Jersey City lies across from Lower Manhattan between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. Jersey City has several shopping districts, some of which are traditional main streets for their respective neighborhoods, such as Central, Danforth, and West Side Avenues. Notable sites include, Statue of Liberty National Monument, Ellis Island and Liberty Island, Liberty Science Center, The Colgate Clock and Loew's Jersey Theatre.