What to do in Essex County, NJ

Activities, attractions and tours

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A garden with dense foliage, a building with arched windows, and a metal sculpture.
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A large building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
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Things to do

Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

£64
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

£25
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

£33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

£36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

£41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

£56
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket

LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket

£39
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket
Exclusive First Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

£45
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

£16
per adult
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 1883 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £55 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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New York: Central Park Walking Personalised Self-Guided App Tour

New York: Central Park Walking Personalised Self-Guided App Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is £4 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Beast Speedboat Thrill Ride

Beast Speedboat Thrill Ride

Activity duration is 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 96 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £25 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 1468 reviews
Price is £110 per adult
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Activity duration is 1 hour and 59 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 970 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £41 per adult
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What to do in Essex County

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Prudential Center

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See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
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Day trip destinations from Essex County

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Newark

A large steel bridge spanning a wide river, with a city skyline in the background.

Bayonne

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Bloomfield

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Summit

A town square with historic buildings, a crosswalk, and a street lined with parked cars.

Springfield

A cityscape with a mix of historic and modern buildings, including a prominent dome and a tall skyscraper.

East Orange

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Jersey City

A residential area with houses, streets, and trees.

West Orange