- Our list of the best things to do in Jersey City, New Jersey, features the top 765 nearby activities — including 259 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Jersey City, NJ has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
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Kids learn Spanish, French, Italian, or Chinese, master shapes, colors, and motor skills while creating art, or prepare healthy food
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at Exit 14B-New Jersey Turnpike Extension, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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Liberty State Park provides great views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline. The park covers 1,122 acres with about 300 acres landscaped for public use.
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With a mission to perpetuate the 'art of American entertainment', the Lowe's Jersey Theater offers classic films and live entertainment. They also feature a Theatre Pipe Organ that can mimic virtually any form of music from show tunes to jazz.
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80 Audrey Zapp Drive, Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ 7305
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Take a private sailing trip on or around Manhattan with Gotham Sailing. The sailing yacht, Black Strap, is a Jeanneau Sunrise racer cruiser refitted in 2013. Sunset sails and half-day sails are offered. Special occasion sails are also available.
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A neighborhood park with areas for dogs, playgrounds, walking paths, and a number of other amenities, Van Vorst Park hosts a variety of community events, including Shakespeare in the Park and other performances.
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Tucked behind an art storage warehouse lies Mana Contemporary. This inspiring space houses many galleries and artist studios where visitors can watch the artists at work. The center offers three tours a day on weekdays.
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Located in a historic area of New Jersey, Hamilton Park is a large green space with multiple amenities. It features tennis courts, a playground, basketball courts, and open spaces. The park also has an area reserved for dogs.
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Indoor karting permits guests at the Pole Position Raceway to experience speed, fun, and safety. The high-performance karts can reach 45 mph while junior karts are available for kids who wish to race.
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150 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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Calypso Sailing Adventures, located in Jersey City New Jersey, offers sailing tours from April through October. Trips are available for groups of 2-6 people, and offer views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline.
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Situated on nearly 275 acres, Lincoln Park features fields for soccer, football and baseball as well as courts for basketball, tennis and handball. The park also has playgrounds, walking areas, picnic facilities and a fishing lake.
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Located next to a shopping center, Newport Green offers visitors a scenic park, complete with a carousel and walking path. From the park, visitors can take in panoramic views of the Manhattan cityscape.