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Bushkill Falls Bushkill Falls Road Bushkill, PA 18324 570-588-6682 -------- This unique series of eight waterfalls, nestled deep in the wooded Pocono Mountains, is accessible through an excellent network of hiking trails and bridges which afford fabulous views of the falls and the surrounding forest. Also available, fishing, paddleboats rides, and free picnic grounds. www.visitbushkillfalls.com Cape May Lighthouse Cape May, NJ -------- 199 steps and a 2 million dollar restoration in progress. They offer combination tours and rides with this attraction. www.capemaymac.org Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart 89 Ridge Street Newark, NJ 07104 (973) 484-4600 Newark, NJ ( Essex County) -------- The 5th largest Catholic church in the United States. Construction began in 1898 and finished 1950s. The Cathedral is a French gothic edifice that resembles the cathedral at Rheims in France- It is famous for its 200 stained -glass windows and hand-carved reredos - Guided Tours generally on every second Sunday, or by appt. -- They do 120 weddings a year. www.cathedralbasilica.org/Index.html -- www.rcan.org CC.A. Nothnagle Log House 406 Swedesboro Road Gibbstown, NJ 08027 609-423-2883 -------- The oldest log cabin in the U.S. built in the mid 1600s. Coney Island Overhaul Shop Coney Island, NY 718-243-3063 -------- Guided tour in the worlds largest subway repair facility. Cowtown Rodeo  forecast forWoodstown, NJ ----- A real rodeo in New Jersey !!! www.njsouth.com/Index-cowtown.htm Crayola Factory 1100 Church Lane Easton, PA 18044 610-253-6271 -------- Don't forget to check our their store. Check if they still offer combination tours of the factory, canal and amusement park. www.crayola.com  Discount Edison National Historical Site/Edison Laboratory Thomas Edison National Historical Park 211 Main Street West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-0550 ext. 11 -------- Edison's laboratory, machine shop, library and 29-room mansion. www.nps.gov/edis Edmund Scientific 101 East Gloucester Pike Barrington, NJ 08007 856-547-3488 -------- Edmund Scientific has over 57 years of experience providing science students, educators, and enthusiasts with everything that they need to explore the worlds of physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology, and geology. Our extensive inventory of nearly 5,000 different products includes collections of the most comprehensive telescopes, microscopes, magnets, chemistry sets, laboratory supplies, and science project kits available. In addition, to our web site, we invite you to order a free catalog. They have a great display in their store. Don't forget to look in the actual submarine periscope. www.edmundscientific.com Ellis Island www.ellisisland.org Empire State Building 5th Avenue & 34th Street  forecast forNew York City, NY -------- 86th & 102nd Floor Observatory. The 102nd floor is only open on the weekdays due to its small size. www.nyctourist.com/topten_empire.htm What the outside colored lights mean.-- www.esbnyc.com/html/tower_lights.html Eastern State Penitentiary Philadelphia, PA 22nd locks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art -------- Visit Al Capone and Willie Sutton's cell. www.easternstate.org DiscountHalloween Tour -- During the month of October www.easternstate.org/halloween FAO Schwarz 767 5th Avenue (58th Street) New York City, NY -------- The toy store. www.fao.com -- www.nyctourist.com/faoschwarz1.htm  02-08-15 Hot Sand550 Cookman Ave. Suite #103 Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732-927-5475 Glass Activities (0-4+ yrs) Glass blowing activities that you can make (9+yrs) http://www.hotsandap.com/basic-info/ Glassblowing Hours Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday 12pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Bangs Ave garage Has free parking on weekends Friday from 7:00 PM until 1:00 AM and On Saturdays from 5:00 PM to 1:am - www.hotsandap.com/events/ www.hotsandap.com Federal Reserve Bank 33 Liberty Street New York City, NY 212-720-6130 -------- A glimpse at the world's largest gold repository (yes, more than Fort Knox!). 9000 tons, 700,000 bars of gold worth approximately $116 billion and weighing 28 pounds each. They store about 25% of the world's gold supply. The one hour tour takes you 80 feet below the street level into the vault. The minimum age is 15 years old??? www.theinsider.com/nyc/attractions/2federal.htm Insectropolis Toms River, NJ -------- The idea to create a unique, interactive bug museum that would be both entertaining and educational for visitors of all ages occurred about 8 years ago. Insectropolis is a valuable learning center for schools, summer camps, tourists, and nearby families. Visitors to Insectropolis can interact with touch-screen computer games, hands-on exhibits, live anthropods and other insect displays, and more! www.insectropolis.com J C P & L Energy Spectrum PO Box 592 Forked River, NJ 08731 JCP&L: (609) 971 2100 • 971 4229 Oyster Creek -------- The second main feature is a 3-hour tour of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station, adjacent to the Energy Spectrum. This is a comprehensive, mile-long walking tour of the actual plant Needless to say, it is fascinating. Reservations: 4 weeks. www.fieldtrip.com/nj/99712100.htm Lambert Castle Paterson, NJ 973-247-0085 -------- Has the worlds largest 5,400 spoon collection. - Check if they are on display before going !!! www.lambertcastle.com Liberty Bell Pavilion Philadelphia, PA -------- The Liberty Bell is an international symbol of freedom. You will have to go a metal detector before entering inside. Liberty Science Center (Liberty State Park) Jersey City, NJ -------- Lots of science exhibits, camp in over night for group of 30 or more. www.lsc.org -- CLOSED on Mondays New York Stock Exchange New York City, NY The NYSE is not open to the public for visits or tours anymore. www.nyse.com Patterson Great Falls National Historic Landmark District 65 McBride Ave. Extension, Paterson, NJ -------- The State's largest waterfall, and the site of the first planned industrial city in the US. The Great Falls of the Passaic River in Paterson, which are the second-highest large-volume falls on the East Coast of the United States. Visitor Center conveniently located across from the Great Falls at 65 McBride Avenue Extension http://patersongreatfalls.com -- www.passaiccountynj.org/HistoricalAttractions/GreatFalls.php QVC West Chester, PA -------- Studio Tours seven days a week between the hours of 10am and 4pm ET. www.qvctours.com Railroads Under Glass -------- This company puts model trains in custom coffee tables, and put your name on signs and buildings etc. Check out the pictures !!! www.trainweb.com/railroadsunderglass Ripley's Believe It or Not! Atlantic City Boardwalk, NJ 609-347-2001 -------- Over 12,00 square foot museum with over 400 exhibits. Done very nice and interesting. My favorite is the one way mirror. On Saturday nights in October, they offer a sleep over in the museum with breakfast for girl and boy scouts. Rockefeller Center 47th to 57th between 5th and 6th Avenues New York City, NY -------- Don't miss the Christmas tree. www.nyctourist.com/topten_rockcent.htm Saint Patrick's Cathedral Fifth Avenue at East 50th Street NYC, NY -------- The largest Catholic church in the United States. www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/stpat1.html www.nycity4u.com/SaintPatrick.htm www.theinsider.com/nyc/attractions/2st-pat.htm Statue Of Liberty forecast forLiberty State Park, NY -------- Check to see if the elevators are working if you have physical problems. www.libertystatepark.com/statueof.htm - www.nyctourist.com/liberty1.htm www.theinsider.com/nyc/attractions/2statue.htm Tickets To Television Tapings ----- Free tickets. New York, NY www.theinsider.com/nyc/fun/tvtix.htm The Wetlands Institute 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd. Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 609-368-1211 -------- Situated overlooking 6,000 acres of pristine coastal wetlands, the Institute is pleased to host over 40,000 visitors each year. Here, visitors can learn the exciting facts about life on this thin ribbon between land and sea. www.wetlandsinstitute.org United States Mint Philadelphia, PA -------- Touring the U.S. Mint is a fascinating experience for those of all ages and one that will be remembered for a lifetime. The production area is closed on weekends. www.usmint.gov/mint_tours Your guide of offbeat tourist attractions. -------- Click on the electric map part of the picture -- www.roadsideamerica.com |
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