Free & Cheap Things to Do in New Brunswick, NJ

  • 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.
  • 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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24.8 Miles
78% 91 votes
Farms & Ranches 122 Oakdale Rd., Chester, NJ MoreLess Info
Riamede Farm features a 35-acre orchard where visitors can pick their own apples. They have a variety of different trees, and apples are within reach of children. They also feature a pumpkin patch where visitors can cut their own pumpkins.
24.8 Miles
43% 28 votes
Parks Trenton, NJ MoreLess Info
A relatively small park in Trenton is the Cadwalader Park, which is an open green space for general play. The Ellarslie Mansion is located in the middle of the park and currently serves as a museum that is open to the public for free.
24.8 Miles
79% 38 votes
Architectural Buildings Trenton, NJ MoreLess Info
The second-oldest statehouse in America is the New Jersey Statehouse. Guided tours are held hourly throughout the week with occasional Saturday tours which cover the building's history, art, and architecture.
24.8 Miles
97% 159 votes
Military Museums 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 MoreLess Info
Serving as an educational center for both Colonial and American history, the Old Barracks Museum is actually housed in the last remaining structure of its kind. The museum staff conducts daily tours and offers interpretations of American Colonial life.
24.8 Miles
43% 28 votes
Parks Trenton, NJ MoreLess Info
Cadwalader Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same planner behind New York's Central Park. A large green space with picnic areas and playgrounds, this 100 acre park also features tennis courts and a gazebo with barbecue grills.
24.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Dog Park 78 Locust Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 MoreLess Info
The Watsessing Park Dog Run is a local dog park that features a number of amenities for visitors and their pets to enjoy. The dog run features separate areas for small and large dogs as well as dog water fountains.
24.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 48 High Street, Montclair, NJ 7042 MoreLess Info
Home to two swimming pools, Nishuane Park is situated on 17.66 acres and features fields and courts for tennis, basketball, softball and football. It also provides a wooded area, a children's playground, restroom facilities and a stage.
24.9 Miles
71% 24 votes
Scenic Railroads P. O. Box 622, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 MoreLess Info
One of the oldest operating narrow gauge railway exhibits in the country is the Pine Creek Railroad. Train rides are held every weekend as long as the weather permits, giving guests the ability to ride a piece of history.
24.9 Miles
62% 82 votes
Observatories & Planetariums 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625 MoreLess Info
The New Jersey State Museum is an all-purpose museum that has exhibits that cover art, archaeology, and science in one location. In addition to the collections, the attraction also features a planetarium with frequent shows.
24.9 Miles
- 2 votes
Visitor Centers Barracks and Lafayette Streets, Trenton, NJ MoreLess Info
The Trenton Visitors Center is a center dedicated to providing information for visitors to the city. The center provides a variety of information, including dining, lodging, entertainment, and sightseeing recommendations.
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