It is winter break and time to be entertained and keep everyone busy. I have included some ideas that are "out of town" that would be so much fun. Some in NYC or NJ and some in W. Nyack, NY. I have experienced all of them and we had awesome and memorable experiences. (I have a seperate list of "close to home" ideas with discounts as well) My family actually stays over for a weekend, when we visit, to make sure we make sure everybody got to do all that they wanted to. It is an epic adventure all in one place!
The Palisades Mall is a family favorite of ours! It is about 1.5 hour away in W. Nyack, NY. You can easily spend days there. Not only do they have every retail store you can think of, they also have the following:
- Multiple escape rooms,
- 4D interactive game rooms
- Arcade game rooms
- An Ice-skating rink
- Bumper cars
- Indoor Speedway
- Axe Throwing
- Claw Machine arcades
- Bounce Houses
- A Live Game Room
- Social Experience rooms
- A Glitter and Glam Salon
- Indoor Skiing
- Rope Climbing
- A Mirror Maze
- A Legoland (Mini)
AND so much more! See directory link below along with so relevant discounts.
https://www.palisadescenter.com/directory/
1. Legoland Discovery, NY (Also one in Goshen, NY & Yonkers, NY)
"The ultimate indoor LEGO® playground has rides, a 4D Cinema, attractions, and millions of LEGO® Bricks for an exciting family adventure."
What to Expect
- Admission to LEGOLAND Discovery Center with Optional Sea Life
- Admission to LEGOLAND Discovery Center:
- Access to all build and play zones, rides, and 4D movies
- Includes access to your digital memories with our VIP Photo Pass!
- Play sessions are generally about 2 hours
- Combo Admission to LEGOLAND Discovery Center and SEA LIFE:
- Enjoy rides, experience 4D movies, learn to build with LEGO® like an expert, and more.
- Discover the underwater world right next door at SEA LIFE Aquarium!
- Get instant access to your digital memories with our VIP Photo Pass!
2. Palisades Mall: American Dream Indoor Skiing ~30% off
Highlights
"Patrons can get slope access tickets or snow day rental packages for a delightful indoor skiing or snowboarding experience."
About Big SNOW American Dream
- Big SNOW American Dream is an indoor ski and snowboarding facility located at American Dream in the Meadowlands, New Jersey. At Big SNOW we're super not serious about the skiing, but we are super serious about the fun! Big SNOW is North America's only indoor, real-snow skiing facility, where every day is always a snow day!
- Big SNOW offers a 180,000-square-foot snow-covered slope, providing a variety of terrain and skill levels suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers or snowboarders, as well as sledding and kids snow play area. Visitors can rent equipment on-site and receive professional guidance from instructors, making it a great place to try for those new to winter sports.
- Big SNOW American Dream is part of the American Dream complex, a vast retail and entertainment destination, making it convenient for visitors to combine their snow experience with other activities. Big SNOW is a great place for first dates, fun with family or friends or to hone your skills for taking on the outdoor mountains. Plan your SNOW Day today!
- The indoor setting ensures consistent snow quality and temperature throughout the year, providing a reliable winter sports option regardless of the weather outside.
What to Expect
- Snow Day Rental Package:
- Ski or Snowboard Equipment Rental
- Outerwear (Pants and Jacket – Gloves are not included)
- Helmet
- 2-hour Slope Access Ticket
- Complimentary access to the Terrain Based Learning™ skills areas and dedicated instructors
- Slope Access Ticket:
- Includes 2-hour lift access.
Click Here: Big SNOW at American Dream - From $42 - East Rutherford, NJ | Groupon
3. Palisades Mall : Climb Adventure (The whole mall is an ADVENTURE!!!) 11-20%off
Highlights
"75 obstacles—including a tremor bridge and a spaghetti handline—spread over five levels of ropes, reaching up to 85 feet above the ground."
What to Expect
- Not valid on Federal Holidays, Including Columbus Day and Labor Day.
- Experience the thrill of adventure with exciting ropes course options! Choose from a variety of deals designed to cater to your preferences and schedule.
- Take on challenging ropes course solo, available Monday to Friday, and push your limits to new heights. If you're looking for a shared adventure, grab a friend and embark on ropes course for two, also valid on weekdays.
- For a weekend escapade, we offer ropes course sessions for individuals and pairs on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Looking for a long-term adrenaline rush? 6-Month Unlimited Climb Pass provides unlimited access to ropes course for one person, allowing you to conquer it at your own pace.
- We also have the Sky Tykes option available on weekdays, perfect for younger adventurers seeking an exhilarating experience. Join us today and let the excitement begin!
- Everyone from toddlers to elders may enjoy romping through a ropes course under the watchful eyes of expert instructors
Click Here: https://www.groupon.com/deals/palisades-climb-adventure-4
4. VR Exodrome 17-25% off
Highlights
Virtual Reality Ride Game Lounge; where the most unique and top of the line virtual reality gaming and amusement rides blend into one
Various motion simulator attraction rides to choose from:
Exojet - An interactive rollercoaster motion simulator attraction that features real sensations thanks to a 360-degree rotation and special effects of wind, lightning and sound with the wear of an Oculus Rift headset - Seats two people in each! Intense thrill for the whole family! We also offer child mode and have an array of games ranging from the most extreme all the way to some calm ride options for those not wanting to go upside down.
Exoplanes - The world’s first free flight paraglider simulator on earth and in space. This attraction has a unique structure and control system, completely simulating the control of this paraglider. Special effects like wind and sound with the wear of an Oculus Rift headset completely immerse the player in a virtual world of free flight! Hang glide through the mountains, fly over a tropical island shooting down pirates from above, operate a spacecraft in outer space while shooting intergalactic meteors or even swing 360 through a Japanese garden. The possibilities are endless! - control your flight using the handle bars on this unique free flight paraglider!
Extreme Machines - A virtual reality simulator that provides extreme sensations with no risk to life with the wear of an Oculus Rift headset. Go on extreme adventures like bungee diving, skiing downhill, motocross racing, skydiving, escape dinosaurs in Dino Rush, extreme white water rafting and much more! The player is able to see 360 degrees around him while in the virtual world.
Wireless ExoLabyrinth - A VR game arena that features truly WOW-immserive tactile special effects, an HTC Vive Wireless headset and various storylines in different locations whether it be escaping an ancient maze or staying alive in a shootout in the Arizona desert. Everyone who tries the games, always comes out with a sense of adrenaline! We have a variety of Steam games to choose from.
Fun for all ages starting at ages 5 & up, kosher friendly and orthodox customs conscious!
Click here-VR Exodrome - Up To 25% Off - West Nyack, NY | Groupon
6. AMC Palisades 21 90%off