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10 Days of Adventure at New Jersey City University

Jimmy Alvarez

Jimmy Alvarez

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey to New Jersey City University and explore the vibrant city of NJ. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the area.

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Viator

Day 1
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$280

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$ 38

Vito's Delicatessen
Vito’s Italian Deli in Hoboken, NJ is your classic Italian deli offering sandwiches, salads, imported groceries & housemade mozzarella!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$40
8 - 11 min

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Maxwell Place Park
Compact green space on the Hudson River with a waterfront walkway & beach area, plus a playground.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$120
15 - 22 min

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Empty Sky Memorial
Steel walls pointing towards Ground Zero, inscribed with the names of New Jersey's 9/11 victims.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Razza
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$120
Day 2
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$230

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$ 25

GFG Bakery Cafe
Our Greek From Greece Bakery and Café is a reincarnation of this culinary and baking past, on a mission to make every neighborhood we settle in a bit more like home – where you can always count on simply good food!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$75
8 - 10 min

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Pier 13 Hoboken
Seasonal open-air waterfront beer garden featuring food trucks, water sports & entertainment.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Elysian Park
Small, shady neighborhood spot with basketball court, playground & dog-friendly paths.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Sinatra Park
This waterfront park offers a kayak launch, soccer field, an amphitheater & views of Manhattan.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Fiore House of Quality Dairy
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$60
12 - 17 min

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Pier C Park
This park with scenic views of NYC features a fishing pier, playground, water play area & promenade.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Augustino's
Reservations are an absolute must at this unique 33-seater, Hoboken’s answer to Rao’s, where perfect Southern Italian dishes at reasonable tabs are served by snarky, salty waitresses who are as fresh as the seafood; sure, it’s cash only and the mood strictly dine-and-dash, but if nothing else, it’s an experience.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$95
Day 3
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$258

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$ 63

Black Fox Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$35
10 - 12 min

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Weehawken Waterfront Park and Recreation Center
Public park along the banks of the Hudson River offering playgrounds & permit-only playing fields.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Hoboken Historical Museum
Exhibits, tours & events focusing on the history & people of the "Mile Square City."
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$63
7 - 9 min

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Corto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$60
9 - 11 min

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Church Square Park
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Bread And Salt
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100
Day 4
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$340

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$ 50

Krispy Kreme
Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
11 - 16 min

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J Owen Grundy Park
Riverfront pier facing the NYC skyline features game tables & a pavilion with festivals & shows.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium and LSC Giant Dome Theater
Planetarium with a science center & theater, featuring exhibitions, 3D films & shows.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$125
13 - 16 min

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Pizza Masters
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$90
9 - 11 min

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Stephen R. Gregg Park
This bayfront park has many recreational amenities, including sports facilities & a playground.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Brother's Pizzeria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$65
Day 5
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$437

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$ 50

Court Street Grocers Hero Shop
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
34 - 41 min

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Tear Drop Memorial
Monument gifted by the Russian government as a memorial to the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Liberty Science Center
4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$156
7 - 9 min

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Razza
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$120
11 - 16 min

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Katyń Memorial
Bronze statue memorializing 1940 massacre of Polish soldiers, with views of river & NYC skyline.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Scram
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$110
Day 6
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$432

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$ 25

Dolma
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$55
11 - 14 min

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Ellis Island
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$156
12 - 15 min

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Würstbar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$100
12 - 18 min

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Sam A.M.
Breakfast Spot, Coffee house
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$120
Day 7
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$220

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$ 38

Lackawanna Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$45
12 - 18 min

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Morris Canal Park
Small grassy park overlooking the water with a panoramic view of the New York City skyline.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Liberty State Park
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, plus miles of tree-lined walkways.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Wonder Bagels
We are a family business and famous for our fresh handrolled bagels every day, placed into boiling water prior to baking to ensure the bagel remains moist and fluffy on the inside while crispy on the outside.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$85
13 - 16 min

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Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
Romanesque-style riverside ferry & train terminal from 1889, with exhibits on transport history.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Koro Koro Rice Ball Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$90
Day 8
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$275

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$ 25

Modcup Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$75
3 - 4 min

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Riverview-Fisk Park
Along with basketball courts & a playground, this park's gazebo offers water & city views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Newport Green Park
This landscaped waterfront refuge on 4 acres includes a sandy beach, play area & special events.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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MORA - Art Museum
Museum & cultural center featuring Russian artwork, with rotating exhibits & educational events.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Koro Koro Rice Ball Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$90
5 - 8 min

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Van Vorst Park
Historic public square with playgrounds, dog runs & community gardens hosting a farmer's market.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Scram
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$110
Day 9
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$250

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$ 50

Tops Diner
Tops Diner in East Newark, NJ serves up some of the freshest homemade American cuisine. Come on in to Tops Diner for a quality meal!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
8 - 10 min

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Branch Brook Park
Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Leonard Gordon Park
Hilly urban park with prominent buffalo & bear sculptures, a gazebo & shady walking paths.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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River Barge Park
A 5.5-acre accessible riverfront park with a marina, known for boating, picnicking & bird watching.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Natoli's Deli
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$105
4 - 6 min

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Giovannis Deli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$85
Day 10
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$255

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$ 63

Lyndhurst Pastry Shop
For the past 70 years, the Lanzerotti Family has owned and operated The Lyndhurst Pastry Shop, home of the finest Italian pastries and ices in the tri-state ...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$65
8 - 10 min

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Richard W. DeKorte Park
Estuary park with walking paths plus an environmental center & observatory access on select days.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Pershing Field Park
Park offering many amenities, including an ice rink, pool, playground & fields & courts for sports.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Barbuto
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$90
23 - 28 min

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Hoboken Waterfront
Views across the New York City skyline from a riverside promenade with bars, cafes & restaurants.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Bread And Salt
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100

Budget breakdown: $3400 In total

Activities & Food:$2975
Transport:$425