The best things to do in Staten Island

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

8101 Tonnelle Ave (North Bergen)

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

162 Fulton Ave (Hempstead)

Storied green dating back to 1895, with 2 championship courses & a grand, half-timbered clubhouse.

201 Shunpike Rd (Springfield)

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

220 Franklin Ave (Belleville)

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

90 Rock Spring Rd (West Orange)

Wedding venue featuring Italian and French-inspired cuisine.

540 Mill St (Belleville)

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

350 Mt Pleasant Ave (West Orange)

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

600 Cape May St (Harrison)

Easygoing, compact golf course with hilly & flat holes, a restaurant with a patio & event space.

915 Victory Blvd

Venerable track running thoroughbred & harness horse races, with some eateries near the action.

1 Racetrack Drive (East Rutherford)

Golf club with a pool and kid-friendly area, serving a variety of foods.

60 Front St (Hempstead)

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

560 Northfield Ave (West Orange)

Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

558 Broadway (New York)

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

Clifton Avenue, 7th Ave (Newark)

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

25 Lafayette St (Newark)

This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

Central Park, Bow Bridge (New York)

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

20 W 34th St. (New York)

Because sometimes you just want clean stadium seating and zero sticky floors, Atrium Stadium Cinemas delivers comfy, adjustable recliners,…

680 Arthur Kill Rd

Raritan Landing Golf Course is a 3,300-yard par-58 in Piscataway designed by Stephen Kay, and it rewards precision with small greens and…

491 Sidney Rd (Piscataway)

Need a quick creative reset this week? The Greetings From Redhook Brooklyn Mural packs Red Hook inside each letter... anchors, water taxis,…

35 Seabring St (Brooklyn)

Skip the weather roulette, Golf Republic has Trackman designed and installed bays, a private simulator room, and PGA pros ready to help.…

343 NJ-34 (Matawan)

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 (Perth Amboy)

Long-standing chain of bowling alleys featuring casual grub & pitchers, leagues & party events.

1061-G NJ-34 (Aberdeen Township)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1670 US-22 (Watchung)

Upmarket indoor mini-golf course with multiple courses, a bar and a food court.

35 W 29th St (New York)

New York Public Radio venue where visitors can watch a variety of live broadcasts & tapings.

44 Charlton St (New York)

Large venue for events such as home, pet and other expositions, plus a deli.

97 Sunfield Ave (Edison)

Indoor golf facility featuring Trackman simulators, private bays, and a bar.

108 W 39th St Rm 310 (New York)

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

1 Thomas Carmichael Dr (Newark)

Elegant 9-hole course known for its scenic views, plus a driving range and miniature golf area.

1300 Raritan Rd (Clark)

Classy country club featuring a bar, a golf course, an event venue (for weddings, parties and dinners), and friendly staff.

100 School Rd (Marlboro Township)

Movie theater showing new releases in an informal setting with stadium seating.

35-50 38th St (Long Island City)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

3010 NJ-35 (Hazlet)

Independent theater mainstay featuring first-run & art house films plus an adjacent, cozy cafe.

106-03 Metropolitan Ave (Forest Hills)

Golf course (semi-private and open to the public) known for challenging greens and links-style design.

50 Flock Rd (Colts Neck)

Sizable multi-activity center for kids and adults featuring dozens of trampolines, foam pits, basketball hoops, dodgeball games, a…

465 Green St (Iselin)

High-end virtual reality gaming venue with multiplayer experiences.

461 Green St (Woodbridge)

Indoor golf center with 10 simulators, a sports bar, and other diversions.

22 Stone St (New York)

Amusement center providing mini-golf, escape rooms, and an arcade, plus beer and cider.

621 Court St (Brooklyn)

Public golf club offering a choice of 2 18-hole courses as well as a clubhouse with a restaurant.

97 Hardenburg Ln (East Brunswick)

Public 18-hole golf course with water features and an illuminated driving range, plus mini-golf.

157 Lambertson Rd (Matawan)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

80-00 Cooper Ave (Glendale)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

1600 St Georges Ave (Avenel)

Indoor mini golf, with two courses, offers drinks and snacks. The themed course features digital scoring.

446 W 14th St (New York)

Screenings, seminars & more take the stage at this multipurpose School of Visual Arts theater.

333 W 23rd St (New York)

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

515 Duncan Ave (Jersey City)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

1013 US-1 (Edison)

Indoor park for all ages offering trampoline mats, dodgeball, a foam pit and a ninja obstacle course.

163-50 Cross Bay Blvd (Howard Beach)

Old-school, intimate theater featuring new, independent & foreign films, plus standard concessions.

2 6th Avenue Cellar Level (New York)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

850 Broadway (New York)

Event space featuring kids' entertainment such as face painting and balloon animals, as well as party packages.

79-74 Cooper Ave (Ridgewood)

Escape-room series featuring a disco theme and a battleship-themed room.

2571 Arthur Kill Rd

Featuring seating and free admission, this quiet park offers people-watching and entertainment from street performers and musicians.

Washington Square N (New York)

Leafy course with elevated greens & 3 water holes, plus lessons & a clubhouse with a pro shop.

1-01 Forest Park Dr (Woodhaven)

Membership-only country club with a challenging golf course and a clubhouse.

1591 Woodland Ave (Edison)

Arcade and laser tag destination with a trampoline park, bowling lanes, and virtual reality games.

80-28 Cooper Avenue The Shops at Atlas Park Mall (Glendale)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

25 US-22 (Springfield)

Indoor kiddie fun park has arcade, toddler & kid rides, bumper cars, batting cage, laser tag & more.

3555 Victory Blvd

Relaxed cafe with golf simulators, as well as a menu of hot drinks and food.

1781 Lincoln Hwy 201, Second Floor (Edison)

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

2 Garfield Ave Ste 2-8 (Jersey City)

Movies screened with global fare & craft cocktails served at patrons' seats.

136 Metropolitan Ave (Brooklyn)

Fun escape rooms decorated with themes including tiki, candy and mansions.

2300 Woodbridge Ave (Edison)

Movie theater screening first-run films on wall-to-wall screens & offering standard concessions.

650 Plaza Dr (Secaucus)

8-acre zoo with more than 1,100 animals, including many reptiles, & an African Savannah exhibit.

614 Broadway

New York-based tour operator offering guided wine and food tastings at wineries around the world.

720 Greenwich St (New York)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

2821 NJ-35 (Hazlet)

Facilities for local-league basketball, hockey, lacrosse & football, plus fitness classes & camps.

17 Blair Rd (Aberdeen Township)

Upscale entertainment destination with bowling, craft food & cocktails, plus lively arcades.

69-10 34th Ave (Woodside)

Enduring public golf facility with large greens, a pitch & putt course, lessons & a bar & grill.

1210 Raritan Rd (Scotch Plains)

Racing games, virtual reality and burger options are available, as well as axe throwing.

987 US-1 (Edison)

Vintage cinema has 4 auditoriums for independent, foreign & documentary films.

34 W 13th St (New York)

Informal venue offering instruction on axe throwing and hatchet throwing in lanes and parties for one or more people.

419 NJ-34 (Matawan)

Renovated golf course, training center & events venue on 271 acres designed by Williard G Wilkinson.

3 Golf Dr (Kenilworth)

Indoor synthetic fields, basketball courts & a hockey rink, plus a driving range & mini-golf course.

1000 Inman Ave (Edison)

Designed with a wildlife theme, this zoo-adjacent mini-golf course is open daily.

9 Cherry Ln (West Orange)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

274 Woodbridge Center Dr (Woodbridge Township)

Indoor golf club featuring lessons from professional golfers and bars plus simulators.

590 5th Ave Fl 2 (New York)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

396 Ryders Ln (Milltown)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

600 Hadley Rd (South Plainfield)

University golf course featuring fairways in good condition, plus a snack stand.

777 Hoes Ln W (Piscataway)

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

360-394 Springfield Ave (Newark)

Plush movie theater featuring comfy reclining seats and gourmet dishes delivered to your table.

11 Fulton St (New York)

Seasonal rooftop venue showcasing classic & cult films, individual headphones, snacks & city vistas.

60 W 37th St 3rd Floor (New York)

Mini golf, a playground & a cafe at a compact leisure center with Hudson River & skyscraper views.

225 West St (New York)

Longtime West Village theater known for showing offbeat & foreign movies, plus documentaries.

22 E 12th St (New York)

Spacious golf simulator featuring a variety of courses and a bar.

15 Hoyt St (Brooklyn)

Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games & a DJ.

775 US-1 (Edison)

Storied (now digital) art deco movie house with 6 screens & concessions including cookies & coffee.

81-05 Lefferts Blvd (Kew Gardens)

Aquarium & animal center with sharks, rays & birds from around the world, plus feeding sessions.

101 Woodbridge Center Dr (Woodbridge)