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That is a shame, because it has a lot to offer, and it is a cheaper base for New York City than staying in Manhattan itself.\r\n\r\nJersey City and Hoboken sit right across the Hudson from Manhattan, with the best skyline views in the area and a quick train ride into the city. Further south, the Jersey Shore runs the length of the Atlantic coast: boardwalks and amusement piers, the music town of Asbury Park, Atlantic City's casinos, and Cape May, a Victorian seaside town at the southern tip. Inland, the Pine Barrens are a huge, quiet forest, Princeton is a classic university town, and the Delaware Water Gap has hiking on the Appalachian Trail.\r\n\r\nGive New Jersey two or three days on its own, or use Jersey City as a base for New York. 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Hoboken, next door, has a lively main street and the birthplace of Frank Sinatra.\r\n\r\nOn the Shore, Asbury Park has a restored boardwalk and the Stone Pony, the music venue where Bruce Springsteen started out. Atlantic City has casinos and the original boardwalk, the first in the country. Cape May, at the southern tip, has streets of painted Victorian houses, beaches and a lighthouse, and is one of the best places on the East Coast for birdwatching during migration.\r\n\r\nInland, walk the campus of Princeton University, kayak or hike in the Pine Barrens, and hike the Delaware Water Gap, where the Appalachian Trail crosses into Pennsylvania. Thomas Edison's laboratory in West Orange is a national historical park.","hw_hub_state_do_points":"Liberty State Park | Skyline views and ferries to Ellis Island\r\nAsbury Park | The boardwalk and the Stone Pony\r\nCape May | Victorian houses and beaches\r\nDelaware Water Gap | Hiking on the Appalachian Trail","hw_hub_state_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_state_do_more":"All things to do in New Jersey","hw_hub_state_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_state_free_body":"Liberty State Park and the Jersey City and Hoboken waterfronts are free, with some of the best views of Manhattan. The Atlantic City and Asbury Park boardwalks cost nothing to walk.\r\n\r\nMany Jersey Shore beaches charge a daily fee, called a beach tag, in summer, though some are free, including Atlantic City's. Princeton's campus is free to wander.\r\n\r\nThe Pine Barrens and the Delaware Water Gap have free trails.","hw_hub_state_free_points":"Liberty State Park | Free skyline views\r\nBoardwalks | Free to walk\r\nPrinceton campus | Open to visitors\r\nBeach tags | Most Shore beaches charge in summer","hw_hub_state_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_state_free_more":"All free things to do in New Jersey","hw_hub_state_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_state_food_body":"New Jersey is the land of the diner, with more diners than almost anywhere in the country, open late and serving huge plates. Try a pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich, the state's breakfast, and Italian-American food, especially pizza and subs.\r\n\r\nOn the Shore, eat saltwater taffy, boardwalk fries and fresh seafood. In summer, farm stands sell Jersey tomatoes, blueberries and sweetcorn, the reason for the nickname the Garden State.\r\n\r\nJersey City has excellent Indian food around Journal Square.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Diners | Open late, huge plates\r\nPork roll | The state breakfast sandwich\r\nSaltwater taffy | On the boardwalk\r\nJersey tomatoes | Summer farm stands","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for New Jersey","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Hoboken and Jersey City have bars full of young professionals, and Manhattan is a short train ride away. Asbury Park has a strong live music scene.\r\n\r\nAtlantic City's casinos have clubs and shows, and Shore towns such as Seaside Heights and Wildwood are lively in summer.\r\n\r\nOutside summer, the Shore is quiet.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Hoboken | Bars and New York close by\r\nAsbury Park | Live music\r\nAtlantic City | Casinos and clubs\r\nSummer | The Shore comes alive","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for New Jersey","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"The PATH train links Jersey City and Hoboken with Manhattan in minutes, and ferries cross the Hudson. NJ Transit trains run to Newark, Princeton and the northern Shore, and buses reach Atlantic City and Cape May.\r\n\r\nNewark Liberty International Airport is one of New York's three main airports, with trains to Manhattan and around the state.\r\n\r\nA car helps for the southern Shore, the Pine Barrens and the Delaware Water Gap. The New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway have tolls.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"PATH | Minutes to Manhattan\r\nNJ Transit | Trains and buses across the state\r\nNewark Airport | One of New York's main airports\r\nDriving | Tolls on the main highways","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for New Jersey","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What New Jersey costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"New Jersey is expensive, but cheaper than Manhattan, which makes Jersey City a good base for New York. Hostels are rare outside Jersey City, and Shore towns are expensive in July and August.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 6.625 per cent. Clothing and most food from shops are exempt. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nBeach tags, tolls and parking add up on the Shore.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Base | Jersey City is cheaper than Manhattan\r\nSales tax | 6.625%\r\nBeach tags | Most Shore beaches in summer\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for New Jersey","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"The main tourist areas of New Jersey are generally safe. Take normal city care in Newark and Atlantic City, where some streets away from the boardwalk are best avoided at night.\r\n\r\nOn the Shore, swim only where lifeguards are on duty, as rip currents are common. Ticks are common in the Pine Barrens and woods.\r\n\r\nHealth insurance is essential in the USA. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nRip currents | Swim with lifeguards\r\nAtlantic City | Stay near the boardwalk at night\r\nTicks | Check after walks","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for New Jersey","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Jersey City for New York, and the Shore towns in summer.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Jersey City |  | Across the Hudson from Manhattan, with skyline views and quick trains into New York. | Liberty State Park; Ellis Island ferries; Hoboken; Journal Square | 1306616\nAsbury Park |  | A Shore town with a restored boardwalk and a big live music scene. | The boardwalk; The Stone Pony; Convention Hall | 1306613\nAtlantic City |  | Casinos and the country's first boardwalk. | The Boardwalk; Steel Pier; Casinos; Free beaches | 1306614\nCape May |  | A Victorian seaside town at the southern tip of the state. | Victorian houses; Cape May Lighthouse; Beaches; Birdwatching | 1306615","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"Summer is the season for the Jersey Shore, from Memorial Day in late May to Labor Day in early September. Spring and autumn are mild and quiet, and good for walking. Winter is cold, and most Shore towns close.","hw_hub_state_season_note":"Average highs for Newark, rounded. The Shore is cooler in summer.","hw_hub_state_season_rows":"January | 4 | 1 | Cold, Shore closed\r\nFebruary | 6 | 1 | Cold\r\nMarch | 11 | 2 | Cool\r\nApril | 17 | 2 | Spring\r\nMay | 23 | 3 | Shore season opens\r\nJune | 28 | 4 | Summer begins\r\nJuly | 31 | 5 | Peak beach season\r\nAugust | 30 | 5 | Peak beach season\r\nSeptember | 26 | 3 | Warm, quieter\r\nOctober | 19 | 2 | Autumn colour\r\nNovember | 13 | 1 | Quiet\r\nDecember | 7 | 1 | Cold","hw_hub_state_events_title":"What is on while you are there","hw_hub_state_events_intro":"Summer on the Shore and music in Asbury Park.","hw_hub_state_events_source":"manual","hw_hub_state_events_count":"8","hw_hub_state_events_cache":"24","hw_hub_state_events_cta_label":"","hw_hub_state_events_cta_url":"","hw_hub_state_events":"Shore season | Memorial Day to Labor Day | The Jersey Shore | Boardwalks, beaches and nightlife at full volume. |  | \nSea.Hear.Now festival | September | Asbury Park | A music and surf festival on the beach. |  | \nCape May bird migration | September to October | Cape May | Hawks, songbirds and monarch butterflies pass through. |  | ","hw_hub_state_budget_title":"What your trip will cost","hw_hub_state_budget_intro":"Per night, for one person, based on Jersey City prices.","hw_hub_state_budget_note":"Treat these as a guide. Shore towns cost more in summer.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 55 | 30 | 10 | 10\r\nMiddle of the road | 90 | 55 | 20 | 30\r\nComfortable | 180 | 100 | 40 | 60","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels across New Jersey's main cities, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Jersey City","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/jersey-city\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"New Jersey questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"Is New Jersey a good base for New York City? | Yes. Jersey City and Hoboken are minutes from Manhattan by PATH train, and usually cheaper.\r\nWhat is the Jersey Shore? | The Atlantic coast of New Jersey, lined with beach towns, boardwalks and summer nightlife.\r\nDo I need to pay to go on the beach? | Most Shore beaches charge a daily beach tag in summer. Some, such as Atlantic City's, are free.\r\nHow do I get to the Jersey Shore without a car? | NJ Transit trains reach the northern Shore, including Asbury Park, and buses go to Atlantic City and Cape May.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit New Jersey? | June to September for the Shore. Spring and autumn are quiet and mild.\r\nCan I visit the Statue of Liberty from New Jersey? | Yes. Ferries leave from Liberty State Park in Jersey City.\r\nIs New Jersey expensive? | Yes, but cheaper than Manhattan. 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