Jersey City Cozy Garden Suite Guidebook
Food scene
Surf City
1 Marin Blvd
Battello
502 Washington BlvdPet Shop
193 Newark AveVegan Bar Food
Torico
20 Erie StLocal Ice Cream Shop
Ani Ramen
511 Bloomfield AveThe Boil - Jersey City
8 Erie StreetIf you love seafood, you will love the Boil
SubCulture
45 Bleecker StGreat Spot for creative subs with pun-ny names. About 10 minute walk away
great focaccia sandwiches. fresh baked bread. about 10 min walk away
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Prato Bakery
371 4th Stgreat focaccia sandwiches. fresh baked bread. about 10 min walk away
fresh bagels with a line down the block starting relatively early in the morning but worth the wait!
about 10 minute walk from our garden suite.
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Wonder Bagels
517 Jersey Avefresh bagels with a line down the block starting relatively early in the morning but worth the wait!
about 10 minute walk from our garden suite.
The Brightside Tavern
141 Bright Stgood burgers and brunch
Popular wedding venue and great restaurant
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Liberty House Restaurant and Events
76 Audrey Zapp DrPopular wedding venue and great restaurant
great beers, laid-back vibe, old warehouse with live music and food trucks on select nights
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902 Brewing Co .
101 Pacific Avenuegreat beers, laid-back vibe, old warehouse with live music and food trucks on select nights
Cute, cozy French Bistro with delicious foods & cocktails. $1 oyster specials on Wednesdays, about 7 minutes walk away. Great anytime!
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Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StCute, cozy French Bistro with delicious foods & cocktails. $1 oyster specials on Wednesdays, about 7 minutes walk away. Great anytime!
Local brewery that specializes in Gluten Free Beer! (They have definitely gluten beer as well)
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Departed Soles Brewing Company
150 Bay StLocal brewery that specializes in Gluten Free Beer! (They have definitely gluten beer as well)
Maritime Parc
84 Audrey Zapp DrRestaurant and popular wedding venue with great views
Prato Bakery
371 4th Stbreakfast/brunch and lunch cafe up the hill from our garden suite. about 5 to 7 min walk away
Cafe Alyce
641 Montgomery Streetbreakfast/brunch and lunch cafe up the hill from our garden suite. about 5 to 7 min walk away
Sightseeing
Liberty State Park Playground
535 Freedom WayLiberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdGreat for kids!
Iphondo Lomculo
80 Sculptors WayBeautiful sculpture garden in NJ
Harborside Place
Harborside PlaceStatue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandHudson River Waterfront Walkway
Hudson River Waterfront Walkwaygreat views, open park.
Great Falls Park
72 McBride AveLoew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square Plazabeautifully restored
Isiqithi Esincinci
West 13th StreetEllis Island National Museum of Immigration
Ellis Island BridgeCity/town information
The City that never sleeps, of course! Talk to your hosts for recommendations on things to do & see, and some tips from two former Brooklynites
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I-City Hall yase-New York
The City that never sleeps, of course! Talk to your hosts for recommendations on things to do & see, and some tips from two former Brooklynites
sister city to Jersey City - great views, walkable city across the river from Manhattan
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Hoboken
sister city to Jersey City - great views, walkable city across the river from Manhattan
Things to Do
SoJo Spa Club
660 River Rdgreat spa day with views of upper Manhattan
I-White Eagle Hall
337 Newark Avemusic venue
Cozy eclectic bar with live music performances in Jersey City Heights.
Also great for Brunch
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Fox & Crow
594 Palisade AveCozy eclectic bar with live music performances in Jersey City Heights.
Also great for Brunch
Accessible by ferry (NY Waterway - requires you download the app on your phone)
Walk around the Seaport in downtown Manhattan , just north of the Financial District. Cobblestone paths and great little restaurants and bars.
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South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton StAccessible by ferry (NY Waterway - requires you download the app on your phone)
Walk around the Seaport in downtown Manhattan , just north of the Financial District. Cobblestone paths and great little restaurants and bars.
Mana Contemporary is in an actual factory. It once produced tobacco and now houses a cohort of artists. The offerings to artists include studio residencies, visual arts residencies and performance residencies.
Additionally, throughout the year, Jersey City hosts a free quarterly arts festival: JC Fridays. https://www.jcfridays.com/
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Mana Contemporary
888 Newark Ave Mana Contemporary is in an actual factory. It once produced tobacco and now houses a cohort of artists. The offerings to artists include studio residencies, visual arts residencies and performance residencies.
Additionally, throughout the year, Jersey City hosts a free quarterly arts festival: JC Fridays. https://www.jcfridays.com/
With monthly exhibitions, this gallery keeps the Jersey City art scene fresh and exciting. Contemporary art gallery
Deep Space Gallery
77 Cornelison AveWith monthly exhibitions, this gallery keeps the Jersey City art scene fresh and exciting. Contemporary art gallery
Issa Sow founded and curates this gallery. He sources traditional and contemporary work from Central and Western Africa. The pieces he sources not only adorn the walls but create a unique, visceral space. His aim, as it says on the gallery’s website, is to “promote African ‘living art’ and artists.”
Issyra LLC
300 Observer HwyIssa Sow founded and curates this gallery. He sources traditional and contemporary work from Central and Western Africa. The pieces he sources not only adorn the walls but create a unique, visceral space. His aim, as it says on the gallery’s website, is to “promote African ‘living art’ and artists.”
This landscaped waterfront refuge on 4 acres includes a sandy beach, play area & special events.
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Newport Green Park
14th StreetThis landscaped waterfront refuge on 4 acres includes a sandy beach, play area & special events.
Another Man's Treasure Vintage Store
195 Montgomery StVintage store
A public nine-hole course located in Lincoln Park West with specatular views of Manhattan. Book a tee time here: https://www.skywaygolfcourse.com/teetimes/
Rates start as a low as $25
2021 rates:
https://www.skywaygolfcourse.com/course-info/rates/
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Skyway Golf Course
515 Duncan AveA public nine-hole course located in Lincoln Park West with specatular views of Manhattan. Book a tee time here: https://www.skywaygolfcourse.com/teetimes/
Rates start as a low as $25
2021 rates:
https://www.skywaygolfcourse.com/course-info/rates/
Ironbound District
Closeby hiking with great views.
~30 min drive away
Palisades Interstate Park/Fort Lee Historic Park which lies just north of Hoboken on the Hudson River. The park has about 30 miles of trails, ranging from leisurely riverside walks to challenging rock scrambles. Enter the park south of the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee. To get there, embark on a 10-mile bike ride along the Hudson River waterfront {which starts as far south as Bayonne and continues up to the GW bridge}, catch the 158 bus, or drive. Head to the park’s website for information on different trails, and to download a full map of the park.
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I-Palisades Interstate Park
Closeby hiking with great views.
~30 min drive away
Palisades Interstate Park/Fort Lee Historic Park which lies just north of Hoboken on the Hudson River. The park has about 30 miles of trails, ranging from leisurely riverside walks to challenging rock scrambles. Enter the park south of the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee. To get there, embark on a 10-mile bike ride along the Hudson River waterfront {which starts as far south as Bayonne and continues up to the GW bridge}, catch the 158 bus, or drive. Head to the park’s website for information on different trails, and to download a full map of the park.
This waterfront park in Hoboken offers a kayak launch, soccer field, an amphitheater & views of Manhattan.
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Sinatra Park
Sinatra DriveThis waterfront park in Hoboken offers a kayak launch, soccer field, an amphitheater & views of Manhattan.
Groceries
Local butcher shop & specialty grocery store. The shop sources from local farms.
7-10 minute walk from our garden suite
Darke Pines
332 2nd StLocal butcher shop & specialty grocery store. The shop sources from local farms.
7-10 minute walk from our garden suite
Van Hook Cheese & Grocery
528 Jersey AveFamily owned and operated artisan cheese shop
Sustainable & locally caught seafood. Other frozen and prepared seafood available for pickup
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Jersey City Fish Stand
508 Jersey AveSustainable & locally caught seafood. Other frozen and prepared seafood available for pickup
Large Asian grocery store - emphasis on Chinese foods and goods. Bakery, boba tea, dimsum, and other food stalls located inside the grocery store.
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99 Ranch Market
561 US-1Large Asian grocery store - emphasis on Chinese foods and goods. Bakery, boba tea, dimsum, and other food stalls located inside the grocery store.
Neighborhoods
Check out the link to find street art in Jersey City (& beyond)
https://streetartcities.com/cities/jersey-city?legacyorig=%2F
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Jersey City
Check out the link to find street art in Jersey City (& beyond)
https://streetartcities.com/cities/jersey-city?legacyorig=%2F