10 days in Jersey City & New York City Itinerary

Jersey City is the second-most-populous city in the U.S. On the 11th (Fri), pause for some photo ops at Empty Sky - 9/11 Memorial, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ocean Grove Beach, and then examine the collection at Silverball Museum - Asbury Park, NJ. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Turtle Back Zoo, admire the majestic nature at Liberty State Park, and then pause for some photo ops at Tear Drop Memorial.

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New York City to Jersey City is an approximately half hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. August in Jersey City sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 71°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to drive to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Kids will enjoy The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park. Times Square and Gateway National Recreation are good opportunities to explore the local culture. On the 20th (Sun), spend an adventurous day with a kayaking and canoeing tour. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Long Beach, steep yourself in history at The Morgan Library & Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Hamilton Grange National Memorial, and admire the striking features of Empire State Building.

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New York City is just a stone's throw from Jersey City. In August, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.