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Welcome!A rapidly growing Latino population of more than 1.2 million and 47,000 Hispanic-owned businesses help to make New Jersey a favorite year-round travel destination.

Enriching a legacy of economic opportunity, ocean resorts, historic sites andspectacular entertainment venues for people of all ages, interests and cultures, NewJersey is home to expanding traditions and many new attractions with a distinctlyLatino flavor.

We owe much of this cultural growth to neighborhoods throughout the state, whichproudly honor their heritages from Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Spanish-speakingnations of Central and South America, the Caribbean and Europe.

What you will find most in New Jersey is authenticity. Throughout the year, from Díade Los Reyes Magos to Nochebuena and Navidad, New Jerseyans observe old-country traditions and welcome the public to join. Parades and festivals, neighborhoodstores and eateries, houses of worship and civic organizations, music and dance,family and community are unmistakably genuine and embrace visitors as a homeaway from home.

What you will also find in New Jersey is cultural diversity at our museums andperforming-arts centers, parks and recreation areas, stadiums and arenas, shoppingcenters and world-renowned visitor attractions. This guide will tell you more.

Cuando Usted visite a Nueva Jersey,siéntase cómo es su casa, ése esnuestro deseo.

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Major Latino Communities

Latino Dining

Shopping

What’s Hot!: Fashion

Museums, Performance Art, and Culture

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State Parks

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Bergenline Avenue in Hudson County, which runs through thecommunities of Union City, West New York, Guttenberg andNorth Bergen, is New Jersey's most Hispanic area with amulticultural mix that embraces virtually every Spanish-speaking nation.

Newark in Essex County is New Jersey's largest city and siteof the Ironbound district, one of the most-visited Hispanicneighborhoods. Portuguese and Spanish influences dominate.The North Ward of Newark is a predominately Puerto Ricancommunity shared with Italian-American families and anincreasing population from Central and South America.

Paterson and Passaic in Passaic County are two other NewJersey cities where more than half the population is Latino.Older Puerto Rican neighborhoods have grown and becomeintegrated with newer residents from Mexico and Central andSouth America.

Among many other New Jersey cities and towns with growingLatino populations are:

Elizabeth in Union County (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico,Dominican Republic, Central and South America)

Perth Amboy and New Brunswick in Middlesex County(Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Central andSouth America)

Princeton in Mercer County (Mexico and Central America)

Trenton in Mercer County (Puerto Rico and other cultures)

Camden in Camden County (Puerto Rico and other cultures)

Vineland in Cumberland County (Puerto Rico and Mexico)

Atlantic City in Atlantic County (Puerto Rico and other cultures)

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Generally, you will find New Jersey's Latino communitieswhere the action is. Highest concentrations are in the

bustling northeast corner of the state, including Hudson, Passaic, Essex,Union, Middlesex and Bergen counties. Bordering New York City, the areais known as New Jersey's Gateway Region for its history as the “Gatewayto Freedom” for millions of immigrants. Nearby are Liberty State Park, EllisIsland and monuments of revered Latino leaders.

The Gateway Region offers New Jersey's largest Latino neighborhoodsand the greatest influences on the state's cultural, social, economic andpolitical structures. It is here where neighborhood stores, bakeries, socialclubs, cultural institutions, traditional holiday celebrations, and most of thestate's finest Latino restaurants and nightspots are most tightly woven intoeveryday life. Any other attraction in New Jersey is within easy distancefor day trips via car, bus or rail lines. If you’re searching for a true homeaway from home when visiting New Jersey, the Gateway Region is thebest place to start.

All major population centers throughout New Jersey include establishedLatino communities, and all major attractions within the state valuecultural diversity for their commercial success. Whether in a neighborhoodwith the distinctive sights and sounds of home, or a vacation spot with anunmistakably cosmopolitan feel, expect friendly faces, fantasticexperiences and urges to want to stay longer than planned.

Don't be surprised to encounter famous and emerging Latino personalitieswherever you go. Throughout the state, New Jersey is alive with trendsetters and celebrities.

Disfrute en familia, conamigos, o en aventurassolitarias. ¡Nueva Jersey esun lugar para disfrutar!

Photos: (Opposite page, top) A young girl displays pride in her Latino heritage at the Festival of theAndes. (Opposite page, middle) Union City boasts the largest Hispanic population percentage in NewJersey; New Jersey’s numerous boardwalks offer amusements and family entertainment

Comida Latina Latino DiningIn New Jersey, distinctive eateries with authentic cuisine represent virtually every Spanish-speaking nation. There are

traditional restaurants, each specializing in well-known dishes from a distant country of origin, as well as “Nuevo Latino”

restaurants with foods influenced by the creativity of imaginative Latino chefs. Ambience can be anything from family-style

to upscale; and costs, from economical to pricey. While all types of Hispanic restaurants and bakeries continue to open and

thrive throughout the state, New Jersey is known for its two major destinations for Latino dining. One is Newark's Ironbound

district, which has the greatest concentration of Spanish and Portuguese restaurants and bakeries. The other is Bergenline

Avenue, stretching from Hudson Park in North Bergen to the south through West New York and Union City. Here you will find

the excellent foods of Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru, Spain and other nations. Other communities

with an ample variety of Latino eateries include Passaic, Paterson, Elizabeth, Hackensack and Perth Amboy.

¡Disfrute de la buena cocina en Nueva Jersey!

Cuba

If you prefer your black beans, stews, meats and fish sautéedand slow-cooked with olive oil and Cuban sofrito and rootvegetables such as boniato, malanga and yucca, try theBergenline area. Upscale establishments with a Cuban-style“Nuevo Latino” flavor can also be found in Edgewater along theHudson River, north of Union City.

Martino212 West Main StreetSomerville, Somerset County908-722-8602$$

Rebecca's236 Old River RoadEdgewater, Bergen County201-943-8808$$$

La Isla104 Washington StreetHoboken, Hudson County201-659-8197$$

Azucar495 Washington BoulevardJersey City, Hudson County201-222-0090$$$

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Photos: (Above) Bergenline Avenue in the Gateway Region is home to all types ofLatino restaurants, nightclubs and bakeries. (Opposite page, top right) Cuban

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Hard Grove Café319 Grove StreetJersey City, Hudson County201-451-1853$

Cuba Libre2801 Pacific AvenueTropicana Quarter Brighton & The BoardwalkAtlantic City, Atlantic County609-348-6700$$

Dominican RepublicSanchoco and other Dominican dishes have a place on themenu at Quisqueya in Perth Amboy and at many of NewJersey's Caribbean restaurants. While similar to other styles ofCaribbean cooking, the unique differences owing to French,Spanish and native influences are evident.

Ria's Café24 Mercer StreetJersey City, Hudson County201-915-0045$$

Quisqueya Luncheonette259 Madison AvenuePerth Amboy, Middlesex County732-442-1550$

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Jose's Mexican Cantina125 Washington Valley RoadWarren, Somerset County732-563-0480$$

El Familiar1246 Route 166Dover, Morris County732-240-6613$$

Casa Maya615 Meyersville RoadMeyersville, Morris County908-580-0799$$

Don Jose Mexican Restaurant200 Route 10 WestEast Hanover, Morris County973-781-0155$$

Casa MayaOne Main StreetHigh Bridge, Hunterdon County908-638-4032$$

Tortuga's Cocina11 1/2 Church StreetLambertville, Hunterdon County609-397-7272$$

Baja104 14th StreetHoboken, Hudson County201-653-0610$$

Blue Moon Mexican Cafe216 Old Tappan RoadOld Tappan, Bergen County201-263-0244$$

Blue Moon Mexican Cafe42 Kinderkamack RoadWoodcliff Lake, Bergen County201-782-9500$$

Blue Moon Mexican Cafe327 Franklin AvenueWyckoff, Bergen County201-891-1331$$

Mexicali Rose10 Park StreetMontclair, Essex County973-746-9005$$

Charrito's4900 Bergenline AvenueUnion City, Hudson County201-863-0345$$

Charrito's121 Washington StreetHoboken, Hudson County201-418-8600$$

Charrito's1024 Washington StreetHoboken, Hudson County201-659-2800$$

Taqueria236 Grove StreetJersey City, Hudson County201-333-3220$

Jose's Mexican Cantina24 South StreetNew Providence, Union County908-464-4360$$

Tortuga's Mexican Village44 Leigh AvenuePrinceton, Mercer County609-924-5143$$

El Azteca1155 Route 73 NorthMount Laurel, Burlington County856-914-9302$$

Mexican Food Factory601 Route 70 WestMarlton, Burlington County856-983-9222$$

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Tortilla Press703 Haddon AvenueCollingswood, Camden County856-869-3345$$

Los Amigos461 Route 73 NorthWest Berlin, Camden County856-767-5216$$

La Esperanza40 E. Gibbsboro RoadLindenwold, Camden County856-782-7114$$

San Miguel Mexican Cuisine373 Egg Harbor RoadSewell, Gloucester County856-582-1444$$

New Jersey’s Mexican restaurants offer everything from familiar tacos, enchiladas

and burritos to delicious steak tampiqueña, camarones and seafood fajitas.

Related yet distinctive dishes from the nations of Central America could be

anything from pupusas at an El Salvadorian restaurant to pollo en pepián at a

Guatemalan establishment.

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Photos: (Top left) Outdoor seating in Newark’s Ironbound district is a great place to seeand be seen; (Middle) A soft taco served at a taqueria in Jersey City; (Bottom left) Dinersenjoy rodizio at many of the Ironbound's Brazilian restaurants. (Opposite page, bottom)Spicy peppers at a Hispanic market.

Juanito's159 Monmouth StreetRed Bank, Monmouth County732-747-9118$$

El Meson Cafe40 West Main StreetFreehold, Monmouth County732-308-9494$$

Juanito's3830 Route 9 SouthHowell, Monmouth County732-370-1717$$

Surf Taco121 Parker AvenueManasquan, Monmouth County732-223-7757$

El Tenampa2770 Hooper AvenueBrick, Ocean County732-920-0290

Mexico Lindo1135 Burnt Tavern RoadBrick, Ocean County732-202-1930$$

Surf Taco1300 Richmond AvenuePoint Pleasant Beach, Ocean County732-701-9000$

Surf Taco212 SE Central AvenueSeaside Park, Ocean County732-830-2111$

Los Amigos1926 Atlantic AvenueAtlantic City, Atlantic County609-344-2293$$

SpainMany of New Jersey's Spanish restaurants are owned byimmigrants from Galicia, in northwest Spain, and continue thetradition of fresh seafood for which the region is famous. Butyou can just as easily dine on chorizo sausage, sizzlingsteaks and chicken–accompanied with fine paella. For thegreatest choice of Spanish restaurants situated in one area,visit Newark's Ironbound district.

Don Pepe18 Old Bloomfield AvenuePine Brook, Morris County973-882-6757$$$

Spain 921116 Highway 202 SouthRaritan, Somerset County908-704-9292 $$$

El Cid205 Paramus RoadParamus, Bergen County201-843-0123$$$

Tapas de España47 North Dean StreetEnglewood, Bergen County201-569-9999$$

Segovia150 Moonachie RoadMoonachie, Bergen County201-641-4266$$$

Tapas de España7909 Bergenline AvenueNorth Bergen, Hudson County201-453-1690$$

Adega Grill130-132 Ferry StreetNewark, Essex County973-589-8830$$

Don Pepe844 McCarter HighwayNewark, Essex County973-623-4662$$$

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Puerto RicoSomewhat similar to both Spanish and Mexican cuisines,Puerto Rican cooking embraces its own tasty blend ofSpanish, African, Taíno and American influences. With halfof New Jersey's Latino population island descendants,favorites of Puerto Rico such as arroz con gandules andcarne guisada should be easy to find.

La Ponceña57 Joyce Kilmer AvenueNew Brunswick, Middlesex County732-249-3754$

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Fornos of Spain47 Ferry StreetNewark, Essex County973-589-4767$$$

Galicia Spain150 Lafayette StreetNewark, Essex County973-465-4422$$

Iberia63-69 Ferry StreetNewark, Essex County973-344-5611$$$

Mompou77 Ferry StreetNewark, Essex County973-578-8114$$

Spain419 Market StreetNewark, Essex County973-344-0994$$$

Spanish Tavern103 McWhorter StreetNewark, Essex County973-589-4959$$$

Spanish Tavern1239 Route 22 EastMountainside, Union County908-232-2171$$$

Gennaro's47B Route 206 NorthPrinceton, Mercer County609-497-2774$$$

Malaga511 Lalor StreetTrenton, Mercer County609-396-8878 $$

Savanna10 Bridge AvenueRed Bank, Monmouth County732-741-6333$$

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Bistro Olé230 Main StreetAsbury Park, Monmouth County732-897-0048$$$

Europa South521 Arnold AvenuePoint Pleasant Beach, Monmouth County732-295-1500$$$

Brazil

Boi Na Brasa 70 Adams StreetNewark, Essex County973-589-6069$$

South America, Andean NationsColombia, Peru and Ecuador are increasingly well-represented on the New Jersey restaurant scene, especiallyalong Bergenline Avenue. Favorites such as Colombiansancocho de gallina and arepas, Ecuadorian papa rellenaand Peruvian ceviche are usually among the dining choices inmany of our Latino neighborhoods.

Latin American338 Ferry StreetNewark, Essex County973-491-6600$

Los Faroles624 Westfield AvenueElizabeth, Union County908-289-9289$$

Sabor Latino24 Wilson AvenueNewark, Essex County973-274-0075$

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South America, Southern NationsThe culinary preferences of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay atthe southernmost part of South America are also at home inNew Jersey. Visit El Tinajón restaurant in Elizabeth, south ofNewark, for dishes such as parrillada and an adjoininggrocery to stock up with Argentinean and Uruguayan specialtyfoods. For Chilean churrasco, start with the El Chalanrestaurant in Union City.

Los Andes Bakery7714 Bergenline AvenueNorth Bergen, Hudson County201-869-9868$

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Argentinean Delight7212 Bergenline AvenueNorth Bergen, Hudson County201-861-6300$$

El Chalan3812 Bergen TurnpikeUnion City, Hudson County201-863-9533$$

Cucharama233 Clinton Street Hoboken, Hudson County201-420-1700$$

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Shopping in New Jersey is plentiful and diverse – fromupscale malls and boutiques to discount-shopping outlets,

outdoor markets, auctions, seaside souvenir stores and manyintimate shops in vibrant downtown districts.

Shopping in New Jersey >

Most neighborhood shops, retail chains and food storesrecognize the influence and spending power of the state'slarge Latino population and carry every category ofmerchandise for appeal to consumers.

In addition to products manufactured or hand-crafteddomestically, Port Newark and the Port of Elizabeth combineto form the largest maritime-cargo-handling facility on the EastCoast of North America and the main point of entry forconsumer goods from around the world. If you cannotsuccessfully shop for “it” in New Jersey, “it” probably doesn't exist.

Rather than slight the thousands of New Jersey retailers whowelcome your patronage, this guide identifies only the magnetdestinations that attract millions of shoppers annually becauseof their concentrations of stores and restaurants, andpromises of memorable, day long shopping experiences.

¡Qué maravilloso es ir decompras en Nueva Jersey!

Garden State PlazaOne Garden State PlazaParamus, Bergen County201-843-2121www.westfield.com/gardenstateplaza

The huge Westfield Garden State Plaza features more than300 upscale to moderate-priced stores and restaurants.

Bergenline AvenueUnion City, West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen

Shop all the Spanish-speaking counties of the world alongthis avenida central through numerous Latin neighborhoods inHudson County.

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Ironbound DistrictNewark, Essex Countywww.goironbound.com

Enjoy surroundings of old-world Latin ambiance withinternational merchants, incredible restaurants and awonderfully stimulating environment.

The Mall at Short HillsRoute 24 & JFK ParkwayShort Hills, Essex County973-376-7350www.shopshorthills.com

This luxury-shopping destination includes more than 170specialty stores and restaurants. Over 40 boutiques have theironly New Jersey location here.

Jersey Gardens651 Kapkowski RoadElizabeth, Union County908-354-5900www.jerseygardens.com

New Jersey's largest discount mall features 200 outlet storesunder one roof, a deluxe food court, several restaurants and achildren's play area.

Pier at CaesarsAtlantic City, Atlantic Countywww.pieratcaesars.com

Ninety stores, ten restaurants, four floors of world-class retailerson Atlantic City's oceanside boardwalk, all connected to theCaesars Hotel and Casino by a sky bridge, make New Jersey'snewest shopping destination one of its most spectacular.

The Quarter at Tropicana CasinoSouth Brighton Avenue and the BoardwalkAtlantic City, Atlantic County800-843-8767 or 609-340-4000www.tropicana.net

Travel back to Old Havana at this re-creation of a three-storystreetscape with a dazzling array of shops, world-classrestaurants, Latin bands, salsa dancing, palm trees andSouth Jersey's only IMAX theater.

VinelandThe City of Vineland's Landis Avenue in South Jersey'sCumberland County boasts a vibrant Latino community andshopping district with many Puerto Rican and Mexicanbusinesses.

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The annual Spring Fling Fashion Show in

Jersey City attracts hundreds to get first looks

at spring collections from popular designers

such as Gina Velasco, Santana Garcia and Ana

Segura of Annie S. Limited. Other fashion

events are springing up throughout the state,

often in support of charitable causes.

Cuban-American Newark native Narciso

Rodriguez, who is viewed by many in the

industry as the first American designer to

become a world trend setter, is the most

prominent representative of the new Latin

influence, but he is not alone in taking moda to

a much wider audience. From internationally

renowned Carolina Herrera to personalities

such as Jennifer Lopez, Thalia and New

Jersey-bred Daisy Fuentes, Latin couture

transcends cultures and demographics.

Boutiques carrying the latest creations from

New Jersey's emerging designers are likely to

be found in downtown retail districts, such as

along Bergenline Avenue. At chains like Saks

Fifth Avenue, Sears, J.C. Penney, Men's

Warehouse, Kmart and Marshall's, off-the-

shoulder blouses and guayabera shirts sell at

reasonable price points, putting in motion

sweeping fashion trends owing to Latino

heritages and often with a New Jersey

connection.

What’s Hot!

FashionEvidence of Latino cultures hitting the

American mainstream is evident in the

fashion world, making New Jersey with

its rapidly growing Latino population and

proximity to New York City an emerging

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Montclair Art MuseumThree South Mountain AvenueMontclair, Essex County973-746-5555www.montclair-art.org

With 15,000 fine-art and ethnographic objects, this near-century-old museum ranks among the principalcultural institutions in the state. Exhibits annually includeLatino artists.

Grace Theatre WorkshopP.O. Box 4412Union City, Hudson County201-864-7149www.gracetheatre.com

Among New Jersey's premier presenters of bilingualand Spanish-language theater, the Grace TheatreWorkshop offers original productions throughout theyear at their home in Union City as well as on toursthroughout the state.

M&A Books1902 Bergenline AvenueUnion City, Hudson County201-866-0010

This is one of the largest Spanish-language bookstoresin New Jersey. M&A Books stocks more than 10,000titles, including classic literature, novels and poems bygreat Latin American writers, as well as texts on thehistory, politics and culture of the Spanish-speakingworld. The store occasionally hosts book signings andevents such as a literary peña, during which wine, softdrinks, cheese and chorizo sausage are served duringmeetings with authors.

Park Performing Arts Center560 32nd StreetUnion City, Hudson County201-865-6980www.parkpac.org

Productions include drama, musicals, opera, dancecompanies and orchestras by well-known professionalperformers as well as local artists with roots in Peru,Puerto Rico, Cuba, Brazil and Mexico.

GATEWAY New Jersey Historical Society52 Park PlaceNewark, Essex County973-596-8500www.jerseyhistory.org

The world's largest repository of New Jersey historicalmaterials hosts exhibits, workshops and lecture seriesthroughout the year. Themes increasingly relate to the state'sexpanding Hispanic communities.

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Whether your interests are art, theater, dance, music, literature or history, a stimulating and enjoyable experience is always

close. The Gateway Region is especially rich with attractions. Newark alone is home to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center,

the Newark Museum, the exciting Teatro Sí theater and dance company, La Sala Hispanoamericana at the Newark Public

Library, and the New Jersey Historical Society. Nearby, Jersey City offers the Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park with

tours departing to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the Jersey City Museum, the Perfecto Oyola Library and Culture Center,

the Jersey City Historical Society, and more. The Rutgers University Center for Latino Arts and Culture is in New Brunswick, not

far from the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre in East Brunswick. Outstanding collections of Latino artwork and artifacts await

you at the New Jersey State Museum in the capital city of Trenton and the Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton.

¡Descubra su interés cultural en su casa, Nueva Jersey!

Latino exhibits and productions delight visitorsto cultural institutions throughout New Jersey.

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Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center279 Second StreetJersey City, Hudson County201-420-6332

This is the only group of its kind in New Jersey committed tothe preservation and awareness of Bomba and Plena, tworich musical and dance traditions from Puerto Rico's Africanheritage. The group performs at cultural festivals, parades,schools and concerts, and conducts dance and drummingworkshops and tours of the Center.

Statue of LibertyNational Park Service, Statue of LibertyFerry from Liberty State ParkJersey City, Hudson County212-363-3200www.statueofliberty.org

More than a monument, a trip to this symbol of freedom tomillions around the world, includes guided tours, exhibits anda spectacular 360-degree view of New York Harbor from theobservation balcony.

Liberty Science Center251 Phillip StreetLiberty State ParkJersey City, Hudson County201-200-1000www.lsc.org

The most-visited museum in New Jersey and one of the mostintensively used in the country, the Liberty Science Centerintroduces people of all ages to the wonder and awe of hands-on science discovery through interactive exhibits. The facility isalso home to a 3-D laser light show, the largest IMAX theatre inNew Jersey, and more. (Re-opening July 2007)

Perfecto Oyola Biblioteca Criolla & Cultural Center280 First StreetJersey City, Hudson County201-547-4541www.jclibrary.org/libinfo/criolla.php

This branch of the Jersey City Public Library system has morethan 20,000 books, magazines, filmstrips and recordings. Italso hosts cultural and literary events, a bilingual reading clubfor children, art exhibitions, and performances of Latino danceand music.

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Teatro SíNewark Symphony Hall1020 Broad StreetNewark, Essex County908-301-9496www.teatrosi.com

This premier Hispanic and Latino theater-arts companycelebrates the artistic and cultural diversity of Latin America,Spain, Portugal and Brazil. In addition to performances andevents throughout the Gateway Region, Teatro Sí hostsCaliente, the “Ultimate Salsa Social,” with delicious cuisineand professional dance instructions followed by live dancingand music by guest artists.

Ellis Island Immigration MuseumNational Park Service, Ellis IslandFerry from Liberty State ParkJersey City, Hudson County212-363-3200www.ellisisland.com

The three-story Ellis Island Museum is housed in the samebuilding that processed nearly 17 million immigrantssearching for freedom of speech, religion and economicopportunity from 1892 to 1954. Ferries leave from LibertyState Park to the 27-acre island. Trips include an option tovisit the Statue of Liberty, located on another island nearby.

Jersey City Museum350 Montgomery StreetJersey City, Hudson County201-413-0303www.jerseycitymuseum.org

Housed in a fully renovated 80-year-old landmark building,the Jersey City Museum strives to reflect the cultural diversityof the region and Hudson County artists.

La Sala HispanoamericanaNewark Public LibraryFive Washington StreetNewark, Essex County973-733-7772

In addition to New Jersey's largest public collection ofSpanish-language reading materials, La SalaHispanoamericana at the Newark Library hosts music and filmprograms, dance and theatrical performances, arts and craftsexhibitions and book discussions. In September, October andNovember, a series of cultural programs is featured incelebration of Hispanic heritage.

Newark Museum49 Washington StreetNewark, Essex County973-596-6550 www.newarkmuseum.org

New Jersey's largest museum, featuring 80 galleries ofinspiration and exploration, holds a wealth of treasures fromthe worlds of art and natural science, including a planetariumand mini zoo. Extensive collections of American, Tibetan,African and Latino art can be seen throughout the year withspecial programs and exhibits during Hispanic Heritage Month(September-October).

New Jersey Performing Arts CenterOne Center StreetNewark, Essex County888-GO-NJPAC or 973-642-0404www.njpac.org

New Jersey's largest performing-arts center, located onNewark's waterfront, offers a wide variety of Latino and otherprograms year-round.

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FestivalesNew Jersey has many pan-Hispanic festivals that bring together revelers from throughout the Spanish-

speaking world, as well as Americans of other nationalities who look forward to joining the fun.

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Alborada Spanish Dance TheatreEast Brunswick, Middlesex County732-255-4071www.alboradadance.org

Recognized for its Spanish dance programs, this nonprofitcompany performs at concerts and festivals, and conductseducational lectures, demonstrations, and dance classes.Repertoire includes flamenco, Spanish neoclassical dance,poetry and drama.

Princeton University Art MuseumMcCormick Hall, Princeton UniversityPrinceton, Mercer County609-258-3788www.princetonartmuseum.org

One of the state's largest public collections features paintings, sculptures and artifacts produced during varioushistorical periods from across the Hispanic world. Exploreeverything from medieval Spain and pre-Colombian Mayanand Olmec cultures to Picasso and modern Latin Americanartists.

New Jersey State Museum205 West State StreetTrenton, Mercer County609-292-6464www.state.nj.us/state/museum

Since 1965, this collection of fine artwork and artifacts hasgrown to be one of the most impressive in the state. Exhibitshave included Jack Delano’s works from Puerto Rico, and thepermanent collection includes pieces from Paulo Chávez,Marisol Escobar and many other Latino artists.

Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial62 Battleship PlaceCamden, Camden County866-877-6262www.battleshipnewjersey.org

The former USS New Jersey, America's most decoratedbattleship from service during World War II and conflicts inKorea, Vietnam and Lebanon, is now a floating museum openfor tours, events and overnight encampments.

Walt Whitman Cultural Arts CenterSecond and Cooper StreetsCamden, Camden County856-964-8300www.waltwhitmancenter.org

This nonprofit, multicultural literary, performing- and visual-arts center presents a variety of cultural programs to aregional audience.

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Rutgers Center for Latino Arts and CultureRutgers, The State University of New Jersey122 College AvenueNew Brunswick, Middlesex County732-932-1263clac.rutgers.edu

The Center researches, documents, interprets and promotesLatino, Hispanic, Caribbean, and Latin American arts andculture. Programs include visual-art exhibitions, music andtheater productions, scholarly lectures and conferences,literary symposia, community education and cultural events.

State Theatre15 Livingston AvenueNew Brunswick, Middlesex County732-246-7469www.statetheatrenj.org

Performances include a diversity of world-class eventsincluding international orchestras, Broadway musicals, jazzproductions, dance ensembles, touring operas, country music,educational programs, children's events, world music, filmseries and more. When not presenting its own performances,the theater is available to a number of community, civic andperforming-arts organizations.

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Photos: (This page) Soledad Barrio dances in the Teatro Sí presentationof Noche Flamenca. (Opposite page ) Festival of the Andes, Jersey City

La Fiesta Patronal Festival Boricua Newark, Essex County, SeptemberBranch Brook Park, Lake Street973-481-3233

A show of Puerto Rican pride and preservation of culturehave made this a fabulous annual summer event in NewJersey's largest city.

Puerto Rican Statewide ParadeNewark, Essex County, September973-481-3233

More than 12,000 people gather to watch this spectacularevent, which begins at Bloomfield and Broadway Avenues andproceeds along Bloomfield. A sizzling Latin music festivalfollows the parade in Branch Brook Park.

Puerto Rican Discovery DayPerth Amboy, Middlesex County, November100 First Street732-442-1081

Every year, on the third Sunday in November, the PuertoRican Association for Human Development celebrates PuertoRican heritage with special church services, a flag raising andfestivities with music, dancing and ethnic foods.

Roberto Clemente FestivalPerth Amboy, Middlesex County, September732-442-1081

Hosted by the Puerto Rican Association for HumanDevelopment, this annual three-day event named for the late great baseball player offers plenty of food, music, amusement rides, craft exhibits, dancing and family-oriented fun.

Puerto Rican Day Parade of TrentonTrenton, Mercer County, AugustEast State Street609-586-9097

New Jersey's capital city in Mercer County celebrates PuertoRican heritage with a fabulous parade, music festival andnative foods.

San Juan Bautista Parade and ConcertCamden, Camden County, JuneWiggins Waterfront Park856-365-8888

Along the Delaware River in the City of Camden in CamdenCounty, festivities include a parade with beautifully decoratedfloats, local Latin bands and amazing performers, and aconcert follows at Wiggins Waterfront Park after the parade.

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Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade Atlantic City, Atlantic County, AugustAtlantic City Boardwalk609-909-0262

New Jersey's famous casinos take a back seat to PuertoRican heritage on this day of celebration featuring aboardwalk parade and a lively Latin music festival.

Festival Puertorriqueño de New JerseyVineland, Cumberland County, JulyLandis Avenue856-696-1147

This Cumberland County city with a strong Puerto Ricancommunity hosts heritage events including a banquet, flag-raising ceremony and festival parade through the centralbusiness district.

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GREATER ATLANTIC CITYIn New Jersey, we love to celebrate! We love the pageantries of parades and ceremonies, the aromas and tastes of ethnic foods,

the infusing energy of music and dancing and the splendor of fine arts and crafts. Our largest Latino communities honor the

respective heritages of their native countries. Colombian, Cuban, Dominican, Mexican, Peruvian and Puerto Rican

neighborhoods and civic organizations are particularly prominent with celebrations to promote cultural awareness while

commemorating national holidays, historical and religious events, or a patron saint. Events take place throughout the year, but

especially during New Jersey's Hispanic Heritage Month. From September 16, the anniversary of Mexican and Central American

independence, to October 12, the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, heritage-preserving

educational events, parades, concerts, art exhibits, craft shows and food festivals explode upon the New Jersey scene.

Major Annual Events

Cuba

Desfile Cubano de New JerseyNorth Bergen to Union City, Hudson County, June201-325-0484www.desfilecubanodenj.com

One of several annual events hosted by the Latin AmericanKiwanis Club of Hudson County, the “Cuban Parade of NewJersey” travels the core business districts of BergenlineAvenue, from Braddock Park in North Bergen to Celia CruzPark in Union City.

Dominican Republic

Dominican-American Parade and FestivalPaterson, Passaic County, September33rd Street and Park Avenue973-345-2326

As part of Dominican-American Week in Paterson, thisparade makes the streets come alive with the contagiousrhythm of merengue. Prior to the grand parade are threedays of music and folkloric performances.

Dominican Day Parade and FestivalPaterson, Passaic County, SeptemberBriland Street973-345-2326

More than 150,000 people crowd the streets to see thiscolorful parade. The festival follows on Grand Street withlively entertainment and Dominican pageantry.

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Puerto Rican FestivalHoboken, Hudson County, JuneSinatra Park201-420-2368

Crafters, food, music, amusement rides and games make thisfestival in Hudson County a fun-filled way to celebrate PuertoRican heritage.

Puerto Rican Parade Committee CarnivalHoboken, Hudson County, JulySinatra Park201-420-2368

This annual three-day carnival features amusement rides,games, great food and music.

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Peruvian Parade and FestivalPassaic and Paterson, Passaic County, July201-794-9648

A main event during a celebration of Fiestas Patrias, festivitiesinclude floats, marching bands, traditional music and thecrowning of Miss Peruvian Parade. The parade travels fromdowntown Passaic to the Paterson City Hall.

Colombian Cultural Arts Summer FestivalHackensack, Bergen County, July201-342-7399

Weeklong annual festival in downtown Hackensack in BergenCounty celebrates Colombian heritage with art exhibits,performances, a flag-raising ceremony and a parade.

Festival of the AndesJersey City, Hudson County, JuneHepburn Hall Lawn, New Jersey City University2039 Kennedy Boulevard201-200-3270

Annual outdoor festival celebrates the highlands cultures ofBolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Enjoy liveAndean music, dance, native clothing, crafts and foods.

Pan Hispanic

Pathmark Multicultural Arts Festival: San Juan BautistaCelebrationPaterson, Passaic County, JuneSt. John the Baptist Cathedral, DeGrasse Street914-762-8878

This celebration features mambo, tango, merengue and salsaperformances by celebrities and local talent, as well as a widevariety of crafts and foods.

Rutherford Celebration of Hispanic Heritage MonthRutherford, Bergen County, October51 Beech Street201-933-4930

The program for this event in Bergen County consists of arts, crafts, and music and dance performances native to Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Argentina and Spain.

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Latin-American Heritage FestivalWest Orange, Essex County, OctoberTown Hall on Main Street973-325-4130

The diverse Hispanic community of this Essex County cityjoins in this festival to celebrate with foods and music fromArgentina, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Puerto Rico and Uruguay.

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Photos: (This page) Holding hands on Bergenline Avenue.(Opposite page) Festival dancers

Pathmark Multicultural Arts Festival: St. Rose of LimaStreet FairNewark, Essex County, JuneSt. Rose of Lima Church, Gray Street914-762-8878

Children especially will love this multicultural celebrationfeaturing an exciting mix of live music, dancing, crafts andfoods.

NY/NJ Salsa FestivalNew York and New Jersey, February-MarchCommittee Headquarters:40 Bowers Street, Jersey City, Hudson County201-386-0788www.nynjsalsafestival.com

This “salsa congress” annually attracts top professional salsadancers from around the world for an entire weekend ofperformances, competitions, social dances and workshops foranyone at any skill level to learn from the pros. Whether todance or watch, enjoy truly unique entertainment in a greatenvironment.

Carnival ElizabethElizabeth, Union County, SeptemberFront Street908-527-0687

One of New Jersey's largest Hispanic festivals, this event fillsover a quarter mile in the center of the city's business districtwith Latin music, arts, crafts, games, prizes and plenty ofethnic foods.

Hispanic Riverfront FestivalNew Brunswick, Middlesex County, AugustBoyd Park732-828-4510www.prab.org

Along the Raritan River in New Brunswick in MiddlesexCounty, this festival features traditional Latin dance, folkloricmusic, salsa and merengue bands, ethnic foods, amusementrides and more.

Caribbean CarnivalCamden, Camden County, JuneWiggins Waterfront Park856-964-8300

This annual carnival hosted by the Walt Whitman Arts Centerfeatures plenty of soca, plena, calypso and reggae, as well asCaribbean foods, stilt performers, masqueraded dancers andcrafts along the Delaware River.

Summer Latino Music FestivalCamden, Camden County, JulyWiggins Waterfront Park856-964-8300

More than 25,000 people gather to sample traditional foodsand enjoy the sounds of salsa, bachata, merengue, baladaand mariachi.

Festival Latino AmericanoAtlantic City, Atlantic County, SeptemberGardner's Basin, North New Hampshire Avenue609-513-1543www.haac.org

At this two-day festival, expect to dance, listen or just clapyour hands to some of the best live performances of salsa,cumbia, Latin jazz, bachata, merengue, mariachi andflamenco music. Other attractions include ethnic foods, arts,crafts and souvenir tables for plenty of family fun.

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High Point State Park, Sussex CountyKittatinny Valley State Park, Sussex CountyStokes State Forest, Sussex CountySwartswood State Park, Sussex CountyJenny Jump State Forest, Warren CountyWorthington State Forest, Warren CountyAllamuchy Mountain State Park, Morris CountyFarny State Park, Morris CountyHacklebarney State Park, Morris CountyHopatcong State Park, Morris CountyStephens State Park, Morris CountyWashington Rock State Park, Somerset CountyBull's Island Recreation Area, Hunterdon CountyRound Valley Recreation Area, Hunterdon CountySpruce Run Recreation Area, Hunterdon CountyVoorhees State Park, Hunterdon CountyDelaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Burlington,Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties

Ringwood State Park, Bergen and Passaic countiesRamapo Mountain State Forest, Bergen and Passaic countiesAbram S. Hewitt State Forest, Passaic CountyLong Pond Ironworks State Park, Passaic CountyNorvin Green State Forest, Passaic CountyWawayanda State Park, Passaic CountyLiberty State Park, Hudson CountyCheesequake State Park, Middlesex County

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Princeton Battlefield State Park, Mercer CountyWashington Crossing State Park, Mercer and Hunterdon countiesBrendan T. Byrne State Forest, Burlington CountyPenn State Forest, Burlington CountyRancocas State Park, Burlington CountyWharton State Forest, Atlantic, Burlington and Camden countiesBass River State Forest, Burlington and Ocean countiesFort Mott State Park, Salem CountyParvin State Park, Salem County

Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Monmouth CountyAllaire State Park, Monmouth CountyBarnegat Lighthouse State Park, Ocean CountyDouble Trouble State Park, Ocean CountyIsland Beach State Park, Ocean County

Belleplain State Forest, Cape May and Cumberland countiesCape May Point State Park, Cape May County

For more information and virtual tours:www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/

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New Jersey’s

State Parks

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With more than 375,000 acres of state parkland, New Jersey has plenty to offer nature

enthusiasts looking to get away from it all and enjoy the great outdoors. Hiking, swimming

and camping are just a few of the activities visitors can enjoy while exploring the 42 parks,

11 forests and three recreation areas located throughout the Garden State. From the

gloriously wooded Watchung Mountains of the north to Cape May’s coastal dune, marsh

and forest habitats at the southern tip, visitors can witness the beauty of nature while taking

advantage of learning experiences offered at museums and environmental centers across

the state. For more information about New Jersey State parks, forests and historical sites

visit www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/.

Photo: Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Long Beach Island

Amusement and Water ParksWhile amusements are very much part of the scene at manyocean resorts, here are other favorite destinations with rides,games and attractions for family fun.

Keansburg Park and Water Park Keansburg, Monmouth County732-495-1400www.keansburgamusementpark.com

Six Flags Great Adventure Park, Water Park and SafariJackson, Ocean County732-928-1821www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure

Jenkinson's Amusement ParkPoint Pleasant Beach, Ocean County732-295-4334www.jenkinsons.com

Clementon Park and Water ParkClementon, Camden County856-783-0263www.clementonpark.com

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Ocean ResortsFrom Sandy Hook down to Cape May, the New Jerseyshoreline is awash with carefree pleasures. By day, relax orplay on the beach, swim in the Atlantic Ocean, descend awater slide, try deep-sea fishing, whale watching, jet skiing,sailing and more. By night, experience wonderful foods,games, live shows, amusement rides, nightclubs, stores, andfun loving crowds. All of New Jersey's 71 shore communitiesoffer a great escape from everyday life. North to south, hereare some of the best:

(Find destinations labeled on map, bottom right)

Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation AreaMonmouth County732-872-5970www.nps.gov/gate/shu/shu_home.htm

Asbury ParkMonmouth County732-775-7676www.cityofasburypark.com

Point Pleasant BeachOcean County732-899-2424www.pointpleasantbeach.com

Seaside HeightsOcean County800-SEASHOREwww.seasideheightstourism.com

Atlantic CityAtlantic County888-228-4748www.atlanticcitynj.com

Ocean CityCape May County800-232-2465www.oceancityvacation.com

Sea Isle CityCape May County609-263-TOURwww.seaislecity.org

The WildwoodsCape May County800-992-9732 or 609-729-9000www.wildwoodsnj.com

Cape MayCape May County609-884-5508www.capemaychamber.com

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Between festivals and visits to museums and performing-arts centers, enjoy beaches, festival-like seaside boardwalks,

amusement parks, water parks, city parks, national recreation areas, zoos, cinemas, arcades, casinos, professional-sports

events, golf, tennis, biking, hiking, camping, water sports, air sports, winter sports and more. Our world-famous ocean resorts

tantalize with the allure of fun in the sun and exciting evenings at boardwalk attractions. More fun awaits at places like

Six Flags Great Adventure, one of America's largest theme parks with more than 100 thrill rides and the world's largest drive-

through wild-animal safari outside of Africa. Sporting events are also popular destinations in New Jersey, home to eight

professional béisbol teams, a major league fútbol team, international fútbol exhibitions, horse racing, and boxing, as well as

professional basketball, ice hockey and American football teams. Have you ever seen an auto race? Or watched an authentic

professional rodeo with real American cowboys riding broncos and bulls? Or taken a ride in a hot-air balloon? Unique

experiences that you may have never considered are everywhere.

Only in New Jersey can you find such abundanceand variety of entertainment destinations.

Entertainment in New Jersey >

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Photos: (This page) Roller coaster at Morey's Pier,along the Wildwood, New Jersey boardwalk.

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EntertainmentDestinations

Liberty State ParkMorris Pesin DriveJersey City, Hudson County 201-915-3440www.libertystatepark.com

One of America's most spectacular urban parks featuresmore than 1,000 acres along the Hudson River with views ofthe Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the New York Cityskyline. Enjoy strolling along Liberty Walk, nature trails,hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, playgrounds and more.

Adventure AquariumOne Riverside DriveCamden, Camden County856-365-3300www.adventureaquarium.com

See more than 5,000 aquatic animals in over 80 individualfresh and salt water exhibits. A huge 760,000-gallon OceanBase Atlantic Tank has two-dozen sharks, giant stingrays, seaturtles and 1,400 other aquatic animals.

Cowtown Rodeo780 Route 40Pilesgrove, Salem County856-769-3200www.cowtownrodeo.com

A real professional rodeo, reminiscent of the Old AmericanWest, features career cowboys competing in bronco riding,calf roping, steer wrestling and bull riding. It’s a uniqueexperience for the whole family, outdoors and under thelights, on Saturday nights from May through September.

Across the State

Hot Air Balloon Rideswww.funnj.com/leisure/hotair/index.htm

At least 100 balloon pilots and hundreds more crewmemberscall New Jersey their home. Clinton in Hunterdon County isthe busiest place for hot air balloon rides. Along Route 173,three major balloonports are located within a few miles.

Golf www.new-jersey.com/col/golf/

New Jersey offers public and private courses for every levelof golfer. Course layouts range from treed fairways totraditional links-style courses that are becoming increasinglypopular near ocean resorts.

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Futbol Professional(Soccer)

New York Red BullsGiants Stadium, Meadowlands ComplexRoutes 3 & 120East Rutherford, Bergen County201-583-7000 www.nyredbulls.com

International ExhibitionsNew Jersey Sports & Exhibition AuthorityGiants Stadium, Meadowlands ComplexEast Rutherford, Bergen County201-935-8500 www.njsea.com

Beisbol Professional (Baseball)

Somerset PatriotsCommerce Bank BallparkOne Patriots ParkBridgewater, Somerset County908-252-0700www.somersetpatriots.com

Sussex SkyhawksSkylands Park94 Championship PlaceAugusta, Sussex County973-300-1000www.sussexskyhawks.com

New Jersey JackalsYogi Berra StadiumMontclair University CampusValley Road & Normal AvenueLittle Falls, Passaic County973-746-7434www.jackals.com

Newark BearsRiverfront Stadium10 Bridge StreetNewark, Essex County973-483-6900www.newarkbears.com

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Lakewood BlueclawsFirst Energy ParkHampshire & Cedar Bridge AvenuesLakewood, Ocean County732-901-7000www.lakewoodblueclaws.com

Trenton ThunderMercer County Waterfront ParkThunder Road & Route 29Trenton, Mercer County609-394-3300www.trentonthunder.com

Camden RiversharksCampbell's Field401 North Delaware AvenueCamden, Camden County866-742-7579www.riversharks.com

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Sports abound year-round throughout the State, and Latino athletes arewell-represented on the rosters of New Jersey’s professional sports teams.

Sports in New Jersey >

Pictured: (Above) Cuban-born pitcher Adolfo Luque, who became one of the first Latino stars inAmerican baseball, began his career with the Long Branch Cubans of the NY-NJ League in1913. He went on to a successful Major League career, winning nearly 200 games and earningthe win in the final game of the 1933 World Series. (Opposite page) The nationally recognizedNewark Bears are one of several minor-league baseball teams across the state.

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Horse Racing

Meadowlands RacetrackMeadowlands ComplexRoutes 3 & 120East Rutherford, Bergen County800-227-4480 and 201-843-2446www.thebigm.com

Monmouth Park RacetrackOceanport AvenueOceanport, Monmouth County732-222-5100 www.monmouthpark.com

Auto Racing

Raceway Park230 Pension RoadEnglishtown, Monmouth County732-446-7800www.etownraceway.com

Wall Speedway1803 State Route 34Wall, Monmouth County732-681-6400www.wallspeedway.com

New Egypt Speedway720 Route 539New Egypt, Ocean County609-758-1900www.newegyptspeedway.net

Atco Raceway1000 Jackson RoadAtco, Camden County856-768-2167www.atcorace.com

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Vida Nocturna

New Jersey nights come alive with the music and

dancing of salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, Latin

jazz, rhythm and blues, Latin hip hop and more. Clubs

are plentiful and competition intense with a clamoring

for the hottest Latin DJs and bands, and promotions

such as free salsa dance lessons, complimentary

tapas, “Latin Thursdays,” “Fantasy Fridays,” “Salsa

Saturdays” and “Tropical Sundays.” Some places

feature state-of-the-art sound systems, special lighting

and even plasma video screens to accentuate dancing

experiences. Others occasionally expand the

entertainment to include Latin comedy acts and fashion

shows but the main focus of every night is always the

exciting music and dancing. Some clubs cater to young

crowds, others mature audiences; most schedule

entertainment for all age groups on different nights

through the week. Preferred attire can range from

“casual chic” to “dress to impress.” Jeans, athletic wear,

baseball caps, shorts, sneakers and other “too casual”

apparel are never a good idea. So, get dressed and get

out for the night! Check newspaper and periodical

listings for timely information about New Jersey clubs

and evening entertainment.

New Jersey NightlifePeriódicos

Periodicals

Al Día (South Jersey)news.aldiainc.com

Dominican Times News (Union City)www.dominicantimesnews.com

El Diario La Prensa (USA oldest & largest, New York City)www.eldiariony.com

El Especialito (Union City)www.elespecial.com

El Hispano (South Jersey)www.el-hispano.com

El Latino Expreso (Trenton)www.njexpreso.com

El Nuevo (Jersey City)www.nj.com/elnuevo

El Nuevo Coqui (Newark)973-481-3233

El Progreso Latino (Jersey City)201-868-2239

Hoy (New York City)www.hoyinternet.com

Nuestra Comunidad (New Brunswick)www.njcomunidad.com

Noticiero Colombiano (Elizabeth)www.noticierohispano.com

Mensaje (Elizabeth)908-355-8835

Su Guia (Passaic)866-784-8421

The Latin Post (New York City)www.thelatinpost.com

Pictured: (Above, right) New Jersey offers visitors a variety ofmusic, dancing and entertainment choices at a number of late-night entertainment venues throughout the state. Club goers canexperience state-of-the-art sound systems and lighting whiledancing salsa, merengue and Latin hip hop among other popularforms of music and dance.

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New Jersey Regions Map

SKYLANDSwww.skylandstourism.org

800-4-SKYLANDS

GATEWAY201-436-6009

DELAWARE RIVERwww.visitsouthjersey.com

856-757-9400

SHOREwww.shoreregion.com

732-BIG-WAVE

GREATER ATLANTIC CITYwww.actourism.org

609-343-4882

SOUTHERN SHOREwww.njsouthernshore.com

800-227-2297

NEW JERSEY TOURISM INFORMATION CENTERS

ATLANTIC COUNTYHammonton • 609-449-7101Atlantic City Expressway, Farley Plaza, Mile Marker 21

Pleasantville • 609-383-2727Atlantic City Expressway Mile Marker 3.5

BERGEN COUNTYMontvale • 201-391-5737Garden State Parkway, Mile Marker 172N/S

Ridgefield • 201-943-8757Vince Lombardi Travel Plaza, NJ Turnpike Mile Marker 116N/S

CAPE MAY COUNTYOcean View • 609-884-5404Garden State Parkway, Mile Marker 18.3N/S

ESSEX COUNTYNewark • 973-623-5052Newark Liberty International AirportTerminal B, International Arrivals

HUDSON COUNTYJersey City • 201-459-2070Liberty State Park Exit 14B off NJ Turnpike, Morris Pesin Drive

HUNTERDON COUNTYFlemington • 908-782-8550Liberty Village Premium Outlets, One Church Street

MIDDLESEX COUNTYCranbury • 609-655-1610Molly Pitcher Rest Area, NJ Turnpike South, Mile Marker 71.9

OCEAN COUNTYJackson • 732-833-0503, NJ Turnpike Exit 7Jackson Outlet Village, 537 Monmouth Road

SALEM COUNTYDeepwater • 856-351-0194Route 295 North, Mile Marker 2.3

Penns Grove • 856-299-8246John Fenwick Rest Area, NJ Turnpike North, Mile Marker 5.4

SOMERSET COUNTYBridgewater • 908-725-1552 ext. 16Somerset County Business Partnership360 Grove Street & Route 22

WARREN COUNTYKnowlton • 908-496-4994Delaware Water Gap, I-80 East, Mile Marker 7

Bus & Rail

New Jersey TransitDaily, 6 a.m. to midnight800-772-2222Hearing Impaired (NJ only, with teleprinter)800-772-2287

Atlantic City Rail Line800-772-2222

PATH800-234-PATH

PATCO856-772-6900

SEPTA215-580-7800

AMTRAK800-USA-RAIL

Produced for the New Jersey Office of Travel & Tourism by EFK Group,Trenton, NJ. ©2006. All rights reserved.

New Jersey & Vicinity Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport973-961-6000

Kennedy International Airport718-244-4444

LaGuardia Airport718-533-3400

Philadelphia International Airport800-745-4283

Atlantic City International Airport Pomona609-645-7895

Central Jersey Regional AirportHillsborough/Manville908-526-2822

Teterboro Airport201-288-1775

Trenton/Mercer Airport609-882-1600

For complete general aviation airport listings contact:Division of Aeronautics of the New Jersey Department ofTransportation at 609.530.2900