{ North Jersey }
Attractions
Fun Force – see ad on page 61
551 Main Ave
Wallington, NJ 07057
973-777-0767
NJ’s newest indoor Roller Skating Rink,
laser tag, bounce house, air blaster arena,
arcade and more….family destination.
Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferry
Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305.
201-435-9499
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. Hohokus, 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.
Museums
Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey
400 Fred Wehran Dr, Teterboro, NJ 07608
201-288-6344 – open Tuesday – Sunday
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.
American Labor Museum
83 Norwood St. Haledon, NJ 07508
973-595-7953. Exhibits are housed in the former home of
Pietro Botto, a silk-mill worker.
Hamilton House Museum
971 Valley Rd. 1073 Van Houten Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07013
1-973-744-5707 – only open Sundays
This 18th Century Dutch gambrel-roofed homestead,
was once the home of the Van Wagoner and
Hamilton families. The basic plan of the house does
not greatly differ from its Dutch antecedents. The
sturdy one-and-one-half-story cut sandstone structure,
flanked by a grainery, spring-house and gardens,
reflects almost 200 years of American history.
It brings back memories of an uncluttered horizon
with farms, orchards, fresh brooks, forests full of
game and filled with the scent of wildflowers. The
Museum is opened for tours on Sundays from 2-4 p.m.
The Paterson Museum
2 Market St. Paterson, NJ 07501
973-881-3874 – Tuesday – Friday
From its inception, the Paterson Museum has
stressed the educational aspects of its interpretive
exhibits. A major strength of the museum lies in its
varied collections, including local archaeology, history,
and mineralogy. Paterson has been a birthplace
and springboard to many innovators and inventors.
The museum relates to the .history of Paterson by
showing its evolution as a machinery and textile center,
the “Silk City,” locomotive manufacturing, Colt arms,
and the unique Holland submarines. Closed on Mondays.
Schoolhouse Museum
650 East Glen Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201-487-1739
An 1873 schoolhouse museum, operated by the
Ridgewood Historical Society, is furnished as an
1870s school-house and includes exhibits of artifacts
pertaining to the area’s Dutch settlers, the
Colonial, Civil War and Victorian eras. The Civil
War Years: At Home and on the Battlefield exhibit
has opened to the public. The Museum is closed
Monday-Wednesday and 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 levelacres
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 – closed Mondays.
Zoos & Reserves
Bergen County Zoological Park
216 Forest Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652
201-262-3771 – FREE in April
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
560 Northfield Ave. West Orange, NJ 07052
973-731-5800 – open 10:00am – 3:30pm
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.
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.
{ Atlantic City }
Ripleys Believe it or Not! – see ad on page 61
1441 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 347-2001
Experience our two unique attractions, including Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, a collection of strange and bizarre exhibits from around the world. Enjoy The Vault Laser Maze Challenge, a mysterious room Maze filled with laser beams, just like in the movies! The only place in Atlantic City that you can see a spider made from scissors and knives, a roulette table made of over 14,000 jellybeans, and the world’s smallest production car! These only scratches the surface of what’s behind the doors!
{ 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 – reservations required
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.
FAO Schwartz
767 5th Avenue & E. 58th St.,(General Motors Bldg.)
NY NY 10153
212-644-9400
Founded by Frederick August Otto Schwarz in 1862,
the first FAO Schwarz store opened in Baltimore,
Maryland. FAO Schwarz moved to New York in
1880 and the flagship store has been a landmark on
Fifth Avenue since 1931. The most famous name in
toys and collectibles, FAO Schwarz is the ultimate
toy store for toy lovers from all over the world.
Toys ’R’ Us Times Square
1514 Broadway & 44th St. NY NY
The Center of the Toy Universe™, is the new Toys
’R’ Us international flagship store, located in the
heart of New York City’s Times Square. The more
than 30 million visitors who visit Times Square
each year will discover that Toys ’R’ Us Times
Square is much more than a toy store. The 110,000-
square foot store is guaranteed to delight guests
with an unrivaled shopping experience, an unbelievable
array of toys, the best in customer service, and one of the
most amazing retail presentations in the world.
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.
Botanical Gardens
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.
Merchant’s House Museum (c. 1832)
29 E. Fourth St., NY, NY 10003
212-277-1089 – Thurs – Monday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
A Greek Revival-style rowhouse filled with original
furniture, decorative arts, and family memorabilia.
Open Thursday-Monday.
Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Ave. at 36th St. NY NY 10016
212-685-0008 – open Tuesday – Sunday
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.
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 fire-fighting memorabilia. Closed on
Mondays.
Lower East Side
Tenement Museum
91 Orchard St. NY NY 10002
212-982-8420
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.
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 Wednesday-Sunday 10-6
National Museum of the American Indian,
Smithsonian Institution
One Bowling Green NY NY
212-514-3700 – FREE admission
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.
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 jumpingon
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 familyfriendly
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 – FREE of charge
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.
Must have Metro Card!
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 Phone: 866-512-6326
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 Tour
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
212-627-1825
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.
Ride is FREE of charge
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.)
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.
Historic Homes & Buildings
Edward Hopper House Art
Center (c. 1858)
82 North Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
845-358-0774 – open Wed – Sun
The birthplace and childhood home of
artist Edward Hopper, this house now
serves as a museum with exhibits detailing
Hopper’s life and career, as well as
serving as a community cultural center
and exhibition space. Closed Mon-Wed.
Parks
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
Chesnut 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 of Monday.
See ad for details.
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 Homes & Buildings
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 18thcentury
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.
Museums & Galleries
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.
Museums & Galleries
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.
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
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.
Science & Technology
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 computersimulated 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 unsual building
materials, such as clay, animal hair and straw
binding mixtures. Visits by appointment only
Museums & Galleries
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.
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.
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.
{ PA }
ATTRACTIONS
Crayola Experience – see ad on page 57
30 Centre Square
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 515-8000
www.Tickets.CrayolaExperience.com
Crayola Experience, located in the heart of downtown Easton, Pennsylvania, is the only place in the world where the magic of Crayola comes to life. Here, you’re always encouraged to let your creativity run free, to color outside the lines and to play, explore, and learn. This one-of-a-kind attraction is where color, chemistry, and technology magically combine to create a colorful adventure for a child’s imagination.
Pocono Whitewater – see ad on page 64
1519 State Route 903
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
800-944-8392
570-325-3655
There’s something fun here at Pocono Whitewater for every level of adventurer! Choose your own pace…we have mild to wild dam release whitewater and family style whitewater rafting trips, over 30 miles of scenic, easy downhill rail-trail biking excursions and adrenaline-filled action in our Skirmish paintball games. Grab some friends, come for a half day, full day, or make it a mini vacation…It is up to you! We have whitewater rafting, biking, and Skirmish paintball trips available daily so give us a call today – 1.800.WHITEWATER (1-800-944-8392).
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.
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.
Historic Homes and Buildings
Strasburg Rail Road
301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572
866-725-9666
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.
James Buchanan’s Wheatland
230 N. President Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
717-392-8721
Tour the elegant Victorian mansion of
former President James Buchanan.
Museums and Galleries
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
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-forprofit
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
closed Mon & Tues
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.
North Museum of Natural History and Science
400 College Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17604
717-291-3941
closed Mondays
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.
Parks, Gardens, and Zoos
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 ZooAmerica
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
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,
non-commercial Amish farms on a private Amish
lane with no cars. Start your ride through their
covered bridge, rain or shine.
{ Brooklyn, NY }
ATTRACTIONS
Adventureres Amusement Park
1824 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214
718- 975-2748
This mid-size amusement park features
attractions and rides. See ad for details.
Luna Park
Coney Island, NY
Largest amusement park in NYC!
Discount passes at the Yeshivah booth
only. Limited availability. Come early to
avoid the lines.
For more information call 855-CHOLHAM(
oed). See ad for details.
Kids ’N’ Action
1149 McDonald Ave (Bet I & J) Brooklyn, NY
718-377-1818
Kids ’N’ Action is NY’s premier family
entertainment center. Kids ’N’ Action
caters to your children’s needs. Kids
’N’ Action offers a safe, clean, and
friendly atmosphere for you and your
family enjoyment! Kids ’N’ Action is
designed to provide a one-level playground
with everything included.
NY Aquarium
Surf Ave and W 8th St. Brooklyn NY
11224
718-265-FISH
NY Aquarium is on 42 acres and
exhibits 300 species of marine life.
Live sea lion shows and up-close
encounters of walruses are also part of
the aquarium experience. The New
York Aquarium’s “Ocean Wonders:
Sharks!” exhibit, scheduled to open in
spring 2015, will be a celebration of
the city’s maritime history and of
sharks, animals often misunderstood
and threatened worldwide by overfishing.
Brooklyn Borough Hall
(c. 1846-1851)
209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Brooklyn’s oldest public building, the
Greek Revival style Brooklyn Borough
Hall, is the original City Hall and houses
the offices of the Borough President.
Coney Island Lighthouse
(c. 1890)
Located at Norton Point, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-615-2418
Off the western tip of Brooklyn, the
white skeletal Coney Island Lighthouse,
which stands at 75 feet, features a red
light which flashes 24 hours a day and
can been see as far away as 14 miles.
Lefferts Historic House
95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215,
Located in Prospect Park
718-789-2822
The circa-1783 replacement of the original
Lefferts home, built before the
American Revolution in the farming village
of Flatbush and burned down during
the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776, was
moved to its present location in 1918. A
NY City Landmark listed on the
National Register of Historic Places,
Lefferts Homestead brings early
American farm life alive. Events at
Lefferts Historic House are free for children.
A suggested admission is requested
of adults visiting the interior of the
House on weekends.
Pieter Claesen Wyckoff
House (c. 1652)
5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203
718-629-5400
New York City’s first Landmark, the
Pieter Claesen Wyckoff House was
restored and opened to the public as a
museum dedicated to the City’s early
Dutch history. It would later become the
Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum and
Education Center. April-October,
Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday.
Please note that the Museum can only
be seen by guided tour.
Museums & Galleries
Jewish Children’s Museum – see ad on page 56
792 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-467-0600
The Jewish Children’s Museum provides
exhibitions and programs for all
children in an educational and entertaining
format. Through contemporary
technology and a hands-on approach to
learning, visitors experience Jewish history,
values and traditions in a manner
that inspires an increased interest in
Jewish culture.
The Living Torah Museum
1601 41st St Brooklyn, NY 11218
877-PLAN-A-TOUR
At the Living Torah Museum, you’ve
held artifacts from the time period of
the Beis Hamikdash, seen keilim mentioned
in the Gemara and more! Now, to
add to these invaluable hands-on learning
experiences, comes the newest
attraction: Torah Animal World, a rare
perspective of the animals from the
Torah. With guided tours, hands-onlearning
and Rabbinic explanations on each animal, you’re
sure to walk away with a newfound appreciation
and knowledge.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-735-4400
Founded in 1899, Brooklyn Children’s
Museum was the first museum created
for children. This museum features
many interactive exhibits on such subjects
as natural history, science, culture,
and technology. Be sure to check out the
new exhibit.
Museum is closed on Mondays.
Harbor Defense Museum of Fort Hamilton
230 Sheridan Loop, Brooklyn, NY 11252
718-630-4349
FREE admission
The museum is dedicated to the history of New
York City’s harbor defenses, beginning with the
construction of the earliest earthen
forts and concluding
with the missile era. Free admission.
Closed on Sundays.
The Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn,
NY 11201, Located in
Downtown Brooklyn’s Historic District
718-222-4111
open Wed – Sun
Housed in a four-story Queen Anne-style building
which was completed in 1881, the Brooklyn
Historical Society, founded in 1863 as the Long
Island Historical Society, has developed an urban
history center with exhibits, art, documents, artifacts,
and programs about the cultures which
make Brooklyn. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
NY Transit Museum
Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-694-5100
closed Mondays
Subway buffs, or anyone interested in NY’s underground
history, will want to make the trip out
here. The museum itself is set in the 1930s-40s
Court Street subway station. Inside are more than
90 years’ worth of transit photographs
and paraphernalia, such as old tokens, maps, and
turnstiles. It is also possible to board vintage subway
cars, all of which are still functional. Closed on
Mondays.
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-222-9939
Brooklyn Bridge Park is now a reality and the
beginnings have already become a treasured
urban oasis. Offering spectacular views of downtown
Manhattan and the New York Harbor, Pier
1, Pier 6, the Brooklyn Bridge Park “Main Street
lot,” and Empire-Fulton Ferry section of the park
have attracted thousands of visitors. These park
sections are the setting for our programs and
events, as well as picnics, ball play, daydreaming
and much more. Pier 1, Pier 6, Main Street and
Fulton Ferry Landing are open from 6 a.m. to 1
a.m. daily.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-623-7200
Over 12,000 kinds of plants from around the
world can be found at the Brooklyn Botanic
Garden, a 52-acre living museum. Closed on
Mondays
Prospect Park
95 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-965-8900
The 585-acre urban Prospect Park was designed
by landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted
and Calvert Vaux, who also designed Central
Park. Its features include a 60-acre lake, the
Prospect Park Zoo, a carousel, the Audubon
Center at the Boathouse, Lefferts Historic House,
Brooklyn’s only forest, the 90-acre Long Meadow,
and Wollman Rink.
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-399-7339
More than 350 animals of more than 80 species
can be found at Prospect Park Zoo. Exhibit areas,
The World of Animals, Animal Lifestyles, and
Animals in Our Lives, feature animals
in environments
mirroring their natural habitats. Sea lion
feedings are a popular attraction.
Jamaica Bay National Wildlife
Refuge – Gateway National
Recreation Area
Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-318-4340
152-acre land and water expanse replete with
nature trails and prime bird watching. Spring is
on the way at Gateway! The mild winter makes
the arrival of spring earlier than usual. Come
explore the park and enjoy the
world of nature on
your own. Gateway has both indoor
and outdoor
programs through the spring.
Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park
26 New Dock St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-858-4708
This is a nine-acre park along the shores of the
East River in Brooklyn, NY. A boardwalk allows
visitors to walk along the river in relative peace,
and there are picnic facilities
on-hand for guest use.
Fort Greene Park
Washington Park St. to St Edward St.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
718-222-1461
Cross Streets: Between DeKalb and Myrtle Avenues
Fort Greene Park is a 30-acre municipal park in
Brooklyn. The park includes the high ground
where the Continental Army built Fort Putnam
during the Revolutionary War.
Owl’s Head Park / Bliss Park /
Millennium Skate Park
Colonial Road between 68th St. and
Wakeman Place
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY.
Owl’s Head Park is now one
of the premier parks in
Brooklyn. The vista remains unmatched
for watching ships enter and leave
New York Harbor. Owl’s
Head Park also boasts an extensive collection of
trees, including pines, locusts, oaks, maples, corks,
beeches, and one S-shaped tulip poplar that defies
gravity.
Lakes & Marinas
Seagate Lighthouse
Brooklyn, NY
Seagate, a private community
at the western end of
Brooklyn NY
Travel Instructions: In Coney Island, take Surf
Avenue west to the gated community of Seagate.
Ask permission at the gate to see the Coney Island
Lighthouse.
{ Long Island, NY }
ATTRACTIONS
Adventureland
2245 Broad Hollow Road (Rte. 110)
Farmingdale NY 11735
631-694-6868
Chol Hamoed Pesach, Monday, Tuesday,
and Wednesday, discount tickets at the
TAG table. For more information call 718-
471-8444. See ad for details.
Empire State Carousel
Holtsville Park
off Buckley Road, Long Island, NY 11751,
Located in Holtsville
631-277-6168
This unique, hand carved, and operational
merry-go-round was designed
with New York State history, traditions,
and environment as its theme.
Fun 4 All
200 Wilson Street, Long Island, NY 11776,
Located at Port Jefferson Station
631-331-9000
An indoor park and playground that
offers over a half acre of fun and
adventure for the whole family, and
includes tree houses, slides, tunnels,
and sports areas.
Fun Station USA
40 Rocklyn Ave.
Lynbrook, NY 11563
516-599-7757
Fun Station USA is Long Island’s
Number One Family Entertainment
Center. They offer the latest attractions
including Lazer Tag, Bumper Cars,
Carousel, Multi-Level Play Maze.
Long Island Aquarium and
Exhibition Center
431 East Main Street, Long Island, NY
11901, Located in Riverhead
631-208-9200
Many entertaining and educational
adventures are available at this aquarium,
where visitors can see seals and
many other forms of marine life.
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Long Island Game
Farm Wildlife Park
Opens April 8th
Chapman Boulevard, Long Island, NY 11949,
Located in Manorville 631-878-6644
Located on 300 acres of pine forest in
the heart of Long Island, this wildlife
park is the largest zoo and family
amusement park on Long Island. It has
nature trails that lead to different collections
of animals, ranging from
domestic to exotic, including monkeys,
buffalo, parrots, alligators, ostriches, and
camels. An “Old MacDonald’s
Farmyard” is also on site offering a petting
zoo for children with ponies, ducks,
rabbits, chickens, and pigs.
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center
4600 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank NY 11980
631-852-4600
A 140-year-old real working farm and
education facility that is open year
round to the public and includes a historic
hay barn, farm animals, and agriculture
practices and techniques. Fairs
are held here throughout the year and
many educational programs are offered.
Sweetbriar Nature Center
62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787
631-979 6344
This nature center is set on 54 acres,
riddled with nature trails that wind
through diverse environments including
wetlands, fields, and forests along the
Nissequogue River. There is also a moth
house on site, as well as a nature center
and picnic area.
Museums & Galleries
American Airpower Museum
1230 New Highway, Long Island, NY 11735,
Located in Farmingdale
631-293-6398
Dedicated to the history of aviation,
especially as it relates to military history,
this museum features displays that
are located in old airport hangars and
include squadrons of World War II
fighters and bombers, some still in
working order, as well as other military
displays. Open Thursday- Sunday.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
11724
631-367-3418
The history of the whaling industry in
Long Island is showcased at this museum
that exhibits a 19th century whaling
boat, a scrimshaw collection, whaling
history exhibits and artifacts,
whale conservation
exhibits, films, and changing
exhibits. There is a family center on site
and the museum hosts special events.
Closed on Mondays from Labor Day
through Memorial Day.
Long Island Maritime Museum
86 West Avenue, West Sayville, NY 11796
631-HISTORY
Situated on 14 acres of beautiful land,
this museum contains five historic
buildings and an operational boat building
shop, and offers events, programs,
and exhibits that deal with the maritime
history of Long Island. A library and gift
shop are also on site.
Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
516-224-5800 closed Mondays
Long Island Children’s Museum invites
visitors of all ages, backgrounds and
abilities to explore freely, discover their
passions, and appreciate the communities
and world we share. Be sure to check out the new
exhibit, Feasts for Beasts!
Serpentarium-Reptile Museum
213 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
631-722-5488
Long Island’s only indoor reptile museum.
Encounter live frogs, lizards, alligators
and much more.
