Guidebook for Jersey City
Parks & Nature
beautiful view of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty.
Ferry to Statue of Liberty.
155 locals recommend
Liberty State Park station
beautiful view of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty.
Ferry to Statue of Liberty.
Van Vorst Park
257-287 Montgomery StShopping
Century21 Stores
32 Church Steverything from designers shoes to pillows with huge discounts!
Macy's
151 W 34th StZara, Macy's, JCP etc
Work from 8am to 11pm
Sightseeing
Jersey City City Hall
280 Grove StCity Hall
Huge, long-running riverfront clock near the former site of the Colgate-Palmolive headquarters.
Amazing View of Manhattan
29 locals recommend
Colgate Clock
Huge, long-running riverfront clock near the former site of the Colgate-Palmolive headquarters.
Amazing View of Manhattan
Bronze statue memorializing 1940 massacre of Polish soldiers, with views of river & NYC skyline.
7 locals recommend
Katyń Memorial
Exchange PlaceBronze statue memorializing 1940 massacre of Polish soldiers, with views of river & NYC skyline.
Rail Museum. few stepa away from Ferry to Statue of Liberty. Amazing views!
Works from 7-30am till 5pm.
7 locals recommend
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
1 Audrey Zapp DrRail Museum. few stepa away from Ferry to Statue of Liberty. Amazing views!
Works from 7-30am till 5pm.
Ferry to Statue of Liberty.
Buy ticket in advance: statuecruises.com
12 locals recommend
Statue Cruises Departure
Ferry to Statue of Liberty.
Buy ticket in advance: statuecruises.com
Food Scene
Razza
275/277 Grove StPizza restaurant, opens After 5-30pm
Shah Taj
287 Grove StIndian cousin, opens after 10am
LACKAWANNA COFFEE
295 Grove StBest coffee-shop in the area, opens at 7am
Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
Opens 6am
21 locals recommend
Krispy Kreme
2 Pennsylvania PlazaLongtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
Opens 6am
La Taqueria Downtown
236 Grove StMexican Cousin,
Work from 11am till 10-45pm.
American eatery/event space serving steaks & seafood in chic digs on the water with Manhattan views.
Check for working hours in advance
65 locals recommend
Liberty House Restaurant and Events
76 Audrey Zapp DrAmerican eatery/event space serving steaks & seafood in chic digs on the water with Manhattan views.
Check for working hours in advance
Getting Around
Grove Street Path Trains station
PATH, takes to Manhattan
open-air, price from 8$ to 12$,
for details: CHECK THEIR WEBSITE OR CALL
18 locals recommend
Edison ParkFast
167 Essex Stopen-air, price from 8$ to 12$,
for details: CHECK THEIR WEBSITE OR CALL
Ferry. Takes you to Manhattan in 4 minutes and gives you
beautiful views of Manhattan too.
54 locals recommend
Paulus Hook station
Hudson StreetFerry. Takes you to Manhattan in 4 minutes and gives you
beautiful views of Manhattan too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Spare, stylish Italian joint specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza, wine & cocktails.
Works from 11am till 2am.
156 locals recommend
Porta Jersey City
135 Newark AveSpare, stylish Italian joint specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza, wine & cocktails.
Works from 11am till 2am.
Festive venue pairing classic video games with craft ales, plus familiar pub grub in an airy locale.
Works from 12noon till 3am.
587 locals recommend
Barcade
388 Union AveFestive venue pairing classic video games with craft ales, plus familiar pub grub in an airy locale.
Works from 12noon till 3am.
Everything Else
Spanish Church of the Nazarene
251 Grove StManhattan Yacht Club
140 Dudley StYacht Club.
wonderful view from the deck at the club house
Jersey City Medical Center
355 Grand St Medical Center
4 floors & 12 galleries with hands-on science exhibits plus an IMAX Dome Theater.
Works from 9am till 4pm.
350 locals recommend
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Blvd4 floors & 12 galleries with hands-on science exhibits plus an IMAX Dome Theater.
Works from 9am till 4pm.