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Runaway Rapids Waterpark

Runaway Rapids water park is family-friendly, it is a water park where physically demanding activities make up most of the attractions. It is the responsibility of the visitors to know and understand their own physical capabilities and swimming ability so they don’t overstrain themselves before engaging in any activity at the waterpark. If visitors are “non-athletic” in nature or overweight as in body type, it is urged to be careful when choosing the activities that they choose to participate in at the waterpark. For the safety of visitors, people who are with casts, braces of any kind or recent surgery, back injuries, or women who are pregnant are not allowed to be on rides at Runaway Rapids Waterpark. All visitors must follow all height and safety restrictions at each attraction. The height safety measures are set by the water park, the manufacturers of each ride, and the State of New Jersey. All the required height and safety requirements are posted under each attraction on the waterpark's website.It is recommended that all guests under 4 feet and are weak swimmers or non-swimmers are requested to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that is available with the lifeguards at all times. Tourists are to wear bathing suits for all water attractions in the water park. The park stresses the use of suits for two reasons as to why proper bathing attire is needed at Runaway Rapids Waterpark:1. Safety: the suits are lightweight and are meant to not absorb much of the water which makes it easier for a person to swim. 2. Hygiene: most bathing suits are worn to swim in and not for any other activities. Regular clothing or other clothing such as innerwear can introduce bacteria into the water. Appropriate swimwear is a suit designed specifically for swimming; it is generally made of synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon, and spandex. Swimsuits that have rivets, buckles, zippers, or exposed metal are not allowed..For the safety of all of the guests, diapers are not allowed in any pool. All babies and kids who wear diapers must wear disposable swim diapers or waterproof diaper covers before entering the water. Tourists can buy approved swim diapers that are available for purchase at The Tiki Hut which is found in the waterpark.They do have lifeguards stationed throughout the park. The lifeguards are Ellis-trained and are situated throughout the park for safety. The main job of the lifeguards is to ensure that the guests ride attractions in the safest manner possible.For the safety of your personal items, security lockers are available for rent at The Tiki Hut. The lockers start from $10 daily and plus a $10 deposit for a total of $20. When tourists return their locker key they will return the $10 deposit. The following items are not allowed in the water park at any given time:• Alcohol• Pets• Glass bottles• Coolers and food from outside. Read More

Sahara Sam's Oasis Outdoor Water Park

The Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park is considered the largest free-standing indoor water park that has over 58,000 square feet of indoor water attractions under a unique state of the art retractable roof. Some of the Sahara Sam’s attractions are the Mount Kilimanjaro family raft ride, Sam’s Slamdunker, Crocodile Flats cargo obstacle course, Tim-Buk-Tu water tree fort, Lizard Lagoon for toddlers, Snake Eyes tube slides, Congo Bongo Adventure River, and FlowRider which is the only indoor surfing simulator. The Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park also has a full-service café and a whopping 3,000 square foot arcade.The Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park is open all year and the water park opens its outdoor attractions for Memorial Day and Labor Day, it has a low-depth kiddie pool, wave pool, and Blue Lagoon which is a leisure pool.The only days the water park is not open is on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, other than that Sahara Sam’s is open every holiday. Sahara Sam also has a ride called the Mirage which is a brand new 10,000 square feet expansion that features an indoor pool and two head-first exciting racing slides.Visitors can purchase day tickets online or at the park itself and can be utilized for full-day visits or for half a day visits which start after 3:30 PM. The tickets start from $26.95 - $36.95. Visitors are allowed to use all water park attractions as they are included in all ticket options.The Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park has a seasonal 2-acre Outdoor Beach Club which is open in the summer the park is famous for its 10,000 square foot wave pool that guests get to jump into and get to experience real waves without needing to drive down to the beach. The Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park offers guests the chance to relax in the 25-yard leisure and activity pool. The Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park gives children the chance to play around in the kiddy splash area and water play zone which is the perfect spot for kids to beat the heat and play the day away. The The Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park gives adults a chance to relax at the new Tiki Hut bar, they could also rent a private cabana or play volleyball under the sun. The Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park makes sure most of the rides required children to be 42-inches or taller as it is a safety requirement. Read More

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem

The Sands Casino is in Bethlehem which is located in Pennsylvania region, nearby the New York City. It is as large as three football fields, with 3,000 machine games equal number of table and board games and 36 poker tables. The minimum age limit for the entry is 21 years. There are around 16 restaurants in a radius of around half a kilometre. It is a place every type of traveller will enjoy, be it from professionals, families, to couples or even the ones who go solo. Most people enjoy the food, music and a great ambience. People come here during weekends mostly, but it is open on all days of the week from late evening to early morning. Apart from that, it is well maintained and has great architecture and good spacious rooms with very fine and intricate furnishing. Read More

Sandy Hook, Jersey

Sandy Hook, Gateway National Recreation Area, Jersey is situated in Monmouth County, Sandy Hook is a popular tourist destination with its ocean beaches and green spaces. Swimming and surfing along with various other recreational activities such as picnics, kite-boarding, and fishing are available. It offers facilities of showers, restrooms and food carts. There are some historical sites worth exploring including Fort Hancock, History House and Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Read More

Saturday Night Live

It's a live comedy show that airs on NYC television every Saturday at 11.30 pm. The show is aired from 30, Rockefeller Plaza, and is a 5-minute walk away from the 5thAvenue/53rdStreet Subway Station. One can choose between watching the dress rehearsals or the actual live show of any show. The physical tickets distribution(standby tickets) for the show starts as early as around 7 am for the 11 pm show later that night. However, the standby lines are often very crowded and the seats are limited too(around 30 tickets). The tickets are also given out once a year from the lottery through e-mail. You can also take the official tour of the NBC studios or eat & stay at the hundreds of restaurants or hotels in the vicinity of the center.Do note: Read More

Sea breeze Amusement Park, Rochester

This 141 year old (also 4th oldest in US) amusement park famous for its "Jack Rabbit roller coaster ride" is located in Irondequoit, Monroe County at around hundred miles from Central New York city. It's a perfect family destination with 70+ attractions for both adults and children including 4 roller coasters, a water park and many live shows. There are around 7 rides for children exclusively and live shows like "Cirque En Vol" ( an acrobatic show) are famous among all visitors. You can either buy a ride and slide pass( $37, for unlimited rides and slides) or a spectator pass ( for $14) or buy tickets for each individual ride (at $3.50 each). You can also book for a group ticket( for 15+ people) for picnics or school outings or any other such group program. You can also rent a picnic grove for 25+ people at 100$ with complementary catering services. Read More

See Alexander Hamilton’s Harlem Estate

Alexander Hamilton was a leading figure in creating the United States’ financial system. He was also one of the United States' founding fathers. Hamilton Grange National Memorial, also known as The Grange, is a National Park Service site in St. Nicholas Park, Upper Manhattan, New York City, that preserves Hamilton’s home.Alexander Hamilton’s Harlem Estate has an exhibition gallery, a short film highlighting Hamilton’s life screened at a 25- seat theatre in the Grange, a bookstore, and a gift shop. Visitors can opt for a ranger-guided tour of the furnished first floor or a self-guided one.Visiting the Grange lets you experience American history first hand. It is one of the best free things to do in New York. Read More

See outdoor art at Socrates Sculpture Park

Open from 9 AM till sunset, Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island offers free admission to visitors throughout the year for ongoing exhibitions and events. Sprawling over five acres by the East Riverfront, the park has manicured lawns, decorative plants as edging, trees on the southwestern edge and herb beds. You can join horticulture practices to learn about landscaping and more than ninety varieties of plants including weeping willows, birch, roses and daffodils. Guided and self-guided tours are available to help you contextualize the thoughts behind each sculpture or artwork. The multifaceted and empowering art education programs like sculpture camps and Saturday sculpture workshops are tailored for kids and families. Teens can enjoy at the sculpture studio learning about contemporary media, visual literacy and art concepts. Overlooking the Hallets Cove Beach, the park also offers various summer camp and day-long programs like fishing, rowing and science-based activities to learn about protecting the waterways. There is a raised cobblestone performance stage where annual programs take place in April-August. Read More

See Shakespeare in the park

Currently run by The Public Theatre, the Shakespeare In The Park was the brainchild of Joseph Papp during 1954 and it had the first performance in 1962 with The Merchant Of Venice. The open-air Delacorte Theatre of the Central Park experiences the influx of over 100,000 theatre-enthusiasts every summer from May till August generally. With the backdrop of the Turtle Pond and the ancient Belvedere Castle, the theatre nestled amid the greenery brings alive the plays of Shakespeare regardless of the weather. The tickets of all the shows are free since the beginning and you will get tickets only on the day of the performance. You can collect the tickets from 6 AM at Central Park, enter a lottery at the Downtown Abbey from 11 AM till 12 noon, get vouchers at any of the five boroughs of New York City to exchange for tickets at the theatre or apply for a virtual lottery on TodayTix app. The shows start during the daytime and continue till evening as the amphitheatre is illuminated. Read More

Sesame Place

Opened in 1980 and based on the renowned television show Sesame Street, Sesame Place theme park has something for everyone in the age group of two to sixty-two years. About 73 miles from New York City, it was the first park to have a certified autism center. There are family and kid-friendly rides like Oscar’s Whacky Taxi Roller Coaster, Flying Fish and Elmo’s Cloud Chaser. The waterpark attractions include the Count’s Splash Castle, Big Bird’s Rambling River, Ernie’s Waterworks, Sesame Streak and Bert & Ernie’s Slip & Slide besides the tube and body slides, kid-friendly wave pool, lazy river and splash playgrounds. During Christmas, the light display is a point of attraction along with the Christmas tree show, Elmo’s Christmas Wish, sing-along, drive-thru experience, Sesame Place Furry Express ride and photo opportunities with Santa. Dine with Elmo or watch live entertainment by the Sesame Street characters. Specific single-day ticket costs USD 76.99 and an any-day ticket costs USD 59.99. Read More