- TripBuzz found 71 things to do with kids in or near Vernon, New Jersey, including 64 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like West Milford, Wayne, Ringwood and Warwick.
- From Mountain Creek Water Park to Legends Riding Stables, the Vernon area offers 107 different types of family activities, including: Water Parks, Horseback Riding, Skiing & Snowboarding and Ziplines.
- Only about an hour from the heart of New York City, Vernon, NJ is home to the Mountain Creek and Hidden Valley ski resorts. Vernon is situated in the Kittatinny Valley, a section of the 700 mile Great Appalachian Valley that travels from Alabama to Canada, making Vernon a launching point and resting spot for hikers.
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There are 13 gardens which are brought to life at various points throughout the year at the Skylands New Jersey Botanical Gardens. In addition to the gardens themselves, guests are also able to visit the historic home of Skylands Manor or take a walking tour of the woodland areas.
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1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456
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Home to Shepherd Lake, Ringwood State Park at Ringwood Manor provides an area suitable for boating, fishing and hiking. The park features a botanical garden and two historic manors that are open for tours.
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Several historic manors are on the land of Ringwood State Park that are open for visitors, including Ringwood Manor and Skylands Manor. Popular activities in the park include hiking, fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, and swimming.
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With several wooden structures to explore, Ringwood Playground offers children slides, ramps, and climbing bars to play in. The playground is located next to the public library and the farmer's market.
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Middletown Cinemas shows newly released movies, including 3D films, at more affordable prices. The five-screen theater features reclining seats and digital surround sound as well as accommodations for birthday parties.
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Built in 1929, the historic Paramount Theater offers movies, live theatrical productions, comedy acts and music in its 1,100-seat facility. The theater is also home to a 1923 Wurlitzer pipe organ.
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Ramapo Valley County Reservation is an over 4000 acre county park a variety of hills and valleys for hiking. Ramapo Reservation is available for camping and also features fishing and kayaking on several ponds and the Ramapo River.
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The Interactive museum is a children's museum dedicated to attracting and satisfying the educational interest of children. The museum features a variety of interactive exhibits relating to science, math, and technology, with new exhibits being added on a regular basis.
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A traditional bowling center, Quinnz Pinz offers open and league bowling with shoe rental and a pro shop. The center provides a dining menu, a bar with pool tables and televisions, private event hosting and cosmic bowling.
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Formerly Middletown Lanes, the newly renovated Quinnz Pinz offers both recreational and league bowling for all ages. The bowling alley also offers birthday parties, youth programs and school and camp outings.