Kid-friendly Hudson County

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From delicious bites to dazzling backdrops, Hudson County allures visitors with a variety of attractions.  Especially, its kid-friendly activities which is one of the biggest draws. In this Northern New Jersey getaway, families can enjoy hands-on museums and kid-friendly culinary experiences. As well as, nature immersions that mom and dad enjoy too. So if you and the little ones are planning a day out, here’s how to enjoy a kid-friendly tiny trip in Hudson County.

American Dream, Liberty Science Center, Bambino Chef, Newport Green Park, Hoboken Fire Department Museum, Maxwell Place Park, Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse, 16 Handles, Bayonne Bridge, Hudson's House of Play, Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc.

  • American Dream, United States

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      Few Hudson County experiences are as exhilarating for kids as The American Dream, a 3-million-square-foot entertainment, retail, and dining oasis in East Rutherford, just beyond Secaucus. Kids can enjoy everything from the DreamWorks Water Park to Angry Birds Mini Golf. Not to mention Nickelodeon Universe and an indoor ski haven, Big SNOW.

  • Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, United States

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      Hudson County’s immersive, family-friendly experiences hardly stop there. The Liberty Science Center, a longtime favorite among locals and visitors, boasts 300,000 square feet of kid-friendly fun, with 110 species of live animals, a mesmerizing aquarium, hurricane and tornado-force wind simulators, and the western hemisphere’s largest planetarium.

  • Bambino Chef in Jersey City, United States

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      Another kid-friendly Jersey City experience, Bambino Chef, teaches little ones how to cook through classes, camps, and more.

  • Newport Green Park in Jersey City, United States

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      Jersey City’s Newport Green, an urban beach and waterfront park with jungle gyms galore, and it’s obvious why families flock to this Hudson County destination.

  • Hoboken Fire Department Museum in Hoboken, United States

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      Here, kids can get hands-on with historic fire-fighting gear, including the red Ahrens Fox fire engine, circa 1932. Grown-up exhibits, including Hoboken’s fire-fighting history and gear, ensure mom and dad enjoy the visit, too.

  • Maxwell Place Park in Hoboken, United States

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      At Hoboken’s Maxwell Place Park, families can relax under the sun with stunning Manhattan panoramas while little ones frolic away on the playground.

  • Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse in Hoboken, United States

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      Older kids can join mom and dad for kayaking via the adjacent Hoboken Community Cove Boathouse

  • 16 Handles in Hoboken, United States

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      Ice cream lovers of all ages can enjoy artisan frozen-yogurt joint 16 Handles just steps from the park.

  • Bayonne Bridge, United States

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      For a scenic and safe family stroll, take the family to the new Bayonne Bridge Walkway. The pedestrian walkway, which features a 12-foot wide path, connects Bayonne and Staten Island, sans car traffic. It’s one of New Jersey’s highest bridges.

  • Hudson's House of Play, United States

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      Other family favorites in Hudson County include the adorable and experiential Hudson’s House of Play in West New York, where little ones from five months to five years old can play in kid-friendly themed rooms, such as the marketplace, with birthday parties and classes available.

  • Hackensack Riverkeeper, Inc. in Hackensack, United States

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      Kids who love all things nature and wildlife will rave about the Hackensack Riverkeeper eco-cruises, which educate visitors (including kids!) through narrated tours along wildlife habitats within the Hackensack River Watershed.