South Mountain Reservation Tours and Activities

Little fairy dwellings are strewn throughout the South Mountain Fairy Trail (watch out for all the mosquitos though! Brutal!)
Little fairy dwellings are strewn throughout the South Mountain Fairy Trail (watch out for all the mosquitos though! Brutal!)
It's the fairy stairway to heaven! Spotted in the south Mountain Fairy Trail.

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Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was CA $2,210, price is now CA $1,541 per person
CA $1,541
per person
May 15 - May 18
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,723 reviews)
The rooms of the Lotte desperately need to be updated. The hotel exterior is beautiful and the location can’t be beat. Most of the staff was really lovely as well.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

1 Hotel Central Park

1 Hotel Central Park

5 out of 5
Manhattan
Price was CA $3,574, price is now CA $2,181 per person
CA $2,181
per person
May 8 - May 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Service at the hotel was fantastic!!! Beds are comfy, and bathrooms are very very nice!

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Tours & day trips

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New York City Private Tour by Plane at Night

New York City Private Tour by Plane at Night

Activity duration is 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Price is CA $346 per adult*
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Private & custom tours

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New York City Private Tour by Plane at Night

New York City Private Tour by Plane at Night

Activity duration is 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Price is CA $346 per adult*
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History & culture

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2-Day Best of Niagara Falls, Corning, Finger Lakes Tour from NYC

2-Day Best of Niagara Falls, Corning, Finger Lakes Tour from NYC

Activity duration is 1 day
8.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $441 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Rubella tortoise in the zoo. Three turtles are standing on their backs, one on one. Trachemys Scripta Elegans .

Turtle Back Zoo

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your travels in West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Turtle Back Zoo
Seton Hall University from an aerial view

Seton Hall University

Explore the campus of Seton Hall University as part of your travels around South Orange. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Seton Hall University
Thomas Edison National Historic Site which includes interior views, heritage elements and art

Thomas Edison National Historic Site

Take a guided tour of the beautiful home of one of the greatest inventors in the history of the United States.

Thomas Edison National Historic Site

South Mountain Dog Park

South Mountain Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Maplewood, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

South Mountain Dog Park

RWJBarnabas Health

Though RWJBarnabas Health might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of West Orange while you are here.

RWJBarnabas Health

Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Though Saint Barnabas Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Livingston while you are here.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Best Lodging Options Near South Mountain Reservation

New HOME 4 Br 25 min to NYC & 10 min to EWR

New HOME 4 Br 25 min to NYC & 10 min to EWR

Union NJ
New HOME 4 Br 25 min to NYC & 10 min to EWR
Victorian B&B in Orange, NJ – A Charming Retreat Near NYC & Local Attractions

Victorian B&B in Orange, NJ – A Charming Retreat Near NYC & Local Attractions

2 out of 5
City of Orange NJ
Victorian B&B in Orange, NJ – A Charming Retreat Near NYC & Local Attractions
Cozy studio located near New York City

Cozy studio located near New York City

West Orange NJ
Cozy studio located near New York City
Divine Villa & Resorts Guest House

Divine Villa & Resorts Guest House

2 out of 5
156 Harper Ave Irvington NJ
Divine Villa & Resorts Guest House
Mamas Love Apartment

Mamas Love Apartment

Newark NJ
Mamas Love Apartment
Cambria Hotel West Orange

Cambria Hotel West Orange

3 out of 5
12 Rooney Cir West Orange NJ
Cambria Hotel West Orange
Newly renovated 5 bedroom house!

Newly renovated 5 bedroom house!

West Orange NJ
Newly renovated 5 bedroom house!
Red Carpet Inn Newark Irvington, NJ

Red Carpet Inn Newark Irvington, NJ

2 out of 5
100 Union Avenue Irvington NJ
Red Carpet Inn Newark Irvington, NJ
Hilton Short Hills

Hilton Short Hills

4 out of 5
41 Jfk Pkwy Short Hills NJ
Hilton Short Hills
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