Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
Griot Cafe
398 Central AveAngel Azul Bakery Cafe
460 Central AvePlenty of space to walk around and view the JC building artwork. Lots of the restaurants and bars. The city supplies outdoor seating so you can sit and people watch while enjoying some food and drinks. There is almost always live music being performed in the street. And during the holidays lots of fun and family friendly activities. The Plaza also has some good places to shop, if thats your thing.
Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza
134-158 Newark AvePlenty of space to walk around and view the JC building artwork. Lots of the restaurants and bars. The city supplies outdoor seating so you can sit and people watch while enjoying some food and drinks. There is almost always live music being performed in the street. And during the holidays lots of fun and family friendly activities. The Plaza also has some good places to shop, if thats your thing.
Sightseeing
NYC classic landmark like no other. The view from the top and on the street aren't bad either.
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Clădirea Empire State
20 W 34th StNYC classic landmark like no other. The view from the top and on the street aren't bad either.
The highest point in the Western Hemisphere...the elevator ride alone is worth the trip! The view from atop the Freedom Tower are incredible. Buy your tickets online to skip the line.
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4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StThe highest point in the Western Hemisphere...the elevator ride alone is worth the trip! The view from atop the Freedom Tower are incredible. Buy your tickets online to skip the line.
Great place to see all the lights, take some selfies, and people watch. And then grab some food at one of the many great restaurants need by in Hell's Kitchen on 9th Avenue.
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Times Square
Great place to see all the lights, take some selfies, and people watch. And then grab some food at one of the many great restaurants need by in Hell's Kitchen on 9th Avenue.
Top of the Rock observation desk is located at Rockefeller Center which during December home to the NYC Christmas tree and the world famous Ice skating rink.
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Vârful stâncii
30 Rockefeller PlazaTop of the Rock observation desk is located at Rockefeller Center which during December home to the NYC Christmas tree and the world famous Ice skating rink.
The Brooklyn Bridge starts in downtown Manhattan at City Hall and crosses over the East river into the DUMBO neighborhood. Just below the Brooklyn side tower is Jane's Carousel and to the north and south is the Brooklyn Bridge Park. The park supplies beautiful views of the bridge and downtown Manhattan and is a great place to chill and relax.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe Brooklyn Bridge starts in downtown Manhattan at City Hall and crosses over the East river into the DUMBO neighborhood. Just below the Brooklyn side tower is Jane's Carousel and to the north and south is the Brooklyn Bridge Park. The park supplies beautiful views of the bridge and downtown Manhattan and is a great place to chill and relax.
Parks & Nature
A short walk from our house, Riverview Park has some really incredible panoramic views of NYC.
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Parcul Riverview-Fisk
498 Palisade AveA short walk from our house, Riverview Park has some really incredible panoramic views of NYC.
Liberty State Park has some of the most beautiful view of the city, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. This vast park has a lot to offer and the walk along the waterfront. Plenty of spots to set up a bbq, if you felt like spending the day.
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Liberty State Park station
Liberty State Park has some of the most beautiful view of the city, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. This vast park has a lot to offer and the walk along the waterfront. Plenty of spots to set up a bbq, if you felt like spending the day.
A cool spot in the center of NYC to relax or shop at the small shops situated around the park. Also on 5th Avenue side of the park you will find the New York City Library.
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Parcul Bryant
A cool spot in the center of NYC to relax or shop at the small shops situated around the park. Also on 5th Avenue side of the park you will find the New York City Library.
This is a really nice Pier to relax at and enjoy the views. There is a great unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline. On clear days you can see the George Washington Bridge and Verrazano Narrows Bridge. There are benches, a long grassy area to spread out, and a nice playground for the kids. Across the street are various bars and eating establishments.
Pier A Fountain
This is a really nice Pier to relax at and enjoy the views. There is a great unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline. On clear days you can see the George Washington Bridge and Verrazano Narrows Bridge. There are benches, a long grassy area to spread out, and a nice playground for the kids. Across the street are various bars and eating establishments.
Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It’s only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise. Governors Island is New York City’s backyard - a car free oasis awaits for miles of cycling, play areas, sports, grilling and even ziplining!
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Governors Island
Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It’s only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise. Governors Island is New York City’s backyard - a car free oasis awaits for miles of cycling, play areas, sports, grilling and even ziplining!
Drinks & Nightlife
Short walking distance from the apartment, speakeasy-esque live music venue with bar in the front and back. You can not go wrong with any of the food selections supplied.
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Fox & Crow
594 Palisade AveShort walking distance from the apartment, speakeasy-esque live music venue with bar in the front and back. You can not go wrong with any of the food selections supplied.
Local Bar of Jersey City Heights, with great food, solid drinks, and friendly service.
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Corkscrew Bar
61 Congress StLocal Bar of Jersey City Heights, with great food, solid drinks, and friendly service.
The oldest "Irish" Tavern in NYC. The Old-time bar definitely has a personality with their Irish bartenders, 2 kinds of ale (light or dark) & sawdust on the floor.
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StThe oldest "Irish" Tavern in NYC. The Old-time bar definitely has a personality with their Irish bartenders, 2 kinds of ale (light or dark) & sawdust on the floor.
Getting Around
Path Trains to NYC to 33rd and 6th Avenue, to the World Trade Center. Trains to Western, Northern, Southern New Jersey. Hub also supplies NJ Transit Bus service.
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Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal station
1 Hudson PlPath Trains to NYC to 33rd and 6th Avenue, to the World Trade Center. Trains to Western, Northern, Southern New Jersey. Hub also supplies NJ Transit Bus service.
Path trains to 33rd & 6th Ave, WTC, Newark with no transfer to another train needed. Hub also supplies NJ Transit Bus service.
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Journal Square Transportation Center station
1 Path PlazaPath trains to 33rd & 6th Ave, WTC, Newark with no transfer to another train needed. Hub also supplies NJ Transit Bus service.
Entertainment & Activities
Depending on the time of year you can go watch the world famous New York Yankees! and if you are a Futbol/Soccer fan the NYCFC home games are played on the same grass as the Yankees.
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161 St - Yankee Stadium station
East 161 StreetDepending on the time of year you can go watch the world famous New York Yankees! and if you are a Futbol/Soccer fan the NYCFC home games are played on the same grass as the Yankees.
Arts & Culture
Broadway supplies many great musicals to see, after catching a musical you can go take those selfies in Times Square.
Bilete în Times Square
Broadway supplies many great musicals to see, after catching a musical you can go take those selfies in Times Square.