Places to go in Jersey City

Family

Activate Games

1 American Dream Wy Level 1 Space A156, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA

Shopping

American Dream

Large indoor complex with shopping & dining options, plus a theme park, a water park & a ski slope.

1 American Dream Wy, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA

Food & Drink

Battello - Italian Restaurant / Wedding & Events Venue

Industrial-chic eatery offering seafood-focused, modern Italian fare with scenic views and a bar.

502 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA

Outdoors

Bayside Park

Garfield Ave & Bayside Park Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Food & Drink

Bleu Coffee

56 Beacon Way Lobby, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA

Food & Drink

Bleu Coffee

175 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Food & Drink

BOOTS & BONES

116 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Family

Catch Air Jersey City

2 Garfield Ave Ste 2-8, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Nightlife

Cellar 335

Global plates & tropical cocktails are served in a cool basement setting with funky decor.

335 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Outdoors

Cheesequake State Park

1,610-acre park with a nature center & camping area offering biking/hiking trails & a fishing lake.

300 Gordon Rd, Matawan, NJ 07747, USA

Outdoors

Columbia Park

118 Bartholdi Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Food & Drink

Corto

Casual neighborhood option crafting seasonal Italian cuisine in an airy venue with a vintage vibe.

507 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA

Food & Drink

Crema

1 Duncan Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA

Food & Drink

Dames Coffee Espresso Bar

Snug coffee shop serving espresso drinks & housemade pastries in a chill setting with outdoor seats.

581 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Arts & Culture

Empty Sky

Steel walls pointing towards Ground Zero, inscribed with the names of New Jersey's 9/11 victims.

1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Family

Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

Popular local go-to for families features wild animal exhibits, petting zoo, carousel & mini-train.

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA

Wellness

Evolve Med Spa

144 Newark Ave Second Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Food & Drink

Fire and Oak

This American eatery in the Westin Luxury Hotel offers comfort food, sushi & an active bar scene.

479 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA

Outdoors

Flag Plaza

Picnic spot in a state park, with US flags flying & views over the Statue of Liberty to Manhattan.

Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Food & Drink

Froth On Franklin

85 Franklin St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA

Outdoors

Hamilton Park

Upbeat park suppling separate areas for dogs & small children's play, plus an esteemed fountain.

25 W Hamilton Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Nightlife

Harrys Daughter

Fashionable venue offering home-cooked Caribbean cuisine & craft cocktails in a tropical space.

339 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA

Food & Drink

Hudson & Co.

Stylish gastropub featuring elevated American fare, cocktails, and a patio with river vistas.

3 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07311, USA

Nightlife

Hudson Hall

Draft hour serving craft brews & Eastern European–inspired fare including house-smoked meats.

364 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA