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.
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.
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 Historic Downtown
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
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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
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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.
