Protected from development, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge attracts plenty of birds and other critters. Learn how the local community has worked closely to preserve the natural history here.

This nature reserve is on the to-do lists of many travelers to New York. But Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge isn't the area's only drawcard. Resorts World Casino, Five Towns Shopping Center, and Aqueduct Racetrack are some other recommended attractions close by.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Secaucus Meadowlands

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Sep 25 - Sep 28

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Atlanta (ATL) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

7/10 Good! (2,096 reviews)

I like that everything was close by the hotel like the bus to newyork and American dream mall was literally right there . I didn’t like that house keeping didn’t clean my room the whole time I was there . I like that they serve breakfast in the morning but I don’t like that they serve the same thing everyday. Overall I would stay there again

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

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Sep 10 - Sep 15

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Atlanta (ATL) to New York (JFK)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

The hotel and the overall experience exceeded all expectations.

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Hotel 27 by LuxUrban

Manhattan

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Sep 14 - Sep 20

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Atlanta (ATL) to New York (JFK)

7.6/10 Good! (803 reviews)

I did not like the surprise on check in that the hotel was charging a $150.00 deposit “in case there was damage to the room”.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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American Dream 1-day Tour

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Half-Day Hell's Kitchen Food Tour and Central Park Stroll

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New York: Area 53 NYC Adventure Park Experience

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New York: Area 53 NYC Adventure Park Experience

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Private New York Helicopter Airport Transfer and Scenic Tour

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