In between all the meaningful Yom Tov meals and time indoors, Chol Hamoed is a great time to get fresh air and enjoy fun physical activities together with family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Voice takes no responsibility for any errors listed below or the kashrus of any establishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please call any location in advance to confirm hours, availability, pricing, and COVID-19 protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please remember to make a kiddush Hashem, be safe, and have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip: <\/strong>Many places require advance reservations and have limited openings. You may want to consider reserving tickets before Yom Tov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tip: <\/strong>Some places offer discount admission from www.groupon.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: Since Pesach is early this year, many outdoor activities are not yet available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Absecon Lighthouse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>Climb the 228 steps upNew Jersey\u2019s tallest lighthouse, the third tallest in the USA, and enjoy the view!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>open Thurs through Monday 11 am \u2013 4 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices: <\/strong>children under 4 free; 4-12 $6; adults $10; cheaper for groups of 10+<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>31 South Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.abseconlighthouse.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lucy the Elephant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details:<\/strong> A state and national landmark, this six-story high structure makes a novel and unique visit with great views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>Thurs and Fri of Chol Hamoed- open 11 am \u2013 4 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices:<\/strong> guided tours-children under 2 free, ages 3-12 $4,13+ $8.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 9200 Atlantic Ave., Margate, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.lucytheelephant.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n Allaire Community Farm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>A lovely 25-acre farm and petting zoo with rescued animals. Barrel-train ride available on weekdays-extra $2, pony rides available on weekends-extra $5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours:<\/strong> Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday) 10 am \u2013 4 pm, Sun 12 am \u2013 4 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices:<\/strong> Children over 1- $3, adults- $5; animal feed- $2\/bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>1923 Bailey\u2019s Corner Road, Wall, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone:<\/strong> (732) 796-3298<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.allairecommunityfarm.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lake Shenandoah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>A beautiful park featuring bike trails, boat rental, a conservation area, fishing, handicap accessibility, a picnic area, restrooms, a small boat launch (electric motors only), basketball, soccer, and softball<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>Daily7:00 a.m.\u2013dusk<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>Route 88, Lakewood<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone: <\/strong>732-942-1123 for boat rentals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turkey Swamp Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details:<\/strong> A large park with boat rentals, plenty of walking trails, and playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours:<\/strong> open daily 7 am\u20138 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices:<\/strong> Free admission. Boat rentals begin at $14.54 per hour per boat, plus life vest $7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 200 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone:<\/strong> 732-462-7286<\/p>\n\n\n\n Holmdel Park and Longstreet Farm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>A beautiful state park with trails, playgrounds, and a historic farm with animals, old machinery, and staff dressed in period costumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>Park open daily 7 am – 8 pm; Farm open daily 10 am \u2013 4 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices: <\/strong>Free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone: <\/strong>732-946-9562<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.monmouthcountyparks.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deep Cut Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>54 acres of gardens and greenhouses, featuring 52 varieties of roses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>8 am – dusk<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices: <\/strong>Free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone: <\/strong>732-671-6050<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.monmouthcountyparks.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mantoloking Bridge County Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>Newly renovated, clean indoor restrooms, picnic tables, grassy area, beautiful views of the water<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>70 Herbert St, Brick, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Riverwood Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>Swings,picnic tables, grassy area, walking trails<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>Riverwood Dr, Toms River, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone: <\/strong>(732) 341-1000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Windward Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>Swings,indoor restrooms, picnic tables, grassy area, beautiful views of the water<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>265 Princeton Ave, Brick, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone: <\/strong>(732) 262-1044<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dorbrook Recreation Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>Indoor restrooms, picnic tables, large variety of play facilities, sand play area, grassy area<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>353 County Rd 537, Colts Neck, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone: <\/strong>(732) 542-1643<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.monmouthcountyparks.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aquariums\/Zoos<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Jenkinson\u2019s Boardwalk and Aquarium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>Jenkinson\u2019s Boardwalk features arcade rooms, rides, and an aquarium with many interesting fish and aquatic creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices:<\/strong> Rides\/arcades: pay per activity. Aquarium: adult $15, child (3\u201312) $9, senior (65 plus) $10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours:<\/strong> Aquarium: 10:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m.; Rides 12 pm -\u20136 pm,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>300 Ocean Avenue., Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone: <\/strong>732-892-0600<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.jenkinsons.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Adventure Aquarium<\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>Voted the best aquarium in the Northeast with over 15,000 aquatic animals, including a walk-through shark tank!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices: <\/strong>children 2-12, $21.99; adults $31.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>week of Chol Hamoed: 9 am \u2013 5 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>1 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone: <\/strong>1-844-474-3474 (FISH)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.adventureaquarium.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Popcorn Park Zoo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details:<\/strong> A family-oriented zoo that 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, the zoo now also includes exotic and domestic animals. Feeding of animals in the zoo is not allowed due to the animals\u2019 specialized diets; however, air-popped popcorn may be purchased to feed free-roaming birds and some of the farm animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours:<\/strong> 11:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m.; ticket purchases stop at 4:15 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices:<\/strong> Adults $7; seniors and children under 11, $4; children under 3 are free<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 1 Humane Way (off Lacey Road), Forked River, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone:<\/strong> 609-693-1900<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turtle Back Zoo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>Large, beautiful zoo features many animals from various regions, plus extra activities. Playground and train ride are included in admission, closed until March 31. Mini golf, pony rides, carousel, and others cost extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>10 am \u2013 3 pm, rain or shine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices: <\/strong>under 2 free, children 2-12 and seniors over 62 $12; 13+ $14. Free parking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phone: <\/strong>973-731-5800<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.turtlebackzoo.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amusement Centers<\/u><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Blackbeard\u2019s Cave<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details:<\/strong> Outdoor family entertainment center, <\/strong>includes batting cages, mini golf, rides, and more. Not all attractions are open yet for the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours:<\/strong> 2:00 p.m.\u201310:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices:<\/strong> Pay per attraction starting at $3; special passes $20 or $35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address:<\/strong> 136 Route 9, Bayville, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: <\/strong>www.blackbeardscave.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n American Dream Mall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>The sprawling indoor entertainment center and shopping mall spread over a massive three million-square-foot-complex. Attractions include ice-skating rink, indoor skiing, blacklight mini golf, amusement park, and so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>Weekdays 11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices: <\/strong>Varies by attraction. Admission to the mall is free. Parking is $3 for up to four hours and $8 for five hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n Website: www.<\/strong>americandream.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n iPlay America<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Details: <\/strong>New Jersey\u2019s largest indoor amusement park, including go-karts, laser tag, thrilling rides, indoor boardwalk, and more than 250 arcade games. Two kosher sukkahs on site; bring your own food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hours: <\/strong>Hours vary; call for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Admission\/prices: <\/strong>Prices and packages vary based on attractions. Group rates available for groups of 25 plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Address: <\/strong>110 Schank Road, Freehold, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\nParks\/Outdoor Activities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n