Jersey City

origin=0,0 Jersey City is New Jersey's second-largest city. Jersey City sits in the northeastern section of the state across the Hudson from its older and bigger cousin, New York City.

Jersey City Skyline - Jan 2006 - The Jersey City skyline, as seen from the New York harbor. The tower at the center of the picture is the Goldman Sachs Tower and the tallest building in New Jersey.

Districts

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• Historic Downtown - This area, directly to the West of the waterfront, is characterized by rows of restored brownstones, new condominiums, and some retail (largely centered on Grove Street). This area includes the historic neighborhoods of Paulus Hook along the Morris Canal, and Hamilton Park, Harsimus Cove, and Van Vorst Park further inland.
• Waterfront - Although considered to be part of Downtown Jersey City by most local residents, this area is often categorized as a separate neighborhood because it is so different from the Historic Downtown area. Characterized by high-rise condos and office towers, it's also home to the planned community of Newport, which includes the popular Newport Mall.
• Journal Plaza - Named after the Jersey Journal, whose headquarters are here, this is the commercial heart of the city. It's home to the Hudson County Community College, and to the county's courthouse and administration buildings.
• The Heights - Situated atop the Palisades, this primarily residential neighborhood is home to some of the county's best preserved Victorian mansions. This area has unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline, owing to its location high above downtown Jersey City and Hoboken.
• Liberty State Park - This neighborhood includes Liberty State Park itself, Cochrane Stadium/Caven Point Athletic Complex, and the exclusive Port Liberte development, which is home to luxury townhouses and condominiums as well as the Liberty National Golf Course.
• Bergen/Lafayette - This neighborhood of brownstones, row houses, and pre-war buildings is slowly feeling the effects of gentrification from the neighboring downtown area and the restoration of the massive Art Deco former medical center to residences and commercial space.
• West Side - This ethnically diverse neighborhood is home to Lincoln Park, Jersey City's own Central Park, New Jersey City University, and residential developments at the Hackensack River at Droyer's Point.
• Greenville - This area in the southern end of Jersey City is considered the roughest part of the city, but it is slowly being redeveloped.

Jersey City Halal Travel Guide

28249880.Picture787b - Brownstones in downtown Jersey CityJersey City is the second-largest city in New Jersey, trailing Newark (New Jersey) | Newark in population, but far surpassing Trenton and the state capital. It is on a peninsula that includes Hoboken to the north and the Hudson River and Manhattan to the east, Bayonne (New Jersey) | Bayonne to the south, and the Hackensack River to the West.

Once a humming center of industry, Jersey City housed the booming factories of Colgate and Dixon-Ticonderoga. Once a railroad hub and the rail lines of the nation's great railroads, including the famed Pennsylvania Railroad, criss-crossed the city, bringing new immigrants into the American hinterland. Today, Jersey City is neither of these things. Decades of government mismanagement and disappointments had a profound effect on this once booming town. A fear of urban areas caused significant "white flight" to the suburbs in the middle of the 20th century; once affluent areas became centers of poverty and crime. Jersey City was a mirror of what was happening in New York City, although perhaps to a more significant and depressing degree.

During the 1970s, immigrants began moving to Jersey City in droves, attracted by affordable real estate and a chance at experiencing the storied American dream. Today and these immigrants have helped to shape the city into a melting pot of the world's cultures and ethnicities. Nowhere else in the state is there a city as diverse and as interesting as Jersey City in this respect.

Later and the growing popularity of New York City in the 1990s had a significant impact on Jersey City, too. Old railyards along the waterfront became the sites of gleaming new office towers and high-rise condominiums. Brownstones further inland were fixed up by people moving back into the city. Jersey City's renaissance quickly began.

The city has gone through significant transformations over the course of its lifetime. And it's not over yet. High-rises continue to sprout up along the waterfront like weeds, attracting Manhattanites priced out of the real estate market there, while offering quick commutes to jobs in Downtown Manhattan and Midtown. Office towers continue to fill up with new tenants, including the backoffice functions of many New York City-based companies, earning it the moniker "Wall Street West." (In fact, Jersey City has more Class A office space than downtown Pittsburgh or Atlanta.) New stores catering to Jersey City's new gentry continue to pop up almost weekly. It's a city in transition, and it's exciting and frightening at the same time.

Travel to Jersey City

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Jersey City

Jersey City is about a 10-minutes ride from Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA Flight Code: EWR), which is a major hub for United Airlines, and is one of the three airports serving the New York metropolitan area. A taxi to Jersey City from EWR will set you back about $40.

If you don't have a lot of bags, consider taking the train from the airport. Catch AirTrain from your hub to the Newark Airport train station. Take a New York-bound New Jersey Transit train one stop to Newark Penn Station and then cross the platform to catch the PATH to Jersey City. On weekdays, you can take the North Jersey Coast Line to Hoboken where you can transfer to the PATH train. The AirTrain/NJ Transit train is $8.25; PATH is $2.75. The ride takes about 45 minutes.

The two other airports in the region are LaGuardia Airport (IATA Flight Code: LGA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA Flight Code: JFK), both in the borough of Queens in New York City. A cab from LGA or JFK to Jersey City will cost about $100.

By car

Getting into Jersey City by vehicle is not difficult, although finding parking once you are there may be. (Street parking is difficult to find, and many streets -- particularly in downtown Jersey City -- require parking permits to park for longer than a couple of hours. If you park in a permit zone, your vehicle may be booted by the Parking Authority, especially if you have out-of-state plates.)

Since Jersey City sits at the western end of the Holland Tunnel, your best option is to take any highway that leads directly to it. On the New Jersey side, this includes Interstate 78 (look for signs to exits 14-14c), US 1-9, and Interstate 280. On the New York side, take the West Side Highway and Canal Street from Manhattan.

By Rail

PATH daytime - Map of PATH system

The PATH runs to Journal Plaza, Grove Street, Exchange Place, and Pavonia/Newport in Jersey City with connections to Newark (New Jersey) | Newark, Lower Manhattan, Midtown Manhattan, and Hoboken. It costs $2.75 one-way. You can purchase a single-ride MetroCard from the vending machines near the turnstiles; they accept cash or credit/debit cards. Pay-Per-Ride MetroCards can be used on the PATH, however the Unlimited MetroCards (i.e. and the 7-day and 30-day unlimited ride cards for the subway) cannot.

From the Pavonia/Newport PATH station, Lower Manhattan is about seven minutes away, Midtown Manhattan (33rd Street) is about 15 minutes away, and Newark Penn Station is about 25 minutes away. From Newark Penn Station, you can connect to regional New Jersey Transit and interstate Amtrak trains.

The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, operated by NJ Transit, connects the Jersey City waterfront to Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City, North Bergen and Bayonne.

Travel on a Bus in Jersey City

NJ Transit and other operators run buses to the Journal Plaza Transportation Center bus terminal. Greyhound buses stop at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan and the bus terminal at Newark Penn Station. From the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York, take NJ Transit Buses 125 and 119 which go directly to Journal Plaza (the fare is $3.10; trip takes about 30 minutes) or NJ Transit Bus 1 from Newark Penn Station.

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NY Waterway operates four ferry routes connecting Jersey City to Manhattan. The routes from Port Liberte and Liberty Harbor connect to Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan. The other two ferry routes leave from Exchange Place, and connect to World Financial Center and West 39th Street in Midtown. Check the NY Waterway website for schedules.

Get Around

Dollar vans|Intrepid wanderers might find the "dollar" vans a quick and affordable way to travel around town. These vans, which are operated largely by Hispanic immigrants to serve that community, arose in response to the lack of frequent and reliable bus service in the area. Although no longer a dollar (the fare is now $1.75) and these small buses travel from Newport Mall up Newark Avenue, brush past Journal Plaza, and travel up Palisade Avenue towards the Heights (similar vans run up Kennedy Boulevard from Journal Plaza).Also and they run to-and-fro between NYC and Journal Plaza and the fare being $2.50, which is much cheaper. These vans don't travel on a fixed schedule, but operate relatively frequently during the day (they come by every five minutes or so). To get on board, flag the driver down. To get off the bus, say "next stop" to the driver about a block or so before your desired stop. Pay the driver as you leave the bus. The best way to navigate within Jersey City, as a tourist, is likely by PATH or light rail. These trains serve most major sections of town. The bus system is arcane, and even local residents have difficulty understanding where buses go or how often they run.

Unlike in Manhattan, taxis can be difficult to come by in Jersey City. You often have to call ahead to have one pick you up, although taxis are stationed at the Exchange Place, Grove Street and Journal Plaza PATH stations. Taxis in Jersey City can run either metered or unmetered (flat rate); the price is generally the same either way. If you are going unmetered, ask the price before getting into the taxi (or ask the dispatcher when you call ahead). Taxis are not cheap; a cab from Grove Street to Journal Plaza is about $10.

Zipcar is available in Jersey City. Most locations are downtown, although there is also one location each for Liberty State Park and Journal Plaza. Cars are within walking distance of all PATH stations in Jersey City as well as light rail stops between Newport and Liberty State Park. Zipcar locations can also be found in neighboring Hoboken. Generally, cars are readily available on weekdays.Availability is not as certain on weekends, although some cars should be available if one is flexible and only needs the vehicle for a few hours.

Citibike has many bike docks around Downtown Jersey City. The docks are more spaced out the farther you go out of downtown. The Jersey City Citibike system is separate from the Manhattan system, but bikes and keys from either system are compatible with the other's docks. Beware that most neighboring Hudson towns use Hudson Bike Share instead of Citibike, and these systems are not compatible with each other. However and there are plans to build HBS docks in Jersey City and Citibike docks in Hoboken, allowing for easier biking in the region. Many streets have bike lanes. The East Coast Greenway, a bike path that runs from Maine to Florida, cuts through Jersey City from Newark (New Jersey) | Newark, eastward through Lincoln Park and city streets, to the ferries and to the riverfront walkway running north.

What to See

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• Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse Washington Boulevard 40.7206, -74.0361 - Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse Powerhouse Morgan Street JC jeh - The Powerhouse is a Romanesque revival industrial masterpiece built between 1906 and 1908. The Powerhouse was designed by architect John Oakman, an alumnus of the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. The Powerhouse allowed the operation of the first trans-Hudson subway and the direct predecessor of today's PATH. It ceased operation as a power generating station in 1929. After years of neglect, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 after it was nominated by the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, an all volunteer not-for-profit organization. The city has designated the Powerhouse a developer and the Cordish company, which has renovated a similar power plant in Baltimore's Harbor.

• Jersey City City Hall 280 Grove St. 40.7178, -74.0431 Ride the PATH to Grove Street station and then walk south on the street of the same name.. Completed in 1896, this imposing granite and marble municipal structure was designed by Lewis Broome, who also designed the Trenton Statehouse. A bronze memorial monument by Philip Martiny stands in the small plaza in front of the City Hall entrance. The memorial bears the inscription: "Erected by the People of Hudson County to Commemorate the Valor of the Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines of the Civil War." The statue is of the Goddess of Victory in a seated pose. Although she has lain aside her shield, her hand rests in readiness upon her sword, though she offers the olive branch of peace.

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• Justice William Brennan Courthouse - Hudson County Courthouse - 583 Newark Ave. 40.7317, -74.0573 Walk east from Journal Plaza station. ☎ +1 201 795-6600 - Hudson County Courthouse - BrennanCourthouse retouched This stunning Beaux-Arts style building is a glimpse into the county's rich and storied history. Be sure to check out its stained glass dome and detailed murals. Guided Tours in Jersey City by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available on weekdays.

• Colgate Clock 2 Hudson Street 40.712028, -74.033889 Walk from Essex Street or Exchange Place stations. - Colgate Clock (Jersey City) - Colgate Clock Jersey City (1 of 2) (3157735699) Dating back to 1924 and the Colgate clock is a reminder of the numerous industries which once dominated the city. Manhattan residents still glance across the Hudson to tell the time from this iconic clock.

• Liberty State Park - Morris Pesin Drive 40.699881, -74.061442 Take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 14B. Once you made it to the exit, make a left after the last toll plaza ☎ +1 201 915-3440 +1 201 915-3400 Opening Hours: Every day 6AM Monday - 10PM Free Liberty State Park Manhattan viewed from Liberty State Park - Liberty State Park is as large as New York's Central Park but is far less developed. Nonetheless, it gets some 4 million visitors a year, drawn to the waterfront to see unsurpassed views of Manhattan, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Don't miss fireworks displays over the water in the Fourth of July! Most tourists see the Statue of Liberty from Manhattan, but if you're coming by car, it's easier to do so from the Park. Make your reservations on-line ahead of time. Admission to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are free, but you must buy a ferry ticket to make it to both sites. The ferry is first-come, first-served, but your advance reservation will guarantee you a particular window of time in which to visit the Statue. Tickets are sold in the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey (CRRNJ) terminal. While you are waiting for the ferry to depart, be sure to admire its early 20th-century ironwork and architecture. For immigrants heading west to places like Chicago and Pittsburgh after processing at Ellis Island, this is where their overland rail journeys began.

• Liberty Science Center - 40.7083, -74.0542 take the light rail to Liberty State Park station, and follow the signs to the Science Center - Liberty Science Center Liberty Sci Center west jeh - In Liberty State Park. The Science Center is open, after a $109-million, 22-month expansion project.

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• Jersey City Museum - 350 Montgomery Street 40.7197, -74.0505 - Jersey City Museum Jersey City Museum Oct 2011

• Loew's Jersey Theatre - 54 Journal Plaza 40.7322, -74.0645 adjacent to Journal Plaza station on the PATH - Loew's Jersey Theatre Loew's Theatre, New Jersey - One of the five Loew's "Wonder Palaces," the Loew's Jersey was one of New York City's flagship movie palaces. The interior of the theater is surprisingly intricate and detailed; one person remarked that standing in the lobby of the Loew's is like standing inside a Faberge egg. It is being lovingly restored by a local group, and often hosts live events and screens movie revivals.

• Lincoln Park - 690 WestSide Ave 40.7246, -74.0809 Take the 80 bus from Journal Plaza to Kensington Ave ☎ +1 201 915-1388 - Lincoln Park (Jersey City) Lincoln Park lake JC jeh - Belmont Avenue at WestSide Avenue. In 1905, “West Side Park”, as it was originally called, was designed by landscape architect Charles Lowrie and Daniel W. Langston and features multiple historical points of interest. “Lincoln the Mystic”, a seated statue of the U.S. President, was sculpted by James Earle Fraser. It was dedicated on June 14, 1930 when the park was given its current name of Lincoln Park. The fountain at the entrance of Lincoln Park was designed by the sculptor Pierre J. Cheronin and completed in 1911. It is 53-feet high and decorated with water spouting frogs and allegorical figures. The park honors history through several monuments, such the Irish Famine Memorial, Civil War Solider statue, James T. Farrier Firefighter Memorial, and by the display of two historic cannons and sun houses.

• Apple Tree House | 298 Academy Street 40.729831, -74.066531 walk south from Journal Plaza PATH ☎ +1 201 547-6921 - Van Wagenen House - Van Wagenen House 1933 House where Generals George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette dined and discussed war tactics. A walking cane that was made out of the apple tree that once existed is currently displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. Tours are available on Wednesdays

• Van Vorst House 530 Palisade Ave 40.746906, -74.042928 - Van Vorst House - Van Vorst Farmhouse Palisade Avenue Jersey City Height Oldest structure in Jersey City and one of the oldest in New Jersey. Build c 1740

• Paulus Hook - 40.715346, -74.037639 Take the Light Rail to Essex Street - Paulus Hook, Jersey City PaulusHook 55392 Today, Paulus Hook is a charming neighborhood of Brownstone Row Houses with an excellent view of New York city, served by a light rail. It used to be a small peninsula surrounded by marsh, and connected the mainland by a causeway that was passable only at low tide. It was the main landing point before the Revolutionary War for travelers going into Bergen County from New York City. It has since been backfilled and Paulus Hook is no longer a hook. Paulus Hook was the site of British fortifications during the revolution that caused serious problems for the local revolutionary government- it was used as a base for loyalist raids into Bergen County. Major Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee (father of the later Confederate General Robert E. Lee) took the fortifications by a night assault carried out during low tide on August 19, 1779.

• Street Paul's Roman Catholic Church - 14 Greenville Ave 40.696667, -74.093365 ☎ +1 201 433-8500 +1 201 433-9886 - One of the tallest and oldest church towers in New Jersey. Built in the 1860s

• Street John The Baptist Church | 3026 Kennedy Blvd 40.736226, -74.062783 Once you get out of the PATH Station, look for a church tower with a green top ☎ +1 201-653-8814 A Designed in the 1890s with stained-glass windows, a Seth Thomas clock, a Romanesque-Byzantine edifice, and a recreation of Raphael's "Disputation of the Holy Sacrament". The church's design features a Gold tessera (a fusion of pure Gold leaf and two pieces of glass) which only four other churches in the United States have.

• Pershing Field - Summit Ave 40.742076, -74.053831 Take the 87 bus from Journal Plaza and get off at the Booraem Ave stop - Pershing Field Pershing Field Park entry JC Heights jeh The park offers a lot of recreational activities including a running track, a swimming pool, and an ice-skating rink. However and the park has a very deep military history since it was the location of a military camp during World War I. The park offers memorials for those who served in both world wars and the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The park even has remnants of an old armory that once was located in McGinley Plaza.

• Reservoir No 3 - Reservoir Ave at Summit Ave 40.7402, -74.0546 Next to Pershing Field - Jersey City Reservoir No. 3 Jcres . Originally the location of one of the nation's first water works facilities and the reservoir lost its use in the 1990s, and it began to look like a smaller version of the New Jersey Meadowlands. Today and the reservoir one of the few places within the New York metro area to view wildlife. Must make an appointment online

• Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial - 1 Audrey Zapp Dr 40.708235, -74.035136 The memorial is next to the former CRRNJ Terminal which is where they hand out tickets for the Statue of Liberty ferries - Empty Sky (memorial) - Empty Sky Memorial with a beautiful reflection . Memorial dedicated to all 746 9/11 casualties from New Jersey. There are remains of the original towers adjacent to the memorial

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Jersey City

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• Walk along the Hudson Waterfront. Take in the breathtaking views. From most points along the waterfront, one can see (on a clear day) from the Verrazano Narrows Bridge all the way up the Hudson River to Midtown Manhattan. Just south of the Exchange Place PATH station is a waterfront pier which extends some 250 m into the Hudson River. From the pier, one will often see local residents fishing, tourists taking pictures of the Manhattan skyline, and even people playing chess at one of the tables on the pier. This is one of the most popular locations to photograph the Island of Manhattan, as it is directly across from downtown and the World Trade Center.

• Take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island. - 1 Audrey Zapp Dr 40.707818, -74.036406 Take exit 14B off the NJ Turnpike. Follow the signs to Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island ☎ +1 877- 523- 9849 - Hornblower Cruises Statue of Liberty 4, New York City . Although most people visiting these sites take the ferries from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan, you can also catch the Statue Cruises ferries bound for Liberty Island and Ellis Island from Liberty State Park. The landing is directly in front of the old Central Railroad of New Jersey terminal building.

• Visit the biggest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere | 222 Jersey City Blvd 40.708576, -74.054858 In 2018 and the Liberty Science Center turned their old 89-foot IMAX Dome theater into a planetarium that can has an 88 million pixel lighting system that can produce more than 280 trillion colors and 30,000 watts of digital sound

Shopping

Although Jersey City isn't known for its extensive shopping options and the City's new gentry have begun to bring with it classier and pricier shops. Nevertheless, some "old school" shops and bodegas (delis) continue to be mainstays, particularly for local residents. Parts of Jersey City are in the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) program, which allows retailers to charge half the state's sales tax (3.4375%) rather than the full sales tax rate, and clothing is not taxed at all. Retailers often have stickers on their doors showing that they participate in the UEZ program.

• Heights Shopping District - Central Ave 40.747445, -74.048403 Take the 87 bus from Greenville or the 119 from New York and Bayonne - Central Avenue (Hudson Palisades)

• Tia's Place - 277 Grove Street 40.717827, -74.044248 Next to Razza - Trendy clothing store, for the hipster set, catering mostly to women (although they do have a men's section).

• Newport Centre Mall - 30 Mall Dr West 40.726944, -74.037778 From Newark Bay Extension East: Make a right on Jersey Ave and follow the signs. The Light Rail and PATH trains also stop to Pavonia/Newport ☎ +1 201 626-2078 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9:30PM Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Newport Centre (shopping mall) =9.28.06NewportMallByLuigiNovi2 The county's largest indoor mall. It is just south of the Holland Tunnel, and hosts a Macy's, JC Penney, Sears, AMC (formerly Cineplex Odeon) movie theater, and a variety of other chain stores. All of the mall's more than 150 stores are part of the Urban Enterprise Zone. It's not free to park in the mall's parking garage; it's $2 to park there for up to 2 hours. Watch out if you stay parked longer than 6 hours; the rate zooms up, presumably to capture commuters parking there to take the PATH train from the Pavonia/Newport station to Manhattan.

• Stadium Plaza Shopping Center Kellogg Street 40.708882, -74.101545 Take NJ Turnpike to exit 15E to Jersey City - Shopping center most likely named after the demolished Roosevelt Stadium that once stood on those grounds. The shopping center includes ACME (supermarket), Rainbow (clothing store), Wendy's (fast food), Stadium Pizzas (pizzeria), Dollar Ruby (thrift store), Petland (pet store), and Capital One Bank

• McGinley Plaza and Journal Plaza Shopping Districts 700-920 Bergen Ave 40.730675, -74.064354 Walking distance from Journal Plaza PATH station - McGinley Plaza JournalPlaza
• Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza 2-190 Newark Ave Go to the Grove Street PATH Station and look for the mural of a tidal wave GPS 40.720914,-74.044825

A short walk south from the Journal Plaza Path, this multi vendor set-up carries a wide assortment of furniture, vintage goods, collectibles, antiques, housewares, fair trade & artisan direct merchandise, hand made, crafts, and other fineries. Enjoy a beverage at Harry Street Coffee , whose garden is open whenever the weather permits.

Halal Food & Restaurants

One of the great things about Jersey City is the diversity of its restaurant options. From wonderfully affordable Indian and Cuban restaurants to uber-trendy hotspots to elegant dining options offering stunning views of Manhattan with dinner, Jersey City has a little something for everyone. The city is also developing its own street food culture, which is somewhat similar to New York's. Vendors are typically around Exchange Place and near other recreational areas throughout the city.

• Wonder Bagels - 517 Jersey Ave Near Grove Street Path ☎ +1 201 433-0575

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| fax= | Opening Hours: 6AM–3PM - GPS: 40.7206, -74.0469 Fresh bagels through the morning with a wide variety of cream cheeses and sandwiches available. As a bonus for vegans, multiple types of non-dairy/tofu cream Cheese is available. On Saturday and Sunday morning and the line can easily be out the door.

• Iron Monkey - 95 Greene Street 40.715933, -74.035897 ☎ +1 201 435-5756 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thurs: 11AM - 2AM Friday - Sat: 11AM - 3AM Family-owned Italian pizzeria restaurant delivers thin crust brick oven Pizzas near Exchange Place.

• El Sason de Las Americas - 440 Bergen Ave 40.716514, -74.078209 ☎ +1 201 451 8515 Opening Hours: Everyday 11AM Monday - 9PM Don't bother trying to speak English as, for the most, everyone speaks Spanish only. Pointing at what you want works, and the only word you really need to know anyway is pernil, Spanish for Beef. Super affordable and super good. They have two locations; one in the Greenville section at the intersection of Bergen and Clendenny Aves and the more convinient one in Downtown at the intersection of Grove and Wayne Sts (a block from the Grove Street PATH station)

• Ahri's Kitchen - 227 Seventh Street 40.725907, -74.043817 ☎ +1 201 963 6056 - Korean food

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• Dosa Hut - 777 Newark Avenue 40.735343, -74.064043 ☎ +1 201 420-6660 Opening Hours: Weekdays: 09:30 AM - 10:00 PM, Weekends : 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Although Little India abounds with South Indian restaurants serving dosas (a kind of crepe, made from Rice and yellow split peas, usually rolled around a filling of potatoes and cashews) and the Dosa Hut probably has the widest selection feasible, with 30 dosas to choose from. Dosa Hut (as with many South Indian restaurants) is Vegetarian.

• Fiesta Grill - 817 WestSide Avenue 40.727859, -74.075930 Take the 80 bus from Journal Plaza and get off at the Fairmount + West Side stop ☎ +1 201 433 9600 Opening Hours: Monday - Thur 10 am – 8 pm, Friday - Saturday 10 am – 10 pm, Sunday 8 am – 8 pm Fiesta Grill originally had two locations, one in Newark Ave and in WestSide Ave. Fiesta Grill has a large dining room. In 2017, Fiesta Grill closed its Newark Ave location and moved permanently to WestSide Ave

• White Manna 480 Tonnelle Avenue 40.74722222, -74.06194444 Take the Lincoln Tunnel Exit from the Pulaski Skyway and make a right on the first traffic light (Manhattan Ave) ☎ +1 201 963-1441 - White Manna - White Mana Diner, Jersey City NJ (US 1-9). It has been here since the 1940s, and served up prize-winning hamburgers at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

• Taqueria Downtown - 354 Grove Street 40.720988, -74.042677 ☎ +1 201 763-6902 Opening Hours: Everyday 11:00 AM - 10:45 PM A basic taqueria with simple yet satisfying Mexican fare. This is not a typical "Tex-Mex" restaurant. The menu includes rules such as "no oversized burritos," "no guacamole," and "no fajitas." However, with tacos ranging from $2 to $3, you can easily have a affordable meal. Other basic and affordable Mexican fare is available.

• Park Cafe 14 Myanmar Road 40.699367, -74.066633 Take Exit 14B and follow the signs to the park. The diner is the first building after the roundabout ☎ +1 201 333 4154 - 1960s themed diner conveniently located at the entrance/exit to Liberty State Park.

• Miss America Diner 322 WestSide Ave 40.713214, -74.090014 Take the lightrail to WestSide Avenue and walk towards the red brick building for three blocks to Culver Ave ☎ +1 201 333-5468 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 6AM Monday - 8PM
• Little Quiapo/Philippine Bread House - 530 Newark Ave 40.730685, -74.055452 Very affordable Filipino "turo-turo" (literally, point-point - as in, you point to the food you want to order) restaurants., while Little Quiapo is tucked away in the back of a shopping center. In front of the same shopping center is Philippine Bread House, a decades-old baking landmark for Filipino pastries such as ensaymada, halaya, and pan de sal.

• Laico's - 67 Terhune Ave 40.703279, -74.094943 ☎ +1 201 434 4115 - An out-of-the-way restaurant that serves some of the best Italian food in the NYC metro area. Don't expect to find anything else interesting in the area, but you will not regret coming to Laico's: the complimentary bread and house salad are enough to make it a worthwhile trip!

• Hard Grove Cafe 286 1st Street 40.722028, -74.046847 Near and dear to the hearts of long-time residents because of its long tenure at this location (years ago it was just about the only non-dodgy place to get a meal downtown). It is a Cuban-American diner with unique decor (including plastic palm trees), acceptable food, great drinks, and decent (but sometimes lacking) service. Previously owned by Dominic Santana, a local promoter who was known for his attempts to flaunt the city's restrictive cabaret laws and also known for owning the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. It has since gone under new ownership, who have made the decor a bit more colorful and added some fancier menu items while keeping the old favorites. Also has a good selection of Cuban mixed drinks.

• Wild Fusion - 313 Grove Street 40.719086, -74.043386 ☎ +1 201 333-7020 Opening Hours: Sun-Thu 11AM Monday - 10PM Friday & Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 10:30PM This semi-Malaysian place serves a variety of Southeast Asian dishes including coconut based Curries, Sushi, Singapore Noodles, or a variety of other Asian fusion dishes. Prices are very reasonable, even more so when you take into consideration that it is BYOB. Try the crispy beef. Outside seating is available during the warmer months.

• Honshu Lounge - 95 Greene Street, Jersey City NJ 40.716314, -74.035866 Near Exchange Pl Light Rail ☎ +1 201-324-2788 Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 5-10PM, Friday & Saturday: 4:30PM Monday - 11PM Sunday: 4:30-10PM
• Hamilton Inn - 708 Jersey Avenue 40.729112, -74.044815 Take the Newark Bay Extension (NJ Turnpike exits 14-14C) to the Holland Tunnel. Stay in the right lane and do not go to any of the exits. At the first traffic light (Jersey Ave) make a right ☎ +1 201 839-5818 Opening Hours: Tue-Thu 11:30AM Monday - 11PM, Friday 11:30AM Monday - 1AM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 1AM, Sunday & Monday 10AM Monday - 10PM
• Ed & Mary's | 174 Coles Street 40.728830, -74.046498 ☎ +1 201 839-5604 Opening Hours: Monday - Thu 5PM–2AM, Friday 3PM–3AM, Saturday to 11AM–3AM, Sun- 11AM–1AM

}} Rita and Joe's 141 Broadway GPS -74.0744098,-74.0744098 +1 201-451-3606. Don't let this restaurant's location by the side of a busy highway put you off. This place has some of the best home-cooked Italian food this side of Jersey. Be sure to check out their lunch buffet deal - all-you-can-eat for only $8.

• Madame Claude Cafe - 364 Fourth Street 40.724857, -74.052038 Take NJ 7 to Jersey City. Cross the bridge and do NOT turn for another 2 miles. Once you go downhill past the cemetery, make a right on 4th Street ☎ +1 201-876-8800 Opening Hours: Tue-Thu 5-10PM, Friday 5-11PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 11PM A tiny French bistro in an unlikely location at the edge of downtown, this restaurant is a tiny piece of Paris in gritty Jersey City.

• Cafe La Rustique - 611 Jersey Ave 40.724881, -74.045705 ☎ +1 201-222-6886 - Great thin crust Pizzas, among the best in town (try the mozzarella!), as well as quality salads and Pasta.

• Rasoi Cafe Cafe Restaurant | 810 Newark Avenue 40.735738, -74.065417 ☎ +1 201 222-8850 - Easily the best Indian restaurant in Jersey City. Their lunch buffet is fantastic. Service is spotty, but the food is worth it.

• Marco & Pepe - 289 Grove Street 40.718328, -74.043838 The quality of the food here is consistently among the highest in the city, as are the prices - both of which are more reflective of Manhattan than Jersey City, which is part of its continuing appeal. Little seating is available inside, so on the weekend it's likely a good idea to get reservations, as the place is always busy. During the summer, sidewalk seating is available so that you may look upon passersby with disdain as you consume conspicuously. Although prices can be high, main dished can be ordered in half-portions at a reasonable price.

• Light Horse Tavern - 199 Washington Street 40.713954, -74.038099 ☎ +1 201-946-2028 - Main dishes range from $19-34. The fruit cocktails is good, and the food is outstanding. Ambiance is very classy, with historical tidbits adorning the walls. The restaurant is named after "Light Horse Harry" Lee, father of Robert E. Lee, who fought against the British at the famous "Battle of Paulus Hook" (famous in Paulus Hook, at least).

• Vu - ;jsessionid=CTZQAUZUXJRNTTQSNWGFAF4OCJWZCUP4 2 Exchange Place 40.716963, -74.030962 Take the PATH train to Exchange Place Opening Hours: Everyday 5:30AM Monday - 10PM Located inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Exchange Place, Vu has a private dining area, lounge, and restaurant with views of New York City

• Rooftop at Exchange Place - 1 Exchange Place 40.715859, -74.033623 ☎ +1 551 256 7850 Opening Hours: Tue-Thu 4-10PM, Friday & Saturday 4PM Monday - 12AM High class restaurant that offers all types of food from cocktails to sandwiches to brunch. You can either go to the terrace, which is the stylish first floor of the building, or you can go to the roof, hence the name, which has 360 views of New York City, a DJ

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• Razza Pizzas - 275 Grove Street 40.717749, -74.044064Across the st from the city hall Opening Hours: Weekdays and Saturdays 5-10 PM
• LITM - 140 Newark Avenue 40.720453, -74.043613 ☎ +1 201 536-5557 Opening Hours: Monday - Th: 5PM–1AM F-Saturday:5PM–2AM Sunday: 5:00PM–12:00AM A trendy bar/lounge, LITM (which stands for Love is the Message) is a popular watering hole which wouldn't be out of place in Chelsea or TriBeCa. The bar has an assortment of specialty drinks, including martinis, and often showcases a variety of art by local artists.

• Barcade - 163 Newark Avenue 40.720911, -74.044860 ☎ +1 201 332-4555 Opening Hours: Sun-Thu: 12pm to 2am Fridays & Saturdays: 12pm to 3am Barcade An expansion of the popular Brooklyn destination. Besides serving a daily rotating menu of about two dozen reasonably priced ($5-6) microbrews and the bar also sports 30+ classic arcade systems at 25¢ per play. 21+ only

• Lucky 7 | 322 Second Street 40.722890, -74.047423 ☎ +1 201 418-8585 - Very popular local watering hole. New York Magazine wrote of this place: "Some nights they have a D.J.; some nights it’s big hair and Bon Jovi."

• P.J. Ryan's - 4 Path Plaza 40.732543, -74.062944 Next to Journal Plaza PATH ☎ +1 201 222-1600 Opening Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30AM Monday - 2AM, Friday and Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 3AM Decent pub, with a reasonable selection of food (your typical pub fare, mostly). They occasionally have live music; it's not always good, though.

• Zeppelin Hall Biergarten and Restaurant - 88 Liberty View Drive 40.715327, -74.046528 Take the Light Rail to Jersey Ave and walk a few blocks ☎ +1 201 721-8888 Opening Hours: Wed-Fri 4PM Monday - 2AM Weekends 12PM Monday - 1AM This hall in the new Liberty Harbor development is a huge biergarten with seating for up to 800 people. One of Jersey City's most popular hang-out spots, with 144 taps and $10 liters of soft drinks. Family-friendly.

• The Honorable William Wall | New York Bay 40.702607, -74.034778 The restaurant offers a water taxi from the pier at the foot of Warren Street and Marin Blvd Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 5:45pm–9:30pm Saturday: 12:15pm–4:30 pm, 5:15-9:00pm

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Many budget-minded New York City tourists decide to stay in moderately-priced Jersey City hotels because of its proximity to Manhattan. Hotels along or near the waterfront are very safe and very well-appointed.Avoid the strip of motels along US 1-9 (Tonnelle Avenue) north of Journal Plaza. The area is industrial, unsafe, and is a haven for prostitution and other illicit activities.

• Holland Hotel - Holland Tunnel Plaza East 40.729664, -74.040024 ☎ +1 201 963-6200 This non-descript motel, directly in front of the Holland Tunnel, is a popular option for budget-minded travellers. It's clean, safe, reasonably priced, and only a short walk from the Pavonia/Newport PATH station.

• Ramada Limited Jersey City - 65 Tonnelle Avenue 40.732869, -74.067580 ☎ +1 201 432-6100 +1 866 523-3959 Ramada Journal Plaza - Ramada Inn - Tonnelle Ave Short walk to Journal Plaza

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• Candlewood Suites - 21 Second Street 40.720886, -74.034309 ☎ +1 201 659-2500

• Courtyard Jersey City Newport - 540 Washington Boulevard 40.727560, -74.033977 Take New Jersey Turnpike North towards New York City. Take Exit 14C towards the Holland Tunnel. After paying the toll at 14C continue toward the Holland Tunnel. Turn right on Jersey Avenue (first light). Immediately bear left toward the Newport Centre Mall and continue to Washington Boulevard (first stop light) and turn right. Hotel is on the left. ☎ +1 201 626-6600 +1 201 626-6601 Courtyard by Marriott Newly renovated, by the Newport Centre Mall and one block from the waterfront.

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City - 455 Washington Boulevard 40.723549, -74.036782 ☎ +1 201 499-2400 - Popular with business travelers, this all-suite hotel is near the Pavonia/Newport PATH and Newport Mall.

• Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson - 2 Exchange Place 40.717128, -74.032234 From the Holland Tunnel (exiting NY): Make a left on Grove St. At the fourth traffic light (Columbus Ave) make a left. The Hyatt is at the end of the road ☎ +1 201 469-1234 Situated directly on the Hudson River, this hotel has fabulous views of Manhattan. And it's practically right beside the Exchange Place PATH station, making trips into Manhattan a breeze. The Hyatt is easily Jersey City's nicest hotel.

Internet & Phones

Jersey City is served by two area codes - 201 and the overlay area code, 551. This means that 10-digit dialing is required. When dialing locally (within the 201 and 551 area codes), do not dial +1 before the number. For calls to other area codes, you must dial +1 before the number you're calling. Even though New York City is just across the Hudson, it's considered to be a long-distance call. Of course, with the advent of cellphones, long-distance calling is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

As in Manhattan, internet cafes are fairly uncommon in Jersey City as Wi-Fi is becoming more readily available. Notably, Janam Indian Tea on Grove Street and the Daily Grind Coffee Lounge on Morris Street offer free Wi-Fi connections.

Stay Safe

Although most areas in Jersey City are generally safe during the day, exercise caution when walking alone at night. Streets are virtually deserted after midnight, on weekends, and on holidays, making those walking alone easy targets. If feasible, walk in large groups, or take a taxi. If you must walk alone, stick to well-lit, major streets and don't flash your wallet, cellphone or iPod.

Try to avoid the southern section of the city, bordering Bayonne, particularly the neighborhood of Greenville. In particular, Martin Luther King Drive and Ocean Avenue should be avoided. Muggings are not entirely uncommon in this primarily low-income area, and drug and gang violence are rampant. Hang around after dark at the light railway stations AT YOUR OWN RISK, as there have been series of robberies and muggings recently on the HBLR lines near Danforth/Garfield/LSP.

Property crimes are becoming increasingly common across all of Jersey City. Do not leave any valuables in your car.

Travel Next

Lower Manhattan from Jersey City November 2014 panorama 1 - View of Lower Manhattan from Jersey City

• Manhattan - Some of the world's finest dining, entertainment, shopping, and dining are only a ten-minutes train ride away. Leave your vehicle at one of the numerous parking lots and garages around Grove Street or Journal Plaza PATH stations and take in all that America's greatest city has to offer.
• Newark (New Jersey) | Newark - Despite its reputation for high crime and race riots, Newark is undergoing a renaissance of its own. Be sure to check out a show at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), one of the best concert halls in the nation. After that, hit up the vibrant Ironbound neighborhood for some amazing Brazilian food.
• Hoboken - Reputedly, Hoboken has the most bars per square mile of any city in the United States. And it's only a PATH ride away.
• Gateway (New Jersey) | The Gateway, or North Jersey, is surprisingly diverse.
• Jersey Shore -a day trip to some of the finest beaches on the East Coast

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