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Here is a small secret – the best time to visit Times Square is about an hour after the ball falls on New Year’s Day.
Everyone who stood around for hours without a toilet in sight, walks away like wild banshees to the nearest public stall, making the iconic neighborhood of Manhattan empty in something else is always a vibrant attraction in the ‘city that never sleeps’.
New York is the most action -packed city in America, where every municipality has its own unique flair and personality. But there is still a city on the Hudson River that is so close that it not only feels when the ‘Big Apple’, but also the unofficial ‘sixth city’ of the city has become.
Cheaper, lively and surprisingly culturally, those who want to enjoy the tension of NYC without breaking the bank must make their foundations Jersey CityAn underrated destination that is worth exploring in itself, but also an easy springboard for back and forth day trips for Broadway shows, Eats of World Class and all the joys of Central Park.
An extension of New York: A pleasant surprise a train hop away
Ever visiting somewhere where it went, the opposite of how you expected? That is what my first trip to New York was when I realized that all Times Square is cooking down is oversized applebee’s, annoying suppliers and overhyped cheesecake (sorry, junior’s).
The real pleasures were the unknown streets that split off the famous attractions along the sea of yellow taxis, where the local population escaped from the lines of FAO Schwarz and the short-lived Cronut phase.
The same applies to Jersey City. What is essentially an expansion of New York, because let’s not fool ourselves – the only reason why someone visits Newark is cheaper flights, and let’s not even start what’s going on with the outdated stupid disk system of their airport …
The main reason why we can call Jersey City (also called ‘JC’) is the easy accessibility.
A Uber ride will break the bank, but not a train competition. Take these 3 pads from Manhattan:
- Newark-World Trade Center
- Hoboken-World Trade Center
- Journal Square-33RD Street
It is important to note that unlimited rhythm card cards do that not Work for Jersey Paddle trainsAlthough the remaining balance of pay-per-ride cards is sufficient.
On arrival, it feels like New York at a slightly slower tempo-less taxis, more relaxed and quieter streets with the exception of a screaming passing.
Move over Bronx! JC is the new cultural hotspot of New York
Have you ever been to the Bronx? It is edgy, grim and culturally rich, but it also feels unsafe when the sun goes under, just like the aforementioned Newark.
But Jersey City? Not so much. Many neighborhoods buzz with lively bars, decorated with striking street wall paintings and random art installations, and trendy restaurants with wine flow and laughs.
JC is a textbook melting pot of cultures. In fact, between Manhattan’s Koreatown, Little Italy and Chinatown versus Jersey City’s Journal Square (especially India Square), I would take India Square every day.
I have never had the pleasure of visiting India, but just like you have seen it Doubtful street feeding videos go viral. India Square Is nothing like that. It shows the best of his heritage and customs through dance, music, and yes, sanitary kitchenNo “delhi belly” here.
In fact, you will find the highest concentration of the western hemisphere of Indian restaurants on Journal Square, and compared to the luxury and (often tourist) prices of New York City, there are few places better to eat cheaply and stay satisfied.
As lively as Journal Square is, the summer is an excellent time to explore more of JC, because there is frequent Festivals planned Such as the 9th annual Taste of Culture, Jersey City Night Market, next to the Everything about the center of Street Fair In September.
The affordability factor
Apart from the realization of Times Square, not everything it is, the worst part of visiting New York is that all your money goes to hotels.
They have been notoriously expensive since the city chose to become a ‘sanctuary’, housing immigrants in numerous hotels, which limits the offer and ultimately increases the rates for tourists.
Good, wrong or indifferent, that seems to be the facts, because tourists are left behind, despite mayor Eric Adams from New York City assertion It is an increase in tourism that increases prices …
Yes … okay, size.
According to AirbnbNew York not only sees hotel rates, but also record rental.
JC is the best Maas of the Big Apple, because it is technically a different state, but also an expansion of NYC.
According to local New Jersey 101.5The best hotels to save a serious dough are:
- The Westin Jersey City Newport
- Hilton’s Luifel
- Hyatt House
However, I also focused something for you. Would be my choice Soonesta just fits Jersey City For $ 165 this summer, and just a stone’s throw from the picturesque district on the water with an unparalleled view of the iconic skyline of Manhattan.
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