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For your visit, we have categorized Jersey City into 8 districts, each with their own characteristics and highlights. Let the exploration begin!

Jersey City is the second largest city in New Jersey. But it's also a network of diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive character. Walking is a great way to experience this rich mix of cultural, historic and architectural fare (in fact, the American Podiatric Medical Association voted Jersey City one of its top ten "Best Walking Cities" in 2005).

Stroll down a tree-lined street in the Historic Downtown (Grove Street), where you'll find great little restaurants and gorgeous architecture on just about every block. Explore your inner naturalist with a hike through the beautiful wetlands of Liberty State Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline as you stroll along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in the Waterfront District, or take a tour of the Journal Square district where you will find the Historic Neighborhood of Bergen Hill and McGinley Square.

Each one of Jersey City's eight districts has something fresh and exciting to offer. Among the office buildings and retail stores of Journal Square lies a corner of southeast Asia: India Square, where you can munch on thalis, curries and chaats in an Indian restaurant and then window-shop for saris and gold jewelry. Looking for a taste of Latin America? Start at the popular Hard Grove Cafe or La Conguita for tasty Cuban specialties in the Historic Downtown (Grove Street). Head over to Greenville for the Afro-American Historical and Cultural Society Museum, the only museum in New Jersey dedicated to the historic and cultural heritage of African Americans. And don't miss the hustle and bustle of the Central Avenue Shopping District in the Heights; if you can't find what you're looking for there, you might not find it anywhere!

When you explore Jersey City's eight districts, you'll find a fascinating landscape of diverse cultures, architectural styles, historic places and, of course, the people that make this a great city to visit and live in. Start planning your Jersey City adventure here!

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