Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Explore New Jersey’s best hidden gems just minutes from New York City, from Jersey City and Hoboken to the Meadowlands. In this full episode of Travels with Darley, discover unique things to do near NYC, including the Statue of Liberty, incredible international food, American history, wildlife and wetlands, indoor skiing and skydiving, and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.
Emmy Award-winning host Darley Newman explores Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Lyndhurst, Paramus and East Rutherford, meeting local historians, chefs, conservationists and experts who reveal a surprising side of New Jersey.
From climbing inside the Statue of Liberty and tasting James Beard Award-nominated Bangladeshi cuisine in Jersey City to exploring Hoboken, kayaking through the Meadowlands and skiing on real snow inside American Dream, this New Jersey road trip is packed with unexpected adventures.
WHAT TO SEE & DO IN THIS EPISODE
🗽 Statue of Liberty – Climb inside Lady Liberty with National Park Ranger Matt Housch and take in spectacular views of New York Harbor while discovering the history and symbolism of one of America's most famous landmarks.
🔬 Liberty Science Center | Jersey City – Explore interactive exhibitions, an enormous planetarium, live animals and an extraordinary model railroad with President & CEO Paul Hoffman. @libertysciencecenter
🏛️ Apple Tree House & Museum of Jersey City History – Discover Jersey City's history at Bergen Square with former Mayor Steven Fulop and Museum Board President James Dievler.
🍛 Korai Kitchen | Jersey City – Taste James Beard Award-nominated Bangladeshi cuisine, including murgir roast, with mother-daughter team Nur-E Gulshan Rahman and Nur-E Farhana Rahman.
💃 Surati Studios | Jersey City – Join Rimli Roy for an immersive Indian dance experience celebrating Bollywood, folk and classical traditions.
🎨 William J. Brennan Courthouse | Jersey City – Step inside this architectural treasure to see spectacular early 20th-century murals by Howard Pyle and other artists with historian Brian Murray.
🍣 Weehawken Waterfront – Enjoy sushi and sweeping Manhattan skyline views from the historic Weehawken Ferry Terminal.
🎙️ Hoboken Historical Museum – Explore the brownstone-lined streets of Hoboken, birthplace of Frank Sinatra, and discover how the Mile Square City evolved with Robert Foster.
🍕 Mootz | Lyndhurst – Learn to make fresh mozzarella from scratch—and turn it into pizza—with Vinnie Morelli, who learned the craft during summers in Italy.
🦅 DeKorte Park & the New Jersey Meadowlands – Walk through restored wetlands and former landfill areas now filled with egrets, warblers and other wildlife with Terry Doss of the Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute.
🚤 Hackensack Riverkeeper Eco Tour – Cruise the Hackensack River with Riverkeeper Bill Sheehan and discover how these wetlands support wildlife and help protect the region from flooding.
🪂 iFLY Indoor Skydiving | Paramus – Experience the sensation of freefall without jumping out of an airplane.
⛷️ Big SNOW at American Dream | East Rutherford – Ski and snowboard on real snow year-round at North America's indoor ski destination—inside one of New Jersey's largest entertainment complexes.
⭐ New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream – Discover famous New Jerseyans including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Albert Einstein and Clara Barton.
🐠 SEA LIFE Aquarium at American Dream – Walk through underwater tunnels and encounter guitarfish, Goliath grouper, stingrays and more.
Whether you're planning a New Jersey weekend getaway, a day trip from New York City, or looking for unusual things to do in Jersey City and Hoboken, this episode reveals just how much there is to discover across Hudson County and the New Jersey Meadowlands.
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Explore New Jersey’s best hidden gems just minutes from New York City, from Jersey City and Hoboken to the Meadowlands. In this full episode of Travels with Darley, discover unique things to do near NYC, including the Statue of Liberty, incredible international food, American history, wildlife and wetlands, indoor skiing and skydiving, and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.
Emmy Award-winning host Darley Newman explores Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Lyndhurst, Paramus and East Rutherford, meeting local historians, chefs, conservationists and experts who reveal a surprising side of New Jersey.
From climbing inside the Statue of Liberty and tasting James Beard Award-nominated Bangladeshi cuisine in Jersey City to exploring Hoboken, kayaking through the Meadowlands and skiing on real snow inside American Dream, this New Jersey road trip is packed with unexpected adventures.
WHAT TO SEE & DO IN THIS EPISODE
🗽 Statue of Liberty – Climb inside Lady Liberty with National Park Ranger Matt Housch and take in spectacular views of New York Harbor while discovering the history and symbolism of one of America's most famous landmarks.
🔬 Liberty Science Center | Jersey City – Explore interactive exhibitions, an enormous planetarium, live animals and an extraordinary model railroad with President & CEO Paul Hoffman. @libertysciencecenter
🏛️ Apple Tree House & Museum of Jersey City History – Discover Jersey City's history at Bergen Square with former Mayor Steven Fulop and Museum Board President James Dievler.
🍛 Korai Kitchen | Jersey City – Taste James Beard Award-nominated Bangladeshi cuisine, including murgir roast, with mother-daughter team Nur-E Gulshan Rahman and Nur-E Farhana Rahman.
💃 Surati Studios | Jersey City – Join Rimli Roy for an immersive Indian dance experience celebrating Bollywood, folk and classical traditions.
🎨 William J. Brennan Courthouse | Jersey City – Step inside this architectural treasure to see spectacular early 20th-century murals by Howard Pyle and other artists with historian Brian Murray.
🍣 Weehawken Waterfront – Enjoy sushi and sweeping Manhattan skyline views from the historic Weehawken Ferry Terminal.
🎙️ Hoboken Historical Museum – Explore the brownstone-lined streets of Hoboken, birthplace of Frank Sinatra, and discover how the Mile Square City evolved with Robert Foster.
🍕 Mootz | Lyndhurst – Learn to make fresh mozzarella from scratch—and turn it into pizza—with Vinnie Morelli, who learned the craft during summers in Italy.
🦅 DeKorte Park & the New Jersey Meadowlands – Walk through restored wetlands and former landfill areas now filled with egrets, warblers and other wildlife with Terry Doss of the Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute.
🚤 Hackensack Riverkeeper Eco Tour – Cruise the Hackensack River with Riverkeeper Bill Sheehan and discover how these wetlands support wildlife and help protect the region from flooding.
🪂 iFLY Indoor Skydiving | Paramus – Experience the sensation of freefall without jumping out of an airplane.
⛷️ Big SNOW at American Dream | East Rutherford – Ski and snowboard on real snow year-round at North America's indoor ski destination—inside one of New Jersey's largest entertainment complexes.
⭐ New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream – Discover famous New Jerseyans including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Albert Einstein and Clara Barton.
🐠 SEA LIFE Aquarium at American Dream – Walk through underwater tunnels and encounter guitarfish, Goliath grouper, stingrays and more.
Whether you're planning a New Jersey weekend getaway, a day trip from New York City, or looking for unusual things to do in Jersey City and Hoboken, this episode reveals just how much there is to discover across Hudson County and the New Jersey Meadowlands.
📺 Watch more Travels with Darley on PBS & streaming:
darley-newman.com/travels-with-darley
🔔 Subscribe for more travel, history and hidden gems:
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📲 Follow Darley Newman:
Instagram: instagram.com/darleynewman
Facebook: facebook.com/travelswithdarley
TikTok: tiktok.com/@darleynewman
X: https://x.com/DarleyNewman
#NewJersey #JerseyCity #Hoboken
