- 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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16.9 Miles
All sorts of animals find their home at the Queens Zoo, from sea lions to macaws and domestic animals. Besides the petting zoo, some of the other attractions are the butterfly garden and the cafe and snack bar.
16.9 Miles
91%
392 votes
Flushing Meadow Park, Flushing, NY 11368
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The US Open Grand Slam is hosted by the USTA National Tennis Center. This facility covers 46,5 acres, and has 33 tennis courts.
16.9 Miles
33%
3 votes
1199 E Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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A canine recreation facility, Saddle River County Park Dog Run features fenced fields consisting of gravel. The park provides shaded areas, dog waste bags, seating located outside the fenced area and a separate small dog section.
16.9 Miles
Fantasy Puppet Theater is actually the performance of one person who is frequently called The Puppeteer. Marshall Katzman currently holds a wide range of puppet shows throughout the metropolitan New York and New Jersey areas.
17.0 Miles
Covering 7.5 acres, Historic Speedwell illustrates the restored 1800s estate of Stephen Vail. Exhibits cover the construction of the S.S. Savannah, 19th Century wedding practices, and the invention of the telegraph.
17.0 Miles
50%
8 votes
190 E Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Four individual auditoriums and a standard movie concession stand are available within the Clearview Warner Quad Movie Theater. Visitors can access popular first-run Hollywood films with some showing in 3D when available.
17.0 Miles
20%
5 votes
East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Scattered with shade provided by the surrounding trees, Saddle River County Park Wild Duck Pond Area offers a gated area for dogs to socialize in. The forest has several trails that cyclists and hikers can use.
17.0 Miles
Built in 1786 by Uriah Van Riper, the Van Riper Hopper Museum is best known for being one of the oldest buildings in New Jersey. The museum's house is on the National Register of Historical Places.
17.0 Miles
A Major League Baseball franchise, the New York Mets play in the National League's East Division. The team plays at Citi Field which provides a variety of dining options and access to the Mets Hall of Fame and Museum.
17.0 Miles
100%
1 votes
Flushing Meadow Park, 111th St & 55th Avenue, Queens, NY 11368
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With age appropriate rides for young children, Fantasy Forest offers visitors attractions like a carousel, miniature roller coaster, and cart train rides. The park hosts entertainment events like clown and magician shows.