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.
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.
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Very courteous staff! Perfectly located
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Centrally located.. rooms are a little small but clean
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Good.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hotel St. James
Great staff, excellent locations. Rooms were clean and well kept.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
Great location! Great staff! Free water. Only downside is that the room is dated. But I would still stay here again!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Staff was excellent, courteous and attentive. The room was small, but clean and always smelled great from the restaurant’s aromas. Plus, I only needed it to rest and shower, so it did the job perfectly! Another positive was that it was centrally located to many attractions, like the Raging Bull, ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 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
- Jersey City City Hall
- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
- Hamilton Park
- Van Vorst Park
- Old Colony Plaza Shopping Center
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- 5th Avenue
- Radio City Music Hall
- Bryant Park
- Brooklyn Bridge
- New York University
