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06/02/2026

🚉✨ It’s official — the Elizabeth Welcome Station is now open!

Located inside the historic Elizabeth Train Station, this new destination will serve as the city’s hub for history, tourism, culture, and community.

Whether you’re a resident, a visitor, or one of the millions of travelers who will pass through our region during the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this is a place to discover the stories that make Elizabeth unique.

🏛️ America 250 Exhibits
⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026 Visitor Information
🎨 Art & Community Programming
🤝 Local Business Activations
📍 Tourism Welcome Center

Come explore the newest addition to downtown Elizabeth.

📍 Elizabeth Welcome Station
14 Julian Place, Elizabeth, NJ

✨ It All Starts Here.

www.GoElizabethNJ.com

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🎉 A new chapter begins in Elizabeth.What was once a historic train station is now becoming something much bigger — a pla...
06/02/2026

🎉 A new chapter begins in Elizabeth.

What was once a historic train station is now becoming something much bigger — a place where history, culture, tourism, and community come together.

Welcome to the Elizabeth Welcome Station, the new home of the City of Elizabeth Museum, Tourism Welcome Center, and the official headquarters for the city’s America 250 celebration.

Located in the heart of downtown, this new space will serve as a gateway for residents, visitors, and the thousands of travelers who will experience Elizabeth during the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

📍 14 Julian Place, Elizabeth, NJ

Thank you to everyone who helped make this vision a reality. We look forward to welcoming the community and sharing the stories that continue to shape Elizabeth.

✨ It all starts here.

www.GoElizabethNJ.com

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06/01/2026

📸 ⚽🔥 The passion for the World Cup isn’t something that’s coming to Elizabeth…

It’s already here.

Every day, thousands of young athletes across our city step onto the field with dreams, determination, and a love for the game that connects cultures, families, and communities.

These players from Elizabeth Youth Soccer represent more than soccer.
They represent the energy, diversity, and spirit that make Elizabeth special.

And as the world’s biggest tournament gets closer to New York and New Jersey, one thing is clear:

The excitement isn’t waiting for kickoff.
It’s already growing in our neighborhoods, our parks, our schools, and our community.

Because the World Cup doesn’t start at the stadium.

❤️⚽ It starts with moments like these.

Welcome to Elizabeth.

www.GoElizabethNJ.com



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📸 LOOK UP, ELIZABETH. 👀How many times have we walked through downtown Elizabeth without noticing the incredible details ...
05/29/2026

📸 LOOK UP, ELIZABETH. 👀

How many times have we walked through downtown Elizabeth without noticing the incredible details hiding in plain sight?

From majestic eagles and stone lions… 🦅🦁
to historic clock towers, intricate sculptures, and architectural masterpieces that have watched over the city for generations.

These details were designed to be seen.
To tell stories.
To symbolize strength, progress, faith, and community.

Yet in our busy daily routines, many of them go unnoticed.

✨ Sometimes the best way to discover Elizabeth is simply to slow down and look around.

Which detail caught your attention the most in this carousel?

👇 Tell us in the comments and tag someone who loves architecture, history, or photography.

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05/27/2026

⚽ For many World Cup fans, Elizabeth won’t be the final destination… it will be the first stop.

The moment visitors land at Newark Liberty International Airport, they’re only minutes away
from the hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife that make Elizabeth one of the most
convenient places to stay during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Instead of rushing straight to the stadium, fans can experience the city first — enjoying
international food, exploring local neighborhoods, shopping, and discovering everything
Elizabeth has to offer.

And when it’s time for the match?

🏟 MetLife Stadium is less than 25 minutes away.

Because the World Cup experience doesn’t begin at the stadium.

✨ It starts here.

👉 Visit GoElizabethNJ.com/hotels and start planning your stay today.

www.GoElizabethNJ.com

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05/25/2026

🚀 Did you know Elizabeth is home to a memorial connected to one of the most tragic moments in space history?

On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart just 73 seconds after launch, taking the lives of all seven astronauts on board. The tragedy shocked the nation and became one of the most unforgettable moments in American history.

But what many people don’t realize is that right here in Elizabeth, there’s a memorial dedicated to their memory.

Created to honor the Challenger crew as national heroes, the monument stands as a reminder of courage, exploration, and the human desire to keep pushing beyond the unknown.

✨ Even far from NASA… their legacy lives here.

Because in Elizabeth, history isn’t just preserved…
it’s remembered.

📍 A hidden story connected to the stars.

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05/22/2026

⚽ Imagine landing in New Jersey for the World Cup… and being at your hotel before most
people even leave the airport.

That’s why Elizabeth is becoming one of the smartest places to stay during the 2026 FIFA World
Cup.

📍 Located between Newark Liberty International Airport and MetLife Stadium, Elizabeth is
only minutes from your flight… and less than 25 minutes from the Final.

Visitors can land, check into their hotel, enjoy great international food, shopping, nightlife, and
still make it to the match with time to spare.

🏨 From convenient hotel options to easy access to New York City, Elizabeth offers more than a
place to stay — it offers the full World Cup experience.

For generations, this region has been one of America’s gateways.
And in 2026, it will welcome fans from around the world. 🌎

Before the crowds.

Before the stadium.

Before the opening whistle…

✨ The World Cup journey starts in Elizabeth.

👉 Visit GoElizabethNJ.com/hotels and find the best hotel deals before everyone else does.

www.GoElizabethNJ.com


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05/20/2026

🇺🇸⚽ What if one holiday weekend could feel like a preview of the World Cup?

Every Memorial Day weekend, thousands of people travel through New Jersey — filling airports, hotels, restaurants, and streets with energy.

And in 2026, that same excitement will return on a global scale as visitors from around the world arrive for the FIFA World Cup. 🌎

📍 Elizabeth is expected to be one of the key places where fans stay during the tournament.

Located minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, close to New York City, and less than 25 minutes from MetLife Stadium, Elizabeth offers convenience, culture, and everything visitors need in one place.

🏨 Hotels
🍽️ International dining
🌃 Nightlife
🛍️ Shopping

This Memorial Day weekend is just a glimpse of what’s coming.

✨ Imagine the energy of the World Cup.
👉 Visit GoElizabethNJ.com/hotels and start planning early.

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05/18/2026

🎭 Did you know this building in Elizabeth was once a grand theater?

Back in the 1920s, the Regent Theatre welcomed people from across the city for films, live performances, and nights of entertainment during the golden age of theaters.

If you look closely today, many of the original architectural details are still there — decorative stonework, historic design elements, and figures like the eagle that once symbolized the elegance of the building.

Over time, the theater was transformed into retail spaces, becoming part of everyday life in Elizabeth. But behind the storefronts, the history remains.

✨ Most people walk by without noticing…
but this building still tells the story of another era in Elizabeth.

📍 Hidden in plain sight.

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