Historic Downtown
Jersey City
Visit Historic Downtown
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.
White Eagle Hall
After visiting White Eagle Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza
After visiting Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza, 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
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"room is spacious and excellent service!"
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"El personal muy amable."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and maintained. Gym was large enough to house many. And while there were many people, you did not feel crowded or rushed. Diner on site was convenient and both food and service were good. Central location."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Pod Times Square
"Great"
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"The Public is situated in a great location near China Town. Little Italy, and SoHo. It’s a pretty fast cab ride to Midtown and downtown. I didn’t get a chance to try the restaurant because it was closed. The café was pretty good with breakfast food, fresh juice, and coffee. Housekeeping was very ..."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"AC in the room didn’t not work well. Kept the room barely cool and it was in the 90’s during my visit so not pleasant at all. There is construction in the building. Elevators were slow. Breakfast was ok. Good location."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
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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.
