Re: For Fans & The Actively Inclined: Sports Tour
Spectators
For the sports enthusiast, Jersey City is perfectly situated to catch a multitude of professional sporting events. Both New York football teams play their games here in New Jersey, and within a short distance you can find yourself at an exhilarating basketball game, grab a hotdog at one of NY's two new baseball stadiums or check out the excitement of a live hockey game.
NY Jets Football Fans
Meadowlands Sports Complex
800 469-JETS
- Meadowlands Experience Tour has offered a 2-hour behind-the-scene look at Giants Stadium, the IZOD Center and the Meadowlands Racetrack.
PATH & Train
Take the PATH train to from either Exchange Place or Newport Pavonia to Hoboken. In Hoboken connect to NJ TRANSIT's Meadowlands Rail Line, exit at the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
NY Giants Football Fans
Meadowlands Sports Complex
(201) 935-8111
-Meadowlands Experience Tour has offered a 2-hour behind-the-scene look at Giants Stadium, the IZOD Center and the Meadowlands Racetrack.
PATH & Train
Take the PATH train to from either Exchange Place or Newport Pavonia to Hoboken. In Hoboken connect to NJ TRANSIT's Meadowlands Rail Line, exit at the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
NJ Devils Hockey Fans
Prudential Center
165 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 757-6000
PATH
Just minutes from Newark Penn Station, PATH provides service every 10-15 minutes for arena-goers from Jersey City.
NY Rangers Hockey Fans
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Plaza -7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd, NYC
212-485-SEAT
PATH
Take the Newport Pavonia PATH to 33rd Street in NYC. Madison Square Garden is one avenue west of the PATH exit.
NY Yankees Baseball Fans
Yankee Stadium
161st St and River Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 293-4300
- Stadium tours available
PATH & MTA
Take the Exchange Place PATH train to the WTC (World Trade Center in NYC). Walk two blocks east to the 4 train located at Fulton on the corner of Broadway. Take the subway north, the Yankee Stadium subway stop is located on East 161st Street and River Avenue in the Bronx.
Take the Newport Pavonia PATH train to the 33rd Street in NYC. Walk one block north to the B or D trains located on 34th Street- Herald Square. Take the subway north, the Yankee Stadium subway stop is located on East 161st Street and River Avenue in the Bronx.
Ferry -NY Waterway - The Yankee Clipper. Enjoy an easy and relaxing cruise to the game aboard the Yankee Clipper. Take the PATH to Hoboken from either Exchange Place or Newport Pavonia. The Yankee Clipper is at the pier. Upon arrival at the boat dock, just follow the signs for a quick, safe walk to the stadium. For your return trip, the boat departs 30-minutes after the final out is recorded. Reservations are recommended.
NY Mets Baseball Fans
Citi Field
Roosevelt Avenue
Flushing, NY 11368-1699
(718) 507-TIXX
PATH & MTA
Take the Exchange Place PATH train to the WTC (World Trade Center in NYC). Walk two blocks east to the 4 train located at Fulton on the corner of Broadway. Take the subway north, Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street, transfer to the Queens bound 7 train to Mets/Willets Point Station.
NJ Nets Basketball Fans
IZOD CENTER
East Rutherford, NJ
(201) 935-8888
- Meadowlands Experience Tour has offered a 2-hour behind-the-scene look at Giants Stadium, the IZOD Center and the Meadowlands Racetrack.
PATH & Train
Take the PATH train to from either Exchange Place or Newport Pavonia to Hoboken. In Hoboken connect to NJ TRANSIT's Meadowlands Rail Line, exit at the Meadowlands Sports Complex.
The Jersey Express ABA Basketball
Jersey City Armory
678 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ
1-800-533-6481
-Come share the excitement of ABA Basketball with high scoring, above the rim basketball entertainment in a fun filled family environment at affordable prices! The Jersey Express are 'Official' Members of the American Basketball Association (ABA).
*Individual Game Tickets ONLY $10
*VIP Floor Seats $50 (includes meal & concierge service)
PATH & Train
Take the PATH train to Journal Square. The walk to The Jersey City Armory is 12 minutes, walk south on Bergen Avenue to Montgomery Street then turn left and continue one block east.
NY Knicks Basketball Fans
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Plaza -7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd, NYC
866 858-0008
PATH
Take the Newport Pavonia PATH to 33rd Street in NYC. Madison Square Garden is one avenue west of the PATH exit.
NY Red Bulls Soccer Fans
Red Bull Arena
600 Cape May Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
1.877.RBSOCCER
PATH
Take the Newark bound PATH train to Harrison.
US Open Tennis Fans
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadow - Corona Park
Flushing, New York 11368
(718) 760-6200
PATH & MTA
Take the Exchange Place PATH train to the WTC (World Trade Center in NYC). Walk two blocks east to the 4 train located at Fulton on the corner of Broadway. Take the subway north, to Grand Central Terminal and pick up the number 7 train to the Mets- Willets Point station. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is about a three minute walk down the ramp.
Local Teams
St. Peters College
Saint Peter's College has NCAA Division I teams in men's and women's baseball, softball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and cross country, and volleyball.
St. Peter's College
2641 Kennedy Boulevard
Tickets: 201-761-7327
Tickets are also available gameday at the Yanitelli Center.
New Jersey City University
New Jersey City University (NJCU) competes in NCAA Division III sports, with men's teams in baseball, basketball, soccer, indoor and outdoor track, cross country, and volleyball, and women's teams in bowling, softball, volleyball, basketball, cross country, and indoor and outdoor track.
New Jersey City University
Thomas M. Gerrity Athletic Complex --All sports but basketball
Route 440 South
Admission is free
John J. Moore Athletics Center
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
-Basketball games $5
Rutgers University
Football: "Birthplace of College Football"
Louis Brown Athletic Center
83 Rockafeller Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
NCAA Basketball: Division I
Louis Brown Athletic Center
83 Rockafeller Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Seton Hall
NCAA Basketball: Division I
Prudential Center
165 Mulberry Street Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 757-6000
For the Actively Inclined
There are plenty of activities to keep you on the go in Jersey City. Learn how to heat up the dance floor through salsa, experience the graceful movements of traditional Indian dance, or learn to shake your body to the Bollywood beats. For those seeking renewal, find your balance and strength through yoga. There are plenty of tennis courts to test your racquet skills, hit your strike zone at the bowling alley, take a refreshing swim, create figure 8's on the ice skating rink or take a kayak out on the Reservoir. Looking to impress your friends and family, take a cooking class at the Culinary Institute, and feast on your memories for years to come.
Bicycle Tours and Rentals
Explore all Jersey City has to offer, both Easy Riders and Grove Street Bicycles both offer both guided tours and bicycle rentals for self exploration.
Stroll Along the Waterfront
One of Jersey City's best features is its amazing view of Manhattan. What better way to spend the day than taking an exhilarating helicopter tour of NYC, of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Enjoy the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, with over 18.5 miles of Manhattan skyline views. If relaxation is what you are after there are great options for spending the day out cruising the water.