- Our list of the best things to do in Newark, New Jersey, features the top 746 nearby activities — including 253 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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Dedicated to Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, the Noguchi Museum features 13 galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden. In here there are exhibited 297 of his works, making this the largest collection of these artist's works.
12.5 Miles
80%
93 votes
47 11 Van Dam Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
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Indoor Extreme Sports offers paintball, zombie lasertag, arena lasertag, black ops lasertag, and more. Guests can enjoy adrenaline pumping games in a unique indoor atmosphere that brings the challenges to life.
12.5 Miles
Hosting skate camps and hockey leagues, City Ice Pavilion has its rink open to the public for freestyle ice skating. The pavilion also offers a side studio rink that can be rented for private parties of up to 6 people.
12.6 Miles
65%
196 votes
32-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11106
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The only area in metropolitan New York where artists can exhibit large scale sculptures or installations, the Socrates Sculpture Park is also the place where live performances are held, and various public events are organized. In there are also gardens which can be visited.
12.6 Miles
A not for profit organization devoted to providing kids with opportunities to participate in the arts, Arts for Kids Inc offers a wide variety of workshops, lessons, and other educational programs.
12.6 Miles
48%
21 votes
32-23 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
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At YMCA of Long Island City, members can enjoy a swimming pool, sauna, basketball court, indoor running track, tennis courts, gym and a cardio room. They also have instruction classes for all ages.
12.7 Miles
Featuring a gravel surface, Fort Lee Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park offers drinking water, park benches, a fire hydrant and dog tunnels.
12.8 Miles
Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a nature conservancy dedicated to protecting the environment of the Teaneck Creek watershed. Visitors can expect to find several EcoArt installations and a variety of wildlife while walking on one of the park's walking trails.
12.8 Miles
Puffin Cultural Forum is a gallery and performance space that strives to bring thoughtful, socially-relevant, and provocative arts programming to the wider community. They serve as a resource offering arts workshops, guided gallery tours, art exhibitions and theater presentations.
13.0 Miles
Hoyt Playground currently holds basketball and handball courts, swings for tots and older children and play equipment with safety surfacing. There is also a flagpole with a yardarm, sitting areas with benches, camel and elephant play sculptures and game tables.