parks
Conservancy, Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park
is part of the series of parks that stretches
from Historic Battery Park to the
World Financial Center. This park also
features the Museum of Jewish
Heritage. Visitors can spend hours walking
along the beautifully manicured
lawns and gardens.
Union Square Park
Park Ave. at Broadway / 14th St to 17th St.
NY NY 10003
Union Square is an important and historic
intersection in New York City.
Union Square was located where
Broadway and the Bowery Lane came
together in the early 19th century. Today
it is bound by 14th St., Union Square
East, 17th St., and Union Square West.
Washington Square Park
Cross Sts. Between MacDougal St. and
University Place / Greenwich Village NY
NY One of the central attractions in
Greenwich Village, Washington Square
provides respite from the hustle of the
day. Within the park, the Washington
Arch can be found.
Sights & Activities
Staten Island Ferry
Whitehall St. NY, NY 10004
1-718-390-5253
Leaving Manhattan, you gaze at the most
enduring symbol of the city, the Statue of
Liberty, ahead on the right, with the sleek
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge dominating
the left. The magnificence of the Brooklyn
Bridge soon completes the view behind
you on the right. Once at the terminal on
the Staten Island side, just grab a departing
boat and enjoy the dramatic view in
reverse. The Ferry Terminal on Peter
Minuit Plaza is at the end of South and
State Streets. Vehicles are no longer
allowed on the ferry.
Grand Central Terminal
87 E 42nd St. at Park Ave. NY NY 10017
212-935-3960
Said to be “Manhattan’s only remaining
great gateway,” Grand Central Terminal
(not “station” as it is so often mistakenly
called) is a magnificent example of art
meeting functionality. Sixty integrated
railroad tracks act as a transport hub for
over 500,000 people daily, including commuters
from CT and NJ.
MTA Metro-North Railroad, which operates
the Terminal, has teamed up with
Orpheo USA, one of the world’s most
experienced producers of audio tours, to
give tourists, travelers and locals alike a
history of the terminal filled with interesting
details and insights.
Statue of Liberty / Ellis
Island Immigration Museum
NY Harbor, NY NY 10004
212-269-5755/-363-3200
These two sights represent freedom for millions of people, and the Statue of Liberty, a 450,000-pound gift from the people of France, is a must-see for anyone visiting the Big Apple. Access to the islands is via a Circle Lines ferry, and a (free) timed pass is required. Ranger-led tours detail the history and technical aspects of the statue. Inside the base of Lady Liberty you’ll find a number of exhibits and concessions, and from the observation deck the city and harbor views are unbeatable. Circle Lines recommends that guests arrive at least two hours in advance of their scheduled departure time.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave. at 34th St. NY NY 10118
212-736-3100
One of the world’s most famous skyscrapers is easily recognized by its strong, slender ascent into the NY sky. The building opened in 1931 at a cost of $41 million after about a year of construction, making it the fastest development of any major skyscraper (4.5 stories per week). At 1,450 feet and currently the ninth-tallest building in the world, this landmark soars more than a quarter mile into the Manhattan atmosphere. Observation decks are on the 86th and 102nd floors. The lower deck is probably the better spot for the best views. On clear days, there can be an amazing 80-mile visibility. The upper deck is good too, just smaller and glassed in. Also available is a virtual trip around the city on the NY Skyride, an exciting thrill-ride simulated helicopter experience.
47th Street – Diamond District NY
The Diamond District is the world’s largest shopping district for all sizes and shapes of diamonds and fine jewelry at tremendous prices and value. The United States is the world’s largest consumer market for diamonds. Over 90 percent of the diamonds that enter this country go through NYC and most of them go through the Diamond District. More than 2,600 independent businesses are located in the Diamond District. Tours are every Wednesday morning. Duration: about 1 hour. Tour starts at: 2 West 47th St. (outside the National Jewelers Exchange). Reservation are required: Call 212-398-3087
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Commentary
It is Roebling’s 1840 patent for the insitu
spinning of wire rope that has to
be recognized as one of the decisive
breakthroughs in modern suspension
bridge technology. Brooklyn Bridge,
whose construction ran through two
generations of Roeblings between 1869
and its completion in 1883.
Federal Reserve Bank of NY
33 Liberty Street. NY NY
212-720-6130/5000
Public tours include an overview of the
Federal Reserve system, a video of the
currency processing system and a tour
of the vault which holds one-fourth of
the world’s known monetary gold
reserves. Reservations are required.
Open Monday- Friday.
City Hall
Broadway (Chambers St. / Park Pl.) and
Park Row (downtown) NY NY 10007
212-788-9600
City Hall Park at Broadway and Murray Street has been the seat of New York’s Municipal Government since 1811. The domed building is an outstanding example of Federal period architecture.
Supreme Court of NY
60 Centre St. NY NY
212-374-4780
Learn about the legal system by participating
in a question and answer session
and witnessing an actual trial in
progress. Under the building’s dome,
the story of law is told via paintings
done by the Works Progress
Administration in the 1930s. Group
tours by appointment. Open Monday-
Friday.
Roosevelt Island
Borough of Manhattan, NYC SE NY in
East River opposite midtown Manhattan.
Isl. is 1.75 mi long and only 800 ft.
wide at its widest point; 147 acres in
area. In 19th and 20th centuries, as
city property, it housed a poorhouse, a
jail, and hospitals. In 1921, the prison
was moved to Rikers Island, and the
name was changed from Blackwell’s
Island to Welfare Isl. In 1971 the
State’s Urban Development Corp.
decided to convert the island to a high density
residential community; severe
fiscal and management problems
caused only 2,138 housing units to be
built. Yet, the result has been a pleasing,
successful project accessible by
subway, by car from Ravenswood,
Queens, via the Roosevelt Isl. Bridge
(built 1955), and by an aerial tramway
from a terminal at E 60th St. and 2d
Ave. in Manhattan.
Federal Hall National
Monument
Wall St and Nassau St. NY NY 10005
212-825-6888
Where the historic Customs House
(1834) now stands was once a building
that served as the setting for some of
the most significant events in our
country’s early history. The Federal
Hall was the site of the swearing-in of
George Washington as the country’s
first President on April 30, 1789.
Today, a statue commemorates the
place and date of this event. The first
Congress also met here until 1790 and
drafted the Bill of Rights. After the
capital moved to Philadelphia in 1790,
the building served as city hall until its
demolition in 1812.
United Nations
First Ave. between 42nd and 48th St. NY
NY
Established after World War II in an
effort to maintain world peace, this 18-
acre complex houses the world body of
nations and includes the 39-story
Secretariat Building, the domed
General Assembly, the Conference
Building, the U.N. Gardens and the
Dag Hammarskjold Library.
Winter Garden
Next to Ground Zero, by Battery Park,
NY NY
It is an indoor garden with very tall
palm trees (it’s 2 floors)
The ground floor of the World
Financial Center and portions of the
second floor include a mall featuring
the Winter Garden as its center point.
Visitors Information
Visitors Information Center
Downtown City Hall Park Visitor
Information Kiosk
Southern tip of City Hall Park on the
Broadway sidewalk at Park Row.
212-484-1222
As the visitor gateway to Lower
Manhattan, the new City Hall Park
Visitor Information. Kiosk will promote
downtown tourism, with a multi-lingual
staff distributing detailed visitor information
including directions, attraction
brochures, maps and more.
Midtown NY City’s Official Visitor Information Center
810 Seventh Ave. between 52nd & 53rd Sts.
NY NY
212-484-1222
NY City’s Official Visitor Information
Center is the city’s official source for
information on everything there is to do
and see in NY City including hotels,
sightseeing, attractions, tours, and
transportation. The Center features free
brochures, discount coupons to attractions,
multilingual visitor information
counselors, ATM, and MetroCard vending machine.
Tours
Apple Tours
800-876-9868/212-944-9200/-512-0555
Big Apple Greeters
212-669-8159
Double Decker Bus Tours
1040 Ave. of the Americas NY NY 10018
212-944-9200
Funaway Bus Tours
400 Tiffany St. Bronx, NY 10474
1-718-893-9400
Gray Line Tours
Eight Ave. & 42nd St. (at Port Authority)
NY, NY
212-397-2600/445-0848
Marvelous Manhattan
Tours
86-44 110th St.
Jamaica, NY 11418 718-846-9308
NY City Tours
400 West 50th St. NY, NY 10019
212-262-3505
Big Taxi Tours
718-706-TOUR
CitySights NY
212-812-2700
Carriage Tours
Central Park South & 59th Street
212-360-2727
Park Tours
Central Park
212-360-2727
Union Square Walking Tour
212-460-1200
Urban Park Rangers
1-866-692-4295
Bike Rentals
Central Park Bike Rentals
Loeb Boathouse – Central Park mid-east &
74th St. NY NY
212-861-4137
Big Apple’s
2 Columbus Circle / Corner of West 59th
St. and Broadway NY NY
212-541-8759
Bike and Roll
Pier 84, Hudson River Park at 44th St.
212-260-0400
Explore the city of New York and take
on the Hudson River Greenway to
explore sites like the Brooklyn Bridge,
Battery Park, and Riverside Park, or visit
famous landmarks and locations like
Central Park, Chinatown, and the Ellis
Island ferry. while avoiding the city traffic
with Bike and Roll New York City.
With more than 25 miles of off-street
trails in Manhattan, the opportunities
for your pedal powered adventures are
almost endless.
Helicopter Tours
Helicopter Flight Services
Downtown Manhattan Heliport Pier 6 and
the East River, NY NY 10004
212-355-0801/888-WE-FLY-NY
Flights depart from the Downtown
Manhattan Heliport on weekdays, and
from the West 30th Street Heliport on
weekends.
For those hoping to see the city with
new eyes, Helicopter Flight Services has
just the ticket. Their twelve- to twentyone-
minute tours gives a breathtaking
view from the sky of NY Harbor, the
Statue of Liberty, and the Financial
District.
Liberty Helicopters, Inc.
Downtown Manhattan Heliport Pier 6 and
the East River, NY, NY 10004
212-967-6464
‘From Our Point of View, NY Is More
Than Spectacular!’ Fly with the winner
of the Helicopter Association’s Safety
Award past New York’s most famous
landmarks, day or night, year round.
Pilot narration available upon request.
Water Tours
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Pier 83, W. 42nd St. at 12th Ave.
212-563-3200
Is best known for its comprehensive
three-hour tour that loops completely
around Manhattan accompanied by lively
narration. There is also a two-hour
Semi-Circle Cruise as well as an evening
Harbor Lights Cruise. For something
completely different, grab a seat on The
Beast, a 30-minute speedboat ride.
Spirit of NY
Pier 62, Chelsea Piers, West 23rd St.,
NY NY 10011
212-727-2789
When looking for a great time with a different
point of view, look no further
than Spirit of New York. Step aboard one
of the magnificent Spirit ships for an
afternoon or evening of unparalleled
cruising fun. Trips leave from Chelsea
Piers in Manhattan or from the dock in
Weehawken, NJ.
The boat is located at Liberty Landing
Marina in Jersey City, just a ferry ride
away from the World Financial Center
and sailing in summer and winter.
Liberty Sailing Charters
Hudson River at Pier 63 NY NY
203-838-5230
Lets you experience the feeling of being
an America’s Cup sailor as you board
America II, a 12-meter yacht that sailed
in the 1987 race. If you are looking for a
unique, unforgettable outing with
clients, guests or friends, this is an ideal
experience.
NY Water Taxi
212-742-1969
Has a fleet of bright yellow 75-passenger
catamarans that have scheduled stops.
They’re a fun, convenient option for
traveling around the West Side, Lower
Manhattan, and Downtown Brooklyn
waterfronts without ever having to stop
for a traffic light.
NY Waterway
Pier 78, W. 38th St. at 12th Ave.
800-533-3779
Offers everything from two-hour tours
around Manhattan to full-day journeys
to the Hudson Valley to visit Kykuit, the
Rockefeller estate.
Classic Harbor Line
Pier 62, Chelsea Piers, W. 23rd St.
at 12th Ave. NY NY
646-336-5270
Has massive sails, a wooden hull, and a
low-to-the-water design for an incredible
perspective from which to view NYC
landmarks.
Staten Island Ferry
718-815-BOAT
Travels from Whitehall Street in Lower
Manhattan to St. George on Staten
Island, leaving approximately every half
hour. The 5.2-mile trip offers inspiring
view of the Statue of Liberty and the
Manhattan skyline.
Green Brook Falls
Palisades Interstate Park, north of
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Hard to view from the NJ side of the
Hudson River – but too far away to view
adequately from the NY side, Green
Brook Falls cascades about 200 feet
down the Palisades, almost in secret.
About 2.5 miles north of the Englewood
Boat Basin (the nearest access point to
the Henry Hudson Parkway), one can
take the Shore Trail for a better view or
catch sight of it when crossing the
bridge over Green Brook.
From the Jersey side of the George
Washington Bridge, take US-9W to E.
Palisade in Englewood Cliffs (about 1.9
miles) and turn right off E. Palisade.
Follow the signs to the Henry Hudson
Parkway and then head north on the
Parkway. Green Brook Falls is almost 3
miles north.
{ Greater Monsey, NY }
ATTRACTIONS
Bear Mountain State Park
Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North,
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
845-786-2701
Fishing, picnicking, boating, ball fields,
basketball courts, hiking paths, bike
trails (starting at Dunderberg Mountain
and traveling South), Trailside
Museum/Zoo, Lodge/Inn. Open dawn
to dusk. (Call 845-786-2701 for details)
Ferris Wheel / Carousel
(Palisades Center)
3rd Floor Food Court, Rte. 59, Palisades
Center Mall
West Nyack, NY 10994
845-348-1000
Ferris Wheel is famous for its handmade,
deep relief carvings, enormously
large animated animals and its historical
rounding boards that carry 40 cherubs,
19 pheasants and 24 bunnies, burros and
dogs around and around. It has chariots
that have a nationwide reputation as
being among the very best ever carved.
(Open mall hours.)
Minetto’s Stonehedge Farm
220 Spook Rock Road
Suffern, NY 10901
845-357-8887
Indoor arena, riding lessons, boarding,
training, horse lessons. Closed Mondays.
Children’s Park
11 Grotke Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
845-357-6100
Trails for walking and jogging, paddle
ball and tennis courts, a little league ball
field, a basketball court, a play area for
children, picnic tables. Covers an area
of 35 acres.
Tallman Mountain State Park
Route 9W NY
845-359-0544
Tallman Mountain State Park comprises
wooded country on the easterly slope of
the Palisades uplands overlooking the
Hudson and Piermont Marsh, which lies
between the river and the slope. The
marsh is part of the Hudson River
National Estuarine Research Reserve.
The park operates as a day-use area,
offering a running track, tennis courts,
playfield, cross country skiing, a walking
trail, hiking and picnic areas.
Harriman State Park
Off the Palisades Parkway NY
845-786-2701
Harriman State Park, located in
Rockland and Orange counties, is the
second-largest park in the parks system,
with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles
of hiking trails, three beaches, two public
camping areas, miles of streams and
scenic roads, and scores of wildlife
species, vistas and vantage points.
Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
845-786-2701
Bear Mountain State Park is situated in
rugged mountains rising from the west
bank of the Hudson River. The historic
Bear Mountain Inn overlooks Hessian
Lake and provides overnight accommodations.
The park features a large play
field, shaded picnic groves, a dock on the
Hudson for mooring small craft, lake
and river fishing access, a swimming
pool, a zoo, hiking and biking.
Blauvelt State Park
Bear Mountain NY
Blauvelt State Park is 590 acres of forest-
green space in Rockland County.
High Tor State Park
Bear Mountain NY
High Tor State Park, a day-use facility
for picnicking, and hiking, affords spectacular
views of the Hudson River.
Highland Lakes State Park
Orange County, NY
Highland Lakes State Park consists of
more than 3,000 acres of undeveloped
woods and lakes in Orange County.
Visitors use the park for fishing, hiking,
horseback riding.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
New Paltz NY
Minnewaska State Park is situated in
Ulster County on the dramatic
Shawangunk Mountain Ridge that rises
more than 2,000 feet above sea level.
Rockland Lake State Park
Rockland Lake State Park’s lake is located
on a ridge of Hook Mountain above
the west bank of the Hudson River.
Sterling Forest® State Park
116 Old Forge Road
Tuxedo NY
Sterling Forest® State Park comprises
17,953 acres of nearly pristine natural
refuge amidst of one of the nation’s most
densely populated areas.
Storm King State Park
Bear Mountain NY
Storm King State Park offers unsurpassed
views of the Catskills and the
Hudson Valley. Hikers and hunters
enjoy this undisturbed green space.
Cherry Brook Park
Madison Avenue,
Pearl River, NY 10965
845-359-6503
Cherry Brook Park is on Madison Avenue in Pearl River, adjacent to Franklin Avenue Elementary School. Open dawn to dusk the 3.5-acre site was acquired in 1971 and dedicated as a park in 1974 The park includes four tennis courts, a walking path, a children’s play area, four handball-paddleball courts and a volleyball area.
Clark Recreation Center
Campbell Ave. & Cragmere Rd.
Airmont, NY 10901
845-357-6100
Picnicking, gardens, nature trails, playground,
basketball, shuffleboard, and
tennis.
Open dawn to dusk.
Dawn Lane Park
Dawn Lane
Airmont, NY 10952
845-357-6100
Walking path, natural area,
small neighborhood
playground. Open dawn to
dusk.
Emeline Park
End of Main St.
Haverstraw, NY 10927
845-429-0300
Waterfront access, paved walks, picnic
tables, track for walking or jogging,
fenced-in play area with dome climber,
slide, space module, spring animals and sprinkler
during the Summer. Open dawn to dusk.
Greenbush Center
Greenbush Road,
Orangeburg, NY 10962
845-359-6503
Playground and open playfield. Open dawn to dusk.
Grotke Park
11 Grotke Road
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
845-357-6100
Basketball courts, tennis courts, pond, ball fields,
playground, walking paths open until dusk.
Haverstraw Bay Park
21 Gagan Road
Haverstraw, NY 10927
845-268-3020
Located on the Hudson Riverfront with an open-air pavilion, covered and uncovered picnic tables, paved walking trails, 3 fishing piers in fresh water pond, pedestrian footbridge, double-wide trailed boat launch, large children’s playground, Rockland County’s September 11th Memorial and Patriot Garden. Covering an area of 27 acres, it is the county’s first waterfront park. All facilities, including restrooms, are completely handicapped accessible.
Independence Park
Independence Avenue
Orangeburg, NY 10962
845-359-6503
Lighted tennis and basketball courts, playground
and paths. Open dawn to dusk.
Kings Park
Kings Highway
Congers, NY 10920
845-639-6200
Playground, 2 ponds, ball fields, basketball courts,
exercise trail. Open dawn to dusk.
Lorna Lane Park
Lorna Lane
Airmont, NY 10901
845-357-6100
Basketball court, children’s playground.
Open dawn to dusk.
Manny Welder Park
Route 306 to Maple Ave.
Monsey, NY 10952
845-357-6100
Several tennis and handball courts,
ball fields, children’s
playground, nature area, biking path.
Open dawn to dusk.
Nelson Memorial Park
Foot of Jefferson
Haverstraw, NY 10927
845-429-0300
Small park for children and
teens with basketball
and handball courts, swings, play area.
Open dawn to dusk.
Nyack Memorial Park
Piermont & Depew Avenues
Nyack, NY 10960
845-358-0548
On the shores of the Hudson and within
walking distance from the downtown
Nyack area, with children’s
playground, gazebo, tennis courts, butterfly
garden, small watercraft launch.
Orchard Hills Park
Pilgrim Lane
Monsey, NY 10952
845-357-6100
Tennis and handball courts,
ball field, basketball
court, children’s playground.
Open dawn to dusk.
{ Cherry Hill, NJ }
ATTRACTIONS
Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild
Safari- Chol Hamoed Passover
Spectacular
1 Six Flags Boulevard
Jackson, NJ 08527
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday of Chol Hamoed
For more information please call 201-862-0250. NCSY
exclusive park entrance on Monday and Tuesday.
Barclay Farmstead Museum
209 Barclay Ln. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
856-795-6225
At this historic homestead that is listed on both the
New Jersey and National Registers of Historic
Places, a farm that dates to 1684, one may take
advantage of a chance to look through a “window to
the past” by taking a tour of the house, the blacksmith
shop, the corn crib, and other interesting features
on the site. Tours arranged by appointment.
Adventure Aquarium
1 Aquarium Dr. Camden, NJ 08103
800-616-5297
Adventure Aquarium has nearly 200,000 square
feet of sea life and wildlife. Visitors can explore the
West African River Experience featuring hippopotamuses,
crocodiles, porcupines and more than 20
species of African birds in a free-flight aviary, be
surrounded by sharks in a suspended
40-foot walkthrough tunnel.
Discover the wonders of the deep sea in the Jules
Verne Gallery.
Historic Croft Farm
100 Borton Mill-Evans Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
856-488-7868
This 80-acre site was once the site of a working
farm and mill and a stop on the Underground
Railroad, and now functions as a vibrant arts center;
the grounds are centered around a sixteen room
farmhouse, the original section of which was constructed
in 1753. The site is now home to the Cherry
Hill Arts Center.
Camden County Historical Society
/Pomona Hall Park
Park Blvd. & Euclid Ave., Camden, NJ 08103
856-964-3333
The Camden County Historical Society is comprised
of a research library for conducting genealogical
and historical research, Pomona Hall, the 18th century
home of Camden County’s founding family,
the Cooper Family and the Camden County
Museum of History.
Public tours of Pomona Hall are available Thurs.
and Sun. and group tours are available by advance
reservation. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.
Goodwin Holocaust Museum &
Education Center
1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-751-9500
This education center features exhibits, and a variety
of educational materials and programs to educate
the public about the horrors of the Holocaust
in memoriam of those who lost their lives or loved
ones in the event, as well as in the hope that through
learning from the horrific crimes and mistakes of
the past that they will not be repeated.
Garden State Discovery Museum
2040 Springdale Rd.,Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
856-424-1233
This museum present a variety of hands-on exhibits
and activities for children up to ten years of age that
make learning exciting and fun, as well as hosting
special events, group visits, and more.
Camden Children’s Garden
856-365-8733
3 Riverside Dr.
Camden, NJ 08103
The Camden Children’s Garden was
built in 1989 and is designed for children
and families.This 4.5-acre garden
features a variety of themed educational
exhibits for children’s creative
and imaginative play. There’s a Giant
Picnic Garden, Storybook Gardens,
Red Oak Run and Tree House,
Cityscapes Garden and more! Enjoy
great indoor attractions including the
Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons
Butterfly House, Plaza de Aibonito,
our Puerto Rican tropical greenhouse
exhibit and Benjamin Franklin’s Secret
Garden and Workshop. Enjoy the
carousel, Arrow River Express Train
Ride and Spring Butterfly Ride. The
Garden is closed Monday-Wednesdays.
{Bridgeport, CT / Fairfield,CT}
Connecticut Audubon Center at Fairfield
2325 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
203-259-6305
Natural history exhibits including compounds for
non-releasable animals, reference library, and gift
shop in the nature center.
Connecticut Yankee Balloons
120 Flax Road, Fairfield, CT 06430
1203-255-1929
Enjoy our Hot-air balloon flights over the Litchfield
Hills, central Connecticut and the Housatonic and
Naugatuck River valleys, weather permitting.
Fairfield Historical Society Museum
636 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
1-203-259-1598
Collections spanning 350 years of Fairfield history
featuring changing and permanent exhibitions.
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610
1-203-394-6565
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo provides a wonderfully
wild. Open year-round and exhibiting almost 300
animals – including several endangered species
such as tigers and bears – the Zoo is a great place to
spend the day.
Discovery Museum and Planetarium
The 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
203-372-3521
There are many activities for the family to enjoy
here including a learning center with computer simulated
space missions, special shows, various
educational programs, and a planetarium. Open
daily except for Mondays.
{Stamford, CT }
Historic sites
Hoyt-Barnum House
713 Bedford St Stamford CT USA 06091
1-203-329-1183
Built in 1699, the Hoyt-Barnum House is made out
of wood and was originally a blacksmith’s home.
The house features some of the most unusual building
materials, such as clay, animal hair and straw
binding mixtures. Visits by appointment only.
The Jewish Historical Society Of
Greater Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT
1-203-322-5830
The Jewish Historical Society
of Lower Fairfield County serves
the communities of Stamford,
Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien
and Pound Ridge. JHS serves as our
community’s resource for discovering,
explaining, preserving, generating
interest in and enjoying Jewish history,
and works on preserving
the past and the present for the future.
Stratford Historical Society
967 Academy Hill, Stratford, CT 06615
1-203-378-0630
Located in the Judson House this museum exhibits
local Indian artifacts, early town government, the
town’s participation in the French and Indian War.
Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum
295 West Ave. Norwalk, CT 06850
1-203-838 9799
This fabulous 19th century mansion is one of the
most beautiful buildings in the world. Four stories
high and featuring a magnificent octagonal rotunda
surrounded by fifty beautifully decorated rooms,
the mansion surpasses any house of its era in size,
scope, and craftsmanship.Tours are offered
Wednesdays through Sundays.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903
1-203-322-1646
This 118 acre complex offers an exciting array of
experiences for individuals, families, and groups in
the fields of history, nature, and the arts. The
grounds include the Heckscher Farm, an early New
England Farm with a restored 1750 barn and pastures.
Six nature trails wind over wooded, rocky
hillsides, past ponds and stream.
History Center of Stamford, Fairfield County
1508 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06903
1-203-329-1183
Sites include the Governor Thomas Fitch Law
Office, Cemetery, Schoolhouse, and Town House
Museum. A donation is requested from visitors.
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
303 West Ave. Norwalk, CT. 06850
1-203-899-0606
Award-winning interactive museum for children
ages 10 and under, with a variety of exhibits and
activities that inspire learning and discovery.
Explore tropical rain forests, report the weather, or
experiment with water.
Wilton Heritage Museum
249 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897
1-203-762-7257
This museum is set in a home built in 1756. The
exhibits cover changes in culture between 1750 and
1850. Artifacts on display include dolls, toys and
clothing. Open Tuesday – Friday.
Boothe Memorial Park & Museum
5800 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615
1-203-381-2046
Former Boothe homestead located on 30 acres with
unusual historical buildings including Boothe home
and carriage house, Americana Museum, blacksmith
shop, architecturally eccentric, flower gardens,
rose garden, picnicking, and playgrounds.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 North Water St. Norwalk, CT 06854
203-852-0700
One of the few aquariums in the country to focus on
one body of water — Long Island Sound — the
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk offers a whole day’s
fun and Different tanks represent successive levels
of life in Long Island Sound.
Cove Island Park
Stamford, Connecticut
Cove Road and Weed Avenue.
Facilities include: beach with pavilion and concessions,
marina, tennis courts, softball fields, horseshoe
pits, playgrounds, picnic areas, and fishing.
Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT
203-322-6971
Set on 63 acres. Visitors will find woodland and
swamp environments, as well as a pond. There are
several ecology trails, a swamp walk, library and
greenhouse.
John A. Minetto State Park
Route 272, Torrington, CT
Set on the site of the one of the first homes built in
the area, this park has fishing, as well as sports
fields, picnic areas and trails for hiking and cross country
skiing.
Seth Low Pierrepont State Park
Route 116, Ridgefield, CT
203-431-2577
State park with picnic areas, fishing, and hiking.
{Waterbury, CT}
Attractions
Larkin State Bridle Trail
Rte. 63, Naugatuck/Waterbury Line, CT 06010
1-203-729-8840
Trail begins at Hop Brook Lake Dam on Rte.
63,Waterbury/Naugatuck Line. It follows
abandoned railroad line through Naugatuck,
Middlebury, Oxford and Southbury for 10.7
miles. Horseback riding, mountain biking,
and hiking.
Historic Homes & Buildings
Mountains Unlimited Adventures
336 Lakewood Rd., Waterbury, CT 06010
203-756-8218/1-888-240-6976
Raft and inflatable kayak rentals on the
scenic Housatonic, Naugatuck &
Farmington Rivers. Guided Whitewater
Trips on Bulls Bridge Gorge and Upper
Farmington Rivers – Class IV-V rapids.
Rock & Ice Climbing – instructions year
round in Northwestern Connecticut.
Naugatuck Historical Society Museum
195 Water St., Naugatuck, CT 06010
1-203-729-9039
Naugatuck is the home of architectural
treasures designed by Sanford White,
Henry Bacon and Theodate Pope
Riddle. The museum, located in the former
train station, is open 20 hours a
week, and has collections that illustrate
the industrial, educational, and family
life of the town. Of particular interest is
the history of the rubber industry.
Timexpo Museum
175 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06706
203-755-8463
Features exhibits telling the story of
Timex and its heritage dating back to
the 1850s. Attractions include a time
tunnel that leads to ancient mysteries,
magnificent timepieces, hands-on activities
and much more. Closed Sunday and
Monday. Open by appt.
White Memorial Conservation Center Museum
80 Whitehall Road, Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-0857
Come enjoy their self-guiding nature
trail, special displays, nature and handson
exhibits, and so much more.
{ Lancaster, PA }
ATTRACTIONS
Hershey’s Chocolate World Visitor Center
100 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA
17033
717-534-4900
Located adjacent to Hershey Park is this
informative and entertaining tour
revealing the process of how chocolate is
made.
Indian Echo Caverns
368 Middletown Road, Hummelstown, PA
17036
717-566-8131
Experience spectacular tours through
breathtaking caverns rich in history,
beauty, and excitement for the whole
family enjoy.
Adventure Sports
3010 Elizabethtown Road,
Hershey, PA 17033
717-533-7479
Family entertainment center featuring
go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats,
batting range, and driving range.
Adventures Aloft/Balloon High Sports
727 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, PA 17543
717-626-8318
Challenging 18-hole miniature golf
course around waterfalls on hillside
overlooking beautiful Amish farms.
Choo Choo Barn – Traintown USA
Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579
800-450-2920/ 717-687-7911
See Lancaster County like you’ve never
seen it before – in miniature!
Our 1,700-square-foot hand-built train
display is home to over 150 animated
figures and 22 operating trains.
Demuth Museum and Garden
120 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
717-299-9940
Restored home and gardens of
renowned American artist Charles
Demuth. Closed on Mondays
Strasburg Rail Road
301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572
717-687-7522
The Strasburg Rail Road showcases the
Golden Age of Railroads and the beauty
of Pennsylvania’s countryside. Known
for America’s oldest steam-engine
trains, the journey is about 10 miles
long. On the trip, passengers get to see
more than a dozen Amish farms. Guests
depart from a Victorian depot and experience
the comforts of a wooden coach
train, which includes a first-class parlor,
observation car, and dining car.
The Amish Farm and House
2395 Lincoln Highway East (U.S. Route 30),
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-394-6185
Sleighs, waterwheels, and old furnishings
illustrate how Pennsylvania’s Amish
lived during the 1800s. A tour through
the Amish Farm and House takes about
90 minutes and includes an in-depth
look at the life and culture of this group.
The house features authentic items that
span more than 250 years.
The Hershey Story
63 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA
17033
717-534-3439
For well over 100 years, the word
“Hershey” has been synonymous with
the Great American Chocolate Bar.
Now, The Hershey Story takes visitors
on an inspirational journey through the
life of Milton S. Hershey, the man, his
chocolate company, the town that bears
his name, and his generous legacy. The
Hershey Story explores the rags to riches
accomplishments of an American
entrepreneur who used his personal
wealth to enrich the lives of others.From
the interactive Museum Experience and
its creative Apprentice Program to the
Chocolate Lab and the Museum Shop,
the sweet results of Mr. Hershey are
guaranteed to inspire all who enter The
Hershey Story.
National Civil War Museum
One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park,
Harrisburg, PA 17103
717-260-1861
This is the only national museum dedicated
to the Civil War. Balanced exhibits
portray both sides of the war, with art
and artifacts, memorabilia, photographs,
dramatic reconstructions of battle
scenes, a field hospital, and a wartime
campsite.
Railroad Museum of PA
300 Gap Rd., Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-8628
Located in Strasburg, this museum is
dedicated to preserving an important
component of the Quaker State’s past:
the railroad industry. Exhibits include
original steam and electric locomotives.
Plan to spend a few hours here; the
museum’s collection is quite extensive
and includes several interactive exhibits.
The National Watch and Clock Museum
514 Poplar St., Columbia, PA 17512
717-684-8261
Located about halfway between York and Lancaster, the National Watch and Clock Museum is one of the more unique museums in the area. You’ll find more than 10,000 timepieces representing periods from the 17th century to the present. Closed on Mondays
The National Toy Train Museum
Paradise Lane, Strasburg, PA 17579
717-687-8976
An extensive collection of toy trains from the mid-1800s to the present day. Five operating interactive train layouts, continuous toy train videos, research library, and a gift shop. Call for Spring schedule.
Manheim Fire Company Museum
83 South Main Street, Manheim, PA 17545
717-665-3661
Museum that holds two pieces of original
equipment, along with early fire
company minutes and other memorabilia
such as helmets, parade uniforms and
attire, and pictures.
Hands-On House Children’s Museum
721 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA
17601
1-717-569-5437(KIDS)
There’s so much to explore at the
area’s only museum where playing and
learning go hand in hand. Not-for-profit
museum features shared educational
experiences that delight kids
and parents alike. Closed on Mondays.
State Museum of Pennsylvania
300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17108
717-787-4980
The State Museum of Pennsylvania is
located on North Street. Most of the
exhibits here focus on state and local
history. Features include a planetarium,
a fine-arts room, and interactive
exhibits geared toward children.
Heritage Center Museum
13 West King Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-6440
Owns and operates two museums, the
Lancaster Cultural History Museum
and the Lancaster Quilt and Textile
Museum.
Manheim Historical Society Railroad Station
210 South Charlotte Street, Manheim, PA
17545
717-664-3486
Visit the restored trolley car, which is
among the items displayed at the borough’s
1881 station. A museum exhibit
features local history.
Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum
2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
717-569-0401
Collects, conserves, exhibits, and
interprets Pennsylvania German material,
culture, and heritage from 1740
through 1940. There are many workshops
and exhibits.
North Museum of Natural History and Science
400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17604
717-291-3941
Close to downtown Lancaster, the
North Museum of Natural History &
Science opens the window to the
worlds of natural history and science.
Meet the residents of the Live Animal
Room, trace the history of the earliest
inhabitants along the Susquehanna
River, or travel to far reaching galaxies
and beyond in Central Pennsylvania’s
largest Planetarium.
Hershey Gardens
170 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA 17033
717-534-3492
At one time, this was Milton Hershey’s private rose garden. Today, the area has been expanded to include beautiful beds of chrysanthemums, annuals, and an award-winning rose garden. Enchanting themed gardens and butterfly house.
Zoo American
100 West Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA
17033
717-534-3900
Divided into five North American climate
zones, the 11-acre Zoo America
offers a fun way to learn about animal
habitats and ecosystems.
Reservoir Park
100 Concert Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17011
717-233-7403
The Arts Village, which opened in 1991,
offers visitors a chance to interact with
local artists and craftspeople, and the
Park Mansion, a restored 19th-century
home, is one of the city’s top art galleries.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
5300 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-599-5751
Fort Hunter encompasses a 40-acre
park and plantation home first settled
in the early 1700s. The park, set on the
banks of the Susquehanna River, has
several picnic areas, as well as the
Centennial Barn. There are several
walking paths and access to the
Pennsylvania Canal Trail.
Science and Technology
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
222 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-214-ARTS
Located in a 20,000-square-foot facility,
the center offers over 200 interactive
exhibits that provide multi level
learning opportunities.
Hot-Air Ballooning by the
U.S. Hot-Air Balloon Team
2737 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA
17505
1-800-763-5987
Come up, slow down. Experience the
flight of a lifetime over lush countryside
and Amish Farm Country.
Hershey Trolley Works
800 Park Blvd., Hershey, PA 17033
In front of Hershey’s Chocolate World
717-533-3000
Singing trolley conductors take you on a
fascinating journey. Get a glimpse of
Hershey and learn about its rich history.
AAA Buggy Ride
Located at Kitchen Kettle Village,Route 340, in Lancaster County, PA 17534. 717-989-2829. Their friendly drivers will entertain you with fascinating stories and information about the Amish lifestyle.
Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides
Plain & Fancy Farm, 3121 Old Philadelphia
Pike (Rt. 340), Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8828
Lancaster’s only ride through real working, noncommercial Amish farms on a private Amish lane with no cars. Start your ride through their covered bridge, rain or shine.
