Culture, Dining & Downtown Strolls

Fort Lee’s Koreatown & Asian Dining Hub

Located right by the George Washington Bridge, Fort Lee is packed with world-class Korean BBQ spots (like KPOT), authentic ramen shops, and lively dessert cafes.

Downtown Montclair Stroll & Art

A vibrant, walkable town filled with indie boutiques, cozy cafes, and international restaurants. 

Visit the Montclair Art Museum or grab a bite along Bloomfield Avenue.

Fun, Family & Scenic Views

Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ)

An impressive interactive science museum featuring hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.

Liberty State Park Promenade (Jersey City, NJ)

Walk along paved waterfront paths offering direct, spectacular views of Manhattan, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and the Statue of Liberty up close.

Eagle Rock Reservation (West Orange, NJ)

A 400-acre park featuring a stunning hilltop overlook that offers a sweeping, panoramic view of the entire New York City skyline from a distance.

Local Shopping & Malls

American Dream (East Rutherford, NJ)

Located just minutes from the hotel, this massive retail and entertainment complex features world-class shopping alongside indoor attractions like Nickelodeon Universe, DreamWorks Water Park, and Big SNOW indoor ski slope.

Westfield Garden State Plaza (Paramus, NJ)

One of the premier and largest shopping malls in the United States, located just 15 minutes away. It features nearly 300 major fashion brands, luxury houses (like Louis Vuitton and Gucci), department stores (Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus), fine dining, and an AMC movie theater.

The Shops at Riverside (Hackensack, NJ)

A sleek, upscale indoor destination catering to luxury retail. It features high-end designer boutiques like Tiffany & Co., Bloomingdale’s, and Louis Vuitton, paired with fine dining at Morton’s The Steakhouse.

The Outlets at Bergen Town Center (Paramus, NJ)

A open and indoor layout featuring popular brand outlets such as Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store, Saks OFF 5TH, Target, and Nordstrom Rack for bargain and value shopping.

Note: Everyday clothing, shoes, and apparel are sales tax-free in New Jersey