September 3, 2006:
MTTS#14: Washington, DC to Jersey City, NJ
Total Daily Drive Time: 4 hours or 225 miles (8:00am - 1:00pm)
Main Route Synopsis: From Washington to New Jersey, there are many options when considering a route. Consider crossing the Chesapeake Bay after Annapolis. Or head directly to Jersey City and gaze across the Hudson River at the phenomenal Manhattan sky line. Located on the western shore of the Hudson River. Jersey City has become New Jersey’s second largest city behind Newark. Jersey City’s downtown neighborhoods are experiencing rapid gentrification as professionals and artists are beginning to call this city home. Did someone say Party?
Off The Beaten Path: I-270 N to Hwy. 15 N to Gettysburg, PA then E towards Jersey City, NJ
Alternate Off The Beaten Path: see this NAM thread
Special Events: Eastern Regional Event - Wrap Party
Get unleashed at the MTTS Animal Wrap Party in Jersey City! MINI USA and Animal magazine invite all MINI motorist to join the fun and celebrate the completion of a truly motortastic journey! What a way to end the trip… Live music, DJ’s, food, fireworks and the most spectacular views of the New York City skyline along the Hudson River!
Famous designer Shepard Fairey will create a special custom designed limited edition poster for MINI Takes the States. It’s a must have, one of kind offering which will be distributed to registered MTTS participants at all four regional events courtesy of Swindle Magazine.
Points of Interest: Annapolis, MD, Gettysburg, PA
Club Connections: NEMINI