- 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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The Staten Island Ferry, which opened in 1905, makes 109 trips per day from Staten Island to Lower Manhattan. Each trip lasts around 25 minutes and offers visitors the opportunity to take in views of the surrounding area.
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The Miller-Cory House Museum is a nationally recognized 'living museum', in which trained artisans recreate the everyday life, tasks, and crafts of the 18th and 19th century Miller and Corey farm families. A museum shop is located on site.
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To the Struggle Against World Terrorism is a monument that is designed as a giant teardrop. It is in a public park with the names of those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks inscribed on a plaque.
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Greenwood Gardens offers acres of maintained trees with sculptures, a pond and interesting outdoor buildings like a tea house. Patrons can stroll through the gardens while observing artwork or picnic on the picnic tables on the patio.
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An Equity theater, Luna Stage Co presents a wide array of challenging, often inter-genre performance pieces. The company particularly enjoys revisiting and revisioning classic drama, presenting it with a new artistic approach.
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The central portion of Briant Park is home to a substantial pond that holds many ducks and geese. Guests can also access a paved walking path that is roughly one mile in length, an open grassy area, and picnic tables with adjoining grills.
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Indoor karting permits guests at the Pole Position Raceway to experience speed, fun, and safety. The high-performance karts can reach 45 mph while junior karts are available for kids who wish to race.
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Atrium Cinemas is a movie theater that features 2D and 3D movie showings, Dolby Digital Sound, and special party rooms. The theater has auditoriums that are available to rent out for a private showing or a corporate event.
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Situated on nearly 275 acres, Lincoln Park features fields for soccer, football and baseball as well as courts for basketball, tennis and handball. The park also has playgrounds, walking areas, picnic facilities and a fishing lake.
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Dating back to 1663, the Fort Wadsworth covers 226 acres and is one of the oldest forts in the country. Among the events which are held here, the New York City Marathon passes through it.