Top Newark Outdoor Activities

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.

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 laser tag like never before. Objective-based games and an immersive setting add to the experience of a first-person shooter game. Our 8,000 sq. foot battle arena features a real terrain city & upgraded laser gun technology.

Operation City Quest 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.

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.

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.