- 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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431 Garden Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553
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A residential tennis camp and school, the Joel Ross Tennis Academy & Camp offers comprehensive tennis training programs as well as lessons in golf. The academy hosts several sessions each summer.
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Dazzling the garden-loving public since 1912, Untermyer Gardens, consist of 43-acres of Persian-style gardens overlooking the Hudson River. Visitors can stroll the manicured pathways to view the fountains, sculptures, and flowing streams.
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Boyd Park is a 20 acre riverside park. The river is suitable for fishing, and there are walking trails and picnic areas available. The park also features a full-size amphitheater and is host to a variety of special events.
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Located along Raritan River, Buccleuch Park is situated on 78 acres and is home to Buccleuch Mansion. The park also has facilities for cricket, tennis, soccer, basketball and baseball along with a 1.5-mile trail, playground, pavilion and gardens.
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Joyce Kilmer Square Park, Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Guests can enjoy a 2 hour guided walking tour of News Brunswick with Historic Walking Tours of New Brunswick - Day Tours. The sightseeing tour explores a variety of locations including colonial houses, graveyards, and churches.
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An art museum with a focus on teaching, the Zimmerli boasts a permanent collection of over 60000 works of art. The museum rotates the works on display, and hosts lectures and performances.
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Visitors can take a horseback ride through any of the trails in the 500 acre area of Legacy Riding Stables. It also offers pony rides and a picnic area for private birthday parties.
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Featuring a tranquil walled garden area, Untermyer Park is a large green space geared toward quiet repose. Wildlife sightings are frequent, and butterflies are particularly abundant among the gardens. The park also offers hiking trails and scenic overlooks.
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A city landmark, the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum was built between 1836 and 1842, with its gardens constructed between 1914 and 1917. The original furnishes and other antiques can be now observed in the museum. It can host private events, such as weddings.
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Run through Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, the Rutgers Gardens features several distinct gardens and specific plant collections. Educational programs for adults are routinely held as are programs for children to learn about ecology and gardening.