The best things to do in Perth Amboy

7 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center

Entertainment

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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The Proprietary House

Entertainment

If your podcast queue needs a break, The Proprietary House serves 250 years of Jersey stories in a 1764 royal governor’s mansion, with…

149 Kearny Ave

“If your podcast queue needs a break, The Proprietary House serves 250 years of Jersey stories in a 1764 royal governor’s mansion, with guided tours, talks, ghost tours, and proper teas. A low-key brain reset that makes you feel smugly local.”

From the Middlesex County newsletter, August 7, 2026

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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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