Location Reports Central New Jersey
including sports, harness racing and thoroughbred racing at the Meadowlands Racetrack, historic attractions, landmarks like Ellis Island, and a variety of eco- tourism and outdoor activities.
What's New
New Meadowlands Stadium, home of the New York Giants and New York Jets pro- fessional football teams, has now com- pleted its first football season, and has successfully hosted some of the region’s biggest events, including the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala and mdest 2010 - an annual travel and tourism con- ference for industry professionals. The venue can host corporate functions, product launches, press conferences, movie commercial shoots, banquets, award ceremonies and social events.
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, a staple in the region for dinner entertain- ment, now has the ability to host events, as well. Recently Medieval Times acquired a new flooring system which will allow them to cover the tournament floor in order to host all types of trade shows, receptions, meetings, corporate events, parties and more.
The Meadowlands Environment Center will once again open its doors for rental of its Visitors Center for meetings and events. The space includes access to the Flyway Gallery and offers panoramic views of the Meadowlands.
Two regional Holiday Inns - one in Harmon Meadow, Secaucus, and the other in Hasbrouck Heights, have under- gone lobby and amenity space renova- tions. Urban Plum, a modern bar and restaurant, opened this past year to great reviews at the Harmon Meadow Holiday Inn. And Gabriel’s is the new restaurant at the Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights. Both hotels have gone through complete room renovations.
In early March, in anticipation of the NFL’s 2014 Super Bowl, Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno announced the expan- sion of a 10,000 square foot ballroom to be built and an additional 4,000 square
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In February, the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce released a con- cept plan for the continued redevelop- ment of the Meadowlands Sports Complex that would include a casino, convention center, hotels, entertainment and sports facilities. Conceptualized in collaboration with chamber members, the component facilities would total about 2.5 million square feet and gener- ate more than 15,000 construction jobs and 25,000 permanent jobs while pre- serving New Jersey’s racing industry and increasing its allure worldwide.
Places to Meet
The Meadowlands Expo Center is a pri- vately owned, twelve time site award win- ner. It is situated five miles from NYC, seven from Newark Liberty Airport and is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, shops and recreational facilities. The center can accommodate up to 5,000 people, and its exhibit space consists of 61,000 square feet of contiguous, obstruction- free, dedicated space. There also are five meeting rooms and a full-service decora- tor on site as well as three concession areas with catering.
The IZOD Center is a 22,000 seat arena that continues to be listed among the top ten arena sites by Billboard Magazine. It hosts annual high school and Big East college basketball games, along with family entertainment shows and college graduations. The facility is capable of hosting indoor events and other occa- sions to coincide with sporting events or stand alone affairs.
The Meadowlands Racetrack is home to the most highly rated harness racing. Pegasus, its restaurant and event space, can host receptions and events that coin- cide with each sporting event or stand- alone. The racetrack is expected to be renovated soon, but aims to retain its standing as the top harness racing facili-
foot renovation of existing space to include a complete redo of the restau- rants at the Marriott Newark Liberty Airport Hotel. This is the first of many projects expected to help the region get ready for Super Bowl XLVIII.
ty in the world. The racetrack also hosts the $1.5 million Hambletonian Stakes.
Liberty Science Center is not just a great place for science lovers, but it can accommodate unique events, as well. Groups can rent the Science Court, Governors Hall, Imax Dome Theater, Joseph D. Williams Theater, third floor, fourth floor, observation deck, lawn or entrance level exhibition area.
Things to Do
Local river activities in the area include: canoeing, kayaking and pontoon boat rides. Many Audubon lovers especially enjoy the birding trips and tours along the Hackensack River, provided by the Hackensack Riverkeeper. The keeper’s primary mission is to provide representa- tion for the natural living resources of the Hackensack River.
Visit Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty, a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. Ellis Island, now a 27.5-acre site, is located just minutes off the south- ern tip of Manhattan Island and houses the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
Statue Cruises is the National Parks Service ferry provider to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. They also offer a great variety of special cruises that include the Liberty Harbor cruise and Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, Valentine, Halloween, karaoke, happy hour cruises and more.
Enjoy a concert or event at the Izod Center, one of the nation’s top-grossing arenas, or at the New Meadowlands Stadium.
Location Reports were compiled with information provided by CVBs
listed (denoted by website) along with additional sources.
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