- 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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The Bronx's oldest private dwelling, the Van Cortlandt House was once home to a large wheat plantation. The house is well-preserved and features period furniture, and the surrounding park offers hiking trails and scenic views.
14.9 Miles
Queens Archery is an indoor range and proshop that introduces the art of the bow and arrow to interested patrons. They sell a wide range of bows and arrows and also rent equipment while offering lessons.
15.0 Miles
The Miller-Cory House Museum is a nationally recognized 'living museum', in which trained artisans recreate the everyday life, tasks, and crafts of the 18th and 19th century Miller and Corey farm families. A museum shop is located on site.
15.1 Miles
The Rialto Theatre is a smaller sized theater that is run mostly by local teenaged workers. The theater serves concessions and is known best for the integral role that it plays in the surrounding community.
15.1 Miles
Visitors can take a wooden staircase down to the enjoy the sandy beaches of Fort Tilden. The park includes a gravel path for biking and fort buildings from the Vietnam War era.
15.2 Miles
Named for Fritz Behnke, long-time official historian of Paramus, the Fritz Behnke Historical Museum is devoted to preserving a sense of how life in the area would have been a century ago through replicas and artifacts.
15.2 Miles
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West Pond, Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11693
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is a bird sanctuary with more than 330 avian species living over a variety of habitats, along with other native wildlife. They offer many ranger-led programs such as sunset tours, hikes, and boat trips.
15.3 Miles
Covering 1,146 acres, the Van Cortlandt Park has amenities for the entire family to enjoy: barbeque areas, playgrounds, sport courts and fields, as well as 6.75 miles of trails. It is popular among birdwatchers, with approximately 54 bird species to be spotted in here.
15.3 Miles
The Gallery U Boutique is a quaint art-gallery and store which features both high-end and hand-made art for sale. The community centric gallery also features artistic creations from traumatic brain injury patients, art-therapy clinics, and vocational training program for the disabled.
15.3 Miles
Consisting of an indoor facility lit with black light, Monster Mini Golf offers a horror themed course with a variety of monster sculptures. Visitors can have their birthday parties there and receive a guided tour of the course.