Renaissance Antiques Rugs

Do more than just share a bottle of wine with your date–create your own together! Grape Escape allows guests to become part of the winemaking process. First, personalize your unique wine by choosing the region, grape type, barrel type and the amount of aging it will receive. Then, learn about crushing, pressing, racking and bottling. Finish off your romantic experience with a customized label.

The Grammy Award-winning New Jersey Symphony Orchestra can most often be found playing in the NJPAC, when not touring the rest of New Jersey and other states to showcase their nationally recognized talents. Since 1922, this symphony orchestra has had headquarters in Newark, drawing in some of the country’s finest musicians to this city.

For a spooky good time, visit Monster Mini Golf where you can golf amongst monsters. This indoor mini golf course and recreation facility has a Halloween theme that is torn between scary and silly, great for adults looking for a gimmicky glow-in-the-dark course or children looking to have fun with the bright neon and black light colors.

Walk the halls where the first president, George Washington, once roamed. The Hermitage House, a National Historic Landmark and museum, consists of a preserved and restored stone house from 1763. This lovely home features several stunning Gothic Revival architectural details, from the diamond-paned windows to the high Tudor arches and gabled roof, as well as a collection of period furniture, clothing, accessories and other attractions on display.