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ITINERARY
0h 14m6 miles41 stops
1
Staten Island Children's Museum
The Staten Island Children’s Museum features 10 indoor and 2 outdoor exhibits, a dedicated art workshop and a performance space. Visitors can explore different climates, examine bugs and other arthropods, learn about construction, build with blocks, hop on board a fire truck and play games throughout the interactive exhibits. The 4-acre East Meadow offers a perfect outdoor setting to run, play and picnic. The Children's Museum is engaging, affordable and focused on STEAM learning. In addition to the exhibits, it hosts a variety of programs throughout the year, including cultural performances & celebrations, summertime "Boogie Woogie Wednesday" dance performances, as well as mini-camps during the summer and during NYC public school breaks.
2
Red Cube
3
The Municipal Building
4
South Street Seaport Museum
The South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the origins and growth of New York City as a world port, a place where goods, labor, and cultures are exchanged through work, commerce, and the interaction of diverse communities.
5
New York City Supreme Court
6
Accomplice New York
This comedic interactive experience sends you on a mission to assist a bunch of ex-cons lookin’ to skip town. The journey starts near the South Street Seaport and works its way up through some of New York City's most colorful neighborhoods. Several alcoholic beverages and light appetizers are included during this three hour journey. For private groups, you can book up to 15 people. Basic pricing per person is $85.00. Accomplice also runs a Village show, a Chelsea show and a traveling meal, each with its own characters and story line. For more information, please visit our website!
7
Columbus Park
8
Bitter End
Greenwich Village music club with offering blues, country, rock, and jazz by up-and-coming talent.
9
Christmas in New York
10
Church of the Ascension
Ascension, an Episcopal church in Greenwich Village, New York City, is a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community of people who gather to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, to give praise and thanks to God through the beauty of worship, and to love and serve God and our neighbors. All are welcome to join us for worship, or sit and meditate in our pews weekdays, from noon to 3pm, when the church is open for quiet reflection and prayer. For 179 years we have been known as "the Church of the Open Door." We have a lovely garden on Fifth Avenue at 10th Street to sit and relax and watch the world go by! Regular Worship Schedule Sunday 9am: Holy Eucharist at Side Altar Sunday 11am: Holy Eucharist in the Church with sermon, hymns & soloist Sunday 7pm: Service of Meditations and Sacrament, including chant, interfaith readings and communion Monday–Friday: 6pm at Side Altar. Church open for prayer & meditation 12–3pm.
11
BrainXcape
12
Dharma Yoga Center
The Dharma Yoga New York Center is a beautiful 7,500 foot space offering yoga practices for the public 7 days a week. The Center is a testament to Sri Dharma Mittra's 50 years of teaching yoga. It is located in the bustling neighborhood of Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City. At 72 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra continues to teach here, five days a week, with 13 practices and workshops that range in focus from postures and breathing to meditation and philosophy. In addition, the Dharma Yoga Center offers practices for beginners and all level students focusing on health and well-being.
13
Main Street Park
14
Nordstrom Rack Union Square
15
Essex Street Market
16
Stomp
Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show that's dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.
17
Smith Street
18
Seventh Avenue
19
Smith's Bar
20
Drunk Shakespeare
"To beer...or not to beer?" You are cordially invited to a meeting of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy near Times Square. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean tragedy. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking... and what they're drinking! Anything can happen! Drunk Shakespeare is a New York Times Critics Pick and “the best thing to ever happen to the theater” according to Slate Magazine. Craft cocktails are available for purchase throughout the show at our full-service bar and delivered right to your seat.
21
The Lion King
Experience the stunning artistry, the unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of this musical theater phenomenon-one of the most awe-inspiring productions ever brought to life on stage. A remarkable tale of hope and adventure, THE LION KING has found its way into the hearts of millions. As The New York Times says, "There is simply nothing else like it." Now is the time to join the circle of life at THE LION KING, The Award-Winning Best Musical, playing on Broadway eight times a week at the Minskoff Theatre. The show running time is 2 hours 30 minutes. Performance times vary by season, please visit our website for current performance dates and times.
22
Connolly's - 121 West 45th
23
The Perfect Pint
Family owned and operated Irish Pub and Restaurant.
24
Wicked
25
The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
26
Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
27
Daniel Roy's Parlour Of Deceptions
Join magician Daniel Roy at the exclusive Salmagundi Club of New York City for an evening of sleight-of-hand, misdirection, and magic. Limited to just 40 guests, this is an intimate experience of wonder. While this is not a kids show and the magic is geared towards adults, the performance is entirely “clean” and appropriate for audience members age 13 years and older.
28
Fort Greene
29
DreamWorks Trolls the Experience
Go on the coolest, most colorful adventure when you step inside DreamWorks Trolls The Experience. Sing, dance, and hug your way to Poppy’s Best Day Ever! Celebration, the ultimate dance party. And don’t miss the After Party where you’ll create a scrapbook and meet Poppy in person!
30
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is an internationally celebrated cultural institution and was designated America’s National Ballet Company® by an Act of Congress in 2006. ABT is headquartered in New York City, tours around the world, and performs Spring and Fall seasons at Lincoln Center.
31
Carnegie Hall
This landmark performance center features everything from intimate solo artists to grand-scale musicals. Superb restaurants, a museum and gift shop make for a memorable visit.
32
Katharine Hepburn Garden
33
Mast Brothers
MAST is a New York based chocolate maker with flagship locations in Brooklyn, London, and Los Angeles. Founded by pioneering brothers Rick and Michael Mast in 2007, MAST is introducing chocolate to the world with an obsessive attention to detail, meticulous craftsmanship, groundbreaking innovation, and inspirational simplicity.
34
Komnata Quest NYC
Try our world famous private escape room adventures Komnata Quest introduces 98 locations in 27 cities of Unites States, Europe Why do we call our private escape rooms - adventures? Everything inside the room immerses you in the atmosphere of adventure: incredible decorations, “wow”-effects, twisted turns of the plot You don’t just solve the puzzles, you uncover a real detective story inside your adventure You get a private experience with your friends – just the closest and most trusted people, no strangers Hi tech equipment Every private escape-room adventure is filled with high-tech puzzles. Forget about simple caskets and combination locks! Custom design All decorations inside our adventures are custom made. You will never find them in a furniture store. Epic solutions In every adventure you move from one room to the next one. You live through our adventures like heroes in a blockbuster movie. Forget about typical solutions and escape games. We will surprise you!
35
Bedford-Stuyvesant Historic District
Considered Brooklyn's largest African-American community, this historic area features twelve blocks of bay-fronted townhouses that look the same as they did in the late 19th century.
36
Peddlers and Parchment Escape
We are part of the global escape room phenomenon. But that's not nearly enough! We are a grassroots immersive museum of the amazing places where a family tree can lead! We bring to life the true story of Dr. Jeffrey Paull who discovered that some of the greatest sages such as the Shpoler Zaide (18th century), Rashi (11th century) and ultimately King David (9th century BCE) are all his ancestors! Our room packs a lot: cutting edge technology from international designers, genealogy, history, kindness and self-sacrifice.
37
Shirley Chisholm State Park
38
Carl Schurz Park
39
Shiloh Baptist Church
40
Hispanic Society of America
Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.
41
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
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OVERVIEW
Newark to Jersey City
1
Start:Staten Island Children's Museum
Staten Island, New York·
4.5
(92) review
The Staten Island Children’s Museum features 10 indoor and 2 outdoor exhibits, a dedicated art workshop and a performance space. Visitors can explore different climates, examine bugs and other arthropods, learn about construction, build with blocks, hop on board a fire truck and play games throughout the interactive exhibits. The 4-acre East Meadow offers a perfect outdoor setting to run, play and picnic. The Children's Museum is engaging, affordable and focused on STEAM learning. In addition to the exhibits, it hosts a variety of programs throughout the year, including cultural performances & celebrations, summertime "Boogie Woogie Wednesday" dance performances, as well as mini-camps during the summer and during NYC public school breaks.
2
Start:Red Cube
New York City, New York·
4.0
(96) review
Marine Midland Plaza 140 Broadway, New York City, NY
3
Start:The Municipal Building
New York City, New York·
4.0
(93) review
Chambers and Centre streets, New York City, NY 10007-1602
4
Start:South Street Seaport Museum
New York City, New York·
4.0
(90) review
The South Street Seaport Museum preserves and interprets the origins and growth of New York City as a world port, a place where goods, labor, and cultures are exchanged through work, commerce, and the interaction of diverse communities.
5
Start:New York City Supreme Court
New York City, New York·
4.0
(95) review
60 Centre St, New York City, NY 10007-1402
6
Start:Accomplice New York
New York City, New York·
4.5
(987) review
This comedic interactive experience sends you on a mission to assist a bunch of ex-cons lookin’ to skip town. The journey starts near the South Street Seaport and works its way up through some of New York City's most colorful neighborhoods. Several alcoholic beverages and light appetizers are included during this three hour journey. For private groups, you can book up to 15 people. Basic pricing per person is $85.00. Accomplice also runs a Village show, a Chelsea show and a traveling meal, each with its own characters and story line. For more information, please visit our website!
7
Start:Columbus Park
New York City, New York·
4.0
(94) review
67 Mulberry St Baxter St, New York City, NY 10013-4331
8
Start:Bitter End
New York City, New York·
4.0
(95) review
Greenwich Village music club with offering blues, country, rock, and jazz by up-and-coming talent.
9
Start:Christmas in New York
New York City, New York·
4.0
(93) review
530 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10036
10
Start:Church of the Ascension
New York City, New York·
4.5
(9) review
Ascension, an Episcopal church in Greenwich Village, New York City, is a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community of people who gather to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, to give praise and thanks to God through the beauty of worship, and to love and serve God and our neighbors. All are welcome to join us for worship, or sit and meditate in our pews weekdays, from noon to 3pm, when the church is open for quiet reflection and prayer. For 179 years we have been known as "the Church of the Open Door." We have a lovely garden on Fifth Avenue at 10th Street to sit and relax and watch the world go by! Regular Worship Schedule Sunday 9am: Holy Eucharist at Side Altar Sunday 11am: Holy Eucharist in the Church with sermon, hymns & soloist Sunday 7pm: Service of Meditations and Sacrament, including chant, interfaith readings and communion Monday–Friday: 6pm at Side Altar. Church open for prayer & meditation 12–3pm.
11
Start:BrainXcape
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
160 Broadway 3rd Fl, New York City, NY 10038
12
Start:Dharma Yoga Center
New York City, New York·
5.0
(98) review
The Dharma Yoga New York Center is a beautiful 7,500 foot space offering yoga practices for the public 7 days a week. The Center is a testament to Sri Dharma Mittra's 50 years of teaching yoga. It is located in the bustling neighborhood of Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City. At 72 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra continues to teach here, five days a week, with 13 practices and workshops that range in focus from postures and breathing to meditation and philosophy. In addition, the Dharma Yoga Center offers practices for beginners and all level students focusing on health and well-being.
13
Start:Main Street Park
New York City, New York·
5.0
(9) review
New York City, NY 11201
14
Start:Nordstrom Rack Union Square
New York City, New York·
4.0
(93) review
60 E 14th St, New York City, NY 10003-4140
15
Start:Essex Street Market
New York City, New York·
4.5
(91) review
88 Essex St, New York City, NY 10002-3809
16
Start:Stomp
New York City, New York·
4.5
(955) review
Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show that's dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.
17
Start:Smith Street
Brooklyn, New York·
4.5
(90) review
Smith Streetjh, Brooklyn, NY
18
Start:Seventh Avenue
New York City, New York·
4.0
(95) review
Between West 26th Street and 42nd Streets, New York City, NY
19
Start:Smith's Bar
New York City, New York·
4.0
(93) review
701 8th Ave, New York City, NY 10036
20
Start:Drunk Shakespeare
New York City, New York·
5.0
(948) review
"To beer...or not to beer?" You are cordially invited to a meeting of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. The stage is set in a hidden library speakeasy near Times Square. Five professional actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespearean tragedy. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the four sober actors try and keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking... and what they're drinking! Anything can happen! Drunk Shakespeare is a New York Times Critics Pick and “the best thing to ever happen to the theater” according to Slate Magazine. Craft cocktails are available for purchase throughout the show at our full-service bar and delivered right to your seat.
21
Start:The Lion King
New York City, New York·
5.0
(9281) review
Experience the stunning artistry, the unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of this musical theater phenomenon-one of the most awe-inspiring productions ever brought to life on stage. A remarkable tale of hope and adventure, THE LION KING has found its way into the hearts of millions. As The New York Times says, "There is simply nothing else like it." Now is the time to join the circle of life at THE LION KING, The Award-Winning Best Musical, playing on Broadway eight times a week at the Minskoff Theatre. The show running time is 2 hours 30 minutes. Performance times vary by season, please visit our website for current performance dates and times.
22
Start:Connolly's - 121 West 45th
New York City, New York·
4.0
(90) review
121 West 45th Street, New York, NY, New York City, NY 10036
23
Start:The Perfect Pint
New York City, New York·
4.0
(90) review
Family owned and operated Irish Pub and Restaurant.
24
Start:Wicked
New York City, New York·
4.5
(9233) review
242 W 51st St Midtown Manhattan, New York City, NY 10019-6221
25
Start:The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
New York City, New York·
4.0
(99) review
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
26
Start:Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
27
Start:Daniel Roy's Parlour Of Deceptions
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Join magician Daniel Roy at the exclusive Salmagundi Club of New York City for an evening of sleight-of-hand, misdirection, and magic. Limited to just 40 guests, this is an intimate experience of wonder. While this is not a kids show and the magic is geared towards adults, the performance is entirely “clean” and appropriate for audience members age 13 years and older.
28
Start:Fort Greene
Brooklyn, New York·
4.5
(91) review
Brooklyn, NY
29
Start:DreamWorks Trolls the Experience
New York City, New York·
4.0
(90) review
Go on the coolest, most colorful adventure when you step inside DreamWorks Trolls The Experience. Sing, dance, and hug your way to Poppy’s Best Day Ever! Celebration, the ultimate dance party. And don’t miss the After Party where you’ll create a scrapbook and meet Poppy in person!
30
Start:American Ballet Theatre
New York City, New York·
4.5
(98) review
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is an internationally celebrated cultural institution and was designated America’s National Ballet Company® by an Act of Congress in 2006. ABT is headquartered in New York City, tours around the world, and performs Spring and Fall seasons at Lincoln Center.
31
Start:Carnegie Hall
New York City, New York·
4.5
(907) review
This landmark performance center features everything from intimate solo artists to grand-scale musicals. Superb restaurants, a museum and gift shop make for a memorable visit.
32
Start:Katharine Hepburn Garden
New York City, New York·
4.5
(9) review
224 E 47th St, New York City, NY 10017-2102
33
Start:Mast Brothers
Brooklyn, New York·
4.0
(96) review
MAST is a New York based chocolate maker with flagship locations in Brooklyn, London, and Los Angeles. Founded by pioneering brothers Rick and Michael Mast in 2007, MAST is introducing chocolate to the world with an obsessive attention to detail, meticulous craftsmanship, groundbreaking innovation, and inspirational simplicity.
34
Start:Komnata Quest NYC
Brooklyn, New York·
5.0
(90) review
Try our world famous private escape room adventures Komnata Quest introduces 98 locations in 27 cities of Unites States, Europe Why do we call our private escape rooms - adventures? Everything inside the room immerses you in the atmosphere of adventure: incredible decorations, “wow”-effects, twisted turns of the plot You don’t just solve the puzzles, you uncover a real detective story inside your adventure You get a private experience with your friends – just the closest and most trusted people, no strangers Hi tech equipment Every private escape-room adventure is filled with high-tech puzzles. Forget about simple caskets and combination locks! Custom design All decorations inside our adventures are custom made. You will never find them in a furniture store. Epic solutions In every adventure you move from one room to the next one. You live through our adventures like heroes in a blockbuster movie. Forget about typical solutions and escape games. We will surprise you!
35
Start:Bedford-Stuyvesant Historic District
Brooklyn, New York·
4.0
(94) review
Considered Brooklyn's largest African-American community, this historic area features twelve blocks of bay-fronted townhouses that look the same as they did in the late 19th century.
36
Start:Peddlers and Parchment Escape
Brooklyn, New York·
5.0
(94) review
We are part of the global escape room phenomenon. But that's not nearly enough! We are a grassroots immersive museum of the amazing places where a family tree can lead! We bring to life the true story of Dr. Jeffrey Paull who discovered that some of the greatest sages such as the Shpoler Zaide (18th century), Rashi (11th century) and ultimately King David (9th century BCE) are all his ancestors! Our room packs a lot: cutting edge technology from international designers, genealogy, history, kindness and self-sacrifice.
37
Start:Shirley Chisholm State Park
Brooklyn, New York·
4.0
(9) review
1750 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239-2627
38
Start:Carl Schurz Park
New York City, New York·
4.5
(90) review
E. 84th to E. 90th St. between East End Ave. and East River, New York City, NY
39
Start:Shiloh Baptist Church
New York City, New York·
5.0
(9) review
2226 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York City, NY 10027-7892
40
Start:Hispanic Society of America
New York City, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.
41
Start:Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Bronx, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
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What's the driving distance between Newark and Jersey City?
The distance is 6 miles
What's the travel time between Newark and Jersey City?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 0h 14m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Newark and Jersey City?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Jersey City?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Jersey City
What’s the weather like in Jersey City?
The weather in Jersey City is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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