Guidebook for Jersey City
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and New York skyline. Great for running, biking, walking... There are two children's playgrounds, tons of open grass, and amazing views.
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Parc d'État de la Liberté
1 Audrey Zapp DriveBeautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and New York skyline. Great for running, biking, walking... There are two children's playgrounds, tons of open grass, and amazing views.
Take the ferry to see her up close and learn about the rich history.
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Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandTake the ferry to see her up close and learn about the rich history.
Catch the ferry to the Statue of Liberty here!
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Liberty Island Ferry station
1 Audrey Zapp DrCatch the ferry to the Statue of Liberty here!
Everything Else
There is a dog run at this park, exercise equipment, basketball courts, playground, walking/running track, tennis courts..
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Berry Lane Park
1000 Garfield AveThere is a dog run at this park, exercise equipment, basketball courts, playground, walking/running track, tennis courts..
Getting Around
This is the light rail stop near our place. You can get to downtown, Hoboken, Bayonne, and Weehawken on the light rail. If you are staying for a few weeks get a monthly pass.
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Liberty State Park station
This is the light rail stop near our place. You can get to downtown, Hoboken, Bayonne, and Weehawken on the light rail. If you are staying for a few weeks get a monthly pass.
This is the PATH station downtown you can take to and from NYC. It's a short Uber or Taxi ride from there to our place.
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Grove Street Path Trains station
This is the PATH station downtown you can take to and from NYC. It's a short Uber or Taxi ride from there to our place.
This is the ferry to lower Manhattan. The BEST way to get to the city. Quick and beautiful. But check schedule as it is more limited due to Covid.
http://www.libertylandingferry.com/
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Parc d'État de Liberty
This is the ferry to lower Manhattan. The BEST way to get to the city. Quick and beautiful. But check schedule as it is more limited due to Covid.
http://www.libertylandingferry.com/
Take the light rail to Essex street and you can catch this ferry into Manhattan. It costs more than the PATH but it is such a quick and beautiful ride.
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Paulus Hook station
Hudson StreetTake the light rail to Essex street and you can catch this ferry into Manhattan. It costs more than the PATH but it is such a quick and beautiful ride.
This is the closest PATH station from our house. 5 minute cab ride or 20 minute walk, or taken light rail to Marin and walk west. There is a pedestrian plaza with lots of restaurants and bars.
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Grove Street Path Trains station
This is the closest PATH station from our house. 5 minute cab ride or 20 minute walk, or taken light rail to Marin and walk west. There is a pedestrian plaza with lots of restaurants and bars.
Essentials
This is a grocery store and bonus asian market. You can get lunch or dinner at the hot bar inexpensively, or pick up groceries. They also have bubble tea! Be careful crossing Grand Street, make sure you go to the crosswalk.
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99 Ranch Market
561 US-1This is a grocery store and bonus asian market. You can get lunch or dinner at the hot bar inexpensively, or pick up groceries. They also have bubble tea! Be careful crossing Grand Street, make sure you go to the crosswalk.
This is the on a budget grocery store. Take the light rail north and get off at Harsimus Cove Light Rail station. They also have a liquor store inside.
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ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza DriveThis is the on a budget grocery store. Take the light rail north and get off at Harsimus Cove Light Rail station. They also have a liquor store inside.
Tiny grocery in the neighborhood. They have limited selection but a pretty wide variety. Ice creams, cheeses, packaged foods, household items…
River Mart
65 Maple StTiny grocery in the neighborhood. They have limited selection but a pretty wide variety. Ice creams, cheeses, packaged foods, household items…
Drinks & Nightlife
Caribbean-Irish owned local bar... spicey eats, great drinks, one block from the house.
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Harrys Daughter
4072 339 Communipaw AveCaribbean-Irish owned local bar... spicey eats, great drinks, one block from the house.
Affordable relaxed pub near Berry Lane Park not too far from home. Sidewalks are not great all the way... so be careful walking. Or you can take a Lyft for less than $10 with tip.
O'Leary's Publik House
788 Garfield AveAffordable relaxed pub near Berry Lane Park not too far from home. Sidewalks are not great all the way... so be careful walking. Or you can take a Lyft for less than $10 with tip.
Specialty cocktails and good food. Higher end, but worth it.
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The Archer
176 Newark AveSpecialty cocktails and good food. Higher end, but worth it.
Food Scene
This is our great local coffee shop with very friendly staff, just blocks from our home. Perfect to pick up a cup on your way to the city.
On the weekend they have delicious donuts.
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The Grind Shop
360 Communipaw AveThis is our great local coffee shop with very friendly staff, just blocks from our home. Perfect to pick up a cup on your way to the city.
On the weekend they have delicious donuts.
Amazing schnitzel and sandwiches... yummmmmmm. Take out or sit at a table on the sidewalk
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Mordi’s Sandwich Shop
320 Communipaw AveAmazing schnitzel and sandwiches... yummmmmmm. Take out or sit at a table on the sidewalk
This is a local secret. Great if you want to stay close to the apartment on the weekend for breakfast/lunch and like ethnic food. Cheap and tasty.
Chikos Cafe and Restaurant
400 Pacific AveThis is a local secret. Great if you want to stay close to the apartment on the weekend for breakfast/lunch and like ethnic food. Cheap and tasty.
This is a vegetarian bar/restaurant. Great veggie burger with all the fixings, buffalo cauliflower, "meat" balls.
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Pet Shop
193 Newark AveThis is a vegetarian bar/restaurant. Great veggie burger with all the fixings, buffalo cauliflower, "meat" balls.
Petshopjc.com
This is expensive but the service is excellent and it's great for a special occasion.
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Edward's Steakhouse
239 Marin BlvdThis is expensive but the service is excellent and it's great for a special occasion.
Beechwood Cafe
290 Grove StGreat brunch option or grab and go.
La Brujeria
590 Grand StreetSome great more authentic Mexican. It’s open 24/7!
Opens earlier for breakfast and coffee on your way into the city or Liberty State Park. They also have lunch options if you are staying local.
Cafe Lafayette
74 Maple StOpens earlier for breakfast and coffee on your way into the city or Liberty State Park. They also have lunch options if you are staying local.