- 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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The mansion is a private events venue that also acts as a nightclub and is available for private and corporate bookings 7 days a week. The facility features high ceilings, intelligent lighting, and four 50-inch HD TV's.
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West Hunterdon Lanes is a family owned and operated bowling alley. The venue features a small video game arcade, pro shop, snack bar, and even a youth summer camp in addition to ten pin bowling lanes open to the public.
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281 Princeton Avenue. Brick, NJ, Brick, NJ 08724
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Young pirates and their families are allowed to participate in a boating adventure on the Metedeconk River with the Jersey Shore Pirates attraction. The children can dress up like pirates with painted tattoos while traveling on a replica pirate ship.
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Open throughout the year, the Trenton Battle Monument was created to commemorate the first Battle of Trenton. The most prominent part of the monument and surrounding park is the triumphal column of granite that is 148 feet high.
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Known for their modern sports bar, AMF Commack Vet Lanes offers much more than bowling. The impressive bowling alley offers 40 lanes, while the on-site bar offers a full kitchen and multiple flat screen TVs for sports viewing.
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Architecture buffs must not miss the chance to visit the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut. The palatial house was built in the Second Empire Style and contains many of its original furnishings.
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Situated on Barnegat Bay, Traders Cove Marina & Park provides a boat launch and slips for personal watercraft as well as crabbing and fishing opportunities. The park offers a nature trail, open areas and a children's playground.
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Located on roughly 150 acres of land, the Lakewood Pine Park features numerous campgrounds, ballfields, a basketball court, tennis courts, children's playground equipment, and a handball court. The park is also home to large community events.
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Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the Stepping Stones Museum for Children is intended for children younger than age 10. The museum helps kids learn about history, science, languages and other fascinating topics.
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Still in operation, Pennsylvania Bridge is a stone bridge that allows traffic to cross the Delaware River. The bridge has a sidewalk area where visitors can take in panoramic views of the river and the surrounding cities.