Top Newark Outdoor Activities

SeaQuest takes you on a journey through five continents of the planet where you can see and feed more hundreds of animals. Hands-on encounters let you connect with iguanas, sharks, stingrays, and even a giant pacific octopus! You can also meet many birds, reptiles, and soft and furry mammals, along with thousands of other creatures along the way. Anyone in search of a more daring experience can enjoy walk-in aviaries or snorkeling in the tropical waters filled with reef sharks, stingrays, and tropical fish. SeaQuest is also an ideal venue for school field trips, birthday parties, and private events.

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.

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.

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.