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There are playgrounds all over-a dime a dozen. Most are average at best. That is why when we come across an especially interesting and exciting ...
West Orange, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Located at the Orange Reservoir adjacent to the Turtle Back Zoo is The Waterfront Recreation area with Essex County Paddle Boat rentals. There ...
Lodi, NJ" width="333" height="250" data-ratio="0.75075075075075"/>
I like to try out different bowling alleys whenever possible. I recently visited Holiday Bowl during the December Holiday season. We were lucky ...
Niagara Falls, Ontario" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The Bird Kingdom is a fun and fascinating place. It is the World’s Largest Free-Flying Aviary. The birds and displays get more and more exciting ...
West Nyack, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Our trip to Time Mission was an amazing family experience. From the young children to the adults, everyone enjoyed the challenge of completing ...
Stony Point, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
I have very fond memories of visiting Stony Point Battlefield as a child. The highlight of our visit was the soldier dressed in the uniform of ...
American Dream Mall East Rutherford, NJ " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We recently spent an enjoyable afternoon at Hapik Climbing Gym in American Dream. There are more than 50 climbing walls designed and decorated ...
Paramus, NJ " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Power Up Arena, located in the Westfield Garden State Plaza, took over Arena Stem and transformed it into a new and improved high tech ...
Irvington, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We loved Matthiessen Park. It is a waterfront park on the bank of the Hudson River with a walking path and benches along the shore with a small ...
Morristown, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Walking into Glassworks Studio is like walking into an alternate glass universe. Wherever you look there are glass creations and samples. Even ...
Brooklyn Heights, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The Brooklyn Bridge Park is tremendous! It begins right near the bottom of The Brooklyn Bridge and continues until Pier 6.
On a recent trip to ...
American Dream Mall East Rutherford, NJ " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We recently spent an enjoyable afternoon at Hapik Climbing Gym in American Dream. There are more than 50 climbing walls designed and decorated ...
Delaware Township, PA" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We were lucky that the maps we used sent us to the parking area for Dingmans Creek Trail instead of to the Visitor’s Center. The Visitor’s ...
Staten Island, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Wheel Fun Rentals had a good track record by us. We rented bikes and boats from them in past in other states.
Wheel Fun offers a variety of ...
New Haven, CT" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Interestingly enough, the world’s largest indoor ropes course is located within the Jordan’s Furniture Store. The two 60 foot high ropes courses ...
Modena, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We spent an enjoyable Friday afternoon at Hurd’s Farm last week. Set on beautiful grounds with unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains, ...
Sparrow Bush, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We spent an awesome and super fun day rafting down the Delaware River with Indian Head Canoes.
Indian Head Canoes has three locations ...
Cream Ridge, NJ " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
I was completely blown away by Holland Ridge Farm. I could not believe that such a replica of Dutch flower fields and traditions were located so ...
Spring Valley, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
I recently went to check out Kennedy Park after passing by almost daily. I was surprised to see a nice calm oasis of a park right near the ...
American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Sesame Street Learn & Play in American Dream is a great destination where preschoolers and toddlers can learn and play using educational and ...
Monticello, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We were looking for a quiet scenic place to stop before heading home from the Monticello area. Neversink River Access Park was the perfect ...
Long Branch, NJ " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We went to visit friends in the Long Branch area at the end of June. The beach, just blocks away, beckoned.
We took the path adjacent to 787 ...
Tannersville, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We spent a very enjoyable Shabbos at the end of the winter in the rustic and charming Melour Resort in Tannersville, NY. The Melour is just a ...
West Nyack, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | June 30, 2025 | Parks , Free Trips , Haverstraw and Piermont, NY , Monsey, NY , New City, NY , Nyack, NY , Outdoor Activities I noticed West Nyack Hamlet Playground recently when I was driving on Route 59East just minutes from the Palisades Mall. The park caught my eye ...
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I was always intrigued by Saratoga’s natural springs. This spring we had time for a short two-day trip so we decided to visit Saratoga Springs. ...
Saratoga Springs, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We loved our visit to Saratoga Spa State Park. The 2,379-acre park is a National Historic Landmark has many things to do on site. When we ...
Saratoga Springs, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The Children’s Museum at Saratoga is located within Saratoga Spa State Park. It is an up to date clean and fun space for children to play. There ...
Saratoga Springs, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The Saratoga Automobile Museum is located within the Saratoga Spa State Park in the former New York State Bottling Plant. The building was ...
Saratoga Springs, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The very large tubular slide is what attracted us to Geyser Park otherwise known as Veterans Memorial Park.The brand new playground at Geyser ...
Saratoga Springs, NY " width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We visited Saratoga Springs during the spring when the weather was not especially warm. We were happy to find a fun indoor attraction to enjoy. ...