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Jersey City go-to spots
Torico's Homemade Ice Cream Parlor is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

1. Torico's Homemade Ice Cream Parlor

9.4
20 Erie St (at First St), Jersey City, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · Harsimus · 137 tips and reviews

Gebeth T.Gebeth Torres: As one of the Torico girls, I highly reccomend the butterscotch. Or passion fruit if you're looking for something more refreshing. =)

Liberty State Park is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

2. Liberty State Park

9.3
1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ
State or Provincial Park · Liberty State Park · 121 tips and reviews

Ross S.Ross Snyder: If you're a runner, this place is the best for long runs - a nice flat 4-mile loop, bathrooms, easy parking, and all in the shadow (figuratively) of the Statue of Liberty and the NYC skyline.

VB3 Villa Borghese III Restaurant, Sports Bar & Lounge is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

3. VB3 Villa Borghese III Restaurant, Sports Bar & Lounge

7.0
475 Washington Blvd (Entrance on 6th St/Thomas Gangemi Dr), Jersey City, NJ
Italian Restaurant · The Waterfront · 32 tips and reviews

Boris N.Boris Neira: VB3 Burger is out of this world.

Wonder Bagels is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

4. Wonder Bagels

9.0
517 Jersey Ave (at Christopher Columbus Dr), Jersey City, NJ
Bagel Shop · Van Vorst Park · 108 tips and reviews

Jenn P.Jenn Pedde: $5 for scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon & a bagel = best breakfast around. Worth traveling from distant lands like Hamilton Park, Exchange Place, or Paulus Hook.

Taqueria Downtown is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

5. Taqueria Downtown

9.1
236 Grove St (at Grand St), Jersey City, NJ
Taco Restaurant · Van Vorst Park · 236 tips and reviews

O K.O K: Order some great fish tacos, and try the nopales (cactus) ones, too. Accompany them with a cerveza and admire the homage to hair bands galore all over the walls.

Van Vorst Park is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

6. Van Vorst Park

9.2
Jersey Ave (btwn Montgomery & York St), Jersey City, NJ
Park · Van Vorst Park · 24 tips and reviews

Vineet S.Vineet Shah: A quaint little park with a fountain, chess tables, playgrounds, and a dog run. Farmers market every Saturday from 8:30a-3p mid-April through December. Outdoor films select Wednesdays in the summer.

Brownstone Diner & Pancake Factory is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

7. Brownstone Diner & Pancake Factory

426 Jersey Ave (at Grand St), Jersey City, NJ
Diner · The Waterfront · 222 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: On Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri, discovers the Brownstone Diner where they serve more than 30 kinds of pancakes for breakfast. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

Surf City is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

8. Surf City

7.0
1 Marin Blvd (Grand St), Jersey City, NJ
Lounge · The Waterfront · 70 tips and reviews

Pat G.Pat Gonzalez: Multiple bars, tons of beer on tap, and great views of downtown and the marina. Like a beer garden at the beach!

Exchange Waterfront is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

9. Exchange Waterfront

9.2
Exchange Pl, Jersey City, NJ
Waterfront · The Waterfront · 37 tips and reviews

PhanessaPhanessa: Great place to take in the view of Lower Manhattan, especially at night.

Barcade is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

10. Barcade

8.7
163 Newark Ave (Barrow St), Jersey City, NJ
Bar · Harsimus · 143 tips and reviews

Sean S.Sean Salmon: They've got some good sandwiches, great deviled eggs and beef jerky but the real reason you are here is to drink craft beer from the ever-changing selection of 24 taps and play video games

Left Bank Burger Bar is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

11. Left Bank Burger Bar

8.7
194 Newark Ave (Jersey Ave), Jersey City, NJ
Burger Joint · Harsimus · 58 tips and reviews

Alyssa H.Alyssa Henry Gonzalez: Amazing burgers! Get whatever's listed for the burger battle, so good. Fried pickles were delicious too! Happy hour m-f 5-8pm

Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

12. Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden

8.5
88 Liberty View Dr, Jersey City, NJ
Beer Garden · The Waterfront · 226 tips and reviews

Agnes R.Agnes Riley: Good German-style food an large selection of beer on tap. The place is huge so it's great for large groups, too.

Talde is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

13. Talde

8 Erie St, Jersey City, NJ
Asian Restaurant · Harsimus · 73 tips and reviews

Rikin D.Rikin Diwan: The Yuzu guacamole is "shut your mouth, stop talking" delicious.

Grove Street Farmers' Market is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

14. Grove Street Farmers' Market

8.7
Grove Street PATH Plaza (Grove St. & Christopher Columbus Blvd.), Jersey City, NJ
Farmers Market · Harsimus · 20 tips and reviews

Lori L.Lori Luo: In operation Monday and Thursday evenings, this outdoor fest has a variety of vendors, selling anything from produce to jewelry and clothing, as well as a respectable line up of food trucks.

Sawadee Thai Cuisine is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

15. Sawadee Thai Cuisine

137 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Thai Restaurant · Harsimus · 42 tips and reviews

Alyssa H.Alyssa Henry Gonzalez: Great happy hour, half price apps and drinks. Spring roles are amazing and $1! The pad Thai and drunken noodles are awesome.

The Hamilton Inn is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

16. The Hamilton Inn

9.0
708 Jersey Ave (10th St.), Jersey City, NJ
American Restaurant · Hamilton Park · 130 tips and reviews

Laura F.Laura F.: Absolutely love the goat cheese pierogi with truffle sour cream.

Light Horse Tavern is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

17. Light Horse Tavern

8.6
199 Washington St (at Morris St.), Jersey City, NJ
American Restaurant · Paulus Hook · 115 tips and reviews

Mike L.Mike Lyden: Do brunch here; order a Bloody Mary or two. Best Bloody Mary in the JC!

Skinner's Loft is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

18. Skinner's Loft

8.4
146 Newark Ave (Btw Erie & Grove), Jersey City, NJ
American Restaurant · Harsimus · 129 tips and reviews

Mark F.Mark F: Great beer selection....excellent food, fantastic atmosphere and top notch service!

Park & Sixth is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

19. Park & Sixth

279 Grove St (btwn Mercer & Montgomery St), Jersey City, NJ
Burger Joint · Van Vorst Park · 83 tips and reviews

Alyssa H.Alyssa Henry Gonzalez: Love the lamb burger- only available on Friday & Saturday. Must try the flan- incredible!

Park & Sixth Gastropub is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

20. Park & Sixth Gastropub

247 Washington St (at York St), Jersey City, NJ
Gastropub · Paulus Hook · 37 tips and reviews

Natalie A.Natalie Anillo: Absolutely get something on their menu that involves bacon - their bacon is out of this world. The lobster cobb salad is really good (clearly has bacon).

Hamilton Park is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

21. Hamilton Park

9.2
Jersey Ave (btwn 8th & 9th St), Jersey City, NJ
Park · Hamilton Park · 32 tips and reviews

RR: This is a nice neighborhood park. Dog runs, tot lots, playground, open grass, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Can't go wrong here.

Liberty Science Center is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

22. Liberty Science Center

8.8
222 Jersey City Blvd (at Philips St), Jersey City, NJ
Science Museum · Liberty State Park · 111 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? At Liberty Science Center, you can see a movie at the nation's largest IMAX Dome Theater!

LITM is one of Jersey City go-to spots.

23. LITM

140 Newark Ave (Btw Grove & Erie), Jersey City, NJ
Restaurant · Harsimus · 67 tips and reviews

King O.King Ocho: Happy hour till 8pm weekdays and 9pm weekends... $4 martini on happy hour weekdays and happy hour all night Mondays!!