- 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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Situated on top of a cliff, Fort Lee Historic Park provides multiple scenic overlooks near a reconstructed Revolutionary War encampment. The park has an on-site Visitor Center that features living history programs and several walking paths and hiking trails.
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Edison's Inman Sports Club is a large sports and recreation facility that features a variety of amenities. The facility has basketball courts, an indoor hockey rink, a driving range, and a miniature golf center.
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Designed with a sandy landscape, Memorial Pool of Fair Lawn allows visitors to experience the beach. The beautiful scenery, children's water play area and lifeguard towers make it a safe and fun environment for the whole family.
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Named for a prominent 19th century businessman, Hoyt Playground features basketball and handball courts along with a number of shade trees. The park also offers children's play structures, swings, game tables and park benches.
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Tennis at Astoria Park is an outdoor tennis facility that features 14 lighted tennis courts as well as tennis lessons to people of all ages. The park has bathrooms, dog-friendly areas, and playgrounds.
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Featuring theater enhancing technology like IMAX and ETX, AMC Garden State 16 shows the latest blockbuster and independent films in its auditoriums. The theater can be reserved for birthday parties.
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390 Hackensack Avenue One Riverside Square, Hackensack, NJ 7601
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Featuring an array of upscale stores and eateries, The Shops at Riverside offer a premier shopping and dining experience. The centers anchor stores include Bloomingdales and Saks, while dining options include The Cheesecake Factory and Smash Burger.
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The Astoria Heights Playground features a variety of attractions, including an array of fitness equipment, handball courts, and playgrounds for kids with climbing structures, slides, and swings. The park also has bathrooms and a swimming pool.
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Harlem is a large neighborhood in Manhattan that is best known for its status as an African-American cultural center. The location, which was the focus of the Harlem Renaissance arts movement, contains a City College of New York branch campus and the New York College of Podiatric Museum.
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An indoor sports complex, City Sports on 4 offers facilities for a number of different athletic activities. The complex hosts basketball and soccer league play, and has baseball, softball, and lacrosse areas, as well.