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jersey city heights

Jersey City Heights, or “The Heights” as locals call it, is such a tight-knit and fun neighborhood. It’s perched up on the New Jersey Palisades, so there are amazing views of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River.

The Heights has the perfect blend of old and new. You’ll see beautiful Victorian and Edwardian homes alongside modern condos. Central Avenue is the heart of the neighborhood, bustling with shops, restaurants, and cafes. It’s the perfect spot to spend a day shopping or grabbing a bite to eat.

One of my favorite places in The Heights is Pershing Field. It’s a large park with green spaces, baseball fields, a swimming pool, and even an ice-skating rink. Right next to it is the Jersey City Reservoir No. 3, which is a hidden gem for nature lovers – it’s a little oasis in the city.

The Heights has a rich history, dating back to the colonial days, but today it’s a vibrant, thriving community. It’s a great place to explore or even call home.

What do you think, does The Heights sound like a place you’d want to visit or move to?

MY LOCAL FAVORITES

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR FUN THINGS TO DO IN THE HEIGHTS OF JERSEY CITY, I'VE GOT YOU COVERED. SOME OF MY FAVORITE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CHECKING OUT THE SEASONAL RIVERVIEW FARMER'S MARKET IN RIVERVIEW PARK WHICH HAS A GREAT COLLECTION OF FOOD, HEALTHCARE, AND CLOTHING VENDORS. IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO EXPLORE THE FOOD SCENE, TRY THE BEYOND THE PLATE FOOD TOUR. AND OF COURSE TAKE A CLASS AT PERSHING FIELD PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER, ONE OF THE LARGEST PARKS IN JERSEY CITY. THEY PROVIDE SWIMMING, FITNESS, SCUBA, SKATING, AND EVEN ART CLASSES!

THERE ARE SO MANY TASTY OPTIONS FOR RESTAURANTS IN THE HEIGHTS OF JERSEY CITY, SO GET READY TO SPEND YOUR NEXT FOOD TOUR HERE. SOME OF MY FAVORITE LOCAL GEMS INCLUDE FOODTRUCK TURNED BRICK-AND-MORTAR ANGRY ARCHIES, CORTO SERVING DELICIOUS ITALIAN SPECIALTIES, BUSY BEE ORGANICS WHICH OFFERS HEALTHY TREATS, AND BREAD + SALT WHICH HAS SOME INCREDIBLE BAKED GOODS. AND OF COURSE IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A RELAXING ATMOSPHERE WITH LIVE MUSIC BE SURE TO VISIT FOX + CROW.

BY TAKING A WALK ALONG THE STREETS OF THE HEIGHTS, YOU'RE SURE TO FIND A HANDFUL OF AMAZING SHOPS. SOME OF MY FAVORITE LOCAL SPOTS INCLUDE STOPPING INTO THE SEASONAL RIVERVIEW FARMERS MARKET, GRABBING SOME SELF CARE PRODUCTS AT BLOOMSBURY SQ, AND CHECKING OUT THE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS IN JERSEY CYCLES. THERE ARE SO MANY FUN SHOPS FOR ANYTHING YOU MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR!.

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