New Jersey

Introduction

Geography

Cities

• Secaucus
• East Rutherford
• Jersey City
• Newark is the state's largest city.
• Paterson
• Trenton is the state's capital.
• Atlantic City

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

• The Meadowlands Fair - held annually at the Meadowlands.
• Meadowlands Racetrack.
• Giants Stadium (home of the New York Giants / Jets).
• Izod Center (home of the New Jersey Nets).

Weather

New Jersey has a temperate climate, having both hot, humid summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the winter season are in the 30's (ºF) and in the summer reach up to the 80's (ºF) or higher.

Getting There

By Plane

There are three major airports serving New Jersey & the New York City Area. All three are operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

• Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA: EWR; ICAO:KEWR), Newark, New Jersey
• John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA: JFK; ICAO:KJFK), Jamaica, Queens, New York
• LaGuardia Airport (IATA: LGA; ICAO: KLGA), Flushing, Queens, New York

By Train

Many Amtrak trains travel to and from New Jersey:

• The Acela Express between Boston and Washington DC.
• The Cardinal/Hoosier State between New York and Chicago.
• The Carolinian/Piedmont between New York and Charlotte, North Carolina.
• The Crescent between New York and New Orleans.
• The Northeast Regional between Boston and Newport News, Virginia.
• The Pennsylvanian between New York and Pittsburgh.
• The Keystone between New York and Harrisburg, via Philadelphia.
• The Silver Service/Palmetto between New York and Tampa/Miami.
• The Vermonter between Washtington DC and St. Albans, Vermont.

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Car

Many international rental companies have a wide selection of rental cars and these include Hertz, Avis, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Budget and Alamo/National. Most companies will require you are at least 25 years of age, although younger people might be able to rent cars at slightly higher rates and with some insurance differences as well. A national driver's license is usually enough, but an additional international one is recommended. Also note that it usually costs more to include lots of other extra things. For example extra drivers, GPS, the first full tank, SLI (Supplemental Liability Insurance), PAI (Personal Accident Insurance, usually covered already at home), road assistance/service plan, and drop-off costs for one-way rentals.
If you want to book a car, it is recommended that you book your car before arriving in the USA. This is almost always (much) cheaper compared to just showing up. Also, try and book with a so-called 'broker', which usually works together with a few or many car rental companies and can offer the best deal. Some examples include Holidayautos, Holidaycars and Sunny Cars. Some of the cheapest deals to book from Europe, includes Drive-USA, which also has a German version.

For more information and tips about renting cars and campers, additional costs, insurance, traffic rules, scenic routes and getting maps and fuel it is advised to check the USA Getting Around section.

New Jersey has a number of National Scenic Byways which offer a great way to explore the state crossing beautiful landscapes. Mostly, there are lots of national parks, state parks or monuments along the way and it's generally a better alternative than the faster but boring Interstate Highways.

By Bus

By Boat

Eat

Drink

Hoboken

One of the most popular cities to get a drink in New Jersey is Hoboken. Located in the northeastern part of New Jersey, right across the Hudson river from New York city, Hoboken offers a metropolitan bar scene. With many establishments located right on the main street of Washington Street, there are a great number of choices all within walking distance of each other.

• Black Bear Bar & Grill is one of the options.

New Brunswick

Located in Central New Jersey, New Brunswick offers a variety of choices for all types of people. Home to Rutgers University, New Brunswick is always lively into the late hours of the night. For the younger, rowdier crowd, many bar options can be found on the popular half-mile stretch of Easton Avenue in New Brunswick. For the more sophisticated crowd, downtown New Brunswick on George Street / Albany Street offers swankier options.

Easton Ave. Bars:

• Knight Club.
• Scarlet Pub.
• Old Queens Pub.
• The Golden Rail.
• Stuff Yer Face.
• Corner Tavern.

Downtown Bars:

• Clyde's Martini Bar.
• Tumulty's Pub.
• Old Man Rafferty's.
• Old Bay.
• Harvest Moon.
• Nova Terrra.

Princeton

Lambertville

Sleep

There are many great hotels to stay at in the Meadowlands Liberty region. This area is located minutes from New York City which makes it easy to travel into the city through NJ Transit. It is also 15 miles from the Newark Liberty International Airport. The hotels are for both leisure and business travel with many fine places to dine. The convenient location and affordable prices makes the Meadowlands the best place to stay.

Hotel and Motel Chains

There are dozens of hotel and motel chains, ranging from budget to top end. Allthough they are not the most charming accommodations, they usually have a very decent midrange service with good rooms and are generally good value. At least you know what to expect and in some cases they are either the only or the best option in the area. Some of them include:

• Motel 6
• Super 8
• Days Inn
• Quality Inn
• Red Roof Inn
• Howard Johnson
• Best Western
• La Quinta Inns and Suites
• Holiday Inn
• Econo Lodge
• Travelodge
• Hilton
• Choice Hotels
• Ramada
• Radisson
• Starwood Hotels
• Marriott Hotels