Day Trip to Liberty State Park – Hidden Corners & Skyline Walk (Jersey City, NJ)

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 🌊 Liberty State Park – Hidden Corners & Skyline Walk (Jersey City, NJ)

Most people think Liberty State Park is just for Statue of Liberty views, but the park has quiet hidden areas, boardwalks, and wide-open fields that make it one of the best family-friendly day trips within 1 hour.

- Place

Liberty State Park – Hidden Corners & Skyline Walk

- Drive Time

35–50 minutes from Bergen County

- Address

1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305

- What You Can Do at Liberty State Park

Kids can:

  • Run freely on huge open lawns
  • Explore the waterfront boardwalk
  • Watch boats, ferries, and trains
  • Visit the Liberty Science Center (optional but amazing)

Adults can:

  • Enjoy one of the best NYC skyline views in New Jersey
  • Walk the peaceful Nature Path near the marsh area
  • Take stunning photos without the Manhattan crowds

- Activities / Things to Do Nearby

  • Liberty Science Center
  • Empty Sky Memorial
  • Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
  • Ferry to Ellis Island / Statue of Liberty

- Restaurant / Café / Food Recommendations

  • The Grind Shop – great coffee & pastries
  • Lokal JC – waterfront dining with skyline views
  • Razza Pizza Artigianale – one of NJ’s best pizzas

- Best Photo Spots

  • Empty Sky Memorial (framed skyline shot)
  • Boardwalk near the marina
  • Nature Path marsh area
  • Liberty Landing waterfront



- Why This Trip Works for Families

It’s stroller-friendly, wide open, and has something for every age. You can keep it simple with a walk and picnic or turn it into a full-day adventure with the Science Center.

- Dad Final Thought

This is one of those places where you feel like you traveled far, but you didn’t. The skyline, the breeze, the space—it’s the perfect low-stress family outing.

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