NYC & Jersey City
My favorite Spots in Jersey City & NYC
In this Guidebook, you have options to choose enjoy the city like a local, or taking selfie at every famous attractions! Of course, in addition to my favorite spots of food and drinks!
the Park is 10 mins drive/Uber ride from home, it should be your first stop to go!
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Liberty State Park station
the Park is 10 mins drive/Uber ride from home, it should be your first stop to go!
The best way to capture full view of Manhattan is to look at it from the opposite side of the city. At this attraction, you will get an amazing panorama view of the NYC skyline. Believe or not, the night view is way more magnificent than during the day! Definitely check it out when you are on your way to NYC, or on your way back from NYC.
from my home, take the Light Rail from Richard Street, get off at Exchange Place, walk towards the PATH station direction, you won't miss it!
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Exchange Place
The best way to capture full view of Manhattan is to look at it from the opposite side of the city. At this attraction, you will get an amazing panorama view of the NYC skyline. Believe or not, the night view is way more magnificent than during the day! Definitely check it out when you are on your way to NYC, or on your way back from NYC.
from my home, take the Light Rail from Richard Street, get off at Exchange Place, walk towards the PATH station direction, you won't miss it!
Street Art also is what Jersey City is famous for. Check out this link "https://travelforlifenow.com/10-reasons-to-see-exciting-jersey-city-street-art/" for detail on where the Street Art is locate at. But 137 Newark Ave is one of the location, you should certainly check it out too!
137 Newark Ave
137 Newark AvenueStreet Art also is what Jersey City is famous for. Check out this link "https://travelforlifenow.com/10-reasons-to-see-exciting-jersey-city-street-art/" for detail on where the Street Art is locate at. But 137 Newark Ave is one of the location, you should certainly check it out too!
This is where Colgate's first Head Quarter. The famous giant clock still remain here.
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I-Colgate Clock
This is where Colgate's first Head Quarter. The famous giant clock still remain here.
It is a place where you will learn the immigration history. It is part of the Statue of Liberty trip.
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Ellis Island
It is a place where you will learn the immigration history. It is part of the Statue of Liberty trip.
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
1 Audrey Zapp DrGood place to chill with a group of people, spacious, and cool rooftop space available during the summer. Cool place to start with 1 to 2 cold beer/cocktail and some bar snacks
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Porta Jersey City
135 Newark AveGood place to chill with a group of people, spacious, and cool rooftop space available during the summer. Cool place to start with 1 to 2 cold beer/cocktail and some bar snacks
This is an Asian Fusion place, it is very different experiences and cuisine if you want something a little different than traditional Asian food
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Pinwheel Garden
318 Communipaw AvenueThis is an Asian Fusion place, it is very different experiences and cuisine if you want something a little different than traditional Asian food
Orale Mexican Kitchen
341 Grove StLove this place, delicious food and nice atmosphere
Cellar 335
335 Newark AveTapa style, delicious food and great atmosphere
Rumba Cubana
6909 JFK Blvd Ecomfortable dining experiences, and delicious food
My favorite spot for Ramen! Drinks are great in here! It is a nice spot to hang with friends!
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Ani Ramen
511 Bloomfield AveMy favorite spot for Ramen! Drinks are great in here! It is a nice spot to hang with friends!
want a little luxury? why not try a night at this high-end bar and enjoy delicious drinks and beautiful view of Manhattan?
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RoofTop at Exchange Place
1 1st Stwant a little luxury? why not try a night at this high-end bar and enjoy delicious drinks and beautiful view of Manhattan?
A little bit further out from my place, about 15 mins drive, but it is quite delicious. Crispy Squid is must have!
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New Thanh Hoai
234 10th StA little bit further out from my place, about 15 mins drive, but it is quite delicious. Crispy Squid is must have!
After a long day of travel, if you have time, make sure you stop by this day spa. This is by far the most luxury, newest, and beautiful day spa in Jersey City and NYC. I love it the most is the outdoor hottub pool gives you the best view of Manhattan skyline. Lots of people go there for selfie as well!
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SoJo Spa Club
660 River RdAfter a long day of travel, if you have time, make sure you stop by this day spa. This is by far the most luxury, newest, and beautiful day spa in Jersey City and NYC. I love it the most is the outdoor hottub pool gives you the best view of Manhattan skyline. Lots of people go there for selfie as well!
If you are visiting NYC from my place, WTC is the first stop you will arrive by public transportation. WTC is located at downtown Manhattan, where has most of the important subway trains connected to it. I recommend you start your NYC sightseeing from WTC, then to midtown and uptown. If you have time, take an extra day to start from WTC and go even lower in Manhattan to Wall Street, then extend your visit to Brooklyn from there. Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo are hot spots for nice pictures and very easy to go from WTC
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4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StIf you are visiting NYC from my place, WTC is the first stop you will arrive by public transportation. WTC is located at downtown Manhattan, where has most of the important subway trains connected to it. I recommend you start your NYC sightseeing from WTC, then to midtown and uptown. If you have time, take an extra day to start from WTC and go even lower in Manhattan to Wall Street, then extend your visit to Brooklyn from there. Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo are hot spots for nice pictures and very easy to go from WTC
Wall Street is very famous as we all know because it is the world's most important stock market is located at. As a former New Yorker myself, I've only been there couple times because it really doesn't have a lot to offer. However, if you have extra time, I do recommend to do a quick stop and absorb the atmosphere there, and don't forget to take a picture with the "Charging Bull"
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Wall Street
Wall StreetWall Street is very famous as we all know because it is the world's most important stock market is located at. As a former New Yorker myself, I've only been there couple times because it really doesn't have a lot to offer. However, if you have extra time, I do recommend to do a quick stop and absorb the atmosphere there, and don't forget to take a picture with the "Charging Bull"
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Bowling GreenTake a 4,5,6 train from WTC or Wall Street to Brooklyn Bridge stop, any exit from the Subway train station will take you to the beginning of the bridge, take a walk in a nice day, it is quite cool. Lots of Movie/TV shows were film here!
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge BoulevardTake a 4,5,6 train from WTC or Wall Street to Brooklyn Bridge stop, any exit from the Subway train station will take you to the beginning of the bridge, take a walk in a nice day, it is quite cool. Lots of Movie/TV shows were film here!
after you walked the Brooklyn Bridge, come to this park to take a rest, if you are doing it towards sunset, you should definitely consider to lingering around a bit later to see the night view of Manhattan, it is spectacular!
Please keep in mind, during summer time, the sky becomes completely dark around 9pm.
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334 Furman Stafter you walked the Brooklyn Bridge, come to this park to take a rest, if you are doing it towards sunset, you should definitely consider to lingering around a bit later to see the night view of Manhattan, it is spectacular!
Please keep in mind, during summer time, the sky becomes completely dark around 9pm.
I like this place for it's interior design and atmosphere, you should definitely stop by to check it out. however, I do not recommend to eat inside, it's over price.
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Imakethe ye-Chelsea
75 9th AveI like this place for it's interior design and atmosphere, you should definitely stop by to check it out. however, I do not recommend to eat inside, it's over price.
The largest Macy's and in here, you will be able to enjoy lots of discount for many designer brands.
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Macy's
151 W 34th StThe largest Macy's and in here, you will be able to enjoy lots of discount for many designer brands.
I recommend to go by sunset time frame on a sunny day. You will get the best pictures out of it.
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Isakhiwo sase-Empire State
20 W 34th StI recommend to go by sunset time frame on a sunny day. You will get the best pictures out of it.
If you ask me, I prefer to go up to Top of the Rock and look at Empire State Building instead.
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Ukubamba kwesibhakabhaka
30 Rockefeller PlazaIf you ask me, I prefer to go up to Top of the Rock and look at Empire State Building instead.
SoHo
Great for shopping, ladies heaven!
Theater District
It is the most famous landmark in Manhattan, Enjoy!
Another ladies' heaven for shopping! If is during the weekend, you might be able to join some parades, definitely check on Online if there's any parade is happening during your stay.
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5th Avenue
5th AvenueAnother ladies' heaven for shopping! If is during the weekend, you might be able to join some parades, definitely check on Online if there's any parade is happening during your stay.
Go for nice walk in Upper East Side, you will be able to experience real New Yorker's daily life and residential atmosphere. I used to live in that area, and I loved it so much!
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Upper East Side
Go for nice walk in Upper East Side, you will be able to experience real New Yorker's daily life and residential atmosphere. I used to live in that area, and I loved it so much!
It's just like Upper East Side, residential and lots of great restaurants. It is the real New Yorker life there.
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Upper West Side
It's just like Upper East Side, residential and lots of great restaurants. It is the real New Yorker life there.
IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th Ave
Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park West
Hamilton Pork
247 10th StDelicious food
The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveNice dinning place with beautiful view of NYC skyline
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Liberty House Restaurant and Events
76 Audrey Zapp DrNice dinning place with beautiful view of NYC skyline
Sightseeing
Time Square is located at the famous theater district, where you will be able to enjoy the never-sleep NYC atmosphere. Must seen in NYC
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Theater District
Time Square is located at the famous theater district, where you will be able to enjoy the never-sleep NYC atmosphere. Must seen in NYC
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th Ave
I-Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaBryant Park
Carnegie Hall
881 7th AvenueNew York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
476 5th AvenueI-Museum yaseSex
233 5th AveThe Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetLincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center Plaza
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania PlazaConey Island
Iphaki yaseProspect
Isitshalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington Ave
I-Museum yaseBrooklyn
200 Eastern PkwyNew York Transit Museum
89 E 42nd StBrooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceFort Greene Park
South Portland AvenueFood scene
want some authentic Chinese food? Then Chinatown is must seen for you. It is the largest Chinatown in the world.
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Chinatown
want some authentic Chinese food? Then Chinatown is must seen for you. It is the largest Chinatown in the world.
here you can find the most authentic Korean food and Korean skincare and goodies. I love this street. Most restaurants and bars open 24/7.
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Koreatown
here you can find the most authentic Korean food and Korean skincare and goodies. I love this street. Most restaurants and bars open 24/7.
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StShopping
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveTiffany & Co.
727 E 57th St