The Waterfront Travel Guide

Jersey City

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Jersey City showing signage and a city
Jersey City featuring a city
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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
MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium

Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

MetLife Stadium
Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

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

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Liberty State Park which includes a city, a high-rise building and skyline

Liberty State Park

Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.

Liberty State Park

Things to do

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿1,019
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,450
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿1,595
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket

฿956
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
NYC: Whitney Museum Ticket
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Bateaux New York Premier Lunch Cruise

฿3,955
per adult
Bateaux New York Premier Lunch Cruise
American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey

American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey

฿1,019
per traveller
74% of travellers recommend
American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey
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Top hotels in The Waterfront

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 ฿6,819 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿6,819
฿9,243 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (4,881 reviews)
"The room was so clean"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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 ฿6,591 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿6,591
฿9,166 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,603 reviews)
"Great hotel. Great location. Clean and modernized. Grab and Go breakfast included which was very convenient. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Edison 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 ฿4,969 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿4,969
฿7,307 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,271 reviews)
"Room was ok not the best but the lobby and their events and checking were excellent."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is ฿7,863 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿7,863
฿10,457 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,768 reviews)
"Perfect location….nice staff and room"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Arlo Midtown
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is ฿9,213 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿9,213
฿10,685 total
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,402 reviews)
"I didn’t catch the name of the person who checked us in (he’s been there 18 years), but he was a terrific introduction to the hotel — friendly, open, and offering all the best of New York. The room was clean, and it is sooooo close to so many theaters, the Morgan Library, Bryant Park and the New ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Hotel St. James
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
The price is ฿6,431 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿6,431
฿8,611 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,734 reviews)
"Everything was great. I’m definitely going back."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
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Other neighbourhoods around The Waterfront

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Hudson Exchange

When in Hudson Exchange, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hudson Exchange
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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
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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.

Newport
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Exchange Place North

While there might not be top attractions in Exchange Place North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge.

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 Colgate Clock.

Downtown Jersey City
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Harsimus Cove

When in Harsimus Cove, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harsimus Cove

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