- Our list of the best things to do in New Brunswick, New Jersey, features the top 344 nearby activities — including 115 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- New Brunswick, NJ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
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Challenging escape adventure tasks visitors with solving riddles and puzzles to break out of their locked room before time runs out
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Founded in 1974, the George Street Playhouse offers a wide variety of musicals and plays on its stage. Both on-Broadway and off-Broadway musicals are frequently conducted at the theater, and special student-focused matinees make theater accessible and affordable.
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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.
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15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Many big-name productions are held at the State Theatre in New Jersey. Music concerts, ballets, and Broadway productions each have their place at the theater, and each month classic movies are shown in addition to special high-definition broadcasts.
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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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Located on the Rutger's campus, Kirkpatrick Chapel is a cathedral with stained glass windows and a vintage organ. The venue hosts private events like weddings, and public events like concerts.
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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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Popular local comedians, new comedians, and larger acts are frequently put on display at the Stress Factory Comedy Club. Both food and a full bar are available at the club, allowing for a complete evening in one location.
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Featuring a statue dedicated to veterans, Monument Square Park is a landmark in Old New Brunswick. Although it is a small space, it is often visited by tourists and locals alike.
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Zimmerli Art Museum is a teaching museum that features over 60,000 works in its collection. The museum features a variety of educational activities and social opportunities which include lectures, performances, workshops, and classes.
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Part of the Rutgers University campus, Rutgers Geology Museum was founded in 1872 by George Cook. The museum offers guided tours and exhibits that include an Egyptian mummy, a dinosaur trackway, a mastodon skeleton and a variety of minerals.