Local plans between NYC and the beach in Jersey City
Curious about what entertainment options you have around Jersey City? If you like the idea of wandering along the waterfront, getting artsy mural spotting in Bergen Lafayette, and are daring enough to try paddling around Ellis Island, you're going to love it here.
What Will You Do in Jersey City?
From weekend adventures to iconic road trips, here's how locals spend their time off.
On a perfectly sunny Saturday
Liberty State Park picnic, taking photos of skyline views, ferry exploration, brunch cruises on the Hudson, or playing in the park with friends
On a rainy dreary day
soak in knowledge at the Liberty Science Center planetarium, or take a walk at the Newport Mall
Intellectually stimulating
Hit up the Ellis Island museum to hear stories of immigrants who passed through the area, take a weekend class at NJCU, check out the local libraries
Artsy
Go to Mana Contemporary labyrinth, check out what Art House Productions is up to, do a Jersey City mural safari in between
Something inside and free
Go to the Main Library reading room, check out ornate ceilings, indulge in local history gossip, visit historic graveyards for a daytime ghost hunt.
Outdoorsy
Kayak Liberty State Park marshes or take a run by one of the many riverside paths.
Fitness oriented
Run the waterfront to the Colgate Clock, enjoy the parks' jungle gyms, or get spicy with an Alter Ego pole dancing class. (Or, if you're more of a BBoy/BGirl, check out the local breakdancing studio.)
If you're a shopaholic
Newport Centre spree, then vintage treasure hunt at Another Man's Treasure
With your dog
Go to the Hamilton Park dog run, puppuccino bribe, Newport waterfront sniffari, or check out a local animal rescue
Family-oriented
Check out Liberty Science Center, go to the Newport Park, or meet with other moms at a chic cafe.
In need of a selfie
Pose in front of the Colgate Clock during golden hour, get fashion magazine-ready shots in front of local murals, try Freedom Tower photobombing like a pro, try out a local photo studio for rent, or go for an edgy nightlife shoot at Six26.
You have to see this
Empty Sky Memorial aligning Lady Liberty, goosebumps almost mandatory as you see memorials of the Twin Towers.
My Favorite Local Spot in Jersey City
I'm fairly split on this. I actually was a food critic who visited Choc-O-Pain back in the day. I was amazed by it. It's a French bakery run by French owners, who wanted to bring cafe culture from Paris to America. The pastries are always top tier, the environment is suprisingly child-friendly, and their elegant croissants are to die for. This is an excellent place for people who have a gourmet streak in them but want to keep things affordable.
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