Also referred to as “the sixth borough,” Jersey City is a fast-growing area of New York City, with a personality all of its own. Situated just across the Hudson River, the city is crammed full of history and diverse neighborhoods that offer a wide variety of multicultural eateries, a pulsating nightlife and an enormous number of things to do in Jersey City.
Just a few attractions and activities you can enjoy during your visit to the city include:
Ellis Island Immigration Museum — immigrants that relocated from all over the world during the late 1800s until the mid-1900s, entered the USA through Ellis Island. Although it’s not a working inspection station anymore, this site has become a museum these days, giving visitors the opportunity to learn about the people who came to New York City from other parts of the world. All the important information about these immigrants can be seen here, from the minute they disembarked and the type of medical examinations that were performed on them. Apart from being an extremely interesting attraction, a visit to Ellis Island Immigration Museum is also where many will get to relive the history of some of their family members.
Colgate Clock — initially, the Colgate Clock was situated on top of the one-time Colgate Factory in Jersey City, but was moved to its present location in a vacant lot close to the Goldman Sachs building. The clock, at 50’/15.2m in diameter, is one of the largest time pieces in the world and has been ticking non-stop, since it was first built way bay in 1924. This attraction has been a fixture at the waterfront for almost a hundred years and is definitely one of the things to do in Jersey City during your stay!
Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza — Newark Avenue, situated between Erie and Grove Streets, has been closed to traffic since June 2015 and transformed into a mall exclusively for pedestrians. This is a great area to wander around at night or simply to relax after a long day of sight-seeing. Restaurants and pubs are a-plenty here, with tables lining the walkway for pedestrians to take a bit of time off their feet. Families spend a lot of time here too, especially during the hot summer months!
Lincoln Park — covering more than 250 acres of parklands, Lincoln Park, one of the oldest in Hudson County, is home to the wetlands close to the Hackensack River. Besides being steeped in history, the park also has some great trails for visitors to explore. Visitors to the park can also play tennis, take a jog along the track, enjoy a picnic at the lake situated in Lincoln Park East, or view the statue of President Lincoln at the top end of the park.
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