Re: Top Picks
Jersey City has so much to offer the discriminating traveler. History buff? Jersey City is the place to start your studies of America. Love to shop? Enjoy the unique finds, arts & crafts and world-class shopping of not only Jersey City but also New York which is across the river and less than 10 minutes away by rail. Culture lover? Our city boasts a diverse population and is home to cultural areas like Little India.
Whether visiting for one day or for a week or more, you don't have a complete Jersey City experience without visiting these places and attractions. Here are the "Must See's" of Jersey City:
1. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
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City's "must see" for millions of people. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are America's icons. Ellis Island welcomed thousands of immigrants to our shores in the late 1890s. Learn more »
Time travel at the Central Railroad Terminal. Hike through a diverse community of wetland plants, birds and animals, and revel in the famous skyline—all in one park! Learn more»
Three floors of interactive exhibits, the Center--set within Liberty State Park--hold exceptional learning experiences. Kodak Omni Theater, with the largest IMAX dome screen in the world, is located in the Center. Learn more »
The Museum, located in the Van Vorst Park section of downtown, collects, exhibits, preserves and interprets American paintings, works on paper, sculpture and materials of regional culture. Learn more »
5. Little India
With restaurants reflecting India's ancient, sophisticated cuisine, Little India affords a shopping center of gravity, a couple of blocks from Journal Square PATH subway station. Learn more »
6. Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre
Appreciate our exquisitely restored arts center, offering glorious history while hosting concerts, touring musicals, children's programs, classic and independent films. Learn more »
7. Shopping!
Visit any one of Jersey City's ten shopping districts, and be treated to a tempting mix of culturally diverse gift shops, corner stores, fashion boutiques, and retailers touting wares from jewelry and perfume to hardware and appliances. Learn more »
8. Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
The best way to see the Manhattan skyline is a stroll along Liberty Walk, a 1.3-mile section of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, located in the Liberty State Park district. Learn more »
9. Sunset Cruise along the Hudson
Set sail for views of a lifetime, from Liberty Landing Marina, a full-service marina located in Liberty State Park. Dine at the marina's Liberty House, inside or patio-style, affording spectacular views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Learn more »
Take a walk through architectural styles in Van Vorst Park Historic District, downtown Jersey City. See restored row houses and brownstones, Barrow Mansion, City Hall, and stop in Van Vorst Park. Learn more »
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