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ITINERARY
3h 6m149 miles32 stops
1
Opalka Gallery
The Opalka Gallery's primary focus is on modern & contemporary art and design from nationally recognized artists. We host 4 to 5 exhibitions a year along with a film series, artist lecture series, Pecha Kucha nights and other events.
2
Coppersea Distilling
3
River to Ridge Trail
4
Bardavon Opera House
New York State's longest continually-running theater.
5
Vassar College
6
Marist College
7
Adams Fairacre Farms
The Hudson Valley's "super farm market" since 1919, with locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger.
8
Dutchess Stadium
9
Statue of General Tadeusz Kosciuszko
10
Peekskill Museum
11
Depew Park
12
Secor Farms
13
The Fountain Spa
14
Cipher Seeker Room Escape Challenge
Cipher Seeker Escape Room Challenge is located on Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick New Jersey in the heart of North Jersey's Bergen County. We offer room escape challenges for groups of all sizes. The group has 60 minutes to search their room, locate clues, solve riddles and puzzles, and work together as a team to complete their objective and escape.
15
Erie Railroad Signal Tower
16
Garretson Forge & Farm
17
Brighton Asylum
Brighton Asylum is New Jersey's #1 haunted house and escape rooms. Featured on The Today Show, Cake Boss, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, News 12, Fox News and countless media across the country.
18
AMF
19
Bowlero
20
Bee N' Crafty
21
The Dream Wheel At American Dream
Take a spin on the Dream Wheel by Skyviews at American Dream. Our 27 climate-controlled gondolas offer thrilling views of the Manhattan Skyline, VIP Services, and more.
22
Big Snow At American Dream
23
American Dream
American Dream is a sprawling wonderland that’s perfect for a fun day out. Just minutes away from New York City, the complex delights kids with DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe, an aquarium, and more. There's even an indoor year-round ski and snow resort. Adults can indulge in retail therapy at multiple flagship stores and international brands. Don’t miss TiLT, a museum of optical illusions with plenty of unique photo opportunities; and refuel at a wide range of dining options. Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds and skip the lines by buying your tickets online.
24
Tilt Museum
25
Paradox Experience New Jersey
Paradox, conveniently located inside American Dream Mall is a fun, interactive experience for all ages Explore a variety of illusion-based exhibits that will challenge your sense of reality and provide unbelievable photos along the way
Walk on the ceiling in our Reverse Room and disappear in the blink of an eye with our Camouflage Wall. Paradox welcomes visitors of all ages and groups of all sizes
26
Lyndhurst Historical Society - Little Red Schoolhouse
27
DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream
DreamWorks Water Park has the largest selection of water rides and biggest indoor wave pool worldwide and features record-breaking rides, luxury cabanas, and an 81°F tropical climate all year long. Just 5 minutes from NYC!
28
Izod Center
29
Pump It Up
30
Empty Sky - 9/11 Memorial
31
The Murder Mystery Company in New Jersey
Here at The Murder Mystery Company we dish up three courses of mystery, intrigue, and murder in two hours of interactive, Clue style goodness that happens right in front of your table. The moment you walk through the door you will be immersed in a thrilling murder mystery dinner experience, mingling with crazy characters and shady suspects in a game of murder you get to play!
32
Mia Spa
Here at Mia Spa we are professional Asian massage therapists that are trained to provide all kinds of massages in one place! Ensuring that whether you're looking for relaxation, rejuvenation, or even advanced pain management and flexibility, we have exactly the services you need! We offer Asian massages, full body massages, deep tissue massages, Hot stones, 4 Hands, couples, Swedish massages and t
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OVERVIEW
Albany to Jersey City
1
Start:Opalka Gallery
Albany, New York·
5.0
(4) review
The Opalka Gallery's primary focus is on modern & contemporary art and design from nationally recognized artists. We host 4 to 5 exhibitions a year along with a film series, artist lecture series, Pecha Kucha nights and other events.
2
Start:Coppersea Distilling
New Paltz, Catskill Region, New York·
4.0
(9) review
239 Springtown Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561-3019
3
Start:River to Ridge Trail
New Paltz, Catskill Region, New York·
4.5
(9) review
41 Springtown Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561-3023
4
Start:Bardavon Opera House
Poughkeepsie, New York·
4.5
(97) review
New York State's longest continually-running theater.
5
Start:Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, New York·
4.5
(95) review
124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604-0002
6
Start:Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York·
4.5
(95) review
Route 9 South, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
7
Start:Adams Fairacre Farms
Wappingers Falls, New York·
4.5
(94) review
The Hudson Valley's "super farm market" since 1919, with locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger.
8
Start:Dutchess Stadium
Wappingers Falls, New York·
4.5
(90) review
1500 Route 9D, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590-7112
9
Start:Statue of General Tadeusz Kosciuszko
West Point, New York·
4.5
(9) review
Cullum Rd, West Point, NY 10996
10
Start:Peekskill Museum
Peekskill, New York·
4.0
(9) review
124 Union Ave, Peekskill, NY 10566-3429
11
Start:Depew Park
Peekskill, New York·
4.5
(9) review
1 Robin Dr, Peekskill, NY 10566-4725
12
Start:Secor Farms
Mahwah, New Jersey·
4.0
(5) review
85 Airmont Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
13
Start:The Fountain Spa
Ramsey, New Jersey·
4.0
(5) review
1100 Nj-17, Ramsey, NJ 07446
14
Start:Cipher Seeker Room Escape Challenge
Waldwick, New Jersey·
4.5
(8) review
Cipher Seeker Escape Room Challenge is located on Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick New Jersey in the heart of North Jersey's Bergen County. We offer room escape challenges for groups of all sizes. The group has 60 minutes to search their room, locate clues, solve riddles and puzzles, and work together as a team to complete their objective and escape.
15
Start:Erie Railroad Signal Tower
Waldwick, New Jersey·
4.0
(5) review
1 Bohnert Pl, Waldwick, NJ 07463-1503
16
Start:Garretson Forge & Farm
Fair Lawn, New Jersey·
4.0
(5) review
4-02 River Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-1436
17
Start:Brighton Asylum
Passaic, New Jersey·
4.0
(66) review
Brighton Asylum is New Jersey's #1 haunted house and escape rooms. Featured on The Today Show, Cake Boss, Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, News 12, Fox News and countless media across the country.
18
Start:AMF
Wallington, New Jersey·
3.0
(7) review
299 Paterson Ave, Wallington, NJ 07057-1920
19
Start:Bowlero
Wallington, New Jersey·
4.0
(5) review
299 Paterson Ave, Wallington, NJ 07057-1920
20
Start:Bee N' Crafty
Nutley, New Jersey·
5.0
(4) review
354 Passaic Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110-2737
21
Start:The Dream Wheel At American Dream
East Rutherford, New Jersey·
3.0
(8) review
Take a spin on the Dream Wheel by Skyviews at American Dream. Our 27 climate-controlled gondolas offer thrilling views of the Manhattan Skyline, VIP Services, and more.
22
Start:Big Snow At American Dream
East Rutherford, New Jersey·
4.0
(4) review
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
23
Start:American Dream
East Rutherford, New Jersey·
3.5
(851) review
American Dream is a sprawling wonderland that’s perfect for a fun day out. Just minutes away from New York City, the complex delights kids with DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe, an aquarium, and more. There's even an indoor year-round ski and snow resort. Adults can indulge in retail therapy at multiple flagship stores and international brands. Don’t miss TiLT, a museum of optical illusions with plenty of unique photo opportunities; and refuel at a wide range of dining options. Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds and skip the lines by buying your tickets online.
24
Start:Tilt Museum
East Rutherford, New Jersey·
4.5
(7) review
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073-2501
25
Start:Paradox Experience New Jersey
East Rutherford, New Jersey·
4.0
(5) review
Paradox, conveniently located inside American Dream Mall is a fun, interactive experience for all ages Explore a variety of illusion-based exhibits that will challenge your sense of reality and provide unbelievable photos along the way
Walk on the ceiling in our Reverse Room and disappear in the blink of an eye with our Camouflage Wall. Paradox welcomes visitors of all ages and groups of all sizes
26
Start:Lyndhurst Historical Society - Little Red Schoolhouse
Lyndhurst, New Jersey·
4.5
(9) review
400 Riverside Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071-2322
27
Start:DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream
East Rutherford, New Jersey·
3.0
(90) review
DreamWorks Water Park has the largest selection of water rides and biggest indoor wave pool worldwide and features record-breaking rides, luxury cabanas, and an 81°F tropical climate all year long. Just 5 minutes from NYC!
28
Start:Izod Center
East Rutherford, New Jersey·
3.0
(70) review
The Meadowlands Sports Complex 50 State Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
29
Start:Pump It Up
Secaucus, New Jersey·
5.0
(3) review
301 Penhorn Ave Ste 5, Secaucus, NJ 07094-2129
30
Start:Empty Sky - 9/11 Memorial
Jersey City, New Jersey·
4.5
(526) review
Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
31
Start:The Murder Mystery Company in New Jersey
Jersey City, New Jersey·
3.5
(26) review
Here at The Murder Mystery Company we dish up three courses of mystery, intrigue, and murder in two hours of interactive, Clue style goodness that happens right in front of your table. The moment you walk through the door you will be immersed in a thrilling murder mystery dinner experience, mingling with crazy characters and shady suspects in a game of murder you get to play!
32
Start:Mia Spa
Jersey City, New Jersey·
(0) review
Here at Mia Spa we are professional Asian massage therapists that are trained to provide all kinds of massages in one place! Ensuring that whether you're looking for relaxation, rejuvenation, or even advanced pain management and flexibility, we have exactly the services you need! We offer Asian massages, full body massages, deep tissue massages, Hot stones, 4 Hands, couples, Swedish massages and t
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What's the driving distance between Albany and Jersey City?
The distance is 149 miles
What's the travel time between Albany and Jersey City?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 6m mins in normal traffic
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