Our Favorite New Jersey Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- The Archer (176 Newark Ave, Jersey City) Where classic cocktails meet gamey bites in a swanky, rustic setting. Dimly lit by candles, it feels like cozying up in a cabin.
- Branch Brook Park: This scenic, 360-acre county park is famous for its 5,300 cherry blossoms, maintained by the Branch Brook Park Alliance who ensure the blooms live up to their reputation.
- Candlelight Lounge (24 Passaic St, Trenton): This intimate jazz club brings back the old-school vibe with authentic jazz performances and appreciative audiences. Soul food dinner buffet is included with the cover charge.
- Take It To The Streets Neighborhood Block Party: This summer, Trenton is bringing fun straight to neighborhoods that need it most! Every Monday and Wednesday evening, residents enjoy street basketball, bowling, skating, biking, a Game Truck, moon bounces, crafts, face painting, food, and music activities.
- BYRD – Instagram – (800 Jackson St, Hoboken) From the creators of Millburn’s Common Lot, Hoboken’s newest hotspot BYRD boasts smooth marble tables, exposed ceilings, and a charming lounge area. Perfect for a date night!
- Kinjo (159 Washington St): Chef Jamie Knott’s latest hotspot has a sake cocktail list, a live DJ, ice-cold Japanese beers on draft, and a constant stream of anime playing on TV screens.
- Ita Italian Kitchen – Instagram – (682 Bergen Ave, Jersey City) Looking for delicious Italian food in Jersey City? Your search ends here. Book a lively group dinner at ITA Kitchen and make sure to order their vodka chicken parmigiana.
- Carlos’ Baking Classes (95 Washington St, Hoboken) Become a batter-mixing Cake Boss at Buddy Valastro’s flagship spot! Join this 2-hour class and learn the art of draping and decorating with fondant and cream.
- Trenton Thunder Ballpark (1 Thunder Rd, Trenton): Family-friendly fun with such a great vibe—you might even forget there’s a game on! Skip the big league hassle and enjoy a game, hot dog, soda, and souvenir all for less than parking at the majors.
- Hoboken Spring Arts and Music Festival The free annual festival held in May showcases over 250 artists, crafters, and food vendors, alongside a diverse lineup of music performances ranging from Salsa Orchestra to garage punk bands and Bollywood dancers. There’s something for everyone to groove to.
- Afro Beat Fest: Celebrate African culture at this annual family-friendly festival where music, art, fashion, and dance collide.
- Green Rock (70 Hudson St, Hoboken) Locals love this old-school tavern, which has been a Hoboken bar staple for years. Experience the excitement of Football Sundays, where the crowd gets rowdy over a rotating lineup of burgers.