Guidebook for Elizabeth
Shopping
Tons of outlet stores and a few restaurants included.
227 locals recommend
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
651 Kapkowski RdTons of outlet stores and a few restaurants included.
Essentials
Stop & Shop
801 Newark AveParks & Nature
Beautiful state park about a 20 minute drive. It is right on the water so you have views of Manhattan.
155 locals recommend
Liberty State Park station
Beautiful state park about a 20 minute drive. It is right on the water so you have views of Manhattan.
Food Scene
This is a restaurant but also a sports bar with lots of televisions. It is right off of route 1&9 and looks pretty new inside.
34 locals recommend
The Lobby NJ
821 Spring StThis is a restaurant but also a sports bar with lots of televisions. It is right off of route 1&9 and looks pretty new inside.
Delicious Portuguese restaurant that has both a smaller, faster dining side that includes a bar with a few TVs, and a more formal dining side. There is also a takeout section. This restaurant is always packed, especially for dinner. The food is delicious and authentic.
29 locals recommend
Valenca
665 Monroe AveDelicious Portuguese restaurant that has both a smaller, faster dining side that includes a bar with a few TVs, and a more formal dining side. There is also a takeout section. This restaurant is always packed, especially for dinner. The food is delicious and authentic.
This is a takeout only BBQ shop. They offer a few items on the menu, but honestly I always get the ribs or a full chicken. An order of either is around $12 and includes rice and french fries. Plenty of tasty, fresh food for a fantastic price.
6 locals recommend
Algarve Barbeque
756 Jackson AveThis is a takeout only BBQ shop. They offer a few items on the menu, but honestly I always get the ribs or a full chicken. An order of either is around $12 and includes rice and french fries. Plenty of tasty, fresh food for a fantastic price.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ironbound has a heavy concentration of Portuguese immigrants and descendants. It is arguably the nicest part of Newark. I put this under "drinks & nightlife" but there are tons of delicious, authentic restaurants here. Go to Ferry Street.
44 locals recommend
Ironbound District
The Ironbound has a heavy concentration of Portuguese immigrants and descendants. It is arguably the nicest part of Newark. I put this under "drinks & nightlife" but there are tons of delicious, authentic restaurants here. Go to Ferry Street.
Getting Around
If you want to go to New York, this is easily the best option. Catch any train here and it will end in New York Penn Station after about a 30 minute ride.
United States Postal Service
772 Newark AveIf you want to go to New York, this is easily the best option. Catch any train here and it will end in New York Penn Station after about a 30 minute ride.
Obviously there are plenty of rental car options at Newark Airport.
250 locals recommend
Newark Liberty International Airport
3 Brewster RdObviously there are plenty of rental car options at Newark Airport.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a huge 20 screen movie theater right near the Jersey Gardens Mall.
16 locals recommend
AMC Jersey Gardens 20
651 Kapkowski RdThis is a huge 20 screen movie theater right near the Jersey Gardens Mall.
This is near Liberty State Park. It is a rather large science center that has a lot of exhibits and interactive activities. It is a great place to bring kids.
350 locals recommend
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdThis is near Liberty State Park. It is a rather large science center that has a lot of exhibits and interactive activities. It is a great place to bring kids.
Huge amusement park with tons of roller coasters and other fun activities. Good for adults and kids.
156 locals recommend
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags BlvdHuge amusement park with tons of roller coasters and other fun activities. Good for adults and kids.