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Sports fanatics know the New York Giants and the New York Jets both play their home games in East Rutherford, New Jersey - not New York. The Meadowlands Sports Complex houses these teams as well as the Nets, Devils and the Metrostars Major League Soccer team. Liberty State Park in Jersey City is one of the nation's finest and most historic outdoor recreational areas. The Central Railroad of New Jersey that helped many new immigrants find homes in the rest of the country is now a memorial to those who traveled great distances to live in this country. Some of these immigrants settled right in Jersey City, reflected in the authentic Italian dishes at Casa Dante. Sun-lovers and boaters flock to the scenic Jersey Shore for miles of beaches, boardwalks and amusement parks. Beautiful and historic lighthouses dot the shore along with restaurants, museums and a multitude of attractions including the casinos of Atlantic City. Have a taste for skiing? Metro New York/New Jersey offers easy access to popular instate resorts such as Hidden Valley, Mountain Creek and Belle Mountain as well as short trips to New York and Pennsylvania's numerous ski destinations. On weekends, you also can venture to Upstate New York for skiing or meditation, touch trees in the Catskills or Adirondacks, or hop the train or air shuttle to Philadelphia, Boston, Providence, Baltimore or Washington. The moral of this story is this: Whatever your passion, metro New York and New Jersey are sure to have it in every size, color and shape you can imagine. For more information on life in New York and New Jersey, go to: www.digitalcity.com/newyork/ www.digitalcity.com/longisland/ www.apartments.com www.relocationcentral.com www.injersey.com www.digitalcity.com/northjersey/
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