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Give family time a slightly competitive edge at Pole Position Raceway, an indoor go-kart racing attraction in Jersey City. This huge indoor track features two quarter-mile tracks and adult karts that can go all the way up to 45 mph. Kid’s karts, of course, are also available. Race each other or team up to beat your opponents on these fun, winding racetracks.

Stroll through the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden in Staten Island for an awe-inspiring melding of greenery and architecture. This historical collection of buildings houses massive art galleries and museums. However, the beautifully landscaped grounds are the best part for lovers looking for the perfect backdrop for a romantic date.

The aptly named New Jersey Historical Society preserves and shares the history, traditions and physical records of the Garden State’s past and present. Hear both the good and the bad stories, the tales of trial and triumphs. See artifacts dating from the colonial era to the modern day, including books, letters, costumes, furniture, art and accessories.

Enjoy a performance by the tight-knit ensemble at Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre in an intimate venue. This small, community-oriented theater produces a variety of classic and contemporary plays, improv comedies and holiday specials all year long. Aspiring young actors will love the company’s summer youth program.