NJ/NYC Guidebook by Luxe Life Residences

Luxe Life Residences
Luxe Life Residences
NJ/NYC Guidebook by Luxe Life Residences

Adventure & Fun!

7 locals recommend
Treetop Adventure Course
560 Northfield Ave
7 locals recommend
Bury The Hatchet Bloomfield - Axe Throwing
672 Bloomfield Ave
6 locals recommend
The thrills continue over at Nickelodeon Universe, the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere, with over 30 rides and attractions for the young and young at heart. Family-friendly coasters like the Slime Streak await guests, while The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser ride takes you to new heights (Literally. It’s the current record-holder for the steepest coaster!). A 9-level ropes course, live game shows, and bumper cars experience are in the works, with fast-pass availability to skip the lines coming soon. Don’t leave without snapping a shot with your favorite mascot, like Dora the Explorer and Spongebob.
32 locals recommend
Nickelodeon Universe
1 American Dream Wy
32 locals recommend
The thrills continue over at Nickelodeon Universe, the largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere, with over 30 rides and attractions for the young and young at heart. Family-friendly coasters like the Slime Streak await guests, while The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser ride takes you to new heights (Literally. It’s the current record-holder for the steepest coaster!). A 9-level ropes course, live game shows, and bumper cars experience are in the works, with fast-pass availability to skip the lines coming soon. Don’t leave without snapping a shot with your favorite mascot, like Dora the Explorer and Spongebob.
350 locals recommend
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Blvd
350 locals recommend
LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey
1 American Dream Wy
7 locals recommend
New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium
1 American Dream Wy
Play together at Immersive Gamebox Manhattan. Simply select your game and prepare to enjoy a truly unique immersive experience with your group. With motion tracking, touch screens, surround sound and drinks delivered during your game, Immersive Gamebox is like nothing you have experienced before!
Immersive Gamebox - Lower East Side
Play together at Immersive Gamebox Manhattan. Simply select your game and prepare to enjoy a truly unique immersive experience with your group. With motion tracking, touch screens, surround sound and drinks delivered during your game, Immersive Gamebox is like nothing you have experienced before!
MAKE A SPLASH! One of the biggest draws for families and thrill-seekers, is DreamWorks Water Park – the current record holder for largest indoor water park and indoor wave pool worldwide. Boasting over 40 slides and attractions, a pineapple DJ booth for everyone’s favorite lemur King Julien, and super-luxe private cabanas designed by NJ’s own Jonathan Adler, you can lounge in the lazy river - or race your friends down the tallest body slide (14 stories high!).
27 locals recommend
DreamWorks Water Park
1 American Dream Wy
27 locals recommend
MAKE A SPLASH! One of the biggest draws for families and thrill-seekers, is DreamWorks Water Park – the current record holder for largest indoor water park and indoor wave pool worldwide. Boasting over 40 slides and attractions, a pineapple DJ booth for everyone’s favorite lemur King Julien, and super-luxe private cabanas designed by NJ’s own Jonathan Adler, you can lounge in the lazy river - or race your friends down the tallest body slide (14 stories high!).
Head over to this national escape room brand and immerse yourself in the most exciting, engaging, and obstacle-driven adventurous escape games.
Amazing Escape Room Montclair
281 Liberty Street
Head over to this national escape room brand and immerse yourself in the most exciting, engaging, and obstacle-driven adventurous escape games.
RiseNY is Times Square's latest attraction (and part museum), taking visitors on a soaring ride through New York City like never before. Learn about NYC's expansive pop culture evolution through an interactive museum; then, hop aboard a simulated glide and experience a one-of-a-kind floating theater that explores the history and culture of the city.
RiseNY
RiseNY is Times Square's latest attraction (and part museum), taking visitors on a soaring ride through New York City like never before. Learn about NYC's expansive pop culture evolution through an interactive museum; then, hop aboard a simulated glide and experience a one-of-a-kind floating theater that explores the history and culture of the city.
Beat The Bomb NYC
255 Water St
213 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds New York
234 W 42nd St
213 locals recommend

Sightseeing

2037 locals recommend
Times Square
2037 locals recommend
83 locals recommend
Branch Brook Park
Lake Street
83 locals recommend
47 locals recommend
Liberty Island
47 locals recommend
45 locals recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
45 E 42nd St
45 locals recommend
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave
2030 locals recommend

Museums

99 locals recommend
Newark Museum
49 Washington St
99 locals recommend
46 locals recommend
Montclair Art Museum
3 S Mountain Ave
46 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
1623 locals recommend
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
2653 locals recommend
Museum of Modern Art
11 W 53rd St
Museum of Modern Art
11 W 53rd St

Zoos

92 locals recommend
Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Ave
92 locals recommend
394 locals recommend
Central Park Zoo
East 64th Street
394 locals recommend

Shopping

ONE-STOP SHOPPING & MORE! The mission to unite guests and their families by connecting them to the brands they love includes flagship shopping locations for Zara, Primark, and H&M – along with a Best Buy. Visit the lavish luxury wing called “The Avenue”, featuring NJ’s only Saks Fifth Avenue plus Tiffany & Co., Gucci, and more. The one-of-a-kind shopping destination also houses a Walgreens, DSW, movie complex, and 300-foot-high Observation Wheel.
221 locals recommend
American Dream
1 American Dream Wy
221 locals recommend
ONE-STOP SHOPPING & MORE! The mission to unite guests and their families by connecting them to the brands they love includes flagship shopping locations for Zara, Primark, and H&M – along with a Best Buy. Visit the lavish luxury wing called “The Avenue”, featuring NJ’s only Saks Fifth Avenue plus Tiffany & Co., Gucci, and more. The one-of-a-kind shopping destination also houses a Walgreens, DSW, movie complex, and 300-foot-high Observation Wheel.
Welcome to The Mills at Jersey Gardens, New Jersey's largest outlet mall with over 200 stores all under one roof. The mall is a shopper's paradise anchored by top outlets including Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, Pottery Barn Outlet, Saks OFF 5TH, Burlington Coat Factory, Forever 21, and Marshall's. Shop for amazing values at the best brand outlets including Michael Kors, Coach, True Religion, Nautica, PUMA, and Guess. The center also offers a 20-screen AMC Theatres featuring IMAX. With daily transportation from the Port Authority Bus Terminal, the center is a great day-trip out of the hustle and bustle of New York City and features tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes. Enjoy great dining at Johnny Rockets, Chili's and Applebee's.
227 locals recommend
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
651 Kapkowski Rd
227 locals recommend
Welcome to The Mills at Jersey Gardens, New Jersey's largest outlet mall with over 200 stores all under one roof. The mall is a shopper's paradise anchored by top outlets including Bloomingdale's The Outlet Store, Pottery Barn Outlet, Saks OFF 5TH, Burlington Coat Factory, Forever 21, and Marshall's. Shop for amazing values at the best brand outlets including Michael Kors, Coach, True Religion, Nautica, PUMA, and Guess. The center also offers a 20-screen AMC Theatres featuring IMAX. With daily transportation from the Port Authority Bus Terminal, the center is a great day-trip out of the hustle and bustle of New York City and features tax-free shopping on clothes and shoes. Enjoy great dining at Johnny Rockets, Chili's and Applebee's.
The Mall at Short Hills is New Jersey’s premier fashion and luxury destination and home to over 150 stores and restaurants. Located in the Short Hills neighborhood of Millburn, New Jersey, the center boasts an unparalleled collection of luxury brands, exclusive boutiques, and the most sought-after retailers all under one roof including Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Hermes, and Gucci.
72 locals recommend
The Mall at Short Hills
1200 Morris Tpke
72 locals recommend
The Mall at Short Hills is New Jersey’s premier fashion and luxury destination and home to over 150 stores and restaurants. Located in the Short Hills neighborhood of Millburn, New Jersey, the center boasts an unparalleled collection of luxury brands, exclusive boutiques, and the most sought-after retailers all under one roof including Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Hermes, and Gucci.

Sports Bars/ Pubs/Lounges

34 locals recommend
The Lobby NJ
821 Spring St
34 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
McGoverns Tavern
58-60 New St
9 locals recommend
Vinnie's All Star Bar & Grill
12 locals recommend
Lit 21
1034 McCarter Hwy
12 locals recommend

Food scene

Swahili Village Newark
42 locals recommend
Fornos of Spain
47 Ferry St
42 locals recommend
The Yard
Cityrub Steak & Smokehouse
33 locals recommend
Adega Grill
130 Ferry St
33 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Don Pepe Restaurant
844 McCarter Hwy
13 locals recommend
Mompou Tapas Wine Bar and Lounge
77 Ferry St
32 locals recommend
Konoz Restaurant
TOSSED NJ
17 locals recommend
Marcus B&P
56 Halsey St
17 locals recommend
Hands down the best 100% plant based spot in the area!!! They serve everything from wraps, salads, pasta, smoothies, tacos, fruit bowls, and all day breakfast. They even have a full Juice Bar!
Good Company Restaurant & Cafe
Hands down the best 100% plant based spot in the area!!! They serve everything from wraps, salads, pasta, smoothies, tacos, fruit bowls, and all day breakfast. They even have a full Juice Bar!
Little Tijuana