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.
An outdoor concert with musicians performing on stage, surrounded by a seated audience in a park.
A large building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
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Activities

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

NZ$149
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

NZ$58
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$96
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

NZ$54
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

NZ$67
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Top of the Rock Timed Admission

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
Exclusive First Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

NZ$104
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

NZ$38
per adult
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket
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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

A suburban area with autumn-colored trees and houses.

Caldwell

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

Springfield

A dam with a bridge, water flow, and surrounding greenery.

Wayne

A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper reflecting on the water.

Jersey City

A lake surrounded by a densely wooded area with houses and a clear sky.

Parsippany

Two Adirondack chairs and a small round table on a paved patio overlooking a dense forest.

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