Colgate Center Travel Guide

Jersey City

“The Colgate Clock” is an octagonal clock facing the Hudson river near Exchange Place in Jersey City New Jersey. It is 50 feet in diameter and is currently situated 400 m south of where the headquarters of consumer products conglomerate Colgate Palmolive used to be situated before it left the area in 1985. This is actually the second Colgate clock built in 1924 to replace an earlier clock which was constructed to commemorate Colgate’s centennial in 1906. The original Clock now sits in the Colgate factory in Clarksville Indiana. For those of you who follow my Instagram feed, @nysimages, this clock was located directly behind me from where I took “The Long Exposure Selfie.
“The Colgate Clock” is an octagonal clock facing the Hudson river near Exchange Place in Jersey City New Jersey. It is 50 feet in diameter and is currently situated 400 m south of where the headquarters of consumer products conglomerate Colgate Palmolive used to be situated before it left the area in 1985. This is actually the second Colgate clock built in 1924 to replace an earlier clock which was constructed to commemorate Colgate’s centennial in 1906. The original Clock now sits in the Colgate factory in Clarksville Indiana. For those of you who follow my Instagram feed, @nysimages, this clock was located directly behind me from where I took “The Long Exposure Selfie.
New York City skyline at Sunrise is spectacular the colours even work with the Red White & Blue. I did very minimal processing these were the true colours. If you not the rocks in the foreground, yes you need to climb over the fence at low tide by the time we finished a lot less rocks. But your right near the collage clock so nobody cases. #jerseycity #newyorkcity #nyc #skyline #red #white #blue
The Hudson freeze in Jan 2018 due to the extreme cold
Some days you just want to tune out. Those are the best days to take your camera out and explore. But don't fret if it falls on a cloudy day, you might just find the sunset sifting through and bestowing a silver lining upon the clouds ⛅️ 🍀 #newyork #jerseycity #nychotspots #iconicspots

Popular places to visit

Goldman Sachs Tower which includes a bay or harbour, a city and a skyscraper

Goldman Sachs Tower

One of the tallest skyscrapers not just in Jersey City, but in the entire Garden State, this towering steel construction looms over the waterfront.

Goldman Sachs Tower
Colgate Clock showing a city and signage as well as a small group of people

Colgate Clock

This iconic clock face, a neon-lit octagon dating back to 1924, is an emblem of Jersey City and the New York Harbor.

Colgate Clock
Brand New Rink ahhhh the cold crisp air in the middle of the mall.

American Dream

3/5(1 review)

When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can enjoy some retail therapy. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

American Dream
MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium

5/5(8 reviews)

Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.

MetLife Stadium
A panorama view approaching dusk from the Hudson River across the skyline of Manhattan, New York, in the fall

Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Right outside Jacob Javits Convention Center. Looks like a real-life Escher to me

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a top convention centre in New York. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Things to do

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿993
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

฿1,095
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

฿807
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿1,141
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
New Jersey Devils Ice Hockey Game at Prudential Center

New Jersey Devils Ice Hockey Game at Prudential Center

฿950
per adult
New Jersey Devils Ice Hockey Game at Prudential Center
Deluxe Helicopter Tour

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours

฿8,041
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
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Top hotels in Colgate Center

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,341 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿5,341
฿7,690 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,508 reviews)
Great location, just besides grand central , give you access to the whole city

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is ฿4,665 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,665
฿6,733 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (7,153 reviews)
Awesome

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is ฿4,393 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿4,393
฿6,603 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,281 reviews)
When they give you vouchers for “free breakfast” it’s not really free you’re paying for it with the amenity nightly fee

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Hyatt Regency Times Square

Hyatt Regency Times Square

4 out of 5
1605 Broadway New York NY
The price is ฿5,499 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿5,499
฿7,872 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (617 reviews)
The room was clean

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Times Square
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel

4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street New York NY
The price is ฿3,706 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,706
฿5,817 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,225 reviews)
Great hotel for a good price

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

4 out of 5
8 Stone St New York NY
The price is ฿3,709 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,709
฿4,366 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,471 reviews)
Great location!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Colgate Center

The biggest escalator

Exchange Place

While visiting Exchange Place, you might make a stop by sights like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Colgate Clock.

Exchange Place
View of the New York City skyline from Jersey City.

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 Statue of Liberty or One World Trade Center.

Paulus Hook
New York, USA - MAY 2, 2020: North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place with New Jersey on backgrounder

Exchange Place North

While visiting Exchange Place North, you might make a stop by sights like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse.

Exchange Place North
Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Jersey City
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal

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.

Powerhouse Arts District
View to Lower Manhattan Skyline from Exchange Place in Jersey City at sunset.

Hudson Exchange

If you're spending some time in Hudson Exchange, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.

Hudson Exchange

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