Historic Downtown
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 entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
American Museum of Natural History and MOMA Combo Tickets
Brooklyn Nets Basketball Game at Barclays Center
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
NYC: Greenwich Village Comedy Club Stand Up Comedy Show
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Clean room , friendly and patient front desk staff
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Clean room and nice staff
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Location and views. There was water coming from the sink due to poor construction other than that good overall.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Location to everything was amazing. The room was clean, the staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I had one small problem and they fixed it. I would stay again. Again, location to the heart of New York was fabulous!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
The hotel was beautiful and the rooms clean. Staff seemed overwhelmed as check in and check out was a very long wait.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Totally serviceable hotel. Not too many bells or whistles at this price point, but I just wanted to be close to Madison Square Garden and you can't be location of the hotel for that. I mainly took off a star because no one would answer the phone when I called the concierge or the staff using the ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
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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.
