NEW YORK AREA OUTLET SHOPPING Jersey Gardens, New Jersey largest outlet mall, has become one of the top tour group destinations in the state of New Jersey since opening in 1999. The enclosed outlet mall is conveniently located just minutes off the New Jersey Turnpike at Exit 13A and 30 minutes from the attractions of mid-town Manhattan. Jersey Gardens features over 200 stores including some of the top brand names in fashion such as Tommy Hilfiger, Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Hollister Outlet, abercrombie kids outlet, Kenneth Cole, Lane Bryant Outlet, Juicy Couture, LOFT Outlet, Nine West and so much more! For the luxury shopper, Jersey Gardens features Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue- OFF 5TH, and Cohoes Fashions. Shopping for kids is easy with stores such as Gymboree Outlet, Osh Kosh B Gosh, Carters, The Children s Place Outlet, Tommy Kids, and Nautica Kids. As an added benefit, Jersey Gardens offers tax-free shopping on clothing and shoes. Visitors will also save on some of the top home décor manufacturers such as the Corningware, Corelle, Revere Factory Store. The property also features dining choices including Johnny Rockets and Chili s Too. In addition, the mall offers nine choices in a food court setting. For those groups planning an overnight trip, Jersey Gardens offers a state of the art, 20 screen AMC Theater, including an IMAX theatre. TOUR GROUPS- EXPERIENCE THE VIP TREATMENT Groups of 20 or more are encouraged to register their trip with the Tourism Department either on-line at www.jerseygardens.com or by calling 908-436-3005, ext. 200. Each passenger will receive a Jersey Gardens shopping bag, a money-saving discount booklet and a mall directory. Designated, free motor coach parking is available on the east end of the parking lot. Driver and escort incentives are offered for preregistered groups of 20 or more. Drivers can follow the tour bus drop off signs and unload passengers by Entrance D.
SMARTECARTES Shoppers can rent a SmarteCarte near the Concierge Desk on the lower level. These carts are a great way to hold on to packages and coats during those whirlwind shopping sprees! SHOP, PLAY AND STAY AT EXIT 13A! Enjoy many choices at just one exit! Courtyard Newark Elizabeth NJ provides greater flexibility & choices for our guests. Near Newark Liberty Airport, the hotel features inviting spaces to work or relax in, free hispeed Internet and newly renovated hotel rooms & suites draped in designer bedding. The state-of-the-art lobby offers inviting, flexible spaces to work or relax in, free Wi-Fi & easy access to the latest news, weather & airport updates via GoBoard. The highlight of the Newark hotel lobby is The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect. which provides guests with healthy food & beverages in the morning & evening dinner service with cocktails. The Market is open 24 hours for snacks on the go. Relax in the indoor pool & fitness center. Perfect for business travelers the Elizabeth NJ hotel boasts four meeting rooms. For leisure travelers, the Courtyard is across from Jersey Gardens, 15 minutes from Port of Bayonne, near NJ PAC, Prudential Center NJ & close to NYC. Perfect for students and parents the hotel is central to UMDNJ, Rutgers & Kean University. For more information on the hotel or rates, please visit www.elizabethcourtyard.com or contact 908-436-9800.
TRANSPORTATION Location 651 Kapkowski Road Elizabeth, NJ 07201 From Newark International Airport Jersey Gardens offers shuttle transportation from AirTrain Station P4 every half hour starting at 10am Monday-Saturday and 11am Sunday. $9 roundtrip fee; or $5 one way. From New York City New Jersey Transit offers daily bus service from the Port Authority Bus Terminal via Bus #111 and #115. For the complete #111 and #115 schedule please visit this link: http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/tc1111.pdf. Via Car Jersey Gardens is located at Exit 13A off the New Jersey Turnpike. Bear right onto Jersey Gardens Boulevard after the tollbooth. Taxi Taxi service is available via Elizabeth Yellow Cab at all mall entrances. For more information on Jersey Gardens, please call 1-877-SAY-VALU or visit www. jerseygardens.com.
ANNUAL EVENTS JANUARY Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Sale four days of spectacular savings on holiday clearance merchandise FEBRUARY Presidents Day Sale your final chance to save on winter clearance merchandise MARCH Meet the Easter Bunny in the spring garden New Jersey Youth Symphony concert annual pops concert featuring 350 of the state s most talented student musicians Community Festival- Join local vendors and community partner in this family oriented summer event. MAY Memorial Day mallwide sale the annual kick off to summer sale JULY 4 th of July Mallwide Sale save on summer merchandise mallwide AUGUST Community Festival- Join local vendors and community partner in this family oriented summer event. Labor Day Mallwide Sale get ready for back to school with mallwide savings OCTOBER Art in the Gardens a celebration of national arts and humanities month with musical and dance performances Columbus Day Sale fall merchandise clearance NOVEMBER Magical Day of Giving an exclusive day of early holiday shopping with entertainment, door prizes, and one-night-only discounts. All ticket proceeds benefit participating nonprofit organizations! Jersey Gardens is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
DINING AT JERSEY GARDENS Johnny Rockets boasts great-tasting food from a menu of all-american favorites including juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes and malts and freshly-baked apple pie. Guests also enjoy an all-american diner look and feel, servers who know the secret behind getting ketchup out of the bottle, tabletop jukeboxes that belt out tunes for a nickel and authentic décor. Johnny Rockets is the place where every Guest can enjoy all-american favorites served with a smile! Quality food served in a lively atmosphere is what we deliver every day of the year. From our famous, double-basted Baby Back Ribs and sizzling fajitas to our Southwestern Eggrolls and Presidente Margaritas, you and your family will find endless ways to spice things up every time you come in. Opening in April 2010, IHOP is located on Kapkowski Road, directly across from Jersey Gardens. IHOP has a wide variety of selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner. From pancakes and egg breakfasts to burgers, chicken or steak, you ll find something for everyone! Food Court Featuring Burger King, Ranch 1 Chicken, Great Steak & Potato, Nathan s Famous, Lotus Express, Cinnabon, and Cajun Grill.
ENTERTAINMENT AT JERSEY GARDENS AMC THEATERS & IMAX Enjoy the latest blockbuster at the 20-screen, state of the art AMC Theaters Jersey Gardens. Relax with stadium style seating and pick up a coffee from the gourmet coffee bar. America s Greatest Indoor Park Jeepers! is great family fun anytime! Designed to please children ages two to twelve, Jeepers! is the ultimate family entertainment experience combining the rides and excitement of an outdoor amusement park with indoor convenience and climate control. CHILDREN S SOFT PLAY AREA Small children will enjoy the unique soft play area at Jersey Gardens. This free activity area includes soft foam play element, including a yellow taxi cab with interactive steering wheel, a train engine, a water ferry, Mack truck, and an airplane. AQUA MASSAGE Delight in the relaxation of the innovative dry water massage unit! Located on the lower level, near Old Navy. THE MASSAGE MOB & RELAXATION STATION Enjoy a quick refresher with a 10-minute back massage at the Massage Mob, or visit the Relaxation Station for full-body massages and reflexology.