Our Jersey City (& Beyond) Guidebook

Lexi
Our Jersey City (& Beyond) Guidebook

Food Scene

This is hands down our favorite restaurant in The Heights (and one of our top restaurants of all time to be honest). If you enjoy simple, well executed food made with quality, and locally sourced ingredients, Corto is for you! Their menu is small and changes often, but everything is to die for. Its also extremely affordable. Don't miss the homemade pasta. p.s. Its BYOB (Bring-Your-Own-Beverage), so you can bring your favorite wine and/or beer along with you.
63 habitants recommandent
Corto
507 Palisade Ave
63 habitants recommandent
This is hands down our favorite restaurant in The Heights (and one of our top restaurants of all time to be honest). If you enjoy simple, well executed food made with quality, and locally sourced ingredients, Corto is for you! Their menu is small and changes often, but everything is to die for. Its also extremely affordable. Don't miss the homemade pasta. p.s. Its BYOB (Bring-Your-Own-Beverage), so you can bring your favorite wine and/or beer along with you.
The best sandwiches! And just around the corner. A true staple in The Heights. The fresh mozzarella is unrivaled.
43 habitants recommandent
Andrea Salumeria
247 Central Ave
43 habitants recommandent
The best sandwiches! And just around the corner. A true staple in The Heights. The fresh mozzarella is unrivaled.
We're huge Thai food fans, and this has become our go-to spot. Eat in, takeout, or order delivery!
15 habitants recommandent
Noodlefan
514 Central Ave
15 habitants recommandent
We're huge Thai food fans, and this has become our go-to spot. Eat in, takeout, or order delivery!
Located just around the corner (and a personal favorite) is The Hutton, a cozy bar/restaurant with a warm atmosphere for cold nights and a large back patio ideal for warmer days. They have the best brunch around and offer unique twists on classic favorite dishes all day long. You also can't go wrong with a drink at their bar!
42 habitants recommandent
The Hutton Bar & Grill
225 Hutton St
42 habitants recommandent
Located just around the corner (and a personal favorite) is The Hutton, a cozy bar/restaurant with a warm atmosphere for cold nights and a large back patio ideal for warmer days. They have the best brunch around and offer unique twists on classic favorite dishes all day long. You also can't go wrong with a drink at their bar!
Hole-in-the-wall sushi spot with great food! Stop in for a quick lunch, or get it to-go.
19 habitants recommandent
OZU FOODS
106 Hutton St
19 habitants recommandent
Hole-in-the-wall sushi spot with great food! Stop in for a quick lunch, or get it to-go.
This bakery is not to be missed. Great for breakfast or light lunch/brunch. They have sweet and savory baked goods, fresh baked breads, fresh pressed juices, and great coffee.
92 habitants recommandent
Dulce de Leche Bakery
376 Central Ave
92 habitants recommandent
This bakery is not to be missed. Great for breakfast or light lunch/brunch. They have sweet and savory baked goods, fresh baked breads, fresh pressed juices, and great coffee.
Our favorite bagels. Eat like a local and try the Taylor Ham breakfast sandwich (a breakfast meat like Canadian bacon, but better, and only found in New Jersey).
122 habitants recommandent
Wonder Bagels
517 Jersey Ave
122 habitants recommandent
Our favorite bagels. Eat like a local and try the Taylor Ham breakfast sandwich (a breakfast meat like Canadian bacon, but better, and only found in New Jersey).
Grab a coffee while checking out the views from Riverview Park.
36 habitants recommandent
modcup coffee company
479 Palisade Ave
36 habitants recommandent
Grab a coffee while checking out the views from Riverview Park.
Lovely coffee shop just around the corner for relaxing and light breakfast/lunch.
14 habitants recommandent
Froth On Franklin
85 Franklin St
14 habitants recommandent
Lovely coffee shop just around the corner for relaxing and light breakfast/lunch.
French bakery with fresh baked goods daily and delicious coffee.
30 habitants recommandent
Choc O Pain Jersey City Heights
330-332 Palisade Ave
30 habitants recommandent
French bakery with fresh baked goods daily and delicious coffee.
Cool bar with amazing "Detroit Style" pizza!
28 habitants recommandent
Low Fidelity
328 Palisade Ave
28 habitants recommandent
Cool bar with amazing "Detroit Style" pizza!
Looking for cool vibes and wood-fired pizza? Look no further than Porta! Be sure to explore all that downtown Jersey City has to offer while you're there!
156 habitants recommandent
Porta Jersey City
135 Newark Ave
156 habitants recommandent
Looking for cool vibes and wood-fired pizza? Look no further than Porta! Be sure to explore all that downtown Jersey City has to offer while you're there!
If you love ramen, or want to love ramen, go to Ani! We love this ramen hotspot.
53 habitants recommandent
Ani Ramen
511 Bloomfield Ave
53 habitants recommandent
If you love ramen, or want to love ramen, go to Ani! We love this ramen hotspot.
A fun twist of dive-bar-meets-speakeasy offering beer, wine & exciting cocktails and a menu of creative vegetarian eats.
33 habitants recommandent
Pet Shop
193 Newark Ave
33 habitants recommandent
A fun twist of dive-bar-meets-speakeasy offering beer, wine & exciting cocktails and a menu of creative vegetarian eats.
Voted the best pizza in the country - prepare to wait, but we promise it's worth it.
125 habitants recommandent
Razza
275/277 Grove St
125 habitants recommandent
Voted the best pizza in the country - prepare to wait, but we promise it's worth it.
One of Hoboken’s best casual hangs, Pilsener Haus Biergarten is home to solid German food and an awesome beer selection. The pretzels are huge, as is the space, so it’s a good go-to for a group gathering of any kind.
84 habitants recommandent
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten
1422 Grand St
84 habitants recommandent
One of Hoboken’s best casual hangs, Pilsener Haus Biergarten is home to solid German food and an awesome beer selection. The pretzels are huge, as is the space, so it’s a good go-to for a group gathering of any kind.
Pretty much great for everything!!
23 habitants recommandent
Zack's
232 Willow Ave
23 habitants recommandent
Pretty much great for everything!!
A cozy spot great for date night, drinks at the bar, delicious food, and even brunch.
21 habitants recommandent
Grand Vin
500 Grand St
21 habitants recommandent
A cozy spot great for date night, drinks at the bar, delicious food, and even brunch.
We're partial to Andrea in The Heights - but Fiore's is a close second for delicious Italian sandwiches!
14 habitants recommandent
Fiore's House of Quality
414 Adams St
14 habitants recommandent
We're partial to Andrea in The Heights - but Fiore's is a close second for delicious Italian sandwiches!
Skip the trip across the Brooklyn Bridge and get your fix on the west side of the Hudson!
15 habitants recommandent
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
411 Washington St
15 habitants recommandent
Skip the trip across the Brooklyn Bridge and get your fix on the west side of the Hudson!
Brunch!!!
29 habitants recommandent
The Cliff
38 Congress St
29 habitants recommandent
Brunch!!!
We love this cafe and their quaint backyard.
14 habitants recommandent
Griot Cafe
398 Central Ave
14 habitants recommandent
We love this cafe and their quaint backyard.
Organic, artisan ice cream - you can't beat it. They even offer dairy free and vegan options!
6 habitants recommandent
Milk Sugar Love
394 Palisade Ave
6 habitants recommandent
Organic, artisan ice cream - you can't beat it. They even offer dairy free and vegan options!
Meat fan? This one's worth the trek downtown.
34 habitants recommandent
Hamilton Pork
247 10th St
34 habitants recommandent
Meat fan? This one's worth the trek downtown.
This place can seem intimidating - 10+ bars, expansive space, etc., but if you can make your way to the rooftop bar on a nice day, you won't be dissapointed!
13 habitants recommandent
The Ashford
145 Newark Ave
13 habitants recommandent
This place can seem intimidating - 10+ bars, expansive space, etc., but if you can make your way to the rooftop bar on a nice day, you won't be dissapointed!

Sightseeing

A classic NYC attraction!
1787 habitants recommandent
Empire State Building
20 W 34th St
1787 habitants recommandent
A classic NYC attraction!
The 360-degree views from the top of the Freedom Tower are breathtaking. Buy your tickets online to skip the line. Even if you don't plan to take a tour to the top, the World Trade Center plaza is worth seeing!
616 habitants recommandent
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich St
616 habitants recommandent
The 360-degree views from the top of the Freedom Tower are breathtaking. Buy your tickets online to skip the line. Even if you don't plan to take a tour to the top, the World Trade Center plaza is worth seeing!
The best photo-ops are from the Brooklyn Bridge! And its completely free.
1505 habitants recommandent
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
1505 habitants recommandent
The best photo-ops are from the Brooklyn Bridge! And its completely free.
An icon! The Statue of Liberty is actually in Jersey City - so you can save the trip to NYC, or can head into NYC and take the ferry from Lower Manhattan. Make a day of it and check out Ellis Island too!
1303 habitants recommandent
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Island
1303 habitants recommandent
An icon! The Statue of Liberty is actually in Jersey City - so you can save the trip to NYC, or can head into NYC and take the ferry from Lower Manhattan. Make a day of it and check out Ellis Island too!
Arguably better views of Manhattan than the top of the Empire State Building (but not as great as the Freedom Tower). Close to Rockefeller Center where the infamous Christmas tree resides during the Holiday Season.
423 habitants recommandent
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller Plaza
423 habitants recommandent
Arguably better views of Manhattan than the top of the Empire State Building (but not as great as the Freedom Tower). Close to Rockefeller Center where the infamous Christmas tree resides during the Holiday Season.
A classic stop for first-time NYC-goers.
2037 habitants recommandent
Times Square
2037 habitants recommandent
A classic stop for first-time NYC-goers.
The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long (2.33 km) elevated walkway built on an old rail track that runs along the west side of NYC. The walkway features wildflowers, greenery, and outdoor art installations in addition to killer views of New York’s skyline.
2323 habitants recommandent
Parc de la High Line
2323 habitants recommandent
The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long (2.33 km) elevated walkway built on an old rail track that runs along the west side of NYC. The walkway features wildflowers, greenery, and outdoor art installations in addition to killer views of New York’s skyline.
829 habitants recommandent
Theater District
829 habitants recommandent
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is an American military and maritime history museum with a collection of museum ships in New York City, including the former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid that fought in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. The ship later served in the Cold War and the Vietnam War. Intrepid also served as a NASA recovery vessel in the 1960s. It was decommissioned in 1974, and today is berthed on the Hudson River as the centerpiece of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
379 habitants recommandent
Musée de la mer, de l'air et de l'espace Intrepid
West 46th Street
379 habitants recommandent
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is an American military and maritime history museum with a collection of museum ships in New York City, including the former aircraft carrier USS Intrepid that fought in World War II, surviving five kamikaze attacks and one torpedo strike. The ship later served in the Cold War and the Vietnam War. Intrepid also served as a NASA recovery vessel in the 1960s. It was decommissioned in 1974, and today is berthed on the Hudson River as the centerpiece of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
The extraordinary centerpiece of Hudson Yards is its spiral staircase, a soaring new landmark meant to be climbed. This interactive design piece was imagined by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio as a focal point where people can enjoy new perspectives of the city and one another from different heights, angles and vantage points. Comprised of 154 intricately interconnecting flights of stairs -- almost 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings -- with nearly one mile of vertical climb above the Public Square and Gardens, this landmark will offer remarkable views.
195 habitants recommandent
Vessel
20 Hudson Yards
195 habitants recommandent
The extraordinary centerpiece of Hudson Yards is its spiral staircase, a soaring new landmark meant to be climbed. This interactive design piece was imagined by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio as a focal point where people can enjoy new perspectives of the city and one another from different heights, angles and vantage points. Comprised of 154 intricately interconnecting flights of stairs -- almost 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings -- with nearly one mile of vertical climb above the Public Square and Gardens, this landmark will offer remarkable views.
91 habitants recommandent
Hudson Yards
20 Hudson Yards
91 habitants recommandent
Take the ferry across the Hudson and take in all the sights of the City!!! Our favorite option for traveling to NYC.
32 habitants recommandent
Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal station
1 Hudson Pl
32 habitants recommandent
Take the ferry across the Hudson and take in all the sights of the City!!! Our favorite option for traveling to NYC.

Parks & Nature

Just a half-mile walk east of our home is Riverview Park. This park is situated on the edge of The Palisades and offers views of the Manhattan Skyline (especially beautiful at sunset!). From May through November the park hosts the Riverview Farmers Market each Sunday and features vendors selling local products from nearby shops, restaurants, and New Jersey Farms, including fresh produce, baked goods, dairy, grass-fed meat, sauces, honey, jellies, crafts, and natural body products.
57 habitants recommandent
Parc Riverview-Fisk
498 Palisade Ave
57 habitants recommandent
Just a half-mile walk east of our home is Riverview Park. This park is situated on the edge of The Palisades and offers views of the Manhattan Skyline (especially beautiful at sunset!). From May through November the park hosts the Riverview Farmers Market each Sunday and features vendors selling local products from nearby shops, restaurants, and New Jersey Farms, including fresh produce, baked goods, dairy, grass-fed meat, sauces, honey, jellies, crafts, and natural body products.
This large park offers spectacular views of NYC, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and more.
465 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Liberty
1 Audrey Zapp Drive
465 habitants recommandent
This large park offers spectacular views of NYC, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and more.
Openings vary dependent upon volunteer availability. Check their website for updates - https://www.jcreservoir.com/recreation
Jersey City Reservoir #3
119-199 Reservoir Ave
Openings vary dependent upon volunteer availability. Check their website for updates - https://www.jcreservoir.com/recreation

Essentials

The closest grocery store with all your shopping needs.
59 habitants recommandent
Stop & Shop
232 Central Ave
59 habitants recommandent
The closest grocery store with all your shopping needs.
Our favorite nearby bodega (convenience store) with all the staples you could need. Milk, eggs, bread, snacks, ice cream, canned goods, drinks, candies, essentials, an ATM, and more.
Summit Food Mart
944 Summit Ave
Our favorite nearby bodega (convenience store) with all the staples you could need. Milk, eggs, bread, snacks, ice cream, canned goods, drinks, candies, essentials, an ATM, and more.
420 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's
715 River Rd
420 habitants recommandent

Activities

Pershing Field Pool is located in Pershing Field Park. It is an indoor pool starting at 3.5 feet to 12 feet deep. We are a 6-lane pool, 25 meters (1 lap) distance and is open all year round. Small Parking lot is available. Photo ID and proof of residency are required by all adult nonmembers (18 & older) Non-Residents: Weekdays: Adults $6, Child $4, Senior $2 Weekends & Holidays: Adults $8, Child $6, Senior $2 Please note that the pool closes 30 minutes prior scheduled time for pool maintenance.
8 habitants recommandent
Pershing Field Pool
201 Central Ave
8 habitants recommandent
Pershing Field Pool is located in Pershing Field Park. It is an indoor pool starting at 3.5 feet to 12 feet deep. We are a 6-lane pool, 25 meters (1 lap) distance and is open all year round. Small Parking lot is available. Photo ID and proof of residency are required by all adult nonmembers (18 & older) Non-Residents: Weekdays: Adults $6, Child $4, Senior $2 Weekends & Holidays: Adults $8, Child $6, Senior $2 Please note that the pool closes 30 minutes prior scheduled time for pool maintenance.
Rink Fees (admission & skate are paid PER session): Non-Jersey City Resident Admissions- Adults (ages 18-61) $5 Children (ages 17 & under) $3 Senior Citizens (62 & older) $2 Skates- Figure Skates: $4 Hockey Skates: $5 2018-2019 General Public Skating Sessions: Thursdays: 4pm-6pm Fridays: 3:45pm-5:30pm | 5:45pm-7:45pm | 8pm-9:45pm Saturdays: 4:15pm-5:45pm | 6pm-7:45pm | 8pm-9:45pm Sundays: 2pm-3:45pm | 4pm-5:45pm | 6pm-7:45pm
Charlie Heger Ice Rink
807 Summit Ave
Rink Fees (admission & skate are paid PER session): Non-Jersey City Resident Admissions- Adults (ages 18-61) $5 Children (ages 17 & under) $3 Senior Citizens (62 & older) $2 Skates- Figure Skates: $4 Hockey Skates: $5 2018-2019 General Public Skating Sessions: Thursdays: 4pm-6pm Fridays: 3:45pm-5:30pm | 5:45pm-7:45pm | 8pm-9:45pm Saturdays: 4:15pm-5:45pm | 6pm-7:45pm | 8pm-9:45pm Sundays: 2pm-3:45pm | 4pm-5:45pm | 6pm-7:45pm
Awesome indoor rock climbing! 14,000+ Square Feet of Climbing 40+ Foot Climbing Walls 45-60 Top Rope Stations Extensive Bouldering - Dynamic Lead Climbing Cardiovascular and Strength Training Areas Lounges - Pro Shops Private Party Rooms
The Gravity Vault Hoboken, NJ
1423 Clinton St
Awesome indoor rock climbing! 14,000+ Square Feet of Climbing 40+ Foot Climbing Walls 45-60 Top Rope Stations Extensive Bouldering - Dynamic Lead Climbing Cardiovascular and Strength Training Areas Lounges - Pro Shops Private Party Rooms
9 habitants recommandent
Skyway Golf Course
515 Duncan Ave
9 habitants recommandent
Indoor gocarting!
50 habitants recommandent
RPM Raceway | Race Play More
99 Caven Point Rd
50 habitants recommandent
Indoor gocarting!
A trek - but worth the experience!
25 habitants recommandent
Topgolf
1013 US-1
25 habitants recommandent
A trek - but worth the experience!
277 habitants recommandent
Citi Bike
277 habitants recommandent
14 habitants recommandent
Riverview Farmers Market
498 Palisade Ave
14 habitants recommandent
Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza
134-158 Newark Ave
66 habitants recommandent
Stade Red Bull
600 Cape May St
66 habitants recommandent
167 habitants recommandent
MetLife Stadium
1 MetLife Stadium Dr
167 habitants recommandent
191 habitants recommandent
Centre Prudential
25 Lafayette St
191 habitants recommandent