The Waterfront Travel Guide

Jersey City

A city skyline at night with a prominent tower reflecting on the water.
A city skyline at dusk with prominent buildings and a calm waterfront.
A city skyline at dusk with a river in the foreground.
A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper, various other high-rise buildings, and a body of water in the foreground.
A city skyline at sunset with a prominent skyscraper in the center, reflecting on the water.

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A waterfront cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a prominent glass building, and a historic building with flags.

Goldman Sachs Tower

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

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿1,094
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,427
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿946
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
New York C3® by CityPASS®

New York C3® by CityPASS®

฿3,739
per adult
New York C3® by CityPASS®
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

฿776
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

฿706
per adult
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
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Where to stay in The Waterfront

Find the best The Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street with outdoor seating at various cafes, including Tender Shoot Farm and Ravale.

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 Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design, surrounded by other tall skyscrapers.
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Hudson Yards

While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a waterfront marina.

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.

A clock tower with ornate carvings and statues.

Journal Square

Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the distance, and a cloudy sky.

The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Barsky Gallery and Washington Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

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