Van Vorst Park Travel Guide
Jersey City
Visit Van Vorst Park
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
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Top hotels in Van Vorst Park
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great location, in the center of midtown."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Highly disappointed with my stay here over this past weekend. For as much as I paid to stay here I expected to be accommodated a bit more than I was. Coffee maker in room was broken. No wash rags in room. Ice machine was broken on our floor. No refrigerator but told we could have one with a “small” ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"New Yorker is a charming older hotel. The room was small, but nice. I would have liked a coffee maker but otherwise it had everything I needed. Bathroom was good. Water pressure was great. Bed and pillows were amazing. From the 19th floor I could hear some street noise, but this is NYC and Madison ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Ice machines available on certain floors would be nice and a box of Kleenex in the room. Other than that the stay was wonderful. Great location"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"I liked that the beds were comfortable and the only room noise was the air conditioner. That was "white noise," so it was easy to sleep through. What I could not hear at all was the 24 hour noise of Times Square, which was great! During the day the hotel lobby and public areas were filled with construction, ..."
Reviewed on 21 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.
