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GATEWAY REGION
The Gateway region is full of natural beauty, American Revolutionary history, world class golf courses, and minutes to the
excitement of New York City.
Discover the jagged cliffs of the Palisades looming 530 feet above the Hudson River. Enjoy the Great Falls of Paterson,
where the roar of the water plunging 70 feet into its stone chasm can be heard several city blocks away.
Adventures
Meadowlands Liberty CVB – NJ’s entertainment capital! Professional
sports, dinosaurs, world class shopping, and historical sites.
www.mlcvb.com
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Liberty Science Center – Jersey City - Dedicated to bringing the
excitement of science to people of all ages, Liberty Science Center
houses 12 museum exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110
species, giant aquariums, a 3D theater, the nation’s largest IMAX Dome
Theater, live simulcast surgeries, tornado and hurricane-force wind
simulators. www.lsc.org
Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty – Jersey City – After you learn about
your ancestors’ voyage to America and search for them in the logs, enjoy
a boat ride to the Statue of Liberty and see her as they did on their arrival.
www.libertyellisfoundation.org
Paterson Great Falls - Paterson - In 1791, Paterson, America’s first
planned industrial city, was established, centered around the Great Falls
of the Passaic River. From humble mills would rise industries that changed
the face of the United States. www.patersongreatfalls.org
Elizabeth, NJ Tourism - Founded in 1664, Elizabeth, formally known
as Elizabethtown, was the first capital of New Jersey. There are millions of
reasons to visit Elizabeth. Just minutes from Newark Liberty International
Airport and driving distance to New York City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City
and the best beaches in New Jersey, there is something for everyone!
Experience all that Elizabeth has to offer. www.goelizabethnj.com
Get Outdoors – The Gateway Region seems like an urban region but
there are many opportunities for outdoor adventures. Some spots to visit
include, Warinanco Park, Elizabeth River Trail, Norvin Green State Forest,
Wawayanda State Park, Palisades Interstate Park, Ringwood State Park.
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