Historic Downtown, NJ
Popular places to visit
Jersey City City Hall
View the grand and lavish exterior of this late 19th-century building, which still serves as Jersey City’s seat of government and a place to get married.
Hamilton Park
Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.
Van Vorst Park
Bordered by beautiful 19th-century brownstone houses, this pretty city park features grassy patches, paved paths, a playground and a dog run.
Jersey City Museum
View a collection of works by local artists from the 1800s and 1900s, including paintings, sculptures and mixed media pieces, at this community-oriented museum.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown
Van Vorst Park
If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Van Vorst Park are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Jersey City
Downtown Jersey City is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Jersey City City Hall and Goldman Sachs Tower.
Newport
Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.
Hudson Exchange
Hudson Exchange might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Battery Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
The Waterfront
If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Holland Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.
Paulus Hook
Paulus Hook is well-liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Jersey City area, you might plan a trip to One World Trade Center or Statue of Liberty.
- Jersey City City Hall
- Hamilton Park
- Jersey City Medical Center
- Van Vorst Park
- Jersey City Museum
- White Eagle Hall
- Old Colony Square Center
- Meluso Park
- Old Colony Plaza Shopping Center
- Mary Benson Park
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Statue of Liberty
- Broadway
- Grand Central Terminal
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- Madison Square Garden
- Empire State Building
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Rockefeller Center
- MetLife Stadium
- American Dream
- One World Trade Center
- Yankee Stadium
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- New York University
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Columbia University
- 5th Avenue
- Wall Street
- Bronx Zoo
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center