Visiting Ellis Island is a seminal part of growing up in New Jersey. Elizabeth recommends packing a bagel sandwich, taking the ferry from the NJ side, and enjoying the sights and history.
Love science, interactive exhibits, IMAX movies, and feeling young again? Enjoy this classic field trip and rainy day destination.
Looking to go on a run / walk? Head to Liberty State Park for views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Lower Manhattan. There's a two mile promenade as well as miles of trails for longer jaunts.
A 9-hole course nestled on the west side of Jersey City - this unique blend of course and urban setting is a rare gem!
Take Friday or Sunday off and head into "the city" for the day. You can take the PATH from Newport or Exchange Place into Manhattan (depending on your destination). See a show, catch a game, walk around, people watch, whatever floats your boat! Elizabeth's personal favorite is the double feature of the American Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art, with lunch in Central Park in between.
Find and try the all the things that New Jerseyans miss most when they leave the state - pizza, bagels, porkrolleggandcheese on a hard roll, a good deli, crumb cake, water ice