- 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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Calf Pasture Beach is an historically significant park and beach that offers amenities including picnic areas, pavilions and playgrounds. They provide concessions and also feature a high boardwalk where patrons can fish.
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Lazerland of LI is a laser tag facility that also offers dodgeball and is available to be rented out for private birthday parties. The facility offers summer camps for children.
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A relatively small park in Trenton is the Cadwalader Park, which is an open green space for general play. The Ellarslie Mansion is located in the middle of the park and currently serves as a museum that is open to the public for free.
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Situated next to the ocean, Cove Marina Mini Golf offers visitors an 18 hole miniature golf course landscaped with rocks and maritime items. The course has challenging obstacles like sand traps and other structures.
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Cadwalader Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same planner behind New York's Central Park. A large green space with picnic areas and playgrounds, this 100 acre park also features tennis courts and a gazebo with barbecue grills.
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The New Jersey State Museum is an all-purpose museum that has exhibits that cover art, archaeology, and science in one location. In addition to the collections, the attraction also features a planetarium with frequent shows.
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The second-oldest statehouse in America is the New Jersey Statehouse. Guided tours are held hourly throughout the week with occasional Saturday tours which cover the building's history, art, and architecture.
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Serving as an educational center for both Colonial and American history, the Old Barracks Museum is actually housed in the last remaining structure of its kind. The museum staff conducts daily tours and offers interpretations of American Colonial life.
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The Trenton Visitors Center is a center dedicated to providing information for visitors to the city. The center provides a variety of information, including dining, lodging, entertainment, and sightseeing recommendations.
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Norwalk's Shady Beach is a white sand beach that offers a variety of activities and attractions, including swimming, surfing, and stand up paddle boarding. The beach is patrolled by life guards.