- TripBuzz found 569 things to do with kids in or near Elizabeth, New Jersey, including 563 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
- From Warinanco Park to Mon River Arts, the Elizabeth area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and History Museums.
- The largest city in Union County, Elizabeth is also the fourth most populated city in all of New Jersey. Popular Science named Elizabeth to be the only New Jersey city as one of 'America's 50 Greenest Cities' in 2008. Involved the Elizabethtown Tract in 1664, the city holds historical significance and maintains a strong historical presence throughout.
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The professional ensemble of Dreamcatcher rep theatre builds community with the audience by sharing life-affirming stories in an intimate environment. The theater is small, so all seats are close, without enough slope from seats in front.
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Located at the Orange Reservoir, Paddle Boating & Picnic Pavilion represents a return of the reservoir to public use. Visitors can rent paddle boats, or host picnics or other events in the 30 by 60 foot pavilion.
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During the summer season, Summit Aquatic Center has a large lap pool open to the public. The pool has a 2 story slide that visitors can slide down in. It also has a snack bar with salads and hot dogs.
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Founded in 1959, Phoenix Amusements is a game rental company that maintains and services antiquated arcade games. The company sells classic arcade games, simulators, sports machines, racing games, monitors, and projectors.
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Cousins Paintball hosts both paintball and airsoft games on its indoor and outdoor ranges and competition areas. The facility hosts birthday parties and private events, and sells a wide range of equipment.
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at Exit 14B-New Jersey Turnpike Extension, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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Liberty State Park provides great views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline. The park covers 1,122 acres with about 300 acres landscaped for public use.
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560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
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The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is oriented towards providing their animals with a more natural habitat than other zoos. There are numerous close-up displays, a petting zoo, an aquarium where visitors can pet a shark, and live music entertainment.
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560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
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Popular during the warmer months of the year, Essex County Parks Safari Mini Golf is an African-safari-themed mini-golf course featuring a unique 19-hole course. In addition to public mini-golf, visitors also commonly enjoy hosting birthday parties at the course.
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The Westfield Memorial Pool is a public swimming complex that features a 50-meter pool, a training pool, a concessions stand, and a diving pool. The pool also has a picnic area that can be rented out.
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With Skyline Jet Ski Tours, visitors can explore the New York harbor and receive panoramic views of the cityscape. One of the highlights of the trip is a stop at the water's edge of the Statue of Liberty.