Fall Activities in Jersey City: The Best City to Live In
Fall Fun in One of the Nation’s Best Cities
If you’re a recent college graduate or simply want to relocate somewhere with a little swagger, Jersey City deserves a close look. Recently ranked third on Livability’s list of the best places for college grads and 78th on Niche’s ranking of the top 100 U.S. cities for living, Jersey City combines cultural diversity, employment opportunities, high-quality schools and infrastructure, and affordable living in one attractive package. And, of course, it’s right across the Hudson from Manhattan.
As the leaves turn and summer cools into fall, Jersey City residents are discovering the wealth of autumnal activities that can be found within convenient driving distance, as well as those taking place within the city limits. Keep reading for our guide to fall fun in Jersey City!
With cooler weather comes fall shopping, and Jersey City ranks high on LawnStarter’s list of the best cities for hipsters thanks to its wide range of secondhand and niche shops. Whether it’s vintage clothing or rare vinyl, Jersey City is a land of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. And when you’ve finally found that classic LP you’ve been searching for, the city is full of craft breweries and coffee roasters where you can stop for a celebratory beverage on the way back to your apartment. Best of all, Jersey City also features a robust biking infrastructure, perfect for relaxing fall rides around the neighborhood.
There’s more fun outside the city limits, where Jersey City residents will find a range of farms where they can undertake those most important of autumn tasks: picking apples and selecting pumpkins. Just an hour west of the city, residents can visit Hillview Farms, where the same family has been working the land for 150 years. Guests of Hillview Farms can pick apples ranging from 1800s varieties like Winesap to newer types like Bumpy Mac, described by Hillview as “a highly colored and superior-flavored McIntosh,” as well as pumpkins from the pumpkin patch. Real apple lovers should make a trip to Alstede Farms, where over 50 apple varieties bloom over the course of a few months each year. Alstede should also be the first stop for fans of apple cider, which is pressed fresh on the premises.
These are just a few of the activities that make fall in Jersey City such a treat. To discover everything that this top-ranked town has to offer, though, you need to visit and experience it for yourself! So, check availability at 55 Jordan, the new collection of Jersey City luxury apartments for rent, and start planning your autumn adventures today.