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Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.

5 of 82 places · price levels $ (under ~$25/person) · $$ (~$25–60) · $$$ (over ~$60). Open/closed status is in New York time.

🎢 Theme parks$$$

Nickelodeon Universe (American Dream)

📍 East Rutherford, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

America's largest indoor theme park, with real roller coasters, about 10 miles from Midtown.

PAID All Access day tickets from $59.99 (non-peak) / $79 (peak)

⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

American Dream, 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 · Map

Sun11 AM–9 PM
Mon11 AM–9 PM
Tue11 AM–9 PM
Wed11 AM–9 PM
Thu11 AM–9 PM
Fri11 AM–9 PM
Sat11 AM–9 PM

Hours can vary by day.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎢 Theme parks$$

Adventureland

📍 Farmingdale, Long Island Lower New York ★ Seasonal

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Rides and boardwalk-style fun. Seasonal hours.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

2245 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎢 Theme parks$

Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park

📍 Coney Island, Brooklyn ★ Seasonal

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Rides and boardwalk-style fun. Seasonal hours.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

1025 Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY 11224 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎢 Theme parks$$$

DreamWorks Water Park

📍 East Rutherford, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC) ★ Seasonal

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Rides and boardwalk-style fun. Seasonal hours.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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Luna Park in Coney Island

📍 Coney Island, Brooklyn ★ Seasonal

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Rides and boardwalk-style fun. Seasonal hours.

PAID See venue for current prices

⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 · Map

HoursSee note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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