- The list below includes 274 free or cheap things to do in or near New Brunswick, New Jersey, including 121 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Museum, Comedy Clubs and Movie Theaters.
- From Rutgers Gardens to Monument Square Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Brunswick and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Staten Island, Morristown, Princeton and Edison.
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Staten Island Botanical Garden, Staten Island, NY
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Inspired by the ancient Chinese culture, the Chinese Scholar's Garden features a rock garden, 8 pavilions, a bamboo forest, waterfalls, and a pond.
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At Deer Path Park, visitors can go fishing for bass, catfish, and sunfish. The location, which also offers access to both soccer and softball fields, features picnic tables and pavilions for those who wish to hold an event at the site.
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Filled with indoor inflatables, Jungle Gym 'n Bounce has open bounce sessions where kids can climb and bounce. The gym also has glow in the dark sessions with black lights and wearable neon lights.
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Shields Skatepark is a great indoor facility with tons of street boarding and free skating opportunities. The area has a diverse array of things for riders of all skill levels.
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Silver Lake Park
Victory Blvd, Clove Rd., Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
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Situated on 209 acres, Silver Lake Park features an 18-hole golf course, basketball and tennis courts and fields for baseball, soccer and football. The park provides children's playgrounds, spray showers, benches, picnic areas and paved trails.
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45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
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The Macculloch Hall Historic Museum and Gardens contains the largest single collection of Thomas Nast original works, along with 450 pieces of porcelain dating from 750, original letters from the country's founding fathers, and a large rug collection. The gardens contain over 65 varieties of roses.
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With a variety of food options, Dutch Country Farmers Market provides fresh produce, meats, cheeses, poultry and seafood. It also offers a number of prepared items such as candies and salads as well baked goods like pies and breads.
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The Big Apple Sports Palace is a sports bar and restaurant where patrons can catch their favorite games on 30 televisions including 6 large screens. They also have a tiki bar and often host live entertainment including music.
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6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ
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The Morris Museum features ever-changing exhibitions, and permanent exhibits including instruments and automata; mammals, dinosaurs, trains, rocks, and American Indian exhibits. The museum also features several theaters where live performances are often given.
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1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
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The Snug Harbor Cultural Center has on its site 3 gardens, a Music Hall which hosts a performing arts center, an exhibition of visual arts, and a veteran's memorial hall, among others. The facilities can be rented for public and private events.