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.
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.
Things to do
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Excellent service very friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Very pleasant check in, extremely comfortable bed and perfect location for us.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Very good
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
I had a good stay overall at Hotel Edison and the location was very convenient. That said, I did find the rooms quite small, and the walls were fairly thin, so noise from other rooms and the hallway could be heard at times. Breakfast options were also limited as it was only a “to-go” breakfast. Considering ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Experience with front desk and room were great! However there were some minor flaws, during my stay a cleaning staff almost barged in even after I said I didn’t need any services. It could have been a sound barrier since I was sat on the bed. However during my stay I noticed how thin the walls were ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The staff was absolutely amazing ,only wish I'd had bathroom counter space.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 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.
