Why Visit Elizabeth, New Jersey?
Elizabeth is a city and administrative town of Union County, New Jersey. It neighbors Newark, Jersey City and Paterson. Formerly known as “Elizabethtown”, the city is often mistaken to be named after Queen Elizabeth I. It was actually named after Elizabeth, wife of Sir George Carteret, one of the original proprietors of the colony of New Jersey.
Best Time to Visit Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ falls in between a humid subtropical climate and humid continental climate. Its hottest months fall between June to September, with temperatures averaging at 80°F. Elizabeth’s coldest months fall between December to March, with temperatures averaging at 31°F.
Elizabeth experiences high season from July to September, expect hotels and flights to be more expensive during this period. The cheapest time to visit Elizabeth, NJ is in December.
Getting Around Elizabeth, New Jersey
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is only 2.5 miles (around 5–7 minutes) away from Elizabeth, NJ. Its close proximity makes the city a popular stop-off for travelers in transit. The cheapest way of reaching Elizabeth from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is by NJ Transit’s Bus 62. The route costs between US$1–US$5, with buses leaving Terminal B of the airport to Elizabeth, NJ every 20 minutes. Taxis cost between US$16–US$20.
Highly-rated 3-star hotels in Elizabeth near Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) include: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Newark Airport, NJ, Embassy Suites – Newark Airport, Residence Inn by Marriott Newark Elizabeth/Liberty International Airport, and Courtyard by Marriott Newark Elizabeth.
Elizabeth motels near Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) include: Motel 6 – Elizabeth, NJ – Newark Liberty Intl Airport, and Extended Stay America – Elizabeth – Newark Airport.
The NJ Transit serves Elizabeth’s public transport system via Elizabeth Station, the southern station in Midtown, and North Elizabeth Station. NJ Transit provides bus routes locally, as well as routes connecting Elizabeth, NJ to New York City and Newark.
Things to Do in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Shop till you drop at Jersey Gardens Mall, New Jersey’s largest outlet mall, head over to Boxwood Hall Mansion where Colonial and Revolutionary War artifacts are featured, or visit one of Elizabeth’s 46 parks! Warinanco Park sits across 204 acres of hiking and biking paths, boat rentals, and ball fields. Fish by the pier or play chess at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
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