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Overlooking the Hudson River, the 5,000-square-foot Derfner Judaica Museum contains more than 1,400 artifacts and images related to Jewish history and modern Jewish culture. Visitors can take gallery tours and participate in holiday programs and family workshops.
14.6 Miles
Named after Admiral David Porter of the Civil War, Admiral Park is a historic public park that offers a number of facilities for public recreational use. Handball and basketball courts, playgrounds, and a spray shower are among the facilities available.
14.7 Miles
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.
14.8 Miles
Featuring animal statues like dolphins, Hawkins Park is a small neighborhood park with benches, a WWII memorial, and a fountain. During the spring season, visitors can see local flowers blooming in the park.
14.9 Miles
Belmont Park Race Track, the former home of Secretariat, is a beautifully manicured oasis within the New York suburbs. Guests enjoy watching the horseraces, betting and the tracks dining options.
14.9 Miles
Monster Mini Golf is an 18-hole indoor putt-putt golf course that is lit by black lights. The glow in the dark features and obstacles focus on classic movie monsters like King Kong.
14.9 Miles
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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.
14.9 Miles
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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.
14.9 Miles
A wooded area, Besen Park features grass fields that can be used for picnics and open field sports like baseball, soccer and football. The park also has a children's playground with swings, a play structure and an obstacle course.