Extended StayAmerica Meadowlands - Rutherford

Aéroport (Newport News/Wlmsburg Int. - PHF)

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The New Jersey Meadowlands region is a fascinating area of Northern New Jersey. The people, commerce and character in the Northern New Jersey area make it a destination with endless things to do. The large ecosystem of wetlands in Northeast New Jersey, which is also known as the Hackensack Meadowlands, gave this region its name. The Meadowlands Sports Complex and Meadowlands Race Track bring sport lovers to the area year after year, and the Meadowlands Exposition Center brings businesspeople and convention goers as well. Northern New Jersey is just a stones throw away from New York, with trains and buses that allow for easy access to the city. All you have to do is travel 10 miles and you can be in New York City, seeing the sites, catching a Broadway play, or wandering through Times Square. In fact, public transportation is very convenient from Secaucus, where you can easily get into the heart of Manhattan in a matter of minutes. Northern New Jersey is home to many famous people, including old blue eyes Frank Sinatra, actress Meryl Streep, rock stars Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, and biologist Alfred C. Kinsey. The Meadowlands area is also home to big business, which is why many visitors find themselves here in the first place. Numerous United States corporate headquarters are located in Northern New Jersey, including Linens N Things, Panasonic, LG, Samsung, BMW, and PSE&G. The entire state of New Jersey is known for its many diners, and you will find no shortage of this American culinary classic driving through the Meadowlands. Or, if youre a nature lover, you might enjoy taking a trip to some of the great nature preserves in the area, such as the South Mountain Reserve. Or, bring the family to Mountain Creek Park, which is a great place for skiing in the winter and is a water park in the summer. The Meadowlands Environmental Center is another great place for nature lovers to visit.FROM THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE, TAKE EXIT 16W PROCEED THROUGH THE TOLL PLAZA ANDFOLLOW THE SIGNS FOR ROUTE 3 WEST TAKE THE ROUTE 17 NORTH (SERVICE ROAD) EXIT TURN RIGHT ONTO SERVICE ROADTRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE HOTEL WILL BE ON THE LEFT FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY, TAKE EXIT 153 (ROUTE 3) EAST TAKE THE ROUTE 17 SOUTH/SERVICE ROAD EXIT TURN LEFT ONTO RUTHERFORD AVENUEBEAR RIGHT AT THE ROUTE 17 NORTH/SERVICE ROA HOTEL WILL BE ON THE RIGHT