Visiting or staying in NY or NJ during the fall season? Visit the places below that I grew up at or had fun experiences at in NJ and NY that I personally recommend!
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Outdoor Activities
A serenic walking/hiking trail to see the waterfalls, fairy trails, and lake
South Mountain Reservation (NJ)
Fun & chill activity to go with friends and family with great food and drinks
Topgolf (NJ)
A beautiful garden to visit for free to see the flowers and plants
Van Vleck House & Gardens
The park I used to live next to, and always have beautiful scenic nature views all year round
Prospect Park (NY)
Take a free ferry trip to and from Staten Island, and view the Statue of Liberty and feel the cool breeze by the water scenery along the way
Staten Island Ferry (NY)
Full size, large, out-of-the-painting sculptures and environment replicas within the acres and throughout the town near its location!
Grounds For Sculpture (NJ)
Beautiful greenary garden and museum featuring Hudson River views
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site & Garden
Restaurants
Tasty Mexican Food surrounded by beautiful illustrations
Cactus Charly (NJ)
Delicious Thai food; I always have get sides with my meal
Saigon Cafe (NJ)
The best bagel place in NY right in my hometown
Terrace Bagels (NY)
I had the hot chocolate and crepe which were both so delicious and filling
Angelina Paris (NY)
They always have fun-themed drinks and have awesome airplane seats to relax in
Paper Plane Coffee Co. (NJ)
Entertainment
A very entertaining broadway show you need to see at least once
The Lion King (NY)
There's so much shopping, games, food and more to try
American Dream Mall (NJ)
Great bowling area to visit for an indoor activity
Lucky Strike Green Brook (NJ)
A massive museum to see all the in-season and all-year exhibitions
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY)
Learn the history of NY through its culture, view artifacts, and see the cool interactive showcases
Museum of the City of New York (NY)
Check out this unique architecture featuring stores to buy or window-shop at