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Elizabeth, NJ - The Serious Side of NJ!
3.5
rating
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Anonymous (
Jun 01, 2010)
As a native of New Jersey I always find a special place in my heart for Jersey which is why the modesty of Elizabeth, NJ pains me. The city of Elizabeth is much more fit to be looked at as a governmental center than a tourist stop and has very little to offer for neither living o ...Read More
r visiting!
Elizabeth, NJ always has had a gloomy feel to met with governmental buildings and offices scattered throughout the town center and one of the larger immigration holding facilities in Elizabeth as well! The community really suffers from the lack of entertainment and crime rate. While Elizabeth is not particularly dangerous; car theft is a more common problem in Elizabeth. In fact, your vehicle is almost 10 times more likely to be stolen in Elizabeth than any other city.
There are not many choices in good restaurants in Elizabeth and Nightlife is very bland due to the heavy governmental influence throughout Elizabeth. If your a fan of historical governmental sites or governmental sites in general you may find some enjoyment in visiting the many locations. Families will likely not find Elizabeth to be a good stop. Elizabeth does boast Jersey Gardens one of the largest Outlet malls in NJ which is a great stop but that is about it!
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Elizabeth Awards
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Compare Elizabeth, NJ Livability
Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth, NJ is among the largest city in New Jersey. It serves as the Union County administrative center with numerous courts and offices. For the past years, Elizabeth has gone through a tremendous transformation, revealing significant industrial development. Many people from other countries have made their way to visit the Gardens mall. The latter is the largest mall in the East Coast region. Adding to the city's exciting experience is the productive IKEA store. You can also access the Toy-R-US-Kids world.
When it comes to transport, you can access numerous roadways leading through the city. Say goodbye to transport hassles. You can come across several roadways such as New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 278 plus Bridge, and Goethals. Interstate 278 navigates via Howland Hook and Elizabeth. The roadways still extend with Route 27 passing through many communities along the way, Route 439 and Route 28. Unlike the usual grid plan, the city streets plan is circular. The central railroad station settles in the heart of the circumferential streets. It ranks as one of the cities with the highest number of rails in the US.
Public transit is accessible with the Amtrak Northeast Corridor line and NJ transit. It holds rail stations in town, where Elizabeth train station, also known as Elizabeth Broad Street, is the first. Midtown Southern station secures the second position. You can also get a Newark Elizabeth Rail link at the Union County Light Rail. With a flexible transport system, bus transport is not an exception. The NJ Transit offers bus services to different routes in the city.
Elizabeth is a liberal town with restaurants, bars, and other entertainment areas. With your first foot in the city, you can't be disappointed.
D+
Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Elizabeth?
Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.
Parks
Walker Park
Woodruff Circle Park
Jackson corner park
Brophy Field
Jefferson Park
O'Brien Park
Boxwood Hall State Historic Site
Masnicki Playground
Entertainment
Angels Go Go
Bonnel House Historical Museum
Belcher Ogden Mansion
Liberty Theatre
Saint Adalbert Auditorium
Ritz Theatre and Performing Arts Center, NJ
Regent Theatre
Bamboleo Night Club
Food & Drink
901 Club
Sonic
McDonald's
Ben's Bar
McDonald's
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Brisas Empanadas
The Garden Restaurant and Lounge
A+
Commute
Is public transit available in Elizabeth?
Of all people who commute,
10.0% take public transportation in
Elizabeth.