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10 // Parks and Scenic 24 // Botanical Gardens 26 // Farms and Orchards 30 // Indoor Fun 34 // Sports and Adventure 42 // Outdoor Fun 48 // Historical and Museums 55 // Aquariums/Zoos 59 // Boating and Ferries 63 // Tours 66 // Airplane Observation 68 // Bushkill, Pennsylvania 69 // Tannersville, New York 72 // Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 75 // Berkshire Mountains 77 // Lancaster, Pennsylvania 81 // Newport, Rhode Island 84 // Killington, Vermont 86 // New Hampshire 90 // Niagara, New York/Ontario 845.600.8000 Chol Hamoed Fun that can’t be

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PARKS AND SCENIC AND PARKS PARKS AND SCENIC AND PARKS / Pesach 5778 920 Rte. 45, Pomona, NY 10970 Pomona, NY 10970 Rte. 45, 920 59 Campbell Avenue, Airmont, NY 10952 Airmont, Avenue, Campbell 59 148 W. Maple Avenue, Monsey, NY 10952 Monsey, Avenue, Maple W. 148 IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: ISAAC POLLAK IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: MORTONFOX Beautiful park with lush, grassy areas, novel play equipment, trails, pond, equipment, trails, picnic areas, novel play Beautiful park with lush, grassy tables, and stargazing platform Shaded park with large playground, basketball and tennis courts, and picnic tables basketball and tennis courts, Shaded park with large playground, Large park with playground, sand area, tennis and handball courts, and bike trails sand area, tennis and handball courts, Large park with playground, Eugene Levy Memorial Park LevyEugene Memorial Clark Recreation Center Recreation Clark Manny Weldler Park Weldler Manny / The Monsey View

Some NJ parks are for residents only. Please check for postings. Utmost care should be taken when visiting all parks not to intrude on or upset locals. 10 PARKS AND SCENIC

Children’s Park

11 Grotke Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977 LOCAL

Free

Dawn to dusk

Beautiful park with three playstations, pond, picnic tables and benches, shaded trails, and basketball court

Willow Tree Park

Willow Tree Road, Wesley Hills, NY 10952 LOCAL

Free

Dawn to dusk

Massive willow trees cascading over beautiful lake with bike path around the lake

Gregory R. Sikorsky Children’s Park

35 Lime Kiln Road, Suffern, NY 10901 LOCAL

Free

Dawn to dusk

Sunny fenced-in playground with nearby jogging path around a pond with a water fountain

Winter’s Park

47 East Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 14 MINUTES

Free

Newly renovated children’s park, with playground, gazebo, pond, picnic tables and geese feeding

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Dutch Gardens

21 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY 10956 14 MINUTES

845-364-2670

Free

M-F: 7am - 4:30pm

Historic garden with walking paths, gazebo, tea house behind Rocland County Courthouse

Celery Farm Nature Preserve

Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401 500 feet after Cottage Place at small parking lot 15 MINUTES

Free

Untouched wetland featuring a 1-mile trail around lake, with meadow, small streams and sightings of birds, butterflies, fish and other animals

Finch Park

194 Church Street, Ramsey, NJ 15 MINUTES

Free

Beautiful, sprawling park with sandbox, benches, picnic table, playground and medieval era-themed equipment

Highview Community Park

In back of 24 Highview Avenue, Nanuet, NY 10954 16 MINUTES

Free

Dawn to dusk

Fenced-in playground with extensive castle-themed play and climbing area, slides, swings and rock wall

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High Tor State Park

417 S. Mountain Road, New City, NY 10956 18 MINUTES

845-634-8074

Free

Picnic area: June 17-August 13 Sunday: 8:00am-7:30pm; Wednesday-Friday: 10:00am- 6:00pm

A moderate 45-minute climb with breathtaking 360-degree views. Mountain can be climbed even when park is closed.

Borough Park

98 Pine Street, Waldwick, NJ 20 MINUTES

Free

Park with special country charm, featuring playgrounds, bike path, picnic tables, a stream with ducks, and lots of shade

Haverstraw Bay County Park

21 Gagan Road, West Haverstraw, NY 10993 20 MINUTES

Free

Dawn to dusk

Park bordering the Hudson River with great playgrounds, grassy picnic areas with grilling, boardwalk and walking path

Lake Welch

800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980 20 MINUTES

845-947-2444

$10 parking

Weekdays: 8am-4pm Weekends (only from May - Oct.): 7am-5pm

Gorgeous ½-mile man-made beach with picnic tables. Not recommended during swimming season.

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Ringwood Manor State Park

1304 Sloatsburg Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 20 MINUTES

973-962-7031

Weekend parking: $7

8:00am - 8:00 pm

Beautiful 4,400-acre park with trails, botanical gardens, manor tour, lake with boating (Note: also swimming in summer)

Buttermilk Falls County Park

107 S Greenbush Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962 20 MINUTES

845-364-2670

Free

Dawn to dusk

Well-maintained hiking trails with great views and waterfalls (weather permitting) cascading down the mountain

State Line Lookout

Closter, NJ, GPS: 40.988412, -73.908272 23 MINUTES

Free

Around the clock

Lookout point right off the Palisades Parkway

Seven Lakes Drive

Seven Lakes Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986 23 MINUTES

Free

All day

Scenic drive of almost 18 miles going through Harriman and Bear Mountain State Park

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PARKS AND SCENIC

Nyack Beach State Park

698 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960 25 MINUTES

845-358-1316

$6 parking

Dawn to dusk

Hudson River park with small beach for children and long riverside trail with benches, which leads to Rockland Lake Park

Rockland Lake State Park

299 Rockand Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 25 MINUTES

845-268-3020

$8 parking

Dawn to dusk

Bike rental 3 minutes from Rockland Lake (11 minutes from Nyack Beach State Park) Conger’s Bike Rental 845-268-3315 107 Lake Rd, Congers, NY 10920

Park with picnic tables, grilling, hiking trails, novel climbing equipment and a bike path around Rockland Lake

Saddle River County Park

Wild Duck Pond: 1133 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 25 MINUTES

201-336-7275

Free

Dawn to dusk

Saddle River Area Bike Path stretches for nearly six miles along a linear park system

Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 25 MINUTES

845-786-2701

$10 parking (not collected weekdays until June 19)

8:00 am - sunset

Great hiking, climbing, picnicking and grilling destination with lake, zoo, museum, carousel and boating in warmer weather

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Perkins Memorial Tower Observatory

Perkins Memorial Drive, Tomkins Cove, NY 10986 25 MINUTES

Free

April 1 – November 30, weather permitting; daylight hours

Breathtaking scenic drive or hike up Bear Mountains with parking on summit and along the way and breathtaking 360-degree views at the top

Piermont Pier

Piermont, NY 10968 - From Paradise Ave. or Pier Ave, follow signs to the pier. 25 MINUTES

Free

Dawn to dusk

Pier with scenic views extending a mile into Hudson River that can be biked, walked or driven through

Tallman Mountain State Park

Route 9W, Sparkill, NY 10976 25 MINUTES

845-359-0544

$6 parking, not collected at all times

Dawn to dusk

Shaded park with trails, paths, picnic areas, tennis court and small playground

Blauvelt State Park

Blauvelt, NY 10913 25 MINUTES

Free

Dawn to dusk

Undeveloped state park with hiking trails and WWI era tunnels, rifle range and ruins. Access points detailed in Issue 103 of The Monsey View.

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Paterson Great Falls

72 McBride Avenue, Paterson NJ 07501 30 MINUTES

973-523-0370

Free

Dawn to dusk

Magnificent falls with easy foot access close to the falls

Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park

250 W. Main St., Tarrytown, NY 10591 30 MINUTES

914.631.8347

Free

Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset

Waterfront park featuring riverside esplanade with magnificent views, which can be reached with Tappan Zee Express

Scenic Hudson Park

Irvington, NY 10533 31 MINUTES

914-591-7736

Free

March–November: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

Well-kept park featuring playgrounds and a walkway with amazing Hudson River views

Kingsland Point Park and the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse

Tarrytown Light-Kingsland Point Path, Palmer Ave., Sleepy Hollow, NY, Accessible from the Palmer

Avenue Bridge over the Metro-North tracks (at the very end of Palmer Avenue, where it meets Riverside Drive) 32 MINUTES

914-366-5109

Parking: $10 for non-residents

18-acre park on Hudson River shore with overlook areas of Tarrytown lighthouse

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Ruach Hachaim Park

111 Ivy Lane, Monroe, NY 10950 33 MINUTES

845.774.7275

Free

Sunday: 12:00 – 4:30 pm, M–F: 3:00 – 7:30 pm

Park featuring separate boys’ and girls’ sections with a variety of interesting equipment and activities

Goosepond Mountain State Park

1198 New York 17M, Chester, NY 10918 34 MINUTES

845.786.2701

Free

Undeveloped state park with woods, fields, trails and wetlands

Ross Dock Picnic Area

Fort Lee, NJ, GPS: 40.860425, -73.955772 38 MINUTES

201-768-1360

Parking fee sometimes collected May - September

Dawn to dusk

Gorgeous scenic waterfront park with picnic tables, trails, playground, and views of the Hudson and GWB

Overpeck County Park

50 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ; Make a right at the first traffic circle, go past the

wooden bridge and down the road until you hit a second traffic circle. On your right will be the parking lot. 38 MINUTES

201-336-7275

Free

7:30 am – 9:00 pm

Great park with fun equipment and jungle gyms, water views, walking paths and boat rentals in warmer seasons

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Rockefeller State Park Preserve

125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570 39 MINUTES

$6 parking Not collected winter weekdays

7:00am - Sunset

Scenic paths through wetlands, woodlands, meadows, fields, streams, rivers and lakes, and traversing bridges and carriage roads

The Louis Engel Waterfront Park

160 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562 40 MINUTES

845-941-3189

Free

Dawn to dusk

Park with amazing Hudson River views, great to visit in conjunction with Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry

Croton Gorge Park/Croton Dam

Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 42 MINUTES

914-827-9568

Free

Dawn to dusk

Breathtaking man-made falls with dramatic drop and spillway, with playground, picnicking and hiking

Central Park

New York, NY 43 MINUTES

212-310-6600

Admission is free; recreation available for various prices

6:00 am - 1:00 am

Sprawling 843-acre park with pedicabs, biking, boating, picnicking, zoo, carousel and lots of grass

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Pedicab Tours

411 W. 55th St, New York, NY 10019 44 MINUTES

917-405-1303

Starts at $45 adult; $40 children

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Offering 1- to 3-hour pedicab tours through Central Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park

334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 52 MINUTES

718-222-9939

Free

6:00 am - 1:00 am

Beautiful new park with novel play areas, sand areas, carousel, swings, slide mountain, marsh garden and more. Limited parking; best visited by public transportation.

Walkway Over The Hudson

Highland Entrance: 87 Havilland Road, Highland, NY 12528 1 HOUR Poughkeepsie Entrance: 61 Parker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

845-454-9649

Parking $5; walkway and park are free

7:00 am - sunset

1.28-mile elevated pedestrian bridge over the Hudson River with 21-story elevator, which operates from 9:00 am until an hour before closing.

Bushkill Falls

Lehman Township, PA 18627 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

888-287-4545

Trails: Adults: $14.50, Seniors (62+): $13.50, Children (4–10): $8.50, Children: (3 and younger): Free, Adults and seniors pay additional $2 on Sunday

The opening of their 2018 season has been delayed due to damage caused by Winter Storm Riley. There were no updates at time of print. Color-coded trails of different lengths amid waterfalls and beautiful scenes of nature (boating and additional activities charged separately)

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BOTANICAL GARDENS

Hunter Mountain

Main St, Hunter, NY 12442 1 HOUR 44 MINUTES

518-263-4223

13+: $12; 7-12: $8; 65+: $10; 6 and under: free with adult

Summer hours were not yet announced at time of print. Check in with them by phone.

Scenic chairlift to summit of mountain with spectacular views. Zipline reservations: 518-263-4388

AAA Buggy Rides

3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville, PA 17529 2 HOURS AND 48 MINUTES

717-989-2829

Starting from $15, adult, $7 under 12, under 2 free

Mon. - Fri.: 9:00, am - 6:00 pm

Amish Country tours aboard authentic horse and buggy

BOTANICAL GARDENS

New Jersey Botanical Gardens

Ringwood State Park, Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 25 MINUTES

973-962-9534

Free

8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Well-maintained Tudor revival manor home with a selection for formal and seasonal gardens

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Laurelwood Arboretum

725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne, NJ 07470 28 MINUTES

973-831-5675

Free

8:00 am – dusk

30-acre botanically diverse property with woodlands, gardens, ponds and streams

Untermyer Park And Gardens

945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 37 MINUTES

914-613-4502

Free

7:00 am – 45 minutes before sunset

Relaxing landscaped park on over 40 acres, centered on a walled Persian Garden, with gorgeous Hudson River views, trails and picnic spot

New York Botanical Garden

2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458 44 MINUTES

718-817-8700

Weekdays: Over 12: $23, Se- niors $20, 2-12: $10, under 2: free, Weekends: Over 12: $28, Seniors $25, 2-12: $12, under 2: free

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

250-acre verdant landscape with over a million plants, voted as one of the best botanical gardens in the U.S.

Wave Hill Public Gardens

649 W 249th St, Bronx, NY 10471 43 MINUTES

718-549-3200

$8 Adults, $4 Students and Seniors, $2 Children 6+, Free to Mem- bers and children under 6, Admission is free on Tuesdays from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm

Tuesday – Sunday: 9am – 5:30 pm

28 acres of greenery and gardens overlooking the Hudson River

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Longwood Gardens

1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348 2 HOURS 34 MINUTES

610-388-1000

Adults: $23, Seniors: $20, 5-18: $12, 4 and under: free

9:00 am–6:00 pm; Summer Thursdays until 10:00 pm

Vast collection of flower gardens, greenhouse and fountain shows

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Tevaland Petting Farm

47 Brandt Rd., Hillburn, NY 10931 15 MINUTES

845-533-4063

$25

By appointment only

One-hour interactive visit with free-roaming animals, activities in a customized experience

Demarest Farms

244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642 21 MINUTES

201-666-0472

$7 general admission

Opening April 4; 8:00am - 6:30pm

Well-manicured trees, spectacular views, wagon rides, petting zoo, and seasonal picking and activities.

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FARMS AND ORCHARDS

Abma’s Farm

700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 23 MINUTES

201-891-0278

Free, pay for produce

8:00 am – 6:00 pm; closed on Sundays

Well-maintained farm with petting zoo, fresh produce, plants, and food for the animals available for sale.

Muscoot Farm

51 Route 100, Katonah, NY 10536 41 MINUTES

914-864-7282

Free

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Great farm with over 50 animals, hiking trails, picnicking, and historical barns and buildings

Lawrence Orchard And Farm

39 Colandrea Road, Newburgh, NY 12550 1 HOUR

845-562-4268

$3 admission, plus picking containers

June until October: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Sprawling farm with spectacular views, play area, pick-your-own produce, historical buildings, and farm activities.

Alstede Farms

1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930 1 HOUR AND 4 MINS

908-879-7189

All day activity pass $19.99

10:00 am-6:00pm

Seasonal pick-your-own, pony rides, hayrides, sunflower maze, moon bounce in this vast farm with 250 types of produce

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Family Fun Farm

65 Friedman Road, Monticello, NY 12701 1 HOUR AND 10 MINUTES

347-480-FARM (3276)

$12; add for bumper boats, laser tag, pony rides and wagon rides

Chol Hamoed hours: 12:00 - 6:00 pm, June- August: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Friday until 5:00 pm

Thrilling adventure farm for all ages offering petting zoo, squirting bumper boats, laser tag, wagon rides, zip line, ball blaster, pony rides, parakeets, jumping pillow, pipe slide, pedal cars, duck racing, spider web, sandbox with diggers, ball pit, hiking trails and playground with novel equipment

Kelder’s Farm

5755 US-209, Kerhonkson, NY 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

845-626-7137

Pay per activity and for pick- your-own

Summer hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

200-year-old farm with picking, jumping pillow, hay rides, corn maze, golf, playground, and petting zoo

DID WE FORGET ANYTHING? Have an excursion that we don’t know about? Email us at [email protected], and it’ll be included in next years Excursions

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Kensington Stables

1 Caton Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11218 1 HOUR 17 MINUTES

718-972-4588

$42 per hour per person, Children under 11: $62

10:00 a.m. to sunset

Trail rides on horseback in Prospect Park. Reservations are required.

Beaverwood Farm

12 Topaz Lane, Swan Lake, NY 1 HOUR AND 16 MINUTES

845-295-0194

Cost: $25 per family

Hours: Friday and Sunday are family days. Reserve in advance.

Free-roaming farm animals with hands-on tour and horse rides

INDOOR FUN

Turtleboo

175 East Central Avenue, Spring Valley, NY 10977 LOCAL

845-746-2100

$16.99

Chol Hamoed hours: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Summer hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Indoor amusement center with soft play area, rides, arcades, kosher food and great accommodations.

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Chuck-e-Cheese’s

250 W. Route 59, Nanuet 12 MINUTES

845-627-2788

30 tokens - $10, 80 tokens - $20, 150 tokens - $30

11:00 am-9:00 pm; open until 10:00 pm on Motzei Shabbos

Token-operated rides and arcade games

Bounce U

424 Market Street, Nanuet 15 MINUTES

845-623-5400

$12.95 -13.95 bouncer; $4.95 - 5.95 toddler; parents are free

Open Bounce: Mon. –Thurs., 4:00-5:30 pm, until Age 6: Mon.- Fri., 10:00-11:30 am, Family Night: Wednesdays 6:00-8:00 pm

Moonwalk wonderland of slopes, slides, tunnels, and everything inflatable

Jill’s Ceramics

180 Germonds Road, West Nyack 15 MINUTES

845-623-4975

Pay per piece

Mon.-Wed. 9:30-3:00; Tue. and Thur. evening 7-9:30; call for other times

Huge variety of plaster pieces or glazed ceramics

Billy Beez

1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack, NY 10944 20 MINUTES

845-915-4709

Infant: $9.95 (adult included) Toddler: 1-4: $13.95, Child 5-17: $19.95 Parents/Guardians: $6.95

10:00 am-9:00 p.m.

Play arena with slides, trampolines, obstacle courses for safe hands-on fun

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Build-A-Bear Workshop

Palisades Center, 3771 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994 20 MINUTES

845-353-1895

Varies

10:00 am- 9:30 pm, Sundays: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Children can choose, stuff, name and clothe their own stuffed animals

Palisades Mall Carousel And Ferris Wheel

1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994 20 MINUTES

845-353-2596 845-353-2595

$2.50 per ride (on carousel adults are free)

10:00 am - 9:30 pm, Sun- day:11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Beautiful carnival rides: Ferris wheel reaches 68 feet; double-decker carousel

Mosaic Glassworks

36 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463 20 MINUTES

201-800-1820

Starting at $27.95

Tuesday – Thursday. 11:00–5:30 and Monday and Friday by appointment.

Creative art studios with mosaic projects for all ages

The Big Playhouse

316 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675 24 MINUTES

201-314-6341

$17.99 + tax - per child - family packages available; one parent free

By reservations

Open play area that simulates real-life downtown with costumes, furniture, for imaginative play

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Kidnetic

2 Changebridge Road, East Building E, Montville, NJ 07045 31 MINUTES

973-331-9001

$15

Weekdays 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Sunday 9:00–11:30 am

Play area with structures, slides, ball room, alligator pit and more

Leaping Lizards

421 Boston Post Rd, Port Chester, NY 10573 34 MINUTES

914-937-5867

$13.99 +tax

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Indoor playground with tunnels, mazes, foam forest, and ball pits

Glassworks Studio

151 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 40 MINUTES

973-656-0800

$23 and up, per project

Thursday - Tuesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday: 5:00 - 10:00 pm (adults only), Reservations suggested Chol Hamoed hours: Sunday, closed; Monday and Tuesday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Wednesday, 12:00 - 8:00 pm; Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Glass-fusing studio where mosaics of all levels can be created

Legoland Discovery Center

1 Ridge Hill Blvd. Yonkers, NY 10710 33 MINUTES

866-243-0770

Starting at $22.95 (discounts available online)

Sunday - Friday: 10:00am -7:00pm Reservations recommended for Chol Hamoed

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Crayola Experience

30 Centre Square, Easton, PA 18042 1 HOUR 25 MINUTES

610-515-8000

$20.99 (online discounts available)

Chol Hamoed: 10:00am- 6:00pm

Hands-on colorful crayon activities and exhibits

SPORTS AND ADVENTURE

New City Bowl and Batting Cages

90 N Main St, New City, NY 10956 15 MINUTES

845-634-4977

$5.50-5.95 per bowling game, $3.25 per token for batting cages (15 pitches), Packages available

Hours vary

Bowling alley and batting cages

The Gravity Vault

107 Pleasant Avenue, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 18 MINUTES

201-934-7625

Varies

M-F: 12:00 - 10:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

13,500+ square-foot indoor rock gym with overhangs, bouldering, arches and hours of climbing fun

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Palisades Climb Adventure

Palisades Center, 4590 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994 20 MINUTES

845-727-3500

$19.99, Sky Tykes, for kids under 48”: $8.99

2:00 - 8:00 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

The world’s tallest ropes course boasting 85 feet and five levels, on level 4 of the Palisades Mall

Autobahn Indoor Speedway

2272 Palisades Center Dr #A200, West Nyack, NY 10994 20 MINUTES

845-535-1515

$22.99 per race, Discounted 3, 5 and 8 packs available An annual Speedway License is required: $7.95

M-T: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm,

Lucky Strike Palisades

4662 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994 20 MINUTES

845-358-1602

12:00 am - 11:00 pm, Motzei Shabbos until 2:00 am, Opens Sunday at 11:00 am

Bowling lanes and game room

Montvale Lanes

14 W. Grand Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645 20 MINUTES

201-391-3400

$4-5 per game per person, shoe rental $3

Varies

Bowling alley

36 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 It'll be EIGHTEEN TIMES AS MUCH FUN! A large selection of rides for all ages, stages, types and tastes!

WOW! Exciting New Ride! SCREAMER 65 ft high - makes a full turn around!

Present a RKS receipt of $300 and up, and get $8 o your fun band ONE PER FAMILY

א חול המועד At the Shoppers Haven Mon April 2 11: 00 to 7: 30 ב חול המועד parking lot on Main St. Tues April 3 11: 00 to 7:30 ג חול המעוד 845-356-MALL (6255) Ext 5 SHOPPERS HAVEN Wed April 4 11:00 to 7:30 ד חול המעוד Thurs April 5 11:00 to 5:00 SPORTS AND ADVENTURE

Hi-Tor Lanes

40 S Rte 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993 23 MINUTES

845-429-8000

$5.00 - 5.50 per game, Shoe rental $4

Varies

Bowling alley

High Exposure Rock Climbing

266 Union St, Northvale, NJ 07647 23 MINUTES

201-768-8600

Varies

10:00 am - 10:00 pm, Sunday until 6

Rock climbing gym

Monster Mini Golf

49 E Midland Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652 26 MINUTES

201-261-0032

Mini golf: $9.00-10.00; laser maze: $3.00

M-T: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Friday from 2:00 p.m., Motzei Shabbos until 10:00 pm, Sunday: 12:00 - 8:00 pm

Indoor glow-in-the-dark golf course

Sports Time USA

380 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford NY 10523 28 MINUTES

914- 592-2111

Varies according to ride/ package

S: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, M-F: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Indoor amusement center with rides, arcade games, batting cages, and indoor playground

38 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 SPORTS AND ADVENTURE iFly Indoor Skydiving 211 E, NJ-4, Paramus, NJ 07652, 849 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY

28 MINUTES/33 MINUTES

201-733-4359/914-449-4359

Packages start at $90 per person, $160 for 2 people, $380 for five people

11:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sundays from 9:00 am, reservations

Indoor skydiving with pressurized flight chamber for bodyflight

The Castle Fun Center

109 Brookside Ave, Chester, NY 35 MINUTES

845-469-2116

Starting at $3.50 per ride

Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm; closed Sunday

Adventure center with go-karts, arcade, rock climbing and more

Funtime Junction

400 Fairfield road, Fairfield, NJ 07004 36 MINUTES

973-882-9777

All day play: $9.95-19.95 Parents free

10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sundays until 7:00 pm; closed Mondays

Roomy adventure center with lots of things to climb and ride, plus arcade games

The Funplex

182 NJ-10, East Hanover, NJ 45 MINUTES

973-428-1166

Band: $25-34; off-peak days start at $20; or buy credits

Varies

Indoor family amusement center with go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, arcades, and more

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Grand Prix New York Racing

333 Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549 46 MINUTES

914-241-3131

Adult track $18-25, Teen track: $12-15 Kids Track: $8-10, $10 bounce area

M-T: 3:00 - 10:00 pm, F: from 12, Motzei Shabbos until 12, Sunday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Amusement center with arcades, bounce castle, go-karts and bowling

Funfuzion

29 Recount Place, New Rochelle, NY 48 MINUTES

914-637-7575

Chol Hamoed hours: 10:00 am - 12:00 am; Sunday from 11:00 am Summer Hours: 12:00 - 11:00 pm

Indoor play arena with funhouse, ride, games, mini golf, laser tag and bowling

Fun Station USA

3555 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314 1 HOUR 8 MINUTES

718-370-0077

All day pass: $19.95 Chol Hamoed special: Buy 1, get second for $10.95 Group rates starting at $8.95 per child for two hours; call Joseph at 718-370-0077 to schedule a booking.

10:00 am - 11:00 pm; Sundays until 10:00 pm

Indoor fun, sports and adventure for kids with rides, laser tag, batting cages, bowling, bumper cars and virtual reality sky ride

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OUTDOOR FUN

Ring Homestead

257 Lybolt Road, Middletown, NY 10940 49 MINUTES

845-361-3842

Different packages available. Call for reservations.

9:00 am until dark

Adventure camp with ropes course

Treetop Adventure Course

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 52 MINUTES

(973) 731-5800 ext. 279

Adult Course: $30 ($35 with zip line), Junior Course: $20 Zip Line: $15

10:00 am - 4:30 pm; reservations are recommended

Aerial obstacle course right near Turtle Back Zoo with adult and junior courses

Pocono TreeVentures

1575 Fairway Villas Blvd, East Stroudsburg PA 18302 1 HOUR 25 MINUTES

800-446-0231

Ropes course: ages 7–11, $44; 12+ $49, ages 4–7: $28, Zipline: $20 1 run, $8 additional runs

April - Mid June: Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday, Thursday, Friday: 12:00 - 5:00 pm (ropes course closes at 4:00 pm); Closed Tuesday and

IMAGE © 2016 GOOGLE: JOHN SOLLENBERGER Wednesday Summer hours: Opens at 10:00; closing time varies Aerial forest adventure with five ropes courses and dual zip racers. Also kids’ sec- tion. Ziplines closed at time of print, due to storm damage.

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Diggerland

100 Pinedge Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091 2 HOURS

856-768-1110

Under 42”: $28.95, 42” or over: $36.95, Cheaper online

Opens at 11:00 am on Chol Hamoed and 10:00 am in the summer

Tractor-themed rides, stunts, and digging fun for all ages

Jiminy Peak

37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

413-738-5500

Single ride is $12 for 54” and taller, and $6 for under 54”; day passes available

Summer hours not yet announced

Mountain Adventure Park with mountain coasters, alpine slides, swings, trampolines, and scenic chairlift ride

Bowcraft Amusement Park

2545 Route 22 West, Scotch Plains, NJ 52 MINUTES

908-389-1234

Chol Hamoed: $20.95; Summer: Week- day pass $25,95; Weekend pass: $29.95; or pay per ticket

Chol Hamoed: Monday - Wednesday, 12:00 - 5:00 pm, Summer hours: Sunday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Monday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday-Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Amusement park with large selection of rides, coasters, and arcade games for all ages

Denos Wonder Wheel Amusement Park

3059 Denos D. Vourderis Place, Brooklyn, NY 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES

718-372-2592

Kiddie rides: $4. Adult rides: $7-8

Opens at 12:00 pm

Amusement park at Coney Island Beach with 16 kiddie rides and 5 adult rides

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OUTDOOR FUN

Luna Park

1000 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES

718-373-5862

Not yet posted at time of print

Chol Hamoed hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Park with 30 rides and lots of games at Coney Island Beach

Adventurer’s Park

1824 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, New York 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES

718-975-2748

Single ticket $3.25, 10 tickets: $31, 30 tickets: $80

Opens at 11:00 am

Amusement park with 25 rides and attractions. See ad for details.

Adventureland

2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 1 HOUR 11 MINUTES

Band: $32.99, Or $4.50 - 7.50 per ride

Chol Hamoed and Summer: Opens 11:00, and 11:30 on Sunday

Amusement park with about 30 rides

Six Flags Great Adventures and Safari

1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ 08527 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

201.862.0250 (NCSY)

Chol Hamoed with NCSY (Monday-Wednesday): $47 at gate, $42 pre-ordered; Parking: $25 at gate, $15 pre-ordered Summer: $73; save a lot by purchasing in advance

Chol Hamoed: 10:30 am - 9:00 IMAGE © 2007 GOOGLE: PABLO COSTA TIRADO pm, Summer: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm Huge park with 14 coasters and 52 other attractions; Off-Road Adventure Safari entrance included in admission

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Keansburg Amusement Park

275 Beachway Ave, Keansburg, NJ 07734 1 HOUR 17 MINUTES

732-465-1400

Pay per ride

Parks opens at 12:00 pm on Chol Hamoed. Timing varies in spring and summer

Boardwalk amusement park with dozens of rides

Lake Compounce

186 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES

860-583-3300

$41,99; under 52” tall: $35.99

Closed Chol Hamoed; Sum- mer hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm; Sundays until 9:00 pm

Oldest continuously operating amusement park in the U.S., a great mix of new and old

Dorney Park

4000 Dorney Parkway, Allentown, PA 18104 1 HOUR AND 48 MINUTES

610-395-3724

$59 at gate; save $20 online

Closed Chol Hamoed; Sum- mer hours: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Major amusement park with over 50 rides and prominent coasters

Hersheypark

100 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershy, PA 17033 3 HOURS

717-534-3900

Ages 9-54: $35.95; Ages 3-8 and seniors: $24.95

Closed Chol Hamoed: Sum- mer hours: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Huge park on 110 acres with 70 rides and attractions

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Dutch Wonderland

2249 Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, PA, 17602 3 HOURS AND 5 MINUTES

866-386-2839

Starting at $34.99

Closed Chol Hamoed; Sum- mer hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

“Kingdom for Kids” which appeals to families of younger children with its kid- friendly coasters, slides, shows and grounds full of action and fun.

HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS

George Washington Headquarters The DeWint House

20 Livingston Avenue, Tappan, NY 10983 23 MINUTES

845-359-1359

Free

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

George Washington’s headquarters at four different occasions during the Revolu- tion, The DeWint House, carriage house and surrounding grounds are open to the public to view and explore.

Stony Point State Park

44 Battlefield Rd., Stony Point, NY 10980 26 MINUTES

845-786-2521

Free; there may be a parking fee; $3 charge for group tours and special events, reservations required

Grounds: Hours: Monday – Fri- day: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 am – 5:00 pm, Museum, soldiers’ camp and artillery drill hours vary Site of Battle of Stony Point with lighthouse, museum and weekly artillery drills and soldier camps reenactment

48 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 Pharmacy plus recommends: Laughter, memories & quality time This Chol Hamoed.

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S af e Travels

728 North Main St. Spring Valley NY 10977 Tel: 845.354.9320 Fax: 845.354.9322

Sunday 10:00am-Midnight Mon - Thurs. 9:00am-Midnight Friday 9:00-2:30pm (summer 9:00-4:00) M.S. Half hr. after zman-Midnight HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS

Kykuit - Rockefeller Estate

Tour begins at: 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 27 MINUTES

914-366-6900

Standard tour: Under 3: free, 3-17: $23-26, Adults: $25-28

Opens May 3 for season Sunday, Friday, Thursday: 9:45 am - 3:50 pm, Also open Mondays and Wednesdays in October

Not open on Chol Hamoed . Breathtaking tour of Rockefeller’s six-story home, terraced gardens and art galleries

Philipsburg Manor

Tour begins at: 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 27 MINUTES

914-366-6900

Under 3: free; Child 3-17: $8; Adult: $14; save $2 online

Opens May 2 for season Wed. - Sun.: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm (last tour)

Preserved pre-Civil War farmstead that brings the slavery era alive

West Point Museum

2110 New South Post Road, West Point, NY 10996 32 MINUTES

845-938-3590

Free; there may be parking fee

10:30 am – 4:15 pm

Military academy museum with galleries showcasing history of U.S. army, warfare and weapons

Boscobel House and Gardens

1601 New York 9D, Garrison, NY 10524 33 MINUTES

845-265-3638

Gardens & Grounds: Adults: $11, Children, (6-14): $5, Children (under 6): Free, Extra charge for house, Family packages available

Chol Hamoed: Only open by appointment. April 15 - October 31: Wed.-Mon. 9:30am-5:00pm Restored 18th Century house museum with gorgeous grounds and views

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The Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space

Pier 86: W. 46th Street and 12th Avenue 42 MINUTES

212-245-0072

Adult (13-64) $33, Seniors $31, Child (5-12) $24

Monday- Friday: 10:00 am- 5:00, Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Military and maritime history museum inside original battleship

Empire State Building

350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10118 49 MINUTES

212-279-9777

Adults $37, Child $31, Senior $35

until 2:00 am

Observatory deck on 86th floor of the Empire State Building

National Museum of Mathematics

11 E. 26th Street, Manhattan, NY 10010 52 MINUTES

212-542-0566

Adult, $17.00, Child & Senior, $11.00, Toddler, free

10:00 am to 5:00 pm; closes at 2:30 on the first Wed. of every month

Museum that brings mathematics alive in fun way

Liberty Science Center

222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 54 MINUTES

201-200-1000

There are many combination packages and exhibition, tickets starting at: Child $18.75; adult $22.75

9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sundays until 5:30 pm

Amazing interactive science experience for learning and fun

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not

234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 54 MINUTES

212-398-3133

Adult: $29.95, Child: $22.95, Save $5-6 when purchasing online

9:00 am - 1:00 am

Sprawling, oft-interactive collection of curiosities

One World Trade Center

285 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007 (Entrance On Corner Vesey And West Street) 56 MINUTES

844-696-1776

Ages 13 to 64 $34, ages 6 to 12 $28, under 5 free; ages 65 and up $32.

9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Admission to three floors of One World Trade Center, for views, observatory, eleva- tors, and exhibits

9/11 Memorial

200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10007 1 HOUR

212-312-8800

Free

7:30 am to 9:00 pm

8-acre park in memoriam of 9/11 heroes with guided tours available

9/11 Memorial Museum

200 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10007 1 HOUR

212-312-8800

General: Adult $24, Youth 7-17 $15; additional packages available

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Museum with exhibitions and hands-on learning about 9/11 and its effects

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FDR Home and Library

4097 Albany Post Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 1 HOUR 13 MINUTES

800-337-8474

Home and Library: $20, Library: $10, Top Cottage $10, Under 15 free, Grounds are free

Chol Hamoed: Tours offered 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm. Summer: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm History-rich tours of FDR’s property, home, and library

The Vanderbilt Mansion

119 Vanderbilt Park Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 1 HOUR 17 MINUTES

845-229-7770

Mansion: $10 guided 1-hour tour, Grounds: free

Chol Hamoed: Tours offered 12:00 - 4:oo pm Summer: 9:15 am - 4:00 pm Grounds: dawn to dusk

54-room well-preserved mansion with magnificent grounds and gardens

Living Torah Museum

1603 41st St, Brooklyn, NY 11218 1 HOUR 21 MINUTES

718-851-3215

9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Museum displaying artifacts mentioned in Torah and in Jewish history

Jewish Children’s Museum

792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 1 HOUR 24 MINUTES

718-467-0600

Admission: $13, Seniors: $10, Under 2 free

Chol Hamoed hours: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Regular hours:

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Battleship New Jersey

100 Clinton St., Camden, NJ 08103 2 HOURS

856-966-1652

Adult, $21.95; child, senior, $17.00; under 4, free

Chol Hamoed: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Summer: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Battleship that served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf Wars that gives a glimpse into military life

The Franklin Institute

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 2 HOURS 5 MINUTES

215-448-1200

12+, $23; 3-11 $19; 2 and under, free

9:30am – 5:00pm

Interactive museum that brings scientific concepts to life with fascinating exhibits

The Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island

Preservation Society of Newport County: 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 3 HOUR 40 MINUTES

401-847-1000

Varies by mansion

Opulent and magnificent preserved mansions used as summer homes for families like the Vanderbilts and the Astors

Touro Synagogue

85 Touro St, Newport, RI 02840 3 HOURS

401-847-4794

Adult $12; Under 13: free

Sunday-Friday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

A historic tour of the oldest shul in the U.S. and one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings

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AQUARIUMS/ZOOS

Maritime Aquarium

10 N. Water Street, Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 47 MINUTES

203-852-0700

Adults, $24.95; 13 –17 and Seniors, $22.95; 3-12, $17.95; under 3, free

10:00 am to 5:00 pm; summer until 6:00 pm

Great aquarium with many species, and fascinating exhibitions for the entire family

New York Aquarium

602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 1 HOUR 9 MINUTES

718-265-3474

3 +: $11.95 at the gate; under 2: Free

10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Aquarium with sea lion show, penguins, sharks and many fish; partly ruined during Hurricane Sandy

Jenkinson’s Aquarium

300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

732-899-1212

Adult, $14; 3 –12 and 62+, $8; under 3, free

Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; M-F, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Small aquarium with a large variety of marine life, including sharks, penguins, seals and octopuses

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Long Island Aquarium

431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901 1 HOUR 47 MINUTES

631-208-9200 ext. 426

13 – 61, $29.50; 62+, $25.50; 3 –12, $22.50; under 2, free

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Aquarium with fascinating exhibits and many interesting marine animals and fish

Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355 2 HOURS 7 MINUTES

860-572-5955

Adults, $36.99; seniors (60+), $31.99; 13 –17, $30.99; 3 –12, $26.99; 2 and under, free Discounts online

April - Sept.: 9:00 am - 5:50 pm

Amazing aquarium with thousand of fish, exotic marine animals, and fascinating outdoor exhibits

Adventure Aquarium

1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ 08103 2 HOURS 2 MINUTES

856-365-3300

12+, $29.99; 2 –11 $21.99; under 2, free (Special online offer now $18 for adults and $15 for kids)

9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island, and touch pool

Van Saun County Park

216 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652 27 MINUTES

201-263-3771

15-61: $8, 3-14: $5, Under 3: free, 62+; $2.

10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Zoo with playground, train, carousel, trails, and animal shows in the summer

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Bronx Zoo

2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460 44 MINUTES

718-367-1010

13+:$36.95, 3-12: $26.95, 65+: $31.95, 2 and under: free. Free admission on Wednesdays; parking: $17

10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday

Metropolitan zoo with 265 acres that harbors 4,000 animals in replicas of their native habitats.

Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 48 MINUTES

973-731-5800

Adults: $12, 2-12 and seniors: $10, 23 months and younger: free

10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Excellent zoo for children, with great animals, train, pony rides, feedings, paddle boats, ropes course, and more

Central Park Zoo 64th St and 5th Ave, New York, NY 10021

212- 439-6500

General Admission: Adult $12; Child $7; Senior $9

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Week- ends until 5:30 pm

State-of-the-art zoo with variety of habitats, featuring snow leopards to tropical birds

Queens Zoo

53-51 111th St, Corona, NY 11368 49 MINUTES

718-271-1500

13+: $8, 3-12: $5, 65+: $6, 2 and under: free

10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sundays until 5:30 pm

18-acre zoo with trails, aviary, domestic animals, sea lion pool, bears, pumas, parrots, and bison

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Staten Island Zoo

614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310 1 HOUR 4 MINUTES

718-442-3100

15-59: $10, 60+: $7, 3-14: $6, 2 and under: free, Wednesdays after 2: free. Free parking

10:00am - 4:45pm

Small suburban zoo with nice variety of animals and animal feeding

Prospect Park Zoo

450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES

718-399-7339

13+: $8, 3-12: $5, 65+: $6, 2 and under: free

10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sundays until 5:30 pm

More than 125 species within the confines of a 12-acre menagerie suitable for all ages, including a sea lion court

Space Farms Zoo and Musuem

218 County Road 519, Sussex, NJ 07461 1 HOUR 9 MINUTES

973-875-5800

13-64: $19 , 3-12: $15.50 65+: $17.50 Under 3: Free

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Zoo and museum with over 500 animals in their natural surroundings

Philadelphia Zoo

3400 W, Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 2 HOURS 8 MINUTES

215-243-1100

General admission: Adults, $24.95; Children 2-11 $19.95; Under 2, free; Pre-paid parking: $16 per vehicle, Family packages available; membership is usually worthwhile

Huge children’s zoo with incredible creatures and many fun activities

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BOATING AND FERRIES

Hessian Lake Boat Rentals

Bear Mountain State Park, 55 Hessian Dr., Bear Mountain, NY 10911 25 MINUTES

845-786-2701

$5 per ½ hour and $8 per hour per person, $20 deposit required

Closed Chol Hamoed; Summer hours: Weekdays: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Weekends: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Beautiful, serene lake in Bear Mountains with summer boat rentals.

Greenwood Lake Marina

38 Lakeside Rd., Hewitt, NJ 07421 20 MINUTES

973-728-9100

Starting at $120 per hour

Opens May 15, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Pontoon boat rental for relaxing cruise on beautiful Greenwood Lake. Valid CC is required. For basic pontoon, one must be 21 years old.

Overpeck County Park Kayak Center

50 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ; as the address. Enter the park and make the first right at the traffic circle. Cross over the wooden bridge, and they are located at the first parking lot on your left. 35 MINUTES

201-957-3085

Up to 2 hours: $15 per paddler/ $10 per paddler for each additional hour

Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 pm, Monday and Friday: 2:00 – 5:00

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Payne’s Water Sports

1548 NY-17B, White Lake, NY 12786 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

845-583-1000

Rowboats and 2-passenger boats: $35.00 per hour; 1-passenger kayak: $25.00 per hour; 4-passenger pedal boat: $45.00 per hour

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Rents out pontoon boats, kayaks, pedal boats, canoes

Swinging Bridge Lake Marina

371 Starlight Road, Mongaup Valley, NY 12762 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

845-794-6530

Pontoons: $130 per hour; Kayaks: $10 per person per hour; fishing boats $50-75 per hour

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Rents out pontoon boats, kayaks and fishing boats

Gene’s Boats

3429 State Rte. 55, White Lake, NY 12786 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

845-583-9787

Varies

Call for hours

Rentals of speedboats, pontoon boats, pedal boats, and rowboats.

Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry

30-34 Girling Drive (off 9W), Haverstraw, NY 10927 23 MINUTES

1-800-53FERRY

Each way $4.25 adults; $2 children (under 11) and seniors; Under 5 free

4:57-9:10 pm

Commuter ferry that transports passengers between Haverstraw and Ossining

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Circle Line Cruises

Pier 83 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 43 MINUTES

212-563-3200

Starts at: Adults, $30; children 3-12, $19

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Cruises for views of Statue of liberty, Manhattan skyline, landmarks, and more

Hoboken Ferry

1 Hudson Place, Hoboken, NJ 07030 58 MINUTES

800-533-3779

Adult: $6/7, Child 6-11: $3/3.50, Child 5 and under: two children ride free for every paying adult

Ferry departs at 15-30 minute intervals from about 6 am until about 9 pm Commuter ferry from Hoboken to Pier 11 or World Financial Center in Manhattan

Ellis and Liberty Island Ferry Ferry Departs: Manhattan 22 Battery Place, New York, NY 10004, New Jersey: Liberty State Park, Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305

877-523-9849 (Statue Cruises)

13-61 $18.50, 4-12 $9, 62+ $14

Ferry departs every 15-20 minutes

Tours that include cruise and access to Liberty and Ellis Islands

The Staten Island Ferry

4 Whitehall Street, New York, NY 10004 1 HOUR

718-876-8441

Free

The ferry operates 24/7 – (departs about every half hour; call for exact schedule)

Free 25-minute commuter ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island

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Governor’s Island Ferry Departs Manhattan: Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, New York, NY 10005, Also departs from Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park 57 MINUTES

212-440-2200

Round-trip ferry: $2 for anyone over the age of 12; under 12 is free, Bike rentals: varies between $15 and $45 per hour, and are available for shorter and longer durations, depending on the type.

Open May 1st until October 31st, M-F: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, S: until 7:00 pm, Call for ferry times Not open on Chol Hamoed. A recreational island off Manhattan where no motors are allowed, that is reached with a ferry and offers bicycle rentals of all kinds.

Paradise Boats

15 Paradise Ave., Piermont, NY 10968 25 MINUTES

845-359-0073

$17-26 for first hour, $12 for second, and $6 for each additional hour

Open Sundays May to Oct. from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call for appointments during the week.

Not Open on Chol Hamoed. Kayaks, canoes and rowboats for a nature-rich journey on charming creek in Piermont Marsh.

Baker Camp on Lake Sebago

Seven Lakes Drive, Sloatsburg, NY 10974 20 MINUTES

845-351-4609

$17 first hour, $14 second (charged in 15-minute increments) Double kayaks are $22 for first and $20 for second

Opens May 19 for the summer, daily from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Not open on Chol Hamoed. Rowboats, kayaks and canoes for rent in private, serene setting. ID and deposit required.

The Beast Speedboat

Pier 83 W 42nd Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036 47 MINUTES

212-563-3200

Adults: $29, 3-12: $23

Opens in May

Not open on Chol Hamoed. Thrilling ½ hour speedboat ride down the Hudson, past Statue of Liberty

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Bradley Boat Rentals

220 Lindholm Rd, Hurleyville, NY 12747 1 HOUR 21 MINUTES

845-807-1145

Kayak (single) $35/Day - $25/ Half Day. Kayak (tandem) $50/ Day - $35/Half Day. Canoe $50/ Day - $35/Half Day

End of May until beginning of October 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (closed on Tuesdays) Not open on Chol Hamoed. Rents out kayaks and canoes for a full day or half day.

Morningside Park Campground

11 Morningside Park Road, Hurleyville, NY 12747 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES

845-434-5877

Not open on Chol Hamoed. Beautiful park that features boating and boat rentals.

TOURS

Garden State Helicopters

425 Beaver Park Road, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 30 MINUTES

845-641-6271

$299, 25-minute ride for 2 people. $399 40-minute ride for two people. Special family rates

Monday - Wednesday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Helicopters rented out exclusively for Chol Hamoed, weather permitting

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Above the Clouds Balloon Rides

100 Airport Road, New Hampton, NY 10958 47 MINUTES

845-692-2556

Starting at $199 per person for group tours and $599 per two people for private tours

begins at 6:00 am, reservations required

Half-hour to an hour scenic ride up in the clouds on a picture-perfect hot air balloon

Fulton Fish Market

800 Food Center Dr #65B, Bronx, NY 10474 47 MINUTES

718-378-2356

Free. Parking: $5-7

Monday–Friday: 1:00 am–7:00 am

Nocturnal expedition to experience the colorful sight of fish vendors selling their goods

Historic Horse and Carriage Ride Central Park

347-871-4499

Starts at $110 per carriage for a 30-minute ride

By reservation

Open-air ride through Central Park in horse-drawn carriage

The Roosevelt Island Tramway

60th Street and 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022 46 MINUTES

212-832-4559

$2.50 (Metro Card only); Up to three children 44 inches tall and under ride for free on the tram when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

6:00 am - 2:00 am

Aerial tramway that spans East River and leads to Roosevelt Island, where there’s a beautiful park

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AIRPLANE OBSERVATION

Liberty Helicopter Tours

6 E. River Piers #212, New York, NY 10005 50 MINUTES

800-542-9933

Starting at $224 per person

9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Birds’-eye view of New York City and surrounding area

AIRPLANE OBSERVATION

Aviation Museum

400 Fred Wehran Drive, Teterboro , NJ 10604 32 MINUTES

201-288-6344

Adults: $9.00 , Children- Seniors: $7.00

10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Closed Mondays

Museum with models of military aircraft and history of aviation

Teterboro Airport

111 Industrial Ave, Teterboro, NJ 10604 32 MINUTES

East of the airport, on Redneck Drive, there are some playing fields from where the airplanes can be watched.

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Westchester County Airport

240 Airport Road, White Plains, NY 10604 35 MINUTES

This airport is less busy and way less overwhelming than the international airports. There’s an observation deck on the third floor where airplanes can be watched taking off and landing.

Stewart International Airport

1180 1st Street, New Windsor, NY 12553 44 MINUTES

On the far left, at the end of the field, all the way in the back there’s an excellent spot to watch the airplanes take off and land. There’s also access to the departure hall, where you can see the screens and conveyor belts.

Newark Liberty International Airport

3 Brewster Road, Newark, NJ 07114 46 MINUTES

AirTrain is free in the airport; best spot of watching is from the parking lot of Ikea at 1000 Ikea Drive in Elizabeth, NJ.

John F. Kennedy International Airport

New York, NY 11430 55 MINUTES

AirTrain is free and gives children a fascinating bird’s-eye view of this bustling airport. Parking lots 2 and 5 offer nice views of airplanes taking off and landing.

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BUSHKILL, PENNSYLVANIA

Bushkill Falls

Lehman Township, PA 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES

888-287-4545

Trails: Adults: $14.50, Seniors( 62+): $13.50, Children (4–10): $8.50, Children: (3 and younger): Free, Adults and seniors pay additional $2 on Sunday

The opening of their 2018 season has been delayed due to damage caused by Winter Storm Riley. There were no updates at time of print. Color-coded trails of different lengths amidst waterfalls and beautiful nature and paddleboats (boating and additional activities charged separately)

Pocono TreeVentures

1575 Fairway Villas Blvd, East Stroudsburg PA 18302 1 HOUR 25 MINUTES

800-446-0231

Ropes course: ages 7–11, $44; 12+ $49, ages 4–7: $28, Zipline: $20 1 run, $8 additional runs

April - Mid June: Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday, Thursday, Friday: 12:00 - 5:00 pm (ropes course closes at 4:00 pm); Closed Tuesday and

Blue Lightning Tubing

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, 124 Golf Dr #3, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 1 HOUR 25 MINUTES

800-335-1113

$20 a person

Closed Chol Hamoed Summer hours: M, T, T, F: 4:00 - 9:00pm; Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Wednesday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm

Neveplast run that allows for tubing without snow or water; lift takes you up the hill

68 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 TANNERSVILLE, NEW YORK

TANNERSVILLE, NEW YORK

Kaaterskill Falls Parking: Route 23A in Haines Falls, NY 12436 (about a mile west from Wingate Road). GPS coor- dinates: 42.18983, -74.07401 Trailhead is a bit down the road. 1 HOUR 31 MINUTES

Free

Dawn to dusk

New York’s tallest two-tier falls — a breathtaking destination

Hunter Mountain

Main St, Hunter, NY 12442 1 HOUR 44 MINUTES

518-263-4223

13+: $12; 7-12: $8; 65+: $10; 6 and under: free with adult

Summer hours were not yet announced at time of print. Check in with them by phone.

Scenic chairlift to summit of mountain with spectacular views. Zipline reservations: 518-263-4388

Boating at North/South Lake Campground

874 North Lake Road, Haines Falls, NY 12436 1 HOUR 38 MINUTES

518-589-5058

Summer hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Kayak: $15-20 per day; Canoe: $20 per day; Rowboats: $25 per day

Not open Chol Hamoed. Kayak, canoe and paddle boat rentals at South Lake

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Bailiwick Animal Park and Riding Stables

118 Castle Road, Catskill, NY 12414 1 HOUR 42 MINUTES

518-678-5665

Zoo: 13+: $16; 4-12: $12; 3 and under: free. Pony rides: $8. Horse- pony rides: $12

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Zoo with over 40 exhibits of domestic and exotic animals

Puttin Plus

455 Washington Avenue, Saugerties, NY 12477 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES

845-246-4501

$6.50 per activity; $1.00 per ten pitches in batting cage; packages available

11:00 am - 10:00 pm;Sunday until 6:00

Outdoor entertainment center with go karts, batting cages, golf and more

Howe Caverns

255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave, NY 12092 2 HOURS 29 MINUTES

518-296-8900

Traditional 90-minute cave tour: 16+: $25; Seniors $22; 12-15: $21; 5-11 $13; 4 and under: free.There are also more expensive tours available

Chol Hamoed hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Summer hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Underground cave tours and outdoor adventure park

Saugerties Marina

24 Ferry Street, Saugerties, NY 12477 1 HOUR 23 MINUTES

845-246-7533

Varies per boat

Offering rentals of motor boats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards

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LODGING

GREENE MOUNTAIN VIEW INN 132 South Main Street, Tannersville, NY 347-522-5588 Fourteen comfortable rooms in this kosher bed and breakfast in the heart of Tannersville; breakfast served daily in their dining area; under the Hashgacha of Rabbi Binyamin Gruber. Walking distance to minyan

COUNTRY K SUITES 6002 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 201-780-1617 Bed and breakfast with full kosher dairy restaurant on premises; breakfast included. Walking distance to minyan

SUN VIEW MOTEL 5844 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 518-589-5217 Across the street from minyan

VILLA VOSILLA 6302 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 518-589-5060 20-minute walk to minyan

SPRINGWELL MANOR 103 Rte. 25, Haines Falls, NY 845-425-1996 Kid-friendly lodge with minyan, farm animals and playground on premises

KAATSKILL MOUNTAIN CLUB HOTEL 62 Liftside Drive, Hunter, NY 800-486-8376 Right by Hunter Mountain

MINYANIM

BAIS MEDRASH BOSTON TANNERSVILLE 5863 Main Street, Tannersville NY 518-589-6521 They have a mikvah and provide towels and soap

CONGREGATION ANSHEI HASHARON 36 Tompkins Street, Tannersville, NY 518-589-5830 No parking on Tompkins Street

KIBBUTZ BNEI HAYESHIVOS South Main Street, Tannersville, NY 518-589-0121

SPRINGWELL MANOR LLC 103 County Road 25, Haines Falls, NY 518-589-5094

HUNTER SYNAGOGUE Main St. - Route 23A, Hunter, NY

BAIS MENACHEM LUBAVITCH 5973 Main Street, Tannersville, NY

KOSHER FOOD

COUNTRY K 6002 Main Street, Tannersville, NY 518-589-1163

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

Battleship New Jersey

100 Clinton St., Camden, NJ 2 HOURS

856-966-1652

Adult, $21.95; child, senior, $17.00; under 4, free

9:30 am - 3:00 pm May-September until 4:00 pm

Battleship that served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and Gulf Wars that gives a glimpse into military life

Independence National Historical Park

143 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 2 HOURS 2 MINUTES

800-537-7676

Free ($1.50 to reserve Inde- pendence Hall tickets in advance)

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Square mile in U.S. with the most history, with tours of Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and Constitution Center

The Franklin Institute

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 2 HOURS 5 MINUTES

215-448-1200

12+, $23; 3-11 $19; 2 and under, free

9:30am – 5:00pm

Interactive museum that brings scientific concepts to life with fascinating exhibits

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Adventure Aquarium

1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ 08103 2 HOURS 2 MINUTES

856-365-3300

12+, $29.99; 2 –11 $21.99; under 2, free

9:30 am to 5:00 pm

Aquarium with shark bridge, penguin island, and touch pool

Philadelphia Zoo

3400 W, Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 2 HOURS 8 MINUTES

215-243-1100

General admission: Adults, $$24.95; Children 2-11 $19.95; Under 2, free; Pre-paid parking: $16 per vehicle, Family packages available; membership is usually worthwhile

Huge children’s zoo with incredible creatures and many fun activities

Wheel Fun Rentals at Franklin D. Roosevelt Park

1500 Pattison Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19145 2 HOURS 18 MINUTES

267-698-5624

Between $10 and $35 per hour

April 30-Mid-November, 10:00 am to sunset; last bike gets rented 1 hour before closing, and last boat 2 hours before closing.

Variety of boats and bikes for rent in scenic park

Riverlink Ferry Camden Dock: 1 Riverside Drive, Philly Dock: 211 South Columbus Blvd

215-928-8804

13-65: $9; 3-12 and seniors: $7; 2 and under: free

Open May - September. There’s a ferry every hour

CREDIT: PHOTO COURTESY DRWC

Ferry system provides cross River transportation between the Camden and Phila- delphia waterfronts

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LODGING PHILADELPHIA

HYATT AT THE BELLEVUE 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102 215-893-1234

SHERATON PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY CITY HOTEL 3549 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-387-8000

HOTEL MONACO 433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-925-2111 CHERRY HILL

CROWNE PLAZA CHERRY HILL 2349 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 856-665-6666

MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN 1821 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-429-6111

MINYAN There are many minyanim in the area, among them

CONGREGATION BETH HAMEDROSH 200 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096 610-642-6444

BNAI ISRAEL-OHEV ZEDEK (Nusach Sefard) 8201 Castor Avenue 215-742-0400

CHABAD LUBAVITCH - CHERRY HILL 1925 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 USA 856-874-1500

KETER TORAH 405 Browning Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 USA

PLAN AHEAD Before heading out, please call to confirm attraction hours and other details.

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BERKSHIRE MOUNTAINS

Mount Greylock Reservation

30 Rockwell Road, Lansborough, MA 01237 2 HOURS 49 MINUTES

413-499-4262

$10 parking

Dawn to dusk; auto road open from May 20

Highest peak in Massachusetts with breathtaking views that can be accessed throughout the 8-mile drive up

Jiminy Peak

37 Corey Road, Hancock, MA 01237 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES

413-738-5500

Single ride is $12 for 54” and taller, and $6 for under 54”; day passes available

Mountain Adventure Park with mountain coasters, alpine slides, swings, trampolines, and more

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Ioka Valley Farm

3475 Ma-43, Hancock, MA 01237 2 HOURS 23 MINUTES

413-738-5915

Children ages 2-12: $9.50. Adults & children ages 13+: $9.00, Seniors (55+): $8.00, Children under 2: FREE

10am – 5pm (closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Interactive farm with farm-themed activities

U-Drive Rent-a-Boat

1651 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 2 HOURS 27 MINUTES

413-442-7020

One hour: $115, Two hours: $190

By reservation only

Pontoon boat rental

Berkshire Botanical Garden

5 W. Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, MA 01266 2 HOURS 10 MINUTES

413.298.3926

Adults: $15; Students: $12; Children under 12: free

May 1st to October 9: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

15 acres of cultivated land of floral art and garden

Onota Boat Livery

463 Pecks Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 2 HOURS 23 MINUTES

413-442-1724

Starts at $25

an hour

May-Oct.8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Rowboats, kayaks, pedal boats, canoes, fishing boats, power boats and pontoons available for rent

76 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA

LODGING

JIMINY PEAK CROWNE PLAZA-PITTSFIELD BERKSHIRES JIMINY PEAK 1 West St, Pittsfield, MA MOUNTAIN RESORT (413) 499-2000 RESERVATIONS 800-882-8859 YANKEE INN PITTSFIELD 461 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, MA near Chabad of The Berkshires 01240 (413) 499-3700 WHITE HORSE INN 378 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 COMFORT INN (413) 442-2512 1055 South St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 443-4714

MINYAN

CHABAD OF THE BERKSHIRES 450 South Street, Pittsfield, MA 24 minutes from Jiminy Peak On Shabbos, the minyan is in Lenox. Sara at 413-499-9899 | www.jewishberkshires.com

KOSHER FOOD Chabad offers a basic menu of prepared foods that are prepared fresh. Orders must be placed one week prior to pickup or delivery. Call the above number for more informa- tion. There’s a Stop and Shop and Price Chopper in the area that carries some Kosher products.

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA

AAA Buggy Rides

3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville, PA 17534 2 HOURS AND 48 MINUTES

717-989-2829

Starting from $15, adult, $7 under 12, under 2 free

Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Amish Country tours aboard authentic horse and buggy

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Cherry Crest Adventure Farm

150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA 17572 2 HOURS 47 MINUTES

866-546-1799

Starts at $17

Summer hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Over 50 fun farm activities, including pedal karts, wagon rides, slides, bounce areas, zip lines, corn maze, and petting zoo

Amish Country

Lancaster, Pennsylvania 2 HOUR 55 MINUTES

Free

Always accessible

Take in the sights and muted sounds of this beautiful scenic farming town

Kreider Dairy Farm

1467 Lancaster Rd, Manheim, PA 3 HOURS

717-665-5039

$12 for group tour; $40 for tour in your own car

By reservation only

Fascinating dairy farm tour

Amish Village

199 Hartman Bridge Road, Ronks , PA 17572 2 HOURS 51 MINUTES

717-687-8511

Tour: $10 adult, $6.50, under 12, under 4 free

9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday from 10:00 am

Guided tour of Amish way of life in this 1840 farmhouse and scenic grounds

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Strasburg Railroad

301 Gap Road, Ronks,PA 17572 2 HOURS 49 MINUTES

866-725-9666

2-11: $12.00; 12+: $19; Under two free

10:00 am - 7:00 pm Tour times vary

Scenic ride through Lancaster County farmland in authentic steam train

Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park

2249 Lincoln Highway East,Lancaster, PA 17602 2 HOURS AND 47 MINUTES

866-FUNATDW (386-2839)

Starts at $34.99

Summer hours: 10:00 am - 8:30 pm. Open select days before and after summer

Amusement park with over 35 rides, attractions and shows

Choo Choo Train Barn

226 Gap Road, Ronks, PA 17572 2 HOURS 49 MINUTES

800-450-2920

3-11: $5.00, 12+: $8.50

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Train display with operating model trains and hand-created animated figures

Herr’s Snack Factory Tour

20 Herr Dr., Nottingham, PA 19362 2 HOURS AND 47 MINUTES

1-800-63-SNACK

Free

Mon. - Thur.: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; Friday: 9-11

A tour of the real factory, the real workers and the real process of making chips

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Julius Sturgis Pretzel Factory

219 East Main St., Lititz, PA 17543 2 HOURS AND 45 MINUTES

717-626-4354

Children $2.75; Adults $3.75

Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tour and hands-on lesson in pretzel twisting and baking

LODGING There are many hotels and inns in the area. We are listing a few in different price ranges.

BEST WESTERN PREMIER EDEN RESORT & SUITES Upscale hotel with great accommodations for families. Please note that there’s a water playground on premises. 222 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 569-6444

AMISH VIEW INN & SUITES This upscale hotel has a close-up view of Amish Town and working farms. 3125 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505 (717) 768-1162

FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES 150 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 581-1800

HAWTHORN SUITES BY WYNDHAM LANCASTER 2045 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 290-7100

HILTON GARDEN INN LANCASTER 855-277-5057 101 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601-6803

MINYAN

DEGEL ISRAEL ASHKENAZ 1120 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 USA | (717) 397-0183 Rabbi: Shaya Sackett| Email: [email protected]

HAVE A SAFE TRIP Buckle up, drive safely and don’t forget Tefillos Haderech

80 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

The Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island

Preservation Society of Newport County: 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 3 HOUR 40 MINUTES

401-847-1000

Varies by mansion

Opulent and magnificent preserved mansions used as summer homes for families like the Vanderbilts and the Astors

The Breakers

44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, RI 02840 3 HOURS 35 MINUTES

401-847-100

Adult: $20.99 Youth: $6.99 (6-17)

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Grandest of Newport’s mansions, Vanderbilt’s “summer cottage”

Pesach 5778 / The Monsey View / 81 NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

Touro Synagogue

85 Touro St, Newport, RI 02840 3 HOURS

401-847-4794

Adult $12; Under 13: free

Tour times vary

A historic tour of the oldest shul in the U.S. and one of the most architecturally distinguished buildings

The Marble House

596 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 3 HOURS 36 MINUTES

401-847-1000

Adult: $15.99; Youth: $6.99 (ages 6-17)

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

One of Newport’s magnificent mansions

The Cliff Walk

Newport, RI 02840 3 HOURS 34 MINUTES

Free

Always accessible

Public access to Newport’s rocky shoreline

The Harbor

Newport, RI 02840 3 HOUR 23 MINUTES

Many vendors alongside the harbor for cruises and ferries

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LODGING The first three hotels are in the vicinity of the mansions and harbor – the most popular lodging choices. (They are costly, however.)

THE HOTEL VIKING 1 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840 401-847-3300 Mansion-style luxury hotel with suites designed after Newport mansions

HYATT REGENCY NEWPORT 1 Goat Island, Newport, RI 02840 888-882-1234 Beautiful hotel on Goat Island at the ocean. Suspension bridge connects to the main area of Newport.

NEWPORT MARRIOTT 25 America’s Cup Ave., Newport, RI 02840 401-849-1000 Luxury hotel in the very heart of Newport.

COURTYARD MARRIOT 9 Commerce Dr., Middletown, RI 02842 401-849-8000 10 minutes from center in Middletown. Very pleasant and fairly-priced family-oriented hotel. CHEAPER LODGING OPTIONS 10 minutes from the center:

HAMPTON INN & SUITES 317 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI 401-848-6555 6 minutes from center

MAINSTAY HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 151 Admiral Kalbfus Rd, Newport, RI 401-849-9880 8 minutes from center

MOTEL 6 NEWPORT 249 JT Connell Hwy., Newport, RI 401-848-0600

MINYAN

TOURO SYNAGOGUE 85 Touro St, Newport, RI 02840 401-847-4794

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KILLINGTON, VERMONT

Killington Adventure Center 4763 Killington Road, Killington Vermont 05751

800-621-6867

Day pass $69, or pay per attraction

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Main area for Killington attractions which includes Alpine tubing, ATV tours, Gondola rides, chairlift rides, boating, mountain coaster, segway tours, biking and more

Thundering Brook Falls Trail

2295 River Road, Killington, Vermont 05751 12 MINUTES FROM KILLINGTON

Free

Well-maintained trail for hike to views of breathtaking waterfalls

Tweed River Tubing

2056 VT-100, Stockbridge, Vermont 05772 22 MINUTES FROM KILLINGTON

802-746-8977

$18 per person, Mondays $15

Tube rental on the White River

84 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 KILLINGTON, VERMONT

Boating at Kent Pond

Kayak King at Base Camp Outfitters,2363 US-4, Killington, Vermont 05751, Kent Pond Boat Ramp: GPS Coordi- nates: 43.672927, -72.799920 Killington, Vermont 05751 7 MINUTES FROM KILLINGTON

802-345-1011

9:00 am–6:00 pm

Kayak King at Base Camp Outfitters rents kayaks and delivers them to the nearby Lake Kent

Bromley Mountain Resort

3984 VT-11, Peru, Vermont 05152 1 HOUR FROM KILLINGTON

802-824-5522 Many different passes available 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Marvelous adventure park with alpine slides, climbing walls, swings, boats and water slides

LODGING, MINYAN AND FOOD

VERMONT MENUCHA: Rents out condominiums at two different locations in Killington and provides minyan and the option of purchasing suppers and Shabbos food, as well as a mini-mart with kosher grocery items and paper goods. These services are provided for their guests. July and August | 914-410-8848

VERMONT GETAWAY Option of renting condos or hotel rooms for the stay. They provide minyan for their guests. Hotel has a caterer on premises and the condo guests can purchase meals for pickup or have them delivered. August | 732-444-8688

ADDITIONAL LODGING OPTIONS

KILLINGTON GRAND RESORT HOTEL 228 Mountain Rd, Killington, VT 05751 802-422-5001

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BETHLEHEM/LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Lake Winnipesaukee Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH 03249

1 HOUR 14 MINUTES FROM LINCOLN, 1 ½ HOUR FROM BETHLEHEM Largest lake in New Hampshire, with majestic views and voting.

Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves 1712 Lost River Road, Route 112W, North Woodstock, New Hampshire 03262

13 MINUTES FROM LINCOLN, 31 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM

603-745-8031

Adults: 12+: $21.00, Ages 4-12: $17.00, Ages 3, 2 & 1: FREE

Hours: July, August: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, May, June, Sept., Oct.: open until 5:00 pm

Opens May 11. A must-visit boardwalk adventure through the gorge

Attitash Mountain Resort 775 Route 302, Bartlett, NH 03812

50 MINUTES FROM LINCOLN, 40 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM

1-800-223-7669

Per ride and full- or half-day tickets available

Summer season June 17 to La- bor day. On-mountain attractions open daily 10:00am–6:00 pm,

86 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 BETHLEHEM/LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Mount Washington Auto Road 1 Mount Washington Auto Road/Route 16 Pinkham Notch, Gorham 03581

1 HOUR FROM LINCOLN, 50 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM 603-466-3988

Car and driver $31, Adult passenger $9, Ages 5-12 $7, Under 5 free, 2-hour Guided Tour, Adult $36, Senior $31, Ages 5-12 $16, Under 5 free

Until May 26: 9:00am-4:00 pm, May 27- June 16: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, June 18-August 27: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, August 28 - October 1: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Until late October: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Opens early May. Road leading to the highest peak in the Northeast with breathtaking panoramic views

Flume Gorge

52 Daniel Webster Hwy, Lincoln, NH 03251 20 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM

603-745-8391

Adults $16, Age 6-11 $13, Under 5 free

May 6 - Oct. 22: 8:30 - 5:00 and until 5:30 in summer

Self-guided walk through natural chasm, over bridges and past waterfalls, with fun for the whole family.

Mount Washington Cog Railroad 3168 Base Station Road, Marshfield Station, NH

37 MINUTES FROM LINCOLN, 29 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM

603-278-5404

Ages 13-64 $72-78, Ages 4-12 $41, 3 and under free

Open June - October and some days in April, May, November

Mountain-climbing railway up Mt. Washington

Saco Canoe Rental Company 558 White Mtn Highway, Conway, NH 03818

54 MINUTES FROM LINCOLN, 1 HOUR FROM BETHLEHEM

603-447-4275

Boats: $20 - 50, Tubing Adults: $20, under 12: $12

Rents canoes, kayaks, tubes, and a rope swing

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Loon Mountain Resort

60 Loon Mountain Rd, Lincoln, NH 03251 25 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM

603-745-8111

Pay per ride or purchase pass

Summer: 10:00am-6:00pm, Spring and Fall: 10:00am-5:00pm

Adventure park with gondola skyride, trails, glacial caves, bicycle rental and many activities

Clark’s Trading Post

110 Daniel Webster Highway, Lincoln, NH 03251 23 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM

603-745-8913

Ages 4-64 $22, Seniors $20, Ages 1-3 free

Summer hours: 9:30am- 5:00/5:30 pm, Spring/Fall: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Children’s fun center with bear show, train ride, climbing tower, segways, raft rides and more

Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway 260 Tramway Dr, Franconia, NH 03580

RIGHT NEAR LINCOLN, 15 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM

603-823-8800

13+ $17, 6-12 $14, 5 & under: Free with adult

Summer hours: 8:30am- 5:30pm

80-passenger tram that leads you to spectacular views on mountain

Omni Mount Washington Resort 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Road Bretton Woods, NH 03575

29 MINUTES FROM LINCOLN 20 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM

603-278-1000

Historical luxury resort with gorgeous grounds and breathtaking views

88 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 BETHLEHEM/LINCOLN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Bretton Woods Adventure Center 99 Ski Area Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575

29 MINUTES FROM LINCOLN 20 MINUTES FROM BETHLEHEM

603-278-3335

Day pass: $59 over 4’ tall, $29 under 4’ tall, Or pay per ride

Summer: 9:00am-5:00 pm

Summer activities include chairlifts, ziplines, rock wall climbing, biking, go karts, tubing, horseback riding

LODGING

LINCOLN: LOON RESERVATION SERVICE 800-745-5666 DAYS INN LINCOLN Loon Reservation is a vacation rental Minyan on premises broker that will arrange condominium, 557 US-3, Lincoln, NH 03251 | townhouse, resorts, or private home 603-745-8118 rentals for your stay in the White Moun- Separate indoor pool hours for men and tains.They are connected with twelve women in August. (You can arrange resort locations all within three miles of to purchase a pool key even if you’re Loon Mountain. not a guest.) BETHLEHEM WOODWARDS RESORT 1-minute walk to minyan ARLINGTON HOTEL 527 US-3, Lincoln, NH 03251 | Right near minyan woodwardsresort.com | 603- 30 Arlington Street, Bethlehem, 745-8141 NH 03574 | 603-869-7777 Brand-new luxurious hotel with kosher INDIAN HEAD RESORT cuisine, minyan and a mikvah. 11-minute walk to minyan 664 US-3, Lincoln, NH 03251 | HEARTHSIDE VILLAGE 800-343-8000 COTTAGE MOTEL 20 minutes from minyan OMNI MOUNT 1267 Main Street, Bethlehem, NH WASHINGTON RESORT 03574 | 603-444-1000 310 Mount Washington Hotel Rd. Quaint cottages with fridges and Bretton Woods, NH 03575 options of kitchenettes and fireplaces. 800-843-6664 (The bathrooms have showers only.) Luxurious hotel with Renaissance-era The landscaped grounds have barbecue architecture featuring elegant rooms grills and picnic tables. The game room and suites decorated in refined New has a ping-pong table, and there’s an England style, set upon a huge property outdoor children’s play area. Parking with many amenities and attractions space is available for each cottage. on site. Outdoor pool has separate hours for men and women.

KOSHER FOOD

THE ARLINGTON HOTEL 30 Arlington Street, Bethlehem, NH 03574 | 603-869-7777

Price Chopper brings in a full array of kosher items for the summer months, including Chalav Yisrael cheeses and cream cheese, babaganoush, matbucha, hummus, frozen pizza, rugelach, assorted snacks etc. 10 Paper Mill Dr, Lincoln, NH 03251 603-745-3969

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MINYANIM LINCOLN: CHABAD OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Inside Days Inn Lincoln 556 US-3, Lincoln, NH, 03251 To cover the rental cost, each family using the minyan is required to pay $25. Bring your own siddur/seforim if possible. If you are not staying within walking distance to the minyan, you can request a Sefer Torah to host a “house minyan” for Shabbos. Please call Rabbi Levi Krinsky (603-647-0204) to make arrangements at least two weeks in advance BETHLEHEM: CONGREGATION MACHZIKEI HADAAS 31 Lewis Hill Rd., Bethlehem, NH 03574 USA | 603-869-3331 Right next to Arlington Hotel. Mikvah on premises, Minyan 3 times a day

NIAGARA, NEW YORK/ONTARIO

Journey Behind the Falls

6650 Niagara Parkway, L2E 6T2

877-642-7275

13+: $13.15, 6-12: $8.55 (CAD)

Observation deck and tunnels to experience the power of the Horseshoe falls

Whirlpool Aero Car

3850 Niagara Parkway, L2E 3EB

877-642-7275

13+: $156-12: $9.45 (CAD)

Cable car above Niagara River for views of white water rapids

90 / The Monsey View / Pesach 5778 NIAGARA, NEW YORK/ONTARIO

Hornblower Niagara Cruises

5290 Niagara Parkway, L2E 6X8

877-642-7275

13+: $25.95, 6-12: $15.95 (CAD

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Cruise past all falls, with up-close views of Canadian falls

White Water Walk

4330 River Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 6T2

905-374-1221

13+: $13, 6-12: $8.45 (CAD)

River boardwalk with viewing platforms right near water rapids

Butterfly Exhibit

2565 Niagara Parkway, LOS IJO

905-358-0025

13+: $15, 6-12: $9.75 (CAD)

Tropical paradise with thousands of colored butterflies

Whirlpool Adventure Course

3500 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON

877-642-7275

Varies

A fun and thrilling experience of suspended obstacles and ziplines in the midst of nature

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Botanical Gardens

2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, L2E 2S7

877-642-7275

free ($5 parking fee)

99 acres of beautifully maintained gardens. Guided horse and carriage tours available daily for $20 per person.

Floral Clock

14004 Niagara Parkway, Queenston, LOS 1LO

877-642-7275

free

The intricate designs on the face of this clock are changed twice each year.

Skylon Tower Observation Deck

3500 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON

877-642-7275

13+: $15.02, 3-12: $9.22 (CAD)

Ride to the top and indoor/outdoor observation decks

Ripley’s Believe it or Not

4960 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4

905-356-2238

Starting at $17.99

10:00 am–11:00 pm

Museum of oddities on display

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Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks

5709 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON l2G 3L5

905-374-6601

13+: $14.99, 6-12: $8.99, Seniors: $11.99

10:00 am–11:00 pm

A collection of recognizable, true-to-life wax figures

Niagara Skywheel

4950 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3N4

905-358-4793

$10.94 (CAD)

9:00 am–1:00 am Friday- Sunday until 2:00 am

175-foot tall Ferris wheel with air-conditioned cars offering incredible views

Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours

61 Melville street, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario L0S 1J0, 115 South Water Street, Lewiston, NY

14092, 14004 Niagara Parkway (The Floral Clock), Niagara Falls, ON L0S 1L0

888-438-4444

$63, 12 and under: $45

By reservation only

Three tours that pass through the white water rapids

Niagara Falls State Park

332 Prospect Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

716-278-1796

Varies by attraction

Park that includes the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and a portion of the Horse- shoe Falls. American-side attractions are accessed from here: Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist, Niagara Adventure, the fireworks, the observation tower and the place where the Niagara Scenic Trolley leaves from.

Pesach 5778 / The Monsey View / 93 NIAGARA, NEW YORK/ONTARIO

LODGING:

SHERATON AT THE FALLS HOTEL 5875 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON l2G 3K7 905-374-4445

MARRIOTT ON THE FALLS HOTEL 6775 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W7 905-374-1077

NIAGARA FALLS HILTON FALLSVIEW SOUTH TOWER 6361 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9 905-354-7887

THE EMBASSY SUITES 6700 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W6 905-356-3600 Falls view; rooms include kitchenette with microwave and fridge

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON 6455 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9 905-357-5200 Shabbos meals, separate swimming and eruv to Chabad Center

MINYAN:

CHABAD NIAGARA 6417 Main Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5Y3 905-356-7200

KOSHER FOOD:

TOP NOSH Kosher pizza and dairy restaurant 6417 Main Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5Y3 | 289-296-4000 Hashgacha: Rabba Zalman Zaltzman, Regional Chabad Shaliach Niagara and COR. Chalav Yisroel, Pas Yisroel and Bishul Yisroel.

TASTE Fine meat dining 6417 Main Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5Y3 | 289-273-2838 Reservations are recommended | Hashgacha: COR

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