Brittany & AJ
Things To Do
Rutgers Law School, Newark
Have some time to kill? Checkout the place the bride and groom met :) Chartered in 1766, Rutgers was originally called Queen's College, and was affiliated with the Dutch Reformed Church. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States, the second-oldest in New Jersey (after Princeton University), and one of nine colonial colleges that were chartered before the American Revolution. The state university absorbed the University of Newark (1935) in 1946 and then the College of South Jersey and South Jersey Law School, in 1950. These two institutions became Rutgers University–Newark and Rutgers University–Camden, respectively. On September 10, 1970, after much debate, the board of governors voted to admit women into Rutgers College.
Liberty Science Center
Adjacent to amazing waterfront views, this facility has (4) floors and (12) galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium, and a 3D theater.
Liberty State Park
This park has wonderful waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways if you’re into that sort of thing. :)
Pier 13
This seasonal open-air waterfront beer garden features food trucks, water sports, and entertainment.
Weehawken Dueling Grounds
Have you seen Hamilton yet? If not, do it now and talk to Brittany’s brother Isaiah about it whenever you’re ready. This wooded green space above the Hudson River is where Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton in 1804.
American Dream Mall
Touted as the second largest mall in the United States (behind the Mall of America), this large indoor complex has shopping and dining options, plus a theme park, a water park, and a ski slope.
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment
This venerable track runs thoroughbred and harness horse races and also houses FanDuel Sports Zone with some eateries near the action.
James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park
Named after James J. Braddock (“Cinderella Man”), this 167-acre lakefront and clifftop park with NYC views has (45) sports facilities, trails, and a dog run.
Fort Lee Historic Park
This quaint park features scenic vistas, a visitor center, and a reconstructed Revolutionary War camp. While you're here, be sure to visit Al Palzer Sr's memorial bench in honor of his passing in late 2022.
New York City
Cited as the most-populated city in the United States, New York City comprises (5) boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building, Top of The Rock[efeller Center], and One World Trade Center, as well as sprawling Central Park and New York Botanical Gardens to name a few.
The Village of Piermont
Come checkout one of our favorite day trip spots and home to our wedding venue! Piermont is a village incorporated in 1847 in Rockland County, New York, United States. The population was 2,517 at the 2020 census.
Bear Mountain State Park
This lush and mountainous park features picnic sites, fishing areas, a swimming pool, trails, and more.
West Point
West Point is the oldest continuously occupied military post in the United States. Located on the Hudson River in New York, General George Washington stationed his headquarters in West Point in the summer and fall of 1779 during the American Revolutionary War, and later called it "the most important Post in America" in 1781 following the war's end.
Storm King Art Center
This 500-acre open-air sculpture park is open seasonally with tram tours, bike rentals, and a cafe.