Van Vorst Park 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.

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.

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

American Dream
When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can enjoy some retail therapy. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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.
Things to do

The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

New York City Grand Central Tales from Darkside with NYPD Guides

American Dream One Day Fun Day Dreamworks Waterpark 4-in-1 Pass
Top hotels in Van Vorst Park

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"The whole property just smells of really intense urine. It’s so bad that it made me feel sick. They do not clean the puddles or urine outside the hotel so you can actually smell when you are getting close to the hotel when you are walking outside. Our room also stank like urine and when we asked ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Asked waiter for a spoon at breakfast and he yelled back & pointed ,”they are over there”…. Embarrassing and they didn’t comp the meal & that waiter was working there the next morning….."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Pod Times Square
"No complementary coffee plus they charge a fee %96 ,just because the room was never cleaned and I purchased a coffee at the bar and the employee try adding a tip with out my consent"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"bar"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Great access to subway and amenities"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Van Vorst Park

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.

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.

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.

Paulus Hook
Paulus Hook is well liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Jersey City area, you might plan a trip to Statue of Liberty or One World Trade Center.

Historic Downtown
While visiting Historic Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.

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.
