Historic Downtown
Jersey City
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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.
Jersey City Medical Center
If Jersey City Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jersey City.
White Eagle Hall
After visiting White Eagle Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025
Empire Hotel
The staff here were awesome and you can’t beat the location if you have business at Lincoln Center. However, the bathrooms are the classic NYC size (tiny) and had some deteriorating plumbing and fixtures. The sinks are so badly designed they spray everywhere. It works for what it is, but the only ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Always great to come back to the Lotte NY Palace for our annual Veterans Day weekend trip. We’ve stayed here for the last four years and will continue. The hotel is in a great location. The double beds seem larger than normal and are comfortable and the rooms are large. The service is always outstanding. ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Good
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
This was a busy location but the staff was efficient and friendly. The lines were handled promptly and the accommodations were excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Plenty of options.
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
The Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Village and surrounding area, you can visit Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
Harsimus Cove
When in Harsimus Cove, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park might not have many top sights, but Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Van Vorst Park
If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Jersey City Public Library are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Jersey City
Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Powerhouse Arts District
While there might not be top attractions in Powerhouse Arts District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.
Historic Downtown
- Jersey City City Hall
- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
- Jersey City Public Library
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Rockefeller Center
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- 5th Avenue
- Radio City Music Hall
- Wall Street
- Brooklyn Bridge
