West Side Travel Guide
Jersey City
Popular places to visit
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the entertainment choices 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 fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Liberty State Park
Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Hoboken Waterfront
With a bustling downtown vibe and several scenic pier parks, the Hoboken Waterfront is picturesque entertaining precinct with excellent views of New York City .
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
Top hotels in West Side
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Hotel St. James
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Arlo Midtown
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Bergen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Bergen. You might want to make time for a stop at Montgomery Park or Ed's Exchange.
Journal Square
Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Justice William Brennan Courthouse.
Bergen-Lafayette
While there might not be top attractions in Bergen-Lafayette, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberty Science Center and Jersey City City Hall.
Communipaw
Communipaw is well liked for its monuments and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Statue of Liberty and Liberty Science Center are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Historic Downtown
While visiting Historic Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Jersey City City Hall and White Eagle Hall.
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.
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Madison Square Garden
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- MetLife Stadium
- Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- American Dream
- Empire State Building
- Yankee Stadium
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- New York University
- Columbia University
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Bryant Park
- Lincoln Center
- Bronx Zoo
- Radio City Music Hall
- Citi Field
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Prudential Center
- United Nations Headquarters