- Our list of the best things to do in New Brunswick, New Jersey, features the top 344 nearby activities — including 115 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Brunswick, NJ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of New Brunswick, NJ , followed by 327 popular activities in nearby cities, including Staten Island, Morristown, Trenton, Princeton, Newark, Edison, West Orange, Atlantic Highlands, Flemington, Bridgewater, Bayonne, Chester, Red Bank, Westfield, Freehold, Elizabeth, East Brunswick, Summit, Union, Ringoes, Jackson, Sayreville, Linden, Perth Amboy, Englishtown, Bloomfield, Livingston, Hamilton, Jersey City, New York City, Princeton Junction, Farmingdale, Bridgehampton, Frenchtown, Montclair and Clinton
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Originally built in 1937 as part of Walter Reade's chain of movie theaters, the Mayo Performing Arts Center has been fully restored. Visitors can watch over 200 performances a year at this center.
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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.
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1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D, Staten Island, NY 10301
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The Noble Maritime Collection contains the art, writings, and maritime artifacts of artist John A. Noble. Exhibits inside the collection include his houseboat studio, a ship model gallery, and the atelier of Wichita Bill.
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Father Capodanno Boulevard, Staten Island, NY
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Stretching two and a half miles along the Atlantic coast, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach offers walkers, runners, and sightseers scenic views. It features barbecue and sports facilities as well as playgrounds.
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1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
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With four floors of activities, the Staten Island Children's Museum provides educational and artistic experiences. Children can learn about bugs, put on skits in the theater, work with tools, play with life-size game pieces, and create their own art.
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Originally known as Merchiston Farm, the Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center features 100 acres of fields, woods, and gardens. There is a historical site on the premises, as well as a network of trails.
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Living history is put on display through the Famous Trials Theater. Rather than standard plays or musicals, the theater specializes in putting together a reenactment of a famous trial from the past and offers select dinner packages.
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92 votes
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.