Historic Downtown Travel Guide
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
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 entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Didnt see ànu business facilities. Didnt see any free breakfast . The $30 dining credit daily was nice hoever
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Edison. The hotel was clean and in good condition. We appreciated the Grab and Go breakfast. My granddaughter liked that the cleaning staff took good care of her stuffed animals and arranged them nicely on the bed. Our only complaint was a clicking sound in the wall behind ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Clean room and very helpful and kind staff.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
I did not had the breakfast
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel St. James
Great hotel in convenient location!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Staff was so amazing and the room was perfect! First time in NYC and i'll definitely be staying here again.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
The Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Village and surrounding area, you can visit Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
Harsimus Cove
When in Harsimus Cove, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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
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.
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.
Historic Downtown Travel Guide
- Jersey City City Hall
- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
- Jersey City Medical Center
- Hamilton Park
- Jersey City Museum
- Mary Benson Park
- Old Colony Square Center
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- Statue of Liberty
- American Dream
- MetLife Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- Wall Street
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Bryant Park
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Radio City Music Hall
