Journal Square Travel Guide
Jersey City
Visit Journal Square
Popular places to visit
Loew's Jersey Theater
Grab some popcorn and travel back to the golden age of Hollywood cinema at Jersey City’s stunningly opulent movie palace.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the great live music 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 art galleries and entertainment choices 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.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Top hotels in Journal Square
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Nice location easy access to subway and places to eat, room was good, staff responded right away when the room seemed cold, seemed clean, water was very hot
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Much better than expected. Remodeled and spacious room. Great hotel for the price
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
The entire staff, from the doormen, front desk, and housekeeping were fabulous!! The room was spacious, lovely, and clean. The restaurants in the hotel were amazing!!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Central located.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Excellent location for the theater district
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel St. James
Staff was nice
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Journal Square
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.
Historic Downtown
While visiting Historic Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Jersey City City Hall and White Eagle Hall.
The Heights
While visiting The Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Passaic and Golden Park.
Harsimus Cove
When in Harsimus Cove, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
Journal Square Travel Guide
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Rockefeller Center
- MetLife Stadium
- Empire State Building
- One World Trade Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- 5th Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Wall Street
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Bronx Zoo
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Prudential Center
