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Rock the jukebox over at McGovern’s Tavern. A nightlife favorite of Rutgers Law School students, this traditional Irish pub offers your typical fare as far as food and drinks go but also incorporates fun, friendly events each week. Join in for weekly Monday Night Football or Trivia Tuesday, as well as special performances.

The beautiful stone house and museum, known as Hermitage House, has born witness to many historically significant people and events over the centuries. More than 10,000 people visit this historic home annually for fun, history-themed events, special exhibitions and hands-on activities. Come hear its stories and learn about New Jersey and America’s past.

Stroll through the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden in Staten Island for an awe-inspiring melding of greenery and architecture. This historical collection of buildings houses massive art galleries and museums. However, the beautifully landscaped grounds are the best part for lovers looking for the perfect backdrop for a romantic date.

The 97-acre Stephen R. Gregg-Bayonne County Park is divided into an east and a west half by shrubby slope. The western half features several different playing fields (from ball fields to tennis courts), a paved track and a spray pool. The eastern half showcases a greater variety of observable plant life as well as lovely outdoor scenery along Newark Bay.