New Jersey

Introduction

Geography

Cities

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

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

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 Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport (airport code: EWR) is located in Newark, New Jersey. For terminal information, see the Newark Airport page.

John F. Kennedy International:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (airport code: JFK) is located in Jamaica, Queens (NY). For terminal information and options for getting from JFK to New Jersey/New York City, see the JFK Airport page.

La Guardia Airport:
La Guardia Airport (airport code: LGA) is located in Flushing, Queens (NY). For terminal information and options for getting from LGA to New Jersey/New York City, see the La Guardia Airport page.

By Train

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

Getting Around

By Plane

By Train

By Car

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

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