- TripBuzz found 569 things to do with kids in or near Elizabeth, New Jersey, including 563 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn.
- From Warinanco Park to Mon River Arts, the Elizabeth area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Parks and History Museums.
- The largest city in Union County, Elizabeth is also the fourth most populated city in all of New Jersey. Popular Science named Elizabeth to be the only New Jersey city as one of 'America's 50 Greenest Cities' in 2008. Involved the Elizabethtown Tract in 1664, the city holds historical significance and maintains a strong historical presence throughout.
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14.3 Miles
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Center Blvd. between 50 Ave. and 54 Ave., Long Island City, NY
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A great place to run, Hunter's Point South Park, which is located in Long Island City, New York, once was an abandoned post-industrial spot. The renovated area features a central green, dog run, bikeway and waterside promenade
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Central Park
59th to 110th St., from Central Park West to 5th Ave., New York City, NY 10022
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Founded in 1980, Central Park covers 843 acres and features gardens, lakes, woodland areas and others. In here there are also playgrounds, sculptures and monuments, bridges, ball fields, as well as other amenities.
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Absolutely Fish is a large retail fish store housing over 9,000 gallons of marine fish and 5,000 gallons of freshwater fish from around the world. The store also offers school tours and classes for children.
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Guests of the Beacon Theatre will be able to enjoy a variety of performances, include live music and comedy shows from performers like Nick Offerman and Dane Cook. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at this location.
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4-10 Center Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11109
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With a 13,000 square foot pavilion stocked with concessions, Hunters Point South Waterfront Park has a number of comforts and amenities, including a dog run, a bikeway, volleyball courts, fitness equipment, and playgrounds.
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More than just an oceanfront community, Brighton Beach, is home to the largest native Russian community in the United States. Visitors are treated to an extraordinary beach with stunning views, a wide sandy beach and gentle surf.
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The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo that features mammals such as sea lions and red pandas. The site, which also contains Gentoo penguins, also features a 4-D theater and the Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit.
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79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
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Over 32 million artifacts are housed in 27 interconnected buildings at the American Museum of Natural History making it one of the largest museums in the world. Some of the more prominent permanent exhibits include Akeley Hall of African Mammals, Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites, Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
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Sheepshead Bay is located between the mainland of Brooklyn and Coney Island. Visitors of this location can charter boats for fishing and partying or visit one of the location's restaurants.
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Central Park West and 79th Street, New York City, NY 10024
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Operating out of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History, the Hayden Planetarium offers exhibits that help guests to understand the natural world. Directed by famous scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the location's staff members include Bill Nye the Science Guy.