Memorial Day 2008

by Citysearch_Staff - 0 Reviews - 2,637 Lists

Updated: April 26, 2001

For most of us, Memorial Day signals the official kickoff to summer. Here are some of our suggestions for getting outdoors and enjoying the holiday with friends and family.

On this page:Escape From the City, Escape in the City, Local Events.

Escape From the City

  1. 1 Liberty State Park
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    Morris Pesin Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305 (map)

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mohonk Mountain House
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    1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561 (map)

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Bear Mountain Trailside Museum
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    Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 (map)

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Jones Beach State Park
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    Ocean Drive, Wantagh, NY 11793 (map)

Escape in the City

  1. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended NY Waterway
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    38th St (Pier 78), New York, NY 10036 (map)

    The Intrepid isn't the only ship in town that attracts tourists and locals alike.

  2. 6 Queens Botanical Garden
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    4350 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355 (map)

    The largest borough has a verdant wonderland that peaks in April and May.

  3. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Riverside Park
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    Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115 (map)

    In this pristine paradise, the visit to Grant's Tomb is strictly optional.

  4. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Astroland Amusement Park
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    1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 (map)

    Take a ride on the world's most famous roller coaster this weekend.

  5. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Cloisters
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    Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY 10040 (map)

    You'll hardly believe you're still in Manhattan--or the 21st century.

Local Events