Guidebook for Jersey City
Sightseeing
618 Summit Ave
618 Summit Avenue"Be Who We Are" is a beautiful mural by a local artist.
772 Newark Ave
772 Newark Avenue"Sunset Tiger" is a beautiful mural by an artist from Argentina
One of 5 "Wonder" Theaters built in NYC area in early 20th century. It is a beautiful theater restored by local community in 2014.
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Loew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square PlazaOne of 5 "Wonder" Theaters built in NYC area in early 20th century. It is a beautiful theater restored by local community in 2014.
I-Clock ye-Colgate
Parks & Nature
This urban wildlife preserve hosts numerous animal and plant species not otherwise found in an urban environment: open to visit in summer.
Jersey City Reservoir #3
119-199 Reservoir AveThis urban wildlife preserve hosts numerous animal and plant species not otherwise found in an urban environment: open to visit in summer.
Arts & Culture
Visit their website for events: both children and adults: https://www.jctcenter.org/
Jersey City Theater Center
335-337 Newark AveVisit their website for events: both children and adults: https://www.jctcenter.org/
White Eagle Hall is a newly restored and renovated historic theater located in the thriving nightlife scene of Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. White Eagle Hall presents live music, theatre, comedy, dance, film, family shows as well as other performances while serving food and drinks.
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337 Newark AveWhite Eagle Hall is a newly restored and renovated historic theater located in the thriving nightlife scene of Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. White Eagle Hall presents live music, theatre, comedy, dance, film, family shows as well as other performances while serving food and drinks.
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdFood Scene
The best fresh mozzarella on earth! Order either a loaf or a sandwich!
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Andrea Salumeria
247 Central AveThe best fresh mozzarella on earth! Order either a loaf or a sandwich!
Korai Kitchen
576 Summit AveGreat Bangladeshi buffet!
Lunch: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
EggMania
14 Liberty AveGreat Indian food!
12:00 pm - 10:45 pm
Try our own Jersey City Philippine Bakery! Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
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Philippine Bread House
530 Newark AveTry our own Jersey City Philippine Bakery! Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inexpensive neighborhood favorite bar completely renovated this year. Only 4 min walk from our house.
Bobby Dees JC
49 Beacon AveInexpensive neighborhood favorite bar completely renovated this year. Only 4 min walk from our house.
Entertainment & Activities
Fetch City Bike in front of the Five Corners library. You can bike down to the water front (only 20 min). Refer to the City Bike make for additional Bike Docking Stations. FYI: if you paid for a daily ticket, you can use it in NYC as well: https://member.citibikenyc.com/map/
678 Newark Ave
678 Newark AvenueFetch City Bike in front of the Five Corners library. You can bike down to the water front (only 20 min). Refer to the City Bike make for additional Bike Docking Stations. FYI: if you paid for a daily ticket, you can use it in NYC as well: https://member.citibikenyc.com/map/
Getting Around
Best to take bus 119 if you are traveling to Time Square. Make sure to download free NJ Transit app to your mobile devise: this will allow access to all schedules and will let you purchase tickets with your credit card.
119 Beacon Ave
119 Beacon AvenueBest to take bus 119 if you are traveling to Time Square. Make sure to download free NJ Transit app to your mobile devise: this will allow access to all schedules and will let you purchase tickets with your credit card.