1. Dougie in the streets every Wednesday in the summer at Groove on Grove.
2. Get addicted to the kimchi fries from Kraverie.
3. Get over your fear of the stove with a cutting-edge cooking class at the Culinary Arts Institute.
4. Nerd out for the day at the Liberty Science Center.
5. Contemplate that cryptic "Sopranos" final scene in the same seat Tony sat in, with a scoop of mint chocolate chip.
Taken at Holsten's Brookdale Confectionery
6. Take a moment for reflection at the 9/11 Empty Sky Memorial.
7. Take a cake decorating class from the "Cake Boss" crew at Carlo's Bakery. "Badabing!"
8. Have a picnic with a million-dollar view at Liberty State Park.
9. Go for a cruise to Ellis Island for a close-up of Lady Liberty herself.
10. See everything a can, can do at the CANstruction Design & Build competition.
11. Head to Journal Square to catch an old movie or theater show at the historic Loew's Theater.
12. Corner a go-kart like it's on rails at Pole Position Raceway.
13. Keep track of time thanks to the world's largest working vertical face clock.
Taken at the Colgate Clock
14. Let your inner hipster run wild in Another Man's Treasure Vintage Store.
15. Celebrate the USA's birthday with the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show.
16. Justify your love of beer with a $5 flight every Tuesday at Zeppelin Hall.
17. Find a one-of-a-kind gift for your annoying friend who has everything at Kanibal Home.
18. Eat dosa bigger than your head at Sapthagiri in Little India.
19. Take a sunny stroll with the dogs down Liberty Walk.
20. Get your indie movie, local music, art show and coffee fix all in one spot at The Warehouse Café.
21. Swing by Smith & Chang, the Jersey City general goods store with an eco-friendly vibe and vintage feel.
22. Channel your inner Streisand at the terminal where they filmed "Funny Girl."
Source:
Central Railroad
23. Enjoy the endless free street art and wall murals.
24. Hit Grove PATH Plaza for the freshest produce and flowers.
25. Pick up something for yo mama at the Not Yo Mama's Affairs Craft Fair.
26. Grab a pint and play some old-school video games at Barcade.
27. Catch a classic Shakespeare play (or one with a unique twist, like "Jewish King Lear") by the Actors Shakespeare Company.
28. Rent a bike with no hassle from Grove Street Bicycles and tour the city on two wheels.
29. Get your superhero fix and meet your next Dungeons & Dragons team at FJB's Comics & Games.
30. Pick up some unique art from local artists at the All About Downtown Jersey City Street Fair.
