Chol Hamoed Trip Guide

Please note:

• It’s important to call any location in advance to confirm hours, availability, and pricing.
• Some discounts on admission can be found at com, groupon.com, and theoceancountylibrary.org/museum-pass-program.

Stay safe and have fun!

The Voice does not take responsibility for any errors listed below or the kashrus of any establishment.

Special for Pesach 5784

Pesach Carnival Sponsored by Kollel Ner Avrohom (Dr. Roberts)

Details: Nosh and prize giveaways; FMX Motorcycle show; dog show; unicycle show; Rabbi Wielgus, storyteller; and Eyes of the Wild animal show.

Date: Thursday, April 25

Address: BlueClaws stadium

Hours: 11:30–5:30 p.m.

Price: free

Knockerball

Details: Play soccer while wearing a giant inflatable bubble suit in which you can bump into one another and knock each other down. For ages 8 and up. There is also an inflatable moonwalk for the younger kids.

Date: Thursday April 25 10-6, Friday April 26 10-2, Sunday April 28 10-6

Address: 106 Johnson Lane, Jackson, NJ

Price: $85 an hour

Hours: call to book in advance

Phone: 732-267-1156

The Bubby Trap

Details: A film by Ruti Wolfson and Shani Eytan: two bubbies- so different. Two girls- so alike. Double the trouble, double the laughter!

Date: Wednesday April 24 10:15 pm, Thursday April 25 4:30 and 8:30 pm, Friday April 26 12:30 pm, M’sh April 27 10:15 pm

Address: Bais Yaakov high School 277 James Street, Lakewood NJ

Price: $35

Wheel Of Deceit

Details: A film by E Brach

Dates:  Wednesday April 24 10:15 pm, Thursday April 25 4:30 and 8:30 pm, Friday April 26 12:30 pm, M’’sh April 27 10:15 pm

Address: Yeshiva Ktana 120 2^nd Street Lakewood NJ

Price: $40

Bais Hamikdash Virtual Reality

Details: View the Korban Omer with the Bais Hamikdash 3d glasses

Hours: See ad for hours

Address: Esther Gerber Hall 590 Madison Ave. Lakewood NJ

Price: $25 per person per view, $20 for additional view. Families special – get 6^th viewing free

Phone: 845-753-4665

Chol Hamoed Fun in Toms River

Details: Come join the fun with your family this Chol Hamoed! Zip line, fun slide, whirlwind, rock wall climbing, ferris wheel, and many inflatables

Dates: Thursday April 25 10-7, Friday April 26 10-5, Sunday April 28 10-4

Address: Riverwood Park, Toms River NJ

Price: call/text/WA for info

Phone: 917-923-9701

Cape May Whale Watcher

Details: Experience the sea on the largest and safest ship in New Jersey

Address: 1218 Wilson Drive

Price: Call for info

Phone: 609-884-5445

Web: capemaywhalewatcher.com

Parks and Farms

Deerwood Park

Details: Large and varied playground structures, spacious fields, walking/bike paths, and lots of parking

Address: 2740 Lakewood-Allendale Rd., Howell, NJ 07731

Phone: 732-938-4500

Windward Beach/Park

Details: Swings, indoor restrooms, picnic tables, grassy area, and beautiful views of the water

Address: 265 Princeton Ave., Brick, NJ

Phone: 732-262-1044

Cattus Island County Park

Details: Walking trails, a bridge through a marsh, playground area, butterfly garden, and indoor nature center. Some parts may be open/closed seasonally; call for details.

Address: 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River, NJ 08753

Phone: 732-270-6960

Lake Shenandoah

Details: A beautiful park featuring bike trails, boat rentals, a conservation area, fishing, handicap accessibility, a picnic area, restrooms, a small boat launch (electric motors only), basketball, soccer, and softball

Address: 660 Ocean Avenue and 300 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood, NJ

Phone:732-506-9090

Turkey Swamp Park

Details: A large park with boat rentals, plenty of walking trails, and a playground

Admission: Free admission. Boat rentals begin at $15 per hour per boat (includes one set of paddles and a life vest).

Address: 200 Georgia Rd., Freehold, NJ

Phone: 732-462-7286

Mantoloking Bridge County Park

Details: Picnic tables, grassy area, boardwalk, fishing pier, beautiful views of the water, clean indoor restrooms

Address: 70 Herbert St., Brick, NJ

Jakes Branch County Park

Details: Four hundred acres featuring a nature center with live and taxidermy animals, eight-plus miles of walking/biking trails, discovery play trail, open play fields and courts, and playgrounds. Views of the Pine Barrens forest can be seen from the observation deck perched five stories atop the nature center.

Address: 1100 Double Trouble Rd., Beachwood, NJ

Phone: 732-281-2750

Website: oceancountyparks.org

Dorbrook Recreation Center

Details: A large variety of play facilities, picnic tables, sand play area, grassy area

Address: 353 County Rd. 537, Colts Neck, NJ

Phone: 732-542-1643

Website: monmouthcountyparks.com

Allaire Community Farm

Details: A 25-acre farm and petting zoo with rescued animals. Barrel-train ride available on weekdays for $3, pony rides available on weekends for $5.

Admission: Children over age 1, $3; adults $5; animal feed $2 per bag

Address: 1923 Bailey’s Corner Rd., Wall, NJ

Phone: 732-796-3298

Website: allairecommunityfarm.org

Howell Living History Farm

Details: Visitors have the opportunity to experience over 250 years of New Jersey farm life. Pitch in with feeding and watering animals, mixing animal feed, and collecting eggs and enjoy a corn maze. Children can try bottle-feeding lambs, gathering honey, collecting sap, and harvesting ice.

Admission: Free admission; small fee to attend the classes and fee for the corn maze.

Address: 70 Woodens Ln., Lambertville, NJ 08530

Phone: 609-737-3299

Website: howellfarm.org

Manasquan Reservoir

Details: Enjoy a serene and beautiful walk around the 1,204 acres of land and water of the Manasquan Reservoir.

Admission: Walk/watch/enjoy the views for free.

Address: 311 Windeler Rd., Howell, NJ 07731

Phone: 732-919-0996

Website: monmouthcountyparks.com

Double Trouble State Park

Details: Eight miles of trails that are perfect for hiking, biking, and access to boating at Cedar Creek; daily prescheduled guided village tours for viewing a restored sawmill, a cranberry packing house, and a cranberry bog. Tours run from Wednesday to Sunday and are open seasonally and based on staff availability. Call before visiting to book a tour.

Admission: No entrance fee for the park; there is a small fee for guided tours.

Address: 581 Pinewald Keswick Rd., Bayville, NJ 08721

Phone: 732-341-4098

Holmdel Park and Longstreet Farm

Details: A beautiful state park with trails, playgrounds, and a historic farm with animals, old machinery, and staff dressed in period costumes

Admission: Free

Address: 44 Longstreet Rd., Holmdel, NJ

Phone: 732-946-3758

Website: monmouthcountyparks.com

Whitesbog Historic Village and Old Bog Nature Trail

Details: A five-mile automobile loop around a system of bogs, blueberry and cranberry fields, canals, reservoirs, and pine forests

Admission: Free

Address: 120 W. Whites Bog Rd., Browns Mills, NJ 08105

Phone: 609-893-4646

Website: whitesbog.org

Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Details: An expansive historic park with trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and seasonal pick-your-own orchards

Admission: Free

Address: 16 Business Route 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726

Phone: 732-462-9616

Duke Farms

Details: A 2,740-acre property with historical farm buildings, orchid displays, a waterfall, and a 1.25-mile self-guided nature trail through a series of different habitats. Teens and adults can also rent bikes.

Admission: Free admission; bike rentals (for 2 hours): adults $15, children (under 18) $10

Address: 1112 Dukes Parkway W., Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844

Phone: 908-722-3700

Washington Crossing State Park

Details: A museum, trails, playgrounds, a nature center, and a historic ferry house at the site of George Washington’s Delaware River crossing

Admission: Free

Address: 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ 08560

Phone: 609-737-0623

Barclay Farmstead Museum

Details: A restored farmstead and 32-acre property built in 1816. In addition to tours of the farmhouse, spend some time wandering interpretive nature trails and admiring garden plots.

Admission: Children under 12 free, adults $5, seniors and students $3

Address: 209 Barclay Ln., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

Phone: 856-795-6225

Tenafly Nature Center

Details: A nature preserve where one can observe wildlife, take beautiful nature pictures, and more

Admission: Free for members, $2 per person for non-members, $10 per family

Address: 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly, NJ 07670

Phone: 201-568-6093

Website: tenaflynaturecenter.org

Palisades Interstate Park and Historic Fort Lee Park

Details: Gorgeous overlooks, scenery, trails, and historic Kearny House and exhibits at a Revolutionary War site

Admission: Metered parking at Fort Lee Park

Address: Palisades Interstate Pkwy., Alpine, NJ 07620

Phone: 201-461-1776

Website: njpalisades.org

Van Saun County Park

Details: 130 acres featuring ball fields and tennis courts, picnic areas, state-of-the-art playgrounds and splash pad (Splash Pad currently closed for construction), and Bergen County Zoo. (Pony rides, a millennium carousel, and a miniature train ride open seasonally—call to confirm.)

Admission: Zoo: adults $8, children (3–14) $5, seniors $2

Address: 216 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ 07652

Phone: 201-336-7275, zoo: 201-634-3100

Website: co.bergen.nj.us/parks-recreation-areas/van-saun-county-park

Wharton State Forest

Details: The largest NJ state park, it’s also the site of Batsto Village, a restored former bog, iron, and glassmaking industrial center from 1766–1867; the restored Atsion 1826 mansion; as well as rivers, streams; trails; playgrounds; and picnic areas.

Admission: Free admission to the park; $5 per car to Batsto Village on weekends

Address: 31 Batsto Rd., Hammonton, NJ 08037

Phone: 609-561-0024. For mansion tour availability call 609-268-0444.

Holland Ridge Farms

Details: A breathtaking 300-acre farm with 8 million fresh flowers to enjoy, take gorgeous photos of, and pick. Also features hayrides around the farm and a petting zoo.

Admission: Must reserve online for timed slots. Stems are $1 each. Check website for schedule and pricing.

Address: 86 Rues Rd., Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

Website: hollandridgefarms.com

Norz Hill Farm and Market

Details: Farmer’s market with hayrides and corn mazes. Pony rides on weekends.

Admission: Weekdays $12, children (under 36 inches) free; weekends/holidays $15, senior discount

Address: 120 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Phone: 908-371-2697

Website: norzhillfarm.com

Other Outdoor Activities

Quail Ridge Golf World

Details: An outdoor golf- and mini golf-practice facility featuring a 50-stall covered driving range with seven hitting targets

Admission: Call for details.

Address: 4130 Hurley Pond Rd. and Route 34, Wall Township, NJ

Phone: 732-681-0918

Website: quailridgegolfworld.com

Tuckerton Seaport

Details: A village that brings maritime traditions of the past to life through exhibits and hands-on activities. The seaport and on-site Baymen’s Museum feature live aquatic displays, animals, and recreated and historical buildings and demonstrations.

Admission: Varies depending on activity

Address: 120 West Main St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Phone: 609-296-8868

Website: Tuckertonseaport.org

Absecon Lighthouse

Details: Climb the 228 steps up New Jersey’s tallest lighthouse, the third tallest in the US, and enjoy the view.

Admission: Children under 4 free; ages 4–12, $6; adults $10; cheaper for groups of 10 plus

Address: 31 South Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City, NJ

Phone: 609-449-1360

Website: abseconlighthouse.org

Deep Cut Gardens

Details: 54 acres of gardens and greenhouses featuring 52 varieties of roses

Admission: Free

Address: 152 Red Hill Rd., Middletown, NJ

Phone: 732-671-6050

Website: monmouthcountyparks.com

Cape May Ferry

Details: An 85-minute ferry ride (one way; 3 hours round trip) the whole family can enjoy. The ferry can hold approximately 100 vehicles.

Admission: Adults $10 one way, children (6 and up) $3 one way. Adults $18 round trip, children (6 and up) $5 round trip. Fares starting at $37 per car; return trips and additional passengers subject to additional charge.

Address: 1200 Lincoln Blvd., Cape May, NJ 08204

Phone: 800-643-3779

Website: cmlf.com

Rutgers Gardens

Details: A beautiful 180-acre botanic garden with designed gardens, farms, plant collections, natural habitats, and a farmer’s market. Rutgers Gardens is a botanic laboratory for Rutgers University.

Admission: Free

Address: 130 Log Cabin Rd., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Photos: 848-932-7000

Website: rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu

Cape May Lighthouse

Details: A lighthouse and museum with spectacular panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean

Admission: Adults $12; children (3–12) $8

Address: 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point, NJ 08212

Phone: 800-275-4278, 609-884-5404, 609-224-6066

The World War II Lookout Tower Museum and Memorial

Details: A restored lookout tower used to defend the area during World War II

Admission: Adults $8, children (3–12) $5

Address: 1200 Sunset Blvd., North Cape May, NJ 08204

Phone: 609-884-5404

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Details: Visit a 77-foot giant waterfall in America’s first planned city. Tours of the mills and the city’s history available.

Admission: Free

Address: 72 McBride Ave. Extension, Paterson, NJ 07501

Website: nps.gov

Aquariums/Zoos

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Aquarium

Details: Arcade rooms, rides, and an aquarium with many interesting fish and aquatic creatures

Admission: Rides/arcades: pay per activity. Aquarium: children (3–12) $18, adults $16, seniors (65 plus) $13

Address: 300 Ocean Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ

Phone: 732-892-0600

Website: jenkinsons.com

Adventure Aquarium

Details: Voted the best aquarium in the Northeast with over 15,000 aquatic animals, including a walk-through shark tank

Admission: Varies depending on day/time; starts at $27.99 for adults, $18.99 for children, $25.99 for seniors

Address: 1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ

Phone: 844-474-3474 (FISH)

Website: adventureaquarium.com

Space Farms Zoo and Museum

Details: A 100-acre zoo-and-museum complex with over 500 live wild animals; nine large museum buildings with over 50 antique cars, motorcycles, old horse-drawn carriages and sleighs, antique dolls, one of the largest private antique firearms collections, old farm machinery, and Indian artifacts; a large picnic area; and a playground

Admission: Ages 3–12, $20; ages 13–64, $24; age 65+, $23

Address: 218 Country Rd. 519, Sussex, NJ 07641

Phone: 973-875-5800

Website: spacefarms.com

Popcorn Park Zoo

Details: This family-oriented zoo was established to provide a refuge for wildlife that were sick, elderly, abandoned, abused, or injured and could no longer survive in their natural habitats. It also includes exotic and domestic animals. Popcorn may be purchased to feed free-roaming birds and some of the farm animals.

Admission: Adults $10; seniors and children under 11, $5; children under 3 free

Address: 1 Humane Way (off Lacey Rd.), Forked River, NJ

Phone: 609-693-1900

Website: ahscares.org

Turtle Back Zoo

Details: A large, beautiful zoo that features many animals from various regions plus extra activities

Admission: Under age 2 free; ages 2–12 and over 62, $17; ages 13–61, $20. Playground and train ride are included in admission; mini golf, pony rides, and other rides cost extra. Free parking. Strollers are available for rent.

Address: 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ

Phone: 973-731-5800

Website: turtlebackzoo.com

Cape May Zoo

Details: This 120-acre zoo and park features 200 species of animals, birds, and reptiles; a playground; a carousel; nature and bike trails; a pond for fishing; and picnic facilities.

Admission: Free admission; donations welcome

Address:707 Route 9 N., Cape May Court House, NJ, 08210

Phone: 609-465-5271

Website: capemaycountynj.gov

Jersey Shore Alpacas

Details: Meet and mingle with alpacas. Learn about, pet, and feed these interesting critters.

Admission: Free; must reserve online.

Address: 521 Route 47 South, Cape May, NJ 08204

Phone: 609-889-4957

Website: jerseyshorealpacas.com

Cohanzick Zoo

Details: New Jersey’s first zoo, located in a 1,100-acre park, featuring over 200 animals

Admission: Free (donations suggested)

Address: 45 Mayor Aitken Dr., Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Phone: 856-453-1658

Website: cohanzick-zoo.org

Miss Chris Fishing

Details: Head out fishing for the day. Four-hour fishing trips on the Miss Chris boat. Bait and tackle provided.

Admission: Adults $60, children (under 12) $45, toddlers $20, seniors $45, rod rental $5

Address: 1210 Wilson Dr., Cape May, NJ 08204

Phone: 609-849-9453

Website: capemayfisherman.com

A Day on the Bay

Details: Private charter sailboat trips. Three-hour duration.

Admission: Call for pricing; ask for last-minute and weekday specials.

Address: Trips depart from The Inn at Rivers Edge Marina, 223 E. Lacey Rd., Forked River, NJ 08731

Phone: 609-234-8046

Website: adayonthebay.net

Circle A Riding Academy

Details: Horseback riding lessons and trails

Address: 116 Herbertsville Rd., Howell Township, NJ 07731

Phone: 732-938-2004

Breezy Meadow Equestrian Centre

Details: Horseback riding for all. Lessons and guided trails.

Admission: $50–$90

Address: G&G Stables, 49 Driftway Rd., Howell, NJ 07731

Phone: 609-752-5617

Website: breezymeadowequestriancentre.com

Indoor/Outdoor Amusement Centers

Chuck E. Cheese’s

Details: Various arcade games and kiddie rides

Admission: Pay per game; 20 free tokens if booking online

Address: 56 Chambers Bridge Rd., Brick, NJ

Phone: 732-262-9200

Website: chuckecheese.com

American Dream Mall

Details: A sprawling indoor entertainment center and shopping mall spread over a 3 million-square-foot complex. Attractions include Legoland, Sea Life aquarium, ice-skating, indoor skiing, black-light mini golf, a Ferris wheel, an amusement park, shopping, and kosher food.

Admission/prices: Varies by attraction. Parking is free for the first hour and $5 for the day.

Address: 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ

Website: americandream.com

iPlay America

Details: New Jersey’s largest indoor amusement park includes go-karts, laser tag, thrilling rides, an indoor boardwalk, and more than 250 arcade games.

Admission: Prices and packages vary. Group rates available for 25 or more people. Must book in advance to receive discount.

Address: 110 Schank Rd., Freehold, NJ

Phone: 732-577-8200

Website: iplayamerica.com

Swingtime

Details: A family-fun center with two outdoor 18-hole mini golf courses with waterfalls and a river (closed when raining), indoor arcades, and two batting cages with five different speeds

Admission: Adults $12/$18, children and seniors $10/$15 for half or full golf games. Arcade tokens are 25 cents each.

Address: 2390 Route 9 South, Howell, NJ

Phone: 732-845-0093

Website: swingtimefamilyfun.com

K1 Speed (formerly Speed Raceway)

Details: Electric go-karts for all ages, arcades, axe throwing, and virtual reality

Admission: A $7.95 annual membership is required. Packages for activities range from $25.95–$64.95

Address: 1103 Route 130 South, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

Phone: 877-757-7333

Website: speedraceway.com

Top Golf

Details: An indoor sports entertainment complex featuring high-tech golf which players of various skill levels can enjoy. Up to six players play in each of over 100 hitting bays.

Admission: $5 for new members. Time slots range from $40–$65. Tuesdays are half price. Reserve slots online.

Address: 1013 US Route 1, Edison, NJ

Phone: 732-374-4097

Website: topgolf.com

VRtual Nexgen Gaming Arcades

Details: Virtual reality, PC gaming, simulators

Admission: Time slots range from $30–$40

Phone: Toms River: 732-375-2002; Lanoka Harbor: 609-879-0335

Address: 950 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ; 629 N Main St, Lanoka Harbor, NJ

Website: vrtual.io

Swing Loose Indoor Golf

Details: Personalized indoor golf simulator featuring 100 course options and professional instructors

Admission: Non-member rates are $69 per hour per bay. Can reserve online.

Address: Bell Works Complex, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd., Holmdel, NJ

Phone: 732-444-6333

Website: swingloosegolf.com

Slime Light

Details: An interactive slime playland

Admission: $24.99 per person, $19.99 for 3 siblings or more

Address: 1580 US 9, Toms River, NJ

Phone: 732-800-6007

Website: slimelightnj.com

Fireball Mountain

Details: Outdoor laser tag features 15 acres with 30 structures—tunnels, towers, forts, and more. Used by the US military for training.

Admission: $299 for 10 players, individuals $36 (both join public groups)

Address: 295 Meany Rd., Wrightstown, NJ

Phone: 800-600-3086

Website: fireballmountain.com

Play Big Zone

Details: An activity center geared for children aged 4–14, featuring a two-story obstacle course, human foosball, a laser maze, arcades, bumper cars, arts and crafts, a toddler area, and more.

Admission: Play according to the amount you put onto your game card; bonus for $25 or more

Address: 300 Campus Dr., unit H, Morganville, NJ

Phone: 732-991-1993

Website: playbigzone.com

Fun Station USA

Details: 100 arcade games, exciting rides, laser tag, a three-story maze, and much more. Catered to children aged 2–12.

Admission: Call for pricing.

Address: 3555 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY

Phone: 718-370-0077

Website: Funstationsi.com

Playland’s Castaway Cove

Details: A complex of amusement park rides, a mini golf course, a go-kart track, and arcades

Admission: Mini golf: $8 per game, go-karts: $7 per rider, amusement park: pay per ride. Packages available.

Address: 1020 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ, 08226

Phone: 609-399-4751

Website: oceancityfun.com

Funplex

Details: An indoor and outdoor amusement park with arcades, bumper cars, bowling, go-karts, laser tag, and some outdoor rides

Admission: Purchase a wristband for access to a package deal of rides, or pay per attraction.

Address: 3320-24 Route 38, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

Phone: 856-273-9666

Website: funplexmountlaurel.com

Additional location: East Hanover, 973-428-1166, funplexeasthanover.com

Tree to Tree Adventure Park

Details: Zip line and adventure course with climbing walls, wobbly bridges, rope swings, and more

Admission: Adult courses range from $40-$55, children’s course $40, discounts for seniors and groups of 10 or more

Address: 707 Route 9 North, Cape May Courthouse, NJ 08210

Phone: 609-388-8289

Website: treetotreecapemay.com

Arts/Crafts

The Paintbrush

Details: A ceramics and art studio offering ceramic, plaster, and canvas painting right here in Lakewood. Items available for kids, tweens, teens, adults, and families.

Admission: Pay per project; prices starting at $10

Address: 1700 Madison Ave. (Gourmet Glatt Plaza), Lakewood, NJ