BAYONNE SITS BETWEEN THE MORRIS CANAL AND THE KILL VAN KULL.
LEFT: The Stephen R. Gregg park inludes over 100 acres of ballfields and open space along the Newark Bay. A Bayonne resident, Gregg was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War II for helping to rescue seven severely wounded American soldiers. BELOW: Liberty Science Center is technically in Jersey City, but is just a short ride away.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Satisfy your sweet tooth at Double Batch Bakery; Bayonne boasts a great collection of vintage neon signs; Broadway Diner is a great example of a classic New Jersey diner; Magic Fountain opened in 1969 and is still a favorite with locals; Take a bowling break at Hudson Lanes; Grab a snack at Hot & Toasty Bagels or at Starfish & Chips; Cafe Tayla is a hidden gem.
PENINSULA LIFE Bayonne is a city with great restaurants, a midcentury feel, and a unique history
I n the 1600’s, Henry Hudson sailed past the peninsula now known as Bayonne and claimed it for The Neth- erlands, naming it Bergen Neck after the settlement of Bergen (now Jersey City). Once occupied by the Lenni Lenape tribe, the area eventually fell under British rule, and during the American Revolution, a battle was fought at Fort Delancey at the Southern tip of Bayonne. In 1836, the Morris Canal was completed, creating a trade route to Northern New Jersey. The streets of this diverse city of 62,000 res- idents are lined with one and two-family homes, small businesses, and churches. The city also boasts beatiful waterfront parks and a wide assortment of eateries. While shopping at GPS, make some extra time to explore this urban enclave. ■ T E X T DEBORAH L. MARTIN
After shopping at General Plumbing Supply on Kennedy Boulevard, take a detour and explore the city.
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