JOURNAL SQUARE
JERSEY CITY
JERSEY CITY RANKS IN
There’s so much to love about life in Jersey City.
Its urban vibe is grounded in its charming, neighborhood appeal, with a long history as the cultural center of Hudson County. At the crossroads of Journal Square, the youthful, cool sister neighborhood known as McGinley Square is filled with shops, restaurants and bars — with new places arriving to explore.
RESTAURANTS & DINING
Popular spots include Rinconcito Copaneco, a popular hole-in-the-wall serving up tasty Honduras cuisine; Crema, a mellow coffee shop; ITA Italian Kitchen, a cozy place with delicious Italian fare; its sister restaurant next door, Carvao BBQ, an open-pit barbecue joint and bar; and McGinley Square Pub, a hangout for local trendsetters; along with the old-fashioned neighborhood mainstay, Astor Bar + Grill.
ARTS & CULTURE
Journal Square’s creative energy also comes into focus at Mana Contemporary, an old tobacco warehouse that’s been converted into one of the tri-state area’s premier art destinations, with artist studios and exhibition spaces; and Drawing Rooms, an arts space that includes exhibition galleries and studios. Also, the 273.4-acre Lincoln Park, considered the jewel of the Hudson County Park system, is among the go-to destinations that give Jersey City its special character and appeal.
MCGINLEY SQUARE, JERSEY CITY
Downtown Jersey City, with the waterfront and appealing pedestrian plaza, is quickly accessible, right down Montgomery Street.
Easy access to Manhattan and elsewhere is nearby at the Journal Square Transportation Center, with PATH train service into both Lower and Midtown Manhattan. The Transportation Center’s bus station provides bus service into New York City and many New Jersey locations, including Newark Liberty International Airport.
FROM JOURNAL SQUARE TO EVERYWHERE
Journal Square is your doorstep to the rest of New Jersey — and beyond. Transit is easy via the PATH train, at the Journal Square Transportation Center. A convenient 10-minute walk to Journal Square, brings you to all the transit options you need: whether you’re heading into Manhattan or need to hop on the rails or bus to travel to other destinations, as well as Newark Liberty International Airport.
