2027 Northeast National Championship
More Than a Tournament
Your National Championship experience doesn’t have to end when the last game is over.
Carteret and the surrounding area offer waterfront adventures, shopping, entertainment,
museums and some of the region’s biggest attractions.
🌊 Carteret Waterfront Park
Make sure your team experiences Carteret beyond the fields! Carteret Waterfront Park
offers waterfront views, a marina, Veterans Pier, walking areas, fishing, a playground,
mini golf and recreation. It’s an easy place for families to unwind between games
and a great way to experience the community hosting Nationals.
🌊 Carteret & Nearby Waterfront Experiences
Joseph Medwick Park
A large park featuring trails, playgrounds, recreation areas and a Rahway River setting.
A great downtime option for families between games.
Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park
Waterfront walking, picnic areas and beautiful Arthur Kill views in nearby Sewaren.
An easy option for families looking for some fresh air.
Woodbridge Center
Convenient shopping and dining close to the tournament fields. A simple option when
families need food, shopping or a break from the ballpark.
🛍️ Shopping & Entertainment
⭐ The Mills at Jersey Gardens
Get ready to shop, explore, and save at a premier destination in Elizabeth featuring 200+ stores — The Mills at Jersey Gardens! With an incredible selection of stores, designer brands, dining, and entertainment all under one roof, it’s the perfect place to spend the day. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect deal or just looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone!Great choice for: Team shopping • Families • Rainy days
Supercharged Entertainment
Indoor multi-level electric go-karts, arcade games, VR and other entertainment.
A particularly good option for teenage players — and an excellent rainy-day activity.
🗽 Iconic New York & Harbor Experiences
⭐ Liberty State Park
One of the strongest tourism experiences in the area. Families can enjoy Manhattan
skyline views, views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, a waterfront promenade
and ferry access.
⭐ Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Turn your National Championship trip into a true vacation experience. Ferry departures
are available from the Liberty State Park area, making these iconic destinations
surprisingly accessible from the tournament area.
Liberty Science Center
Located in the Liberty State Park area, this is an excellent family attraction featuring
interactive science experiences and a major planetarium.
🎢 American Dream
One destination. An enormous number of things to do. American Dream is a
3-million-square-foot entertainment and retail destination
with something for virtually every age group.
🎢 Nickelodeon Universe
Get ready for nonstop thrills, epic rides, and Nickelodeon fun for the whole family!
💦 DreamWorks Water Park
Dive into nonstop thrills, epic slides, and splash-filled fun at DreamWorks Water Park!
❄️ Big SNOW
Indoor skiing and snowboarding in July — WHAT? Hit the slopes at Big SNOW with epic indoor skiing, snowboarding, and year-round winter thrills!
🐠 SEA LIFE & LEGOLAND
Get ready for a day packed with adventure at SEA LIFE and LEGOLAND New Jersey! 🐠🧱 Dive into an underwater world filled with incredible sea creatures, then let your imagination run wild with amazing LEGO creations, rides, and hands-on fun. There’s something awesome around every corner!
🦁 Family, Wildlife & Cultural Attractions
Newark Museum of Art
A museum and cultural option for families looking for something different from the typical tournament weekend.
Staten Island Zoo
A manageable family zoo across the Goethals Bridge, particularly good for families traveling with younger siblings.
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
Another strong family day-trip option for families looking to add an animal experience to their tournament vacation.
Keansburg Amusement Park
An old-school Jersey Shore amusement park offering rides and a classic boardwalk atmosphere.
🏆 Make Nationals a Family Vacation
Come for the championship. Stay for the experience.
With waterfront parks, shopping, amusement parks, museums, family attractions
and iconic New York landmarks all within easy reach, your trip to Nationals
can be much more than a weekend of softball.
*Drive times are approximate and may vary based on traffic, bridge conditions and time of day.
