"Jersey City is diverse and has a cultural depth that the locals are only too happy to share. The city opposite New York City on the Hudson River has breathtaking views of the Big Apple's skyline and the Statue of Liberty is clearly visible. Despite New York having legal jurisdiction over the statue, her location is within the boundaries of Jersey City."
"Atlantic magazine named it the 10th most artistic in America. There are many resident artists in the city compared to the population, and art crops up everywhere. From murals on buildings, walking tours and galleries, there is art around every corner waiting to inspire."
"Empty Sky Memorial is formed of two 30ft (9.14m) high and 210ft (64m) long walls angled towards where the World Trade Centre was in the Manhattan skyline. The designers wanted to give visitors to the memorial a sense of something missing and of being between the two buildings."
Jersey City, located across the Hudson River from New York City, has emerged as a premier destination combining historical significance with contemporary cultural vibrancy. Founded in 1630 by Michael Reyniersz Pauw, it is New Jersey's oldest city and contains some of America's oldest buildings, including Newkirk House from the late 1600s. The city features breathtaking views of Manhattan's skyline and the Statue of Liberty, which technically falls within Jersey City's boundaries despite New York's legal jurisdiction. Recognized by Atlantic magazine as the 10th most artistic city in America, Jersey City boasts a thriving artist community with abundant murals, galleries, and walking tours. Its diverse, youthful neighborhoods are food-centric and culturally rich, offering visitors numerous attractions including the Empty Sky Memorial, a 9/11 tribute featuring two 210-foot walls designed to evoke absence and reflection.
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