Historic Downtown, NJ
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.

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.

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.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket

One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York

New York City Dinner Cruise with Live Music

NYC: Manhattan & Statue of Liberty Cruise with Shuttle Bus
Historic Downtown Hotel Deals

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Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown

Harsimus Cove
Harsimus Cove might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall 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
Downtown Jersey City is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Jersey City City Hall and Goldman Sachs Tower.

Powerhouse Arts District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Powerhouse Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.

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.

Hudson Exchange
Hudson Exchange might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Jersey City City Hall
- Hamilton Park
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Madison Square Garden
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- American Dream
- Yankee Stadium
- Empire State Building
- MetLife Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- 5th Avenue
- Columbia University
- Wall Street