- The list below includes 580 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Recreation Centers and Movie Theaters.
- From Newark Public Library to Military Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
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Covering 52 acres and attracting around 900,000 visitors each year, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden was established in 1911 and now displays over 10,000 species of plants. It is formed by gardens such as the Shakespeare Garden, the Children's Garden, and the Plant Family Collection.
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The double-deckers from Big Taxi Bus Tours will take the visitors through the downtown and uptown New-York. Also, tours during the night are also available, across the Manhattan Bridge and into the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Some of the main attractions are the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial.
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One of the most famous higher education institutions in the United States, Columbia University features a variety of exhibitions and archival materials at its library. The location's athletic programs include football, baseball, and men's and women's basketball.
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The New Jersey Naval Museum presents a large collection of unique military items ranging from diving suits to delivery vehicles. The museums exhibits display submarines and their roles in WWII and Vietnam.
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The Submarine Memorial Association operates the New Jersey Naval Museum which features submarine exhibits and other unique naval artifacts. The museum offers group tours and is also available to host birthday parties.
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Atrium Cinemas is a movie theater that features 2D and 3D movie showings, Dolby Digital Sound, and special party rooms. The theater has auditoriums that are available to rent out for a private showing or a corporate event.
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The ART FACTORY is a historic industrial building that is host to a number of public and private events throughout the year. These events include birthday parties, art shows and exhibitions, and private studio access, among numerous others.
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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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With views out onto the Atlantic Ocean, Midland Beach lets visitors walk along the shoreline, play in its surf, and wade in the ocean. Facilities at the beach include baseball fields, playgrounds, and shuffle ball courts.
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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.