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The Ultimate Guide to Getting from Jersey City to Manhattan: Best Transportation Options

There are several ways to get to Manhattan from Jersey City, depending on where you are located and how much time you have. Here are a few options: PATH train: The PATH train is a subway system that connects New Jersey and New York City. It is the most direct and quickest way to get to Manhattan from Jersey City. As you mentioned, the PATH train does not accept the unlimited weekly MetroCard. However, you can purchase a SmartLink card or pay-per-ride MetroCard to use on the PATH train. Ferry: Another option is to take a ferry from Jersey City to Manhattan. This is a scenic way to travel and offers great views of the New York City skyline. The ferry runs from multiple locations in Jersey City and drops off in several locations in Manhattan. It may be a bit more expensive than the PATH train, but it could be a fun and unique way to get to the city. Bus: You can take a bus from Jersey City to Manhattan. There are several bus routes that run from Jersey City to Manhattan, and you can use y
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A list of things in manhattan and brooklyn that are completely free or super cheap to do/ see.

 Here's a list of some things you can do for free or cheap in Manhattan and Brooklyn:


Manhattan:

Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge

Visit Central Park

Take a stroll on the High Line

Visit the American Museum of Natural History

Check out the street performers in Times Square

Take a free tour of the New York Public Library

Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum (pay-what-you-wish on Tuesdays from 5pm-close)

Visit the New York City Hall and take a tour of the building (free, but reservations are required)

See the Charging Bull sculpture and the Fearless Girl statue in the Financial District

Check out the street art in the Lower East Side

Visit the Hamilton Grange National Memorial (free, but reservations are required)

Take a free walking tour of the city offered by the Big Onion Walking Tours (pay-what-you-wish)

Go to a taping of a TV show or talk show (free, but require advance reservation)


Brooklyn:

Take a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge Park

Visit the Brooklyn Museum (pay-what-you-wish on Saturdays)

Take a stroll through Prospect Park

Visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (free on Tuesdays)

Explore the street art in Williamsburg

Visit the Brooklyn Public Library

Take a stroll along the Coney Island Boardwalk

Visit the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at BLDG 92 (free, but reservations are required)

See the street art in Bushwick

Take a free yoga class in McCarren Park (schedule varies)

Visit the Green-Wood Cemetery (free, but guided tours require a fee)

Go to a free outdoor concert or movie screening in Prospect Park or Brooklyn Bridge Park (schedule varies)

Visit the Brooklyn Children's Museum (free on the third Thursday of every month)


Secret tips:

Check the websites or social media pages of the places you want to visit to see if they have any free or reduced admission days or hours that are not widely advertised

Take advantage of the free or reduced admission hours at the museums and other attractions, even if you can't stay for the whole time

Find out about the Free Friday nights for some museums

Look for any other free or low-cost activities, such as free classes or workshops, that the places you want to visit might offer

Don't forget to check with your student ID, senior, or military ID for discounts.

Keep in mind that many places might have different policies or schedule due to the pandemic and it's always good to check the official website or call ahead to confirm.



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