Historic Downtown, NJ
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.
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.
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.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Location was incredible
Reviewed on 2025/11/27
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The hotel was great. You can tell that it is not a brand new hotel, but it was super nice. Considering it is in downtown, the room was spacious. The bathroom is a bit cramped, but overall, I loved it. Guest services was awesome. I will stay again.
Reviewed on 2025/11/27
Hotel St. James
Wonderful. Perfectly located.
Reviewed on 2025/11/27
Empire Hotel
Clean room. Daily room service
Reviewed on 2025/11/27
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
This hotel was nothing short from amazing. The concierge staff were very accommodating. I booked this hotel for my lady for her birthday which was 11/25 and just by checking and asking a question for curiosity, they upgraded our room to 37 floor city view, gave a is a complimentary bottle of red ...
Reviewed on 2025/11/28
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Everything was nice. Room was clean. Staff was excellent.
Reviewed on 2025/11/26
Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown
The Village
While The Village might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
Harsimus Cove
Harsimus Cove might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
Downtown Jersey City is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Powerhouse Arts District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Powerhouse Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.
Historic Downtown, NJ
- Jersey City City Hall
- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
- Hamilton Park
- Van Vorst Park
- Mary Benson Park
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Grand Central Terminal
- Statue of Liberty
- Empire State Building
- American Dream
- MetLife Stadium
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- 5th Avenue
- Radio City Music Hall
- Wall Street
- Bryant Park
- Brooklyn Bridge
- New York University
- Yankee Stadium
