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Statue of Liberty
Colossal neoclassical sculpture gifted by France in 1886, standing as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Port Reading
New Jersey, United States · North America
About Port Reading
Port Reading works well as a base: 5 minutes from Colonia, 23km from Statue of Liberty.
Port Reading is in New Jersey, United States, with about 3,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Colonia, about 4 km away.
Port Reading Refinery, also known as Hess Refinery (photo), was an oil refinery located in Perth Amboy and Port Reading, New Jersey. It was constructed by Hess Oil under Leon Hess in 1958. It was a simple refinery which further processed other refinery's product which began with heavy sour crude. It was owned by theRead more
Hess Corporation, refiners of Hess brand gasoline. The refinery itself had outlets that connected with Arthur Kill, enabling oil barges to make passage into the refinery's commons. The refinery had a neon red "HESS" sign on its cracking unit which was removed in December 2013 after the property was sold. The refinery was closed in February 2013.
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What is there to see near Port Reading?
Within an hour or so of Port Reading: Statue of Liberty (23 km), 9/11 Memorial & Museum (26 km), One World Trade Center (27 km), Brooklyn Bridge (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Port Reading?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is Port Reading?
Port Reading is in New Jersey, United States, about 4 km from Colonia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,728
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.5654, -74.2604
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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 Port Reading
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
26 km · about 30 min 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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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.
29 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
31 km · about 35 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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