Summer in the City, Jersey City Style!

1. Rent a bicycle and ride your bike thru Hamilton Park & Liberty State Park with views of the Ellis Island, the Statute of Liberty, & Nyc Skyline!  http://easyridersjc.com/

2. Bike JC is dedicated to making Jersey City bike friendly and holds several bike tours during the summer.
http://bikejc.org/

3. Dinner Cruises, Sunset Cocktail Cruises, Sailing Classes, Marina Docks, & Sailing on the Hudson River Jersey Style, from Hudson County down to Sandy Hook or further!
http://libertylandingmarina.com/
http://www.sailtruenorth.com/
http://www.offshoresailing.com/locations/new-york-area/new-jersey.aspx

4. Jersey Fresh Farmers Markets throughout all of Jersey City's different neighborhoods!
http://jerseycitynj.gov/resident.aspx?id=8086

5. YFS Cricket for Charity - 2011 held at Lincoln Park Jersey City NJ.
http://www.sewausa.org/yfs-cricket

6. Every Saturday, Noon till 2pm.  Learn and enjoy the Reservoir with these events:
- Scavenger Hunt
- Fishing
- Planting
- Water Sampling
- Arts and Crafts

http://new.jcreservoir.org/

7. Go Kayaking on the Jersey side of the Hudson River, Schedule 2011!
http://folsp.org/

http://www.folsp.org/events/kayak_schedule_2011.pdf

8. The 7th Annual Outdoor Summer film Series will again take place in Van Vorst Park on Wednesday nights.  http://filmsinvanvorst.com/schedule/

9. FreeWalkers - Walking Tour of Jersey City - Liberty State Park

http://freewalkers.org/events/event/show?id=5318761:Event:16528&xg_source=shorten_twitter


10. Your Urban Groovy Urban Art Community, every Friday 2pm to 8pm.
http://creativegrove.org/default.aspx

11. Listen to Local Bands play for FREE, every Wed. 6pm to 9pm!
http://grooveongrove.com/

12. Annual Cultural Festivals that celebrate the most culturally diverse city on the East Coast per square mile!
http://jerseycitynj.gov/hhs.aspx?id=1440

13. Enjoy Liberty State Park, Liberty Science Center, visit Ellis Island and the Statute of Liberty!
http://www.lsc.org/lsc/visit/offers
http://folsp.org/preservation/LSP_shuttle_bus_FLYER_2011.pdf

14. Summerfest 2011 Free Concerts in Liberty State Park!
http://folsp.org/events/summerfest_2011.pdf

15. Jersey City Soccer for boys and girls! http://www.jerseycitysoccer.org/

16. JC Rock School's 2011 SUMMER Band Camp Sessions are 2-week sessions!
http://www.jcrockschool.com/classes.htm 


17. NJ Summer Camps: Jersey City and surrounding areas! 
http://www.teccs-jc.org/summercamps

18. FREE Concerts in July & August at Owen Grundy Pier!
http://www.cityofjerseycity.com/uploadedFiles/City_Government/Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services/festivals-jazz%20for%20lunch2011.pdf


19.  SummerDanceFest in July and August at Owen Grundy Pier every Thursday!
http://cityofjerseycity.com/uploadedfiles/city_government/department_of_health_and_human_services/division_of_cultural_affairs/summerfest-summer%20dance%20fest-postcard-back-2011pg2.pdf

20. Jersey City celebrates National Night Out 2011 on Aug 2nd!
http://cityofjerseycity.com/uploadedFiles/Homepage/flyer_color_flattened%202011.pdf

Vist Northern NJ state parks! Swimming, camping, fishing & barbecuing allowed! Call ahead for details, http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/

And the Jersey Shore is 1 hour's drive away.  Most popular beaches are:  Sandy Hook, Long Branch, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Belmar, Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights, Wildwood, and Atlantic City casinos/beaches!  http://www.visitthejerseyshore.com/  or  http://www.newjerseyshore.com/

More options for summer fun close to home!
http://www.thefunplex.com/
http://tomahawklake.com/
http://lomb.com/
http://www.njpalisades.org/
http://www.mountaincreekwaterpark.com/
http://www.lsc.org/
http://www.njmeadowlands.gov/environment/ecotourism.html
http://www.njfair.com/
http://www.medievaltimes.com/lyndhurst.aspx
The Give Me Liberty! See the Statute of Liberty, Ellis Island, & Liberty Science Center for 1 low price!
http://www.lsc.org/lsc/visit/offers