Hotel at a Glance: Fairfield Inn & Suites North Bergen

Discover all that Jersey City and NYC has to offer from Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott North Bergen. The hotel is a train ride or a bus ride away to top destinations like downtown Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the Rockefeller Center. The Prudential Center, The Mills at Jersey Garden, and Metlife Stadium are all a short drive away from the hotel.

• Where you'll stay: in a spacious king or double queen room with complimentary Wi-Fi
• Wake up and grab a bite to eat from the complimentary breakfast buffet station.
• Explore nearby attractions: Central Park, Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Theater District, Ellis Island Immigration Museum
• Hills galore: North Bergen is one of the "hilliest" cities in the US, with the most hills per square mile behind San Francisco.
• Get your shop on: along Bergenline Avenue. The street runs across Hudson County, and showcases local boutiques, latin food, bakeries, and ice cream shops.   

Jersey City, New Jersey: The Burgeoning Sixth Borough

Though a Manhattanite might think of the city across the Hudson as the other side of the moon, Jersey City has been known to be a destination in its own right. Thanks to its history as a major immigration port, it has become a multicultural city. You'll see traces of more than 90 nationalities, from the curries and roti of Little India to the paellas and lumpia of Little Manila. If those don't fill you up, head to Carlo's Bakery and learn to make decadent fondant cakes from the Cake Boss himself (or at least from his stellar staff).

To feed the mind, visit one of the city's art galleries or head to the Liberty Science Center to peruse nine permanent exhibits, check out a presentation on the IMAX screen, or see science in action during a live demonstration. The city also contains Liberty State Park, a lush green space perfect for picnics, bird watching, and taking in stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and Lady Liberty.