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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.

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Bouldering Project Brooklyn

📍 Gowanus, Brooklyn

Closed · opens at 8 AM today (NY time)

A huge bouldering gym with routes for total beginners. No ropes or partner needed, so it works for a first try.

PAID Day pass $32 adults; shoe rental $7 (free on your first visit)

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

575 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map

Sun	8 AM–8 PM
Mon	6 AM–10 PM
Tue	6 AM–10 PM
Wed	6 AM–10 PM
Thu	6 AM–10 PM
Fri	6 AM–10 PM
Sat	8 AM–8 PM

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

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iFLY Indoor Skydiving Paramus

📍 Paramus, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC)

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

Float in a vertical wind tunnel with an instructor. Training included, about 90 minutes in all.

PAID 2 flights $110 ($88 online sale); 4 flights $189

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

211 Route 4 East, Paramus, NJ 07652 · Map

Sun	10 AM–7 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	2 PM–8 PM
Wed	11 AM–9 PM
Thu	2 PM–9 PM
Fri	10 AM–9 PM
Sat	9 AM–9 PM

Closed Mondays.

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

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The Adventure Park at Long Island

📍 Wheatley Heights (Suffolk), Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 10 AM today (NY time)

Climb, balance and zip through 14 treetop trails and 49 zip lines. General admission is three hours of climbing plus about 30 minutes of orientation and harnessing.

PAID Online: ages 14+ $69, ages 7–13 $59, ages 3–6 playground $15 (window rates higher: $79 / $69)

⏱ Est. time spent: 3.5 hrs

Hours & address

75 Colonial Springs Rd, East Gate, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798 · Map

Sun 10/25	10 AM–6 PM
Fri 10/30	3 PM–9 PM
Sat 10/31	10 AM–4 PM
Sun 11/1	10 AM–6 PM
Tue 11/3	10 AM–6 PM
Fri 11/6	3 PM–8 PM
Sat 11/7	10 AM–8 PM
Sun 11/8	10 AM–6 PM
Wed 11/11	10 AM–6 PM
Fri 11/13	3 PM–8 PM
…	and 5 more dates through Sun 11/22

Hours listed through Nov 24 (open into late fall). Through Nov 1: Fri 3–9 PM, Sat 10 AM–10 PM (Halloween 10 AM–4 PM), Sun 10 AM–6 PM. From Nov 2: Fri 3–8 PM, Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM, plus Nov 3 and Nov 11 10 AM–6 PM.

Who can go: Main aerial trails ages 7+, max 265 lb; waiver required.

Booking: Walk-up possible; booking online secures a climb time. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: All-day pass.

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

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Gravity Vault Hoboken: Happy Hour Friday Climbing

📍 Hoboken, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC) ★ Fridays 5–10 PM · through 11/20

Closed · opens Fri at 5 PM (NY time)

Friday-night indoor climbing at a discounted $15 day pass from 5–10 PM.

PAID Friday Happy Hour day pass $15 (regular adult day pass $30)

⏱ Est. time spent: 2–3 hrs

Hours & address

1423 Clinton St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 · Map

Fri 10/30	5 PM–10 PM
Fri 11/6	5 PM–10 PM
Fri 11/13	5 PM–10 PM
Fri 11/20	5 PM–10 PM

Confirmed Fridays: Oct 30 and Nov 6, 13, 20, 2026.

Who can go: Standard climbing waiver and safety rules.

Booking: No registration for the day pass; the belay class registers separately.

Optional extras: Shoes $6, harness $5, chalk bag $3, full set $11; Friday belay class $35 (regular $49).

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

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Gravity Vault Hoboken: Wednesday Student Day

📍 Hoboken, New Jersey New Jersey (near NYC) ★ Wednesdays, students · through 11/18

Closed · opens Wed at 9 AM (NY time)

Students climb all day for $15 on Wednesdays. Rentals and staff instruction aren't included, so it suits prepared climbers or groups.

PAID Student day pass $15 with valid student ID

⏱ Est. time spent: 2–3 hrs

Hours & address

1423 Clinton St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 · Map

Wed 10/28	9 AM–9 PM
Wed 11/4	9 AM–9 PM
Wed 11/11	9 AM–9 PM
Wed 11/18	9 AM–9 PM

Confirmed Wednesdays: Oct 28 and Nov 4, 11, 18, 2026.

Who can go: Valid student ID required for the discount.

Booking: Day pass needs no advance registration; the student belay class does.

Optional extras: Student belay class $35; shoes $6, harness $5, chalk $3, full rental $11.

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

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