Find the Best in Jersey City

Eat

Jersey City proves it’s got culinary hot spots with Harborside’s new food hall District Kitchen, Surf City’s spacious outdoor beach bar and grill serving fresh American fare, and Razza serving artisanal, woodfired pizza with cocktails and craft beer.

Harborside

210 Hudson St., 732.590.1010, www.harborsidejc.com

Surf City

1 Marin Blvd., 201.516.9000, www.surfcitybar.com

Razza

275 Grove St., 201.356.9348, www.razzanj.com

District Kitchen at Harborside

Shop

There are plenty of tax-free shopping options to discover. Kanibal & Co. and Another Man’s Treasure offer refurbished vintage furniture and clothing, while Vivi Girl Shop curates fun and funky womenswear.

Kanibal & Co.

197 Montgomery St., 551.200.9386, www.shopkanibal.com

Another Man’s Treasure

195 Montgomery St., 2O1.86O.999O, www.amtvintage.com

Vivi Girl Shop

512 Jersey Ave., 201.706.3411, www.vivigirlshop.com

Kanibal & Co.

Drink

JC has several watering holes worth a visit. Dullboy is a chill brick-walled joint with a large cocktail list. South House whips up cocktails in a rustic setting. Zeppelin Hall boosts a 100- plus beer list and classic German grub.

Dullboy

364 Grove St., 201.795.1628, www.dullboybar.com

South House

149 Newark Ave., 201.209.1316, www.southhousejc.com

Zeppelin Hall

88 Liberty View Dr., 201.721.8888, www.zeppelinhall.com

Seating at South House

Play

Take a quick half-hour trip off the island to JC for stunning Manhattan views, and explore the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere at Liberty Science Center. Make sure to check out Jonathan LeVine Projects known for exhibiting graffiti, street art and paintings inspired by comic books.

Liberty Science Center

222 Jersey City Blvd., 201.200.1000, www.lsc.org

Jonathan LeVine Projects

150 Bay St., 5th fl ., 201.763.6998, www.jonathan levineprojects.com