Top Newark Outdoor Activities

Come face-to-fin with the ocean’s most fascinating creatures in more than 10 interactive exhibits inspired by New York’s most memorable landmarks and experiences. From a breathtaking underwater tunnel featuring panoramic views to incredible up-close encounters with seahorses, sharks, rays, jellies and more, discover the wonders of the ocean without getting wet.

Take your New York vacation to the next level - without getting in a plane - and experience the adrenaline rush of skydiving in a vertical wind tunnel. Offered all day until 10pm, you can pick a session that fits in with your schedule. After small-group training, enjoy two 60-second solo sessions in the tunnel. Your guide provides one-on-one instruction for both sessions to ensure you have the best experience possible.

Experience the thrill of skydiving without jumping from an airplane by skydiving at an indoor venue in New Jersey. The 75-minute session at iFLY Paramus teaches you how to skydive in a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. Your instructor provides all equipment and training, and accompanies you during your two flights. This activity is suitable for most people, and no experience is necessary.

Blast off into a living landscape filled with 3D sculptures and music set to a backdrop of neon lighting effects integrated throughout the course. Illuminate your family's day while you play, or set date night aglow as you become part of our human spaceflight crew - any time of the year rain or shine. Get ready for several instagrammable moments throughout the experience.

Make a splash when you first arrive in the Big Apple—and combine an airport transfer with a sky-high sightseeing tour—during this private, 2-in-1 helicopter tour. Upon landing at any of New York’s three major airports, meet your personal helicopter pilot, buckle in, and take to the skies. Go for a Manhattan sightseeing tour en route to your preferred heliport. Reverse journeys from Manhattan to the airport are also available.

Make the journey after a flight a stress-free experience by opting for a private transfer instead of waiting in long taxi lines. No need to worry about delayed flights—the driver tracks your flight when you’re in the air and meets you with a board with your name on it. Once you’ve met the driver, travel with ease directly to your chosen New York destination in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

The first app-led scavenger hunt company. While in Newark, take the chance to experience something different with your family and friends. Walk around 2 hours to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences.

Experience thrills at American Dream - the ultimate collection of premier indoor attractions, shopping, and dining comprising more than 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, New Jersey - just four miles from New York City. With an 18-hole colorful and fun indoor course that brings Piggy Island to life, you’ll have a dream day out.

In this fun Elizabeth scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points! They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Come explore with us in Elizabeth.

Crazy Dash of Elizabeth allows your team to discover the city in a fun way! Our app will instruct you to find a variety of different items around the city. For every item you find, you'll get points. You can find these items in any order you'd like. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way via chat. Come explore Elizabeth with us!

Located in American Dream, these adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. You might escape...You WILL have fun!

Wacky Walks of Elizabeth allows your team to discover the city in a fun and different way. The game instructs you to find a variety of items that can be found in the downtown area. For every item you find, you'll get points. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Elizabeth.