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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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New Providence
New Jersey, United States · North America
About New Providence
New Providence is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Summit, 30km from Statue of Liberty.
New Providence is in New Jersey, United States, with about 12,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Summit, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near New Providence?
Within an hour or so of New Providence: Statue of Liberty (30 km), One World Trade Center (33 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (33 km), Brooklyn Bridge (34 km).
Are there any good drives near New Providence?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is New Providence?
New Providence is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Summit.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,469
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.6984, -74.4015
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from New Providence
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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One World Trade Center
Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
Tribute at the World Trade Center site featuring twin reflecting pools set in the footprints of the original towers.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
35 km · about 40 min drive
restaurant
Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli open since 1888, hand-carving some 15,000 pounds of pastrami a week under fluorescent light and salami-strung ceilings. You take a paper ticket at the door and guard it.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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