Officially established as a city in 1869, the town of Bayonne, NJ is known as place to relax and get away from it all, while still being close enough to visit or work in New York City. With its easy access to NY, parks and recreation, and safe, small town feel, it’s no wonder that families and young entrepreneurs would choose to call Bayonne home.
Bayonne has several options for those who want to get to NY to work, sightsee, or shop quickly and easily. Commuters into New York can choose to take a bus, drive over the Bayonne Bridge, or take a light rail or PATH train. From Bayonne, it typically takes less than 30 minutes of driving time to get into Manhattan, and less than an hour to get to Queens, Brooklyn, or the Bronx. It makes it easy to enjoy a show on Broadway or have a nice dinner out, while still feeling secure knowing that a nice, safe home is waiting.
If traveling into NY isn’t appealing, there are other popular areas within easy access of Bayonne. Jersey City, for example, is less than a 20 minute drive away. From Jersey City, there’s a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It also has jobs, theatres, parks, and the Harborside for dining or shopping. It’s like going to New York, without having to go to NY.
Over the last few decades, Bayonne has added several recreational activities for couples and families. Perhaps the most well-known of these is the 9/11 memorial; visitors and residents of Bayonne are encouraged to visit this tear-drop statue and, for a small fee, leave a message of remembrance for future visitors. Other things to do in Bayonne include parks & dog parks, museums, and walking along the waterfront to get a view of the city.
Bayonne also has many restaurants, from well-known chains to more local fares. And, of course, who could go wrong with a decent slice of pizza? There’s no need to go anywhere, because there are several Italian restaurants right in Bayonne all fighting for that coveted title of the best pizza in town.