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Day Trip to New Brunswick NJ
 

THINGS TO DO IN NEW BRUNSWICK NJ

Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum NJ 732-932-7237

Awesome Art Museum that's easy on the wallet! Our first stop in New Brunswick was the Jane Voorhees Zimmerili Art Museum located on 71 Hamilton Street. We were pleasantly surprised when we learned that the admission was only $3. You couldn't find a better way to spend three hours of your day for such a small price. The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum was immaculately clean and very nicely set up. The Artwork collections range from 19th century early American and European to some amazing Russian Soviet displays. Great Non conformist art was on display as well as lithographs. Very romantic lighting and large spacey galleries The Zimmerli Art Museum's collections comprise a number of areas of focus and total 50,000 works of art. The museum itself is quite big and there is a lot of space to walk around without ever feeling crowded. The lighting is very moody and subtly romantic. This is a great way to start off your day trip in New Brunswick, whether on a romantic excursion for just the two of you or with the kids. The Museum has two children's areas where they can draw and learn about children's illustrations from famous Children's books.

Cultural Attractions in New Brunswick NJ

The State Theatre George Street Playhouse Stress Factory Comedy Club

Glass Woods Tavern at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick NJ

Lobby next to Glass Woods Tavern Next you can grab a Martini at the Glass woods tavern and sip on it in the posh lobby as you people watch. The lobby is very comfortable and a bit upscale as is the Tavern. Glass Woods Tavern Very nice interior where you can take the opportunity to enjoy one of their specialty infused-vodka cocktails while watching the game on any one of their 27 plasma televisions. Cool upscale Poolroom where Pool play is free! Awesome Staff at the Glass Woods Tavern We had a lot of fun with the staff at the Glass Woods Tavern in New Brunswick. Pictured to the left is (from left to right) Ricky, Alexandra and Fernando. They were all very accommodating and gave us much History of the Hotel and area. Alexandria knew all the hotspots in New Brunswick and gave us great ideas of where to go and what to do on our day trip.

Two restaurants in New Brunswick worth visiting

Hotoke Restaurant 350 George st, New Brunswick NJ Hotoke is a new restaurant, lounge and Sushi bar right in the middle of downtown New Brunswick on 350 George street. We haven't eaten here yet, but the menu looks awesome and the locals say its very good. The interior is sophisticated and smart. We loved the beautiful use of reds browns and golds throughout as it really gives it a swanky yet classy feel. Thursday Nights are the hot nights at Hotoke as it gets a good younger party crowd! Well worth a visit if your a sushi fan.   Arthurs Tavern Steak House North Brunswick NJ How do you write a review for Arthurs Tavern in North Brunswick (right on the border of New Brunswick)? It seems to have been a fixture here for years. We have always loved Arthurs but lately have mixed emotions. It seems to be more hit and miss than in the previous past when it was more consistent. The recent new owners have merged with Harolds Deli and now there are even more oversized portions on the menu. The main reason to visit here is their famous oversized Delmonico Steaks. The Pork Chops are awesome too. The reason that we cannot jump out of our seats for Athur's anymore is well, for three reasons really. The decor inside is just drab already from looking at for the last 10 years. The price of the Steak just keeps going up all the time, and lastly because you just never know what kind of cut of steak you are going to get. Sometimes it is on the fatty side. But we are nitpicking here. Arthurs is still well worth a visit for a 22 oz steak and a 32 oz beer! Yum!

Other cool attractions in New Brunswick

Glo Nightclub Jersey Subs - best in the area! Perle Nightclub

The Heldrich 10 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 732-729-4670

The Heldrich Hotel The Heldrich Hotel is located in the center of New Brunswick. Perfect for a weekend getaway to visit the theaters, museums and many restaurants in walking distance of the hotel. The innovative interior is breathtaking to the eye. This is surely one of New Brunswick's best kept secrets. The hotel also offers meeting space for business travelers. See more about the Heldrich below.

More about the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick

Cool Staff outside of the Heldrich Hotel Very helpful staff told us all about area attractions and gave us some heads up about the Heldrich itself. These two parking valets out front were extremely helpful and polite. After speaking with them we were even more convinced that this was a great place to stay.     Christopher's Bar & Restaurant New Brunswick Christopher's has a menu that is sure to please everyone. The restaurant is sophisticated and chic. The bar area is separate and has several TV's for sports fans. One of the problems that we encountered when we walked in, was that the bartender on duty that day was more interested in the races on TV and reading his text messages than to give us the good service we expected from such an upscale Hotel.   Christopher's bar Dining area The dining area in Christopher's is quite relaxing. It is casual with a hint of an upscale feel. You can either eat in the bar area or in a separate area in the back which is a bit more secluded. Overall we had a pretty good time at Christopher's

Other Lodging in New Brunswick NJ

University Inn & Conference Center at Rutgers
178 Ryders Lane New Brunswick, NJ 732-932-9144
 

Restaurants in New Brunswick NJ - Best Places to eat in New Brunswick NJ

New Brunswick Restaurants

2 Albany Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-867-2300   Glass Woods Tavern Glass Woods Tavern provides a unique dining experience, unlike any other. Enjoy Chef Titus's specialty designed menu featuring regional American cuisine while experiencing exceptional service by our attentive staff. You may also take the opportunity to enjoy one of our specialty infused-vodka cocktails while watching the game on any of our 27 plasma televisions. Hours: 6:30am - 10:00pm Daily, with light fare until 12:00am. Reservations: 732-867-2300   371 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-247-7474 Bombay Grill & Bistro (No Website) Authentic North Indian Mughlai Food Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian dishes Rated 3 forks (Very Good) by the Home News Tribune & Asbury Park Press Lunch Buffet Daily Mon-Fri $7.95 Sat/Sun $9.95 Student Dinner Specials $9.95     55 Paterson Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-846-6521 Clydz Casual, cozy & fun atmosphere. Located close to theaters in the heart of New Brunswick, across from the courthouse. Sexy upscale full service bar with fireplaces and aquariums. Very extensive martini menu. Come try some really cool and unusual food like ostrich or wild fowl soup. Great place for just the two of you or to meet other singles. Open 7 days. Late Night Menu Reservations & All Major Credit Cards Accepted. Owned & Operated by Mike Parla.

19 Dennis Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-249-1551  Delta's Celebrating the Spirit of the South with Fine Southern Cuisine. Live Jazz and R&B on weekends. Private parties and banquets. Dinner available at the bar Hours: Sun: 1pm-8pm, Mon: closed, Tues/Wed: 5pm-12am, Thu/Fri: 5pm-2am, Sat: 5pm-2am Neat Casual Attire Friday and Saturday Reservations Recommended     392 George Street New Brunswick NJ 732-249-6666 Harvest Moon Brewery Cafe In a college town a Brew Pub can not really go wrong. The Harvest moon has live music on weekends, very good food, and most importantly great beer! Harvest moon is different everytime you visit. Sometimes quiet sometimes loud and sometimes it dead.  Hours: Daily 11:30am to around Midnight

29 Dennis Street at Hiram Square, New Brunswick, NJ 732-846-3216  The Frog and The Peach America's Top Tables Award - Gourmet Magazine The most winning restaurant in New Jersey Monthly's Readers' Poll History. Extraordinary American Cuisine. Group and Party Planning made easy. 2 blocks from the theaters, next door to the Hyatt Regency. Dinner Every Night, Lunch Weekdays. Walk-ins Welcome, Saturday Reservations Recommended. - Neat Casual Attire - Smoke Free     85 Church Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-247-3131 Gaebel's (No website) Gaebel's is a chic Bar/lounge that is truly a good time. Gaebel's is known as a steak and fish house located in Kilmer Square in the heart of the city. We have never eaten here but we have gone for drinks at night and have always had a good time. DJ and dancing on the weekends. Dimly lit with the sexy overtones of some New York clubs. Open for Lunch Monday-Saturday at 11:30am. Happy Hour Monday-Friday . Open for Dinner Every Day. Reservations recommended. Casual neat attire.

120 Albany Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-249-7500  La Fontana Ristorante (No website) LaFontanta Ristorante is a really fun romantic dining experience. LaFontana Ristorante combines exquisite Old World Italian cuisine with top notch exceptional service. Open for Lunch Monday through Friday with Lunch Specials at $12.95. Dinner served Monday through Saturday. LaFontanta is also open on Sundays with a new family menu 2pm-8pm. Off premise catering and private parties available.     120 Albany Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-249-7500 Old Man Rafferty's Old Man Rafferty's is a good down home fun bar with very good food. Always has a good crowd and is the perfect place to meet for a drink before hitting the town. Rafferty's has a cool outside seating area set back off the street (pictured here). The bartender was very friendly and accommodating. We had a few appitizers that were very tasty, although they were a little small on the portion side.

338 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-545-5115   Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant Makeda has the distinction of being New Jersey’s first and only Ethiopian restaurant offering the very best in Ethiopian Cuisine in beautifully decorated, sleekly contemporary surroundings. Makeda is sleek and beautifully decorated. Cool swanky bar and captivating artwork throughout. Live music Thursday - Sunday nights. Located adjacent to Esohe's African Gift Shop, offering art and more. Open For Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week. All Major Credit Cards Accepted     78 Albany Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-296-1600 Due Mari A celebration of creative Italian flavors and ingredients. Due Mari has a posh bar and a wonderful inventive menu. The waitstaff is extremely well-trained and professional. The food is a bit pricey, but this is an upscale restaurant and is well worth every penny! Private dining rooms. live music, wine dinners and many special events.

61-63 Church St New Brunswick, NJ 732-246-3111 The Old Bay An authentic recreation of a 19th Century New Orleans bistro where everyday is Mardi Gras! Though the menu includes a variety of French Creole dishes, there is something for everybody - including some truly innovative preparations of prime steaks and fresh fish. Live Blues and Jazz, DJ Music, Drink Specials and an award winning beer list have made The Old Bay Restaurant a very popular, warm and welcoming hotspot in New Brunswick. Neat, Casual Attire. Reservations Recommended. Hours: Mon/Wed: 11:30am-1:00am    Thurs/Fri: 11:30am-2:00am Sat: 4:00pm-2:00am    Sun: Please Call     25 Liberty Street New Brunswick, NJ 732-247-2250 Verdigre Dining Room Try some unique dishes like Aromatic Spice Braised Short Ribs with Winter Root Vegetables or Tamarind Painted Long Island Duck Breast with a Rice Noodle Flan and a Black Currant Port Glaze at this new bold Tappas lounge on Liberty Street in New Brunswick. An awesome fusion of flavor and culture!

103 Church St New Brunswick, NJ 732-545-6100   Panico's Italian Restaurant Panico's is known for fine wines and classic and innovative Italian cuisine. The artistically presented dishes are splendid examples of Italian Cuisine at its finest. Situated on Church Street steps way from the Hyatt Hotel and just three blocks from New Brunswick's Theater District. Enjoy live Entertainment on Friday's. Valet Parking Available. Private Rooms  are available. Reservations Strongly Suggested.  Lunch Mon - Fri 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner Mon - Sat 5:30pm - 10:00pm Open Sunday 1pm - 9pm Friday's Live Entertainment - Valet Parking Available.     375 George St New Brunswick, NJ 732-828-3888 Sapporo Relaxing Japanese ambiance that is perfect for enjoying sushi and hibachi. Some locals say that it is not as good as it used to be but we did not try it for ourselves. Sushi bar and liquor is available Sapporo is Open for dinner 7 days and lunch Monday - Friday. One block from Route 27. One block from the Hyatt Regency and only two blocks from the theaters.

335 George St Liberty Plaza New Brunswick, NJ 732-296-0533   Soho on George New American Contemporary dining in the heart of New Brunswick NJ. Very comfortable atmosphere and very chic food. A bit on the upscale side. The Shellfish Bouillabaise with Jumbo White Shrimp, Sea Scallops & PEI Mussels, Arugula, Red Grape Tomatoes and Baby Fennel in a Rich Saffron Broth was truly impeccable! Soho on George boasts a European style outside cafe in the summer months.     5 Livingston Ave New Brunswick, NJ 732-828-4444 Stage Left The finest contemporary American cuisine in all of Central NJ. Stage left boasts a friendly and knowledgeable staff and "one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world" -Wine Spectator Magazine FunNewJersey.com raves that Stage Left restaurant has the best Cheeseburger in all of New Jersey and that it surely is... Worth Every Penny."

Theatre and Ballet in New Brunswick NJ

American Repertory Ballet
Cabaret Theatre
Crossroads Theatre Company
George Street Playhouse
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Rutgers Film Co-op/ New Jersey Media Arts Center
Livingston Theatre Company
The State Theatre

Museums and Galleries in New Brunswick NJ

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