hi! we'll be in West Orange next week visiting family. we have nothing planned because it's a last minute trip (medical-related). we'll be there for almost a whole week. hoping to get some suggestions on what i can do with my 23mo son. he loves cars, the farmers market and books. TIA!
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The Liberty Science Center has a Sesame Street exhibit right now that's supposed to be great. Check the dates but I'm pretty sure it's still going on. Also, we haven't been yet but I hear great things about the Turtleback Zoo. Or if you want to venture north a bit, the Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun Park in Paramus is so great for that age - small but perfect and has a train that goes through the zoo. My son is obsessed!
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Yes - was coming here to suggest Van Saun Park. They also have a really nice playground and carousel. We're looking forward to going back there this summer.
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@SeptMomma12: cool, thanks! looks like turtleback zoo is just a 6-minute drive from where we'll be =)
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Turtle back zoo is wonderful for small kids. They have a little train that zips around the park that kids love. It's also part of a much larger entertainment complex with mini golf and a huge pond to walk around, etc....very nice way to spend a day.
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@fancyfunction: Are you in Bergen County too?
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@SeptMomma12: We're in NY but live about 30 min from North Jersey.
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I was also going to suggest Turtleback Zoo! It's a great small zoo and is very accessible. Also, there is a really nice bike/walking path around the South Mountain Reservation in South Orange. Nice views of the skyline on a clear day and good for a stroll. Not sure if your LO would like it but there's actually a great dog park there too- could be fun to watch the dogs play!
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