Page 10 - 2017 NJ Campground Guidebook

gateway

One of America’s Top Cultural Hotspots

Did you know New Jersey has steep cliffs in its land-
scape? We did and we couldn’t be happier to share! They are called the
Palisades and are part of the Palisades Interstate Park. The park is a National
Historic Landmark and the actual palisades are a National Natural Landmark.
If you're camping in Gateway, put this on your must-see list. If you're in the
mood for more of mother nature's finest, check out the Great Falls of Paterson.
This landmark is 260 feet wide with a 77 foot drop. In Gateway, you'll find nat-
ural beauty and arts and culture. From museums to galleries, there is always
something new to explore. The Gateway to Freedom shouldn't be visited
without seeing Ellis Island, the home of the Statue of Liberty.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Meadowlands Liberty
Convention and Visitors Bureau
201 Rte 17 north
Rutherford, NJ 07070
877-652-8287
www.meadowlandslibertycvb.com

museums, shops, & more things to do
N - Within 5 Miles C - Canoes P - Paddle Boats K - Kayaks $ - Fee R - Restrictions W - Wireless

Military Park Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), hosting pre-
Stroll through history and explore Military mier dance, theater, music, poetry and comedic
Park, which at one time surved as an encamp- performances. Enjoy the innovative stylings Field Station Dinosaurs at
ment during George Washington’s retreat from of the Grammy Award-winning New Jersey Overpeck County Park
British forces across New Jersey. Today, Military Symphony Orchestra, proud to call NJPAC
Park serves as the central downtown gather- its home. 1 Center Street, Newark • 888-GO
ing space for the Newark community and its NJPAC • www.njpac.org.
visitors to enjoy together. There are fitness, arts
and culture, and childrens programs at the park, Jersey Girls Food Tours
as well as a carousel. Visitors can take history Food Tours based in Jersey City.
tours, play ping pong and chess, and play on a 908-420-2590 • www.jerseygirlsfoodtours.com.
playground too. www.militarypark.com.
Pier A Park
Newark Museum Considered one of the nation’s top 10 urban
Make new discoveries at the Newark Muse- parks by the Urban Land Institute. Take in a
um. Explore their Victorian Mansion, with stunning view of Hoboken and the Manhattan
renowned American, Asian, African collections, skyline from Castle Point Lookout on the Ste-
sculpture gardens and even a planetarium. vens campus — the highest point in Hoboken.
Did you know that the Newark Museum has 100 Sinatra Drive.
the largest collection of Tibetan Art outside of
Southeast Asia? In fact, his holiness the Dalai Liberty State Park
Lama has visited the museum four times and Easiest access to Statue of Liberty and Ellis
consecrated their in-situ Buddhist altar. 49 Island. After all, New Jersey is closer than New
Washington Street, Newark • 973-596-6544 • York and much cheaper to park. In spring and
www.newarkmuseum.org. summer… enjoy kayaking, biking, segway
tours, and so much more. 201- 915-3403 or
New Jersey Performing Arts Center 3404 • www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/
Be entertained at one of most glamorous per- parks/liberty.html. The Racetrack
forming arts centers in the nation, New Jersey