Liberty State Park
- New Jersey
photo: Visit New Jersey
With a two-mile promenade and a staggering view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, Liberty State Park is a marvelous escape from the bustle of the city. You can stroll through the poignant NJ Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial and then expand your mind at the recently updated Liberty Science Center. There's also ferry service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.