Historic Downtown, NJ
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.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center during your trip to New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
N/a
Reviewed on 2025/12/15
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel is great overall. Rooms and bathrooms are very small, but i guess ok since you don’t spend a lot of time in them.
Reviewed on 2025/12/13
Empire Hotel
Staff was very accommodating when we arrived with a special request. Hotel was clean and decorated beautifully for the Christmas holiday. Only down side was the rooms were a little small.
Reviewed on 2025/12/15
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Staff and room was great
Reviewed on 2025/12/14
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Great site
Reviewed on 2025/12/13
Hotel St. James
Staff was excellent
Reviewed on 2025/12/14
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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
- Empire State Building
- Statue of Liberty
- American Dream
- MetLife Stadium
- Wall Street
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- 5th Avenue
- New York University
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Yankee Stadium
- Radio City Music Hall
