Guidebook for NYC & Jersey City
Sightseeing
A wide open green space situated on the Hudson River with spectacular views of Manhattan. There is also a restaurant and access to ferry service to NYC, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
465 locals recommend
Liberty State Park
1 Audrey Zapp DriveA wide open green space situated on the Hudson River with spectacular views of Manhattan. There is also a restaurant and access to ferry service to NYC, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
The Empire State Building is an American cultural icon. It is designed in the distinctive Art Deco style and has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The building and its street floor interior are designated landmarks of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, and confirmed by the New York City Board of Estimate.[16] It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.[12][17][18] In 2007, it was ranked number one on the AIA's List of America's Favorite Architecture. Wikipedia
http://www.esbnyc.com/
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th St The Empire State Building is an American cultural icon. It is designed in the distinctive Art Deco style and has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The building and its street floor interior are designated landmarks of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, and confirmed by the New York City Board of Estimate.[16] It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1986.[12][17][18] In 2007, it was ranked number one on the AIA's List of America's Favorite Architecture. Wikipedia
http://www.esbnyc.com/
Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of New York City’s biggest attractions. Located in the heart of Rockefeller Center, it not only has the most breathtaking views in the city, but is also surrounded by the best shopping, dining, and entertainment in Midtown.
423 locals recommend
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaTop of the Rock Observation Deck is one of New York City’s biggest attractions. Located in the heart of Rockefeller Center, it not only has the most breathtaking views in the city, but is also surrounded by the best shopping, dining, and entertainment in Midtown.
Catch a bus 3 minutes from the apartment to Times Square.
Flashing neon lights and giant digital billboards. Brilliant Broadway marquees. Costumed characters and musicians. Times Square is big, bright and unforgettable. Its main junction is filled with popular retailers—plus the TKTS discount booth, which offers up to 50 percent off theater tickets. Walk to the top of its red steps—you may know them from the "Empire State of Mind" video—for a sweeping view of the area, including One Times Square, the building from which the ball drops on New Year's Eve.
http://www.nycgo.com/attractions/times-square
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
Catch a bus 3 minutes from the apartment to Times Square.
Flashing neon lights and giant digital billboards. Brilliant Broadway marquees. Costumed characters and musicians. Times Square is big, bright and unforgettable. Its main junction is filled with popular retailers—plus the TKTS discount booth, which offers up to 50 percent off theater tickets. Walk to the top of its red steps—you may know them from the "Empire State of Mind" video—for a sweeping view of the area, including One Times Square, the building from which the ball drops on New Year's Eve.
http://www.nycgo.com/attractions/times-square
A tribute to the past and a place of hope for the future — the 9/11 Memorial Plaza is alive with twin spirits of remembrance & renewal. The 8-acre park is a supremely contemplative sanctuary, composed of a grove of nearly 400 white oak trees, and the largest manmade waterfalls in the United States. Set within the footprints of the original Twin Towers, each pool is approximately 1-acre in size. The names of every person who perished in the terror attacks of February 26, 1993 & September 11, 2001 are honored in bronze around the twin Memorial pools.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StA tribute to the past and a place of hope for the future — the 9/11 Memorial Plaza is alive with twin spirits of remembrance & renewal. The 8-acre park is a supremely contemplative sanctuary, composed of a grove of nearly 400 white oak trees, and the largest manmade waterfalls in the United States. Set within the footprints of the original Twin Towers, each pool is approximately 1-acre in size. The names of every person who perished in the terror attacks of February 26, 1993 & September 11, 2001 are honored in bronze around the twin Memorial pools.
Little Island at Pier 55 is an artificial island park in the Hudson River west of Manhattan in New York City, adjoining Hudson River Park. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, it is near the intersection of West Street and 13th Street in the Meatpacking District and Chelsea neighborhoods of Manhattan
114 locals recommend
Little Island
West 13th StreetLittle Island at Pier 55 is an artificial island park in the Hudson River west of Manhattan in New York City, adjoining Hudson River Park. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, it is near the intersection of West Street and 13th Street in the Meatpacking District and Chelsea neighborhoods of Manhattan
Arts & Culture
A small museum located in the Frick's former residence, it contains a collection of Old Masters as well as period furniture and special exhibits.
307 locals recommend
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StA small museum located in the Frick's former residence, it contains a collection of Old Masters as well as period furniture and special exhibits.
MOMA's evolving collection contains almost 200,000 works of modern and contemporary art.
Admission to the Museum of Modern Art is free for all visitors every Friday evening, 4:00–8:00 p.m., during UNIQLO Free Friday Nights.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetMOMA's evolving collection contains almost 200,000 works of modern and contemporary art.
Admission to the Museum of Modern Art is free for all visitors every Friday evening, 4:00–8:00 p.m., during UNIQLO Free Friday Nights.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Avehttps://www.guggenheim.org/plan-your-visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveEssentials
This supermarket is a 6-8 minute walk from the house and is open until 10pm. Please note bags are no longer provided at grocery stores in New Jersey.
59 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
232 Central AveThis supermarket is a 6-8 minute walk from the house and is open until 10pm. Please note bags are no longer provided at grocery stores in New Jersey.
Pershing Field Park
201 Central AveThis park is a 6-7 minute walk from the house.
This small market is a quick 3 minute walk from the apartment. It has a selection of fresh produce as well as some Indian specialty items. It is open until 9pm.
JFK GROCERY
This small market is a quick 3 minute walk from the apartment. It has a selection of fresh produce as well as some Indian specialty items. It is open until 9pm.
Getting Around
Journal Square Transportation Center station
1 Path PlazaA 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
266 McGuinness BlvdBike share program in partnership with NYC.
https://www.citibikenyc.com/jerseycity/
277 locals recommend
Citi Bike
Bike share program in partnership with NYC.
https://www.citibikenyc.com/jerseycity/
Jersey City Area Food Scene
A traditional NY/NJ Italian restaurant, with huge portions, good prices and the interior doubles as an antique shop so very lovely decor and unusual.
9 locals recommend
Di Palma Brothers
8728 John F. Kennedy BlvdA traditional NY/NJ Italian restaurant, with huge portions, good prices and the interior doubles as an antique shop so very lovely decor and unusual.
Skinner's Loft
146 Newark AveGreat food and nice location.
Taqueria Downtown Catering Co
354 Grove StGreat food, Jersey City scene
Then James Beard Award semifinalist Rick Easton brought his Roman-style pizza and smorgasbord of baked goods to the neighborhood from Pittsburgh -- earning a rave New York Times review and the requisite long lines. The bakery has opted for a preorder and pickup system during the pandemic, preparing focaccia, cookies, bomboloni, and of course, pizza. This restaurant is about 25 minutes walk or a quick taxi ride.
16 locals recommend
Bread & Salt
435 Palisade AveThen James Beard Award semifinalist Rick Easton brought his Roman-style pizza and smorgasbord of baked goods to the neighborhood from Pittsburgh -- earning a rave New York Times review and the requisite long lines. The bakery has opted for a preorder and pickup system during the pandemic, preparing focaccia, cookies, bomboloni, and of course, pizza. This restaurant is about 25 minutes walk or a quick taxi ride.
The small rustic dining room is home to a smaller rotating menu with a few choice pasta dishes and meat dishes. Corto is about a 25 minute walk from the house or a quick taxi ride.
63 locals recommend
Corto
507 Palisade AveThe small rustic dining room is home to a smaller rotating menu with a few choice pasta dishes and meat dishes. Corto is about a 25 minute walk from the house or a quick taxi ride.
A quick walk from the house, 'Irish' pub menu and has outdoor dining in the back. They also have live music on some nights, so if you are looking for a close place to have a drink and some music, this is a great choice.
42 locals recommend
The Hutton Bar & Grill
225 Hutton StA quick walk from the house, 'Irish' pub menu and has outdoor dining in the back. They also have live music on some nights, so if you are looking for a close place to have a drink and some music, this is a great choice.
Located in Jersey City's 'Little India' this place is a 15-20 minute walk or a quick Uber/taxi. The food is good and they also deliver.
27 locals recommend
Rasoi
810 Newark AveLocated in Jersey City's 'Little India' this place is a 15-20 minute walk or a quick Uber/taxi. The food is good and they also deliver.
Neighborhood Italian restaurant on Central Ave, in walking distance from the house [appx. 13 minutes] or order in-home delivery. Prices are reasonable and the food is good.
82 locals recommend
Anthony David's
953 Bloomfield StNeighborhood Italian restaurant on Central Ave, in walking distance from the house [appx. 13 minutes] or order in-home delivery. Prices are reasonable and the food is good.
The Franklin is a local Heights neighborhood Italian restaurant from acclaimed Chef Jaime Ramirez. It is about 18 minutes walk from the house and is BYOB. They serve brunch and dinner.
9 locals recommend
The Franklin
159 New York AveThe Franklin is a local Heights neighborhood Italian restaurant from acclaimed Chef Jaime Ramirez. It is about 18 minutes walk from the house and is BYOB. They serve brunch and dinner.
This restaurant has take-out or is a short walk from the apartment. It has good, reasonably priced Italian dishes and pizza.
Renato's Pizza Masters
This restaurant has take-out or is a short walk from the apartment. It has good, reasonably priced Italian dishes and pizza.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gallow Green
542 W 27th StIt's a nice rooftop bar in NYC.
Fantastic views of NYC, a very quick walk from the Exchange Place Path Station
22 locals recommend
RoofTop at Exchange Place
1 1st StFantastic views of NYC, a very quick walk from the Exchange Place Path Station
Local eatery serving burgers and bar food has live rock bands, folk acts and singer-songwriters performing in the back room. This venue is about a 30 minute walk or quick taxi from the house.
75 locals recommend
Fox & Crow
594 Palisade AveLocal eatery serving burgers and bar food has live rock bands, folk acts and singer-songwriters performing in the back room. This venue is about a 30 minute walk or quick taxi from the house.
Shopping
Just 3 stops from Journal Square at Christopher Street Path station, Greenwich Village is home to one of the best New York attractions—Washington Square Park—but there's more to do during the day in the neighborhood. Check out an art gallery or a free museum, and make sure to take a leisurely stroll around the quaint Village streets. We recommend Washington Mews (between Fifth Ave and University Pl above Washington Sq Park North)st three stops from the Journal Square Path station the
180 locals recommend
Greenwich Village
Just 3 stops from Journal Square at Christopher Street Path station, Greenwich Village is home to one of the best New York attractions—Washington Square Park—but there's more to do during the day in the neighborhood. Check out an art gallery or a free museum, and make sure to take a leisurely stroll around the quaint Village streets. We recommend Washington Mews (between Fifth Ave and University Pl above Washington Sq Park North)st three stops from the Journal Square Path station the
SoHo is shorthand for south of Houston
(pronounced "how-stun"). It is the first official acronym given to a neighborhood in NYC.
The official historical district from 1973 together with Houston to the north, is north of Canal Street, and between West Broadway and Crosby Streets. For more information:
http://www.sohonyc.com/history.html#
909 locals recommend
SoHo
SoHo is shorthand for south of Houston
(pronounced "how-stun"). It is the first official acronym given to a neighborhood in NYC.
The official historical district from 1973 together with Houston to the north, is north of Canal Street, and between West Broadway and Crosby Streets. For more information:
http://www.sohonyc.com/history.html#
For guests looking for a bargain, and who have access to a car, Jersey Gardens is a large outlet mall with shops including Neiman Marcus LastCall, Saks, Coach, Michael Kors, Timberland and many other stores:
http://www.simon.com/mall/the-mills-at-jersey-gardens
227 locals recommend
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
651 Kapkowski RdFor guests looking for a bargain, and who have access to a car, Jersey Gardens is a large outlet mall with shops including Neiman Marcus LastCall, Saks, Coach, Michael Kors, Timberland and many other stores:
http://www.simon.com/mall/the-mills-at-jersey-gardens
This mall is in the downtown section of Jersey City. It as a variety of clothing and other stores including JC Penney, The Body Shop and others. It can be reached via taxi or at the Path stop of Newport/Pavonia.
384 locals recommend
Newport Centre
30 Mall Dr WThis mall is in the downtown section of Jersey City. It as a variety of clothing and other stores including JC Penney, The Body Shop and others. It can be reached via taxi or at the Path stop of Newport/Pavonia.