The best things to do in East Orange

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Hendricks Field Golf Course

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Longtime golf course established in 1929, offering 18 classically designed holes, plus cart rentals.

220 Franklin Ave (Belleville)

“Longtime golf course established in 1929, offering 18 classically designed holes, plus cart rentals.”

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Rock Spring Golf Club

Entertainment

Public golf course designed by Seth Raynor featuring tree-lined fairways and Manhattan skyline views.

90 Rock Spring Rd (West Orange)

“Public golf course designed by Seth Raynor featuring tree-lined fairways and Manhattan skyline views.”

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Nanina's In the Park

Entertainment

Wedding venue featuring Italian and French-inspired cuisine.

540 Mill St (Belleville)

“Wedding venue featuring Italian and French-inspired cuisine.”

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Essex County Country Club

Entertainment

Golf course at a private club boasting a championship back nine and challenging greens.

350 Mt Pleasant Ave (West Orange)

“Golf course at a private club boasting a championship back nine and challenging greens.”

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Sports Illustrated Stadium

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25,000-seat arena is home to NY's pro soccer team & also hosts international & collegiate games.

600 Cape May St (Harrison)

“25,000-seat arena is home to NY's pro soccer team & also hosts international & collegiate games.”

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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

Entertainment

Popular local go-to for families features wild animal exhibits, petting zoo, carousel & mini-train.

560 Northfield Ave (West Orange)

“Popular local go-to for families features wild animal exhibits, petting zoo, carousel & mini-train.”

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Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center

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Indoor roller-skating rink offering skating lessons, arcade games & party packages.

Clifton Avenue, 7th Ave (Newark)

“Indoor roller-skating rink offering skating lessons, arcade games & party packages.”

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Prudential Center

Entertainment

Sports & entertainment arena hosts events ranging from professional sports to major-league bands.

25 Lafayette St (Newark)

“Sports & entertainment arena hosts events ranging from professional sports to major-league bands.”

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Weequahic Golf Course

Entertainment

Public 18-hole golf course, featuring a well-kept layout and friendly staff.

1 Thomas Carmichael Dr (Newark)

“Public 18-hole golf course, featuring a well-kept layout and friendly staff.”

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Skyway Golf Course

Entertainment

Recreational golf course offering 9 holes, sand dunes & views of Manhattan, plus public tournaments.

515 Duncan Ave (Jersey City)

“Recreational golf course offering 9 holes, sand dunes & views of Manhattan, plus public tournaments.”

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Catch Air Jersey City

Entertainment

Enclosed play area and party spot featuring obstacle courses, mazes, slides, and ball pits.

2 Garfield Ave Ste 2-8 (Jersey City)

“Enclosed play area and party spot featuring obstacle courses, mazes, slides, and ball pits.”

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CityPlex 12 Newark

Entertainment

Co-owned by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, this all-digital movie theater offers stadium seating.

360-394 Springfield Ave (Newark)

“Co-owned by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, this all-digital movie theater offers stadium seating.”

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