Historic Downtown Travel Guide
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
Jersey City: Taste of Downtown Food Tour
1 Hour Jersey City Private Tea Tasting Session
Fun Scavenger Hunt in Jersey City by Zombie Scavengers
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
Van Vorst Park
If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Van Vorst Park 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 Goldman Sachs Tower.
Newport
Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.
Hudson Exchange
When in Hudson Exchange, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Battery Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Waterfront
If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Holland Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.
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 One World Trade Center or Statue of Liberty.
- Jersey City City Hall
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Statue of Liberty
- Broadway
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- Madison Square Garden
- MetLife Stadium
- Rockefeller Center
- One World Trade Center
- American Dream
- New York University
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Columbia University
- Bronx Zoo
- 5th Avenue
- Wall Street