Things To Do
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Cruise around the Island
Visit a Museum
There are SO many great museums in NYC. Art: The MET, The Moma, The Frick Collection, The Cloisters (extension of The MET), The Guggenheim, The Whitney, International Center of Photography (Photography only), Fotografiska (Photography only) History: The Museum of Natural History, The Tenement Museum, The 9/11 Museum, The Intrepid Museum, The Jewish Museum Science: Liberty Science Center Other: The Museum of Illusions, The Museum of Ice Cream, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Madame Tussauds
View the City from Above
If you're looking to view the city from above - you may want to purchase tickets for one of the following experiences: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets The Edge Freedom Tower Empire State Building Note: You will want to book tickets in advance. Most tickets require you to book for a specific timeslot - keep in mind that some time slots will book up faster than others (e.g. sunset).
See a Broadway Show
There are so many great shows to see - be sure to check one out if you can!
How do I get around?
There is plenty of public transportation at your finger tips. You can hail a cab, call an Uber/Lyft or leverage the following: NJ PATH: this will get you from Jersey City / Hoboken to NYC. Click the following link to view maps and schedules. Note that you can download the app for tickets! https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/schedules-maps.html NJ TRANSIT: If you are looking to explore NJ (including the shore), you can get around using the train. The closest NJ Transit location is in Hoboken. You can plan your trip on the following link: https://www.njtransit.com/ NYC MTA: The subway is an easy way to get around the city. https://new.mta.info/map/5256 NYC CITY BIKES: https://account.citibikenyc.com/map Ferry from Jersey City to NYC: https://www.nywaterway.com/PaulusHookRoute.aspx
Interested in exploring the greater NYC area?
Mohonk Mountain House is a great mountainside getaway ~2hr drive from NYC. They have beautiful trails and a rock scramble for those more adventurous. There is also a wonderful spa if you are looking for some R&R. // Cold Spring is a historic town ~1.5 hr drive from NYC. There are lots of boutiques and good eats. The town is nestled between the Hudson River and a state park so there are great views and easy access to nature. // Long Island Beaches (Hamptons, Montauk) are ~2-3 hr drive from NYC or you can take the LIRR. There are historic towns with great shopping and eats. Great place to go to the beach or shopping during the day and go out at night. // NJ Beaches are ~1-2.5 hrs from NYC. Long Branch is closer to the city (~1hr) and has great restaurants and a beautiful beach. Cape May is historic beach town ~2.5 hours from NYC. There are great shops, restaurants and beaches.