- The list below includes 598 free or cheap things to do in or near Jersey City, New Jersey, including 119 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Go Karts.
- From Liberty State Park to Van Vorst Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jersey City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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A wooded area, Besen Park features grass fields that can be used for picnics and open field sports like baseball, soccer and football. The park also has a children's playground with swings, a play structure and an obstacle course.
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Visitors can enjoy group painting sessions with refreshments under the guidance of an artist at Plan It Paint It. The studio provides all the equipment, from paints, to palettes, to canvases.
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New York Botanical Garden
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More than 1 million plants can be admired in New York Botanical Garden's 50 different gardens. It covers 250 acres and has a conservatory, a children's adventure garden, a library, and also model trains zipping through a miniature New York City.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places is the pre-Revolutionary War sandstone house that is the focus of the Garretson Forge & Farm. The site is essentially a living museum that follows daily life on a colonial Dutch farm that also has an extensive garden and educational programming.
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The Fabian 8 Cinema offers its guests the chance to enjoy first-run movies in 3D. The location also hosts meetings and birthday parties, which can feature DJs, photographers, and catering services depending on the package.
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The Voelker Orth Museum is a small historical museum focused on preserving and educating the public on the cultural and horticultural heritage of Flushing. Attractions include various historical memorabilia and a well maintained Victorian era garden and bird sanctuary.
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The Paterson Museum strives to preserve the industrial history of the town of Paterson. The exhibits within the museum contain large collections of industrial-era goods and tools in addition to a large locomotive engine available for viewing.
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The Paterson Falls are a little different from similar parks. Many people visit to experience the famous waterfalls, but the immediate surrounding area is full of history and visitors can take a look at some of America's earliest manufacturing mills.
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A not for profit organization devoted to providing kids with opportunities to participate in the arts, Arts for Kids Inc offers a wide variety of workshops, lessons, and other educational programs.
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Named after the late Francis Lewis, Francis Lewis Park is a recreational park that features basketball courts, bathrooms, handball courts, and children's playgrounds. The park also includes spray showers and kayak launching sites.