Liberty State Park = Summer Staycation in Jersey

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You don't have to hop on a plane or drive 6 hours to step into history or relax with gorgeous views of the New York Skyline.

Liberty State Park is a green oasis in the middle of Metropolitan northern New Jersey. With the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as a spectacular backdrop, Liberty State Park is one of the state's most dramatic parks.

The historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal (CRRNJ), a grand setting for much of New Jersey's transportation history in the northeast, sits prominently at the north end of the park. A two-mile promenade, Liberty Walk links the picnic area, Interpretive Center and the CRRNJ Terminal while presenting visitors with a sweeping view of the Hudson River. An outdoor performance area and other improvements mark the northern section of the park, while the western portion is dominated by the state-of-the-art Liberty Science Center.

Liberty State Park also is the only location in New Jersey with Ferry service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Liberty State Park is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

Park office: Open daily from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day

CRRNJ Terminal Hours of Operation:

May 26 through Sept 4, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Sept 5 through October 9, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

October 10 through December 31, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

The CRRNJ Terminal is closed Christmas Day, December 25.