Historic Downtown, NJ
Jersey City
Visit Historic Downtown
Popular places to visit
Hamilton Park
Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.
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.
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 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 scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Comfy beds
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great location close to all the attraction!
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The room was great.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Soda was $12/bottle - ice was brought to our room in a ziplock plastic bag- pretty incongruous
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
We had to pay extra money when we checked in, which was unexpected. A hotel tax?
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Hotel St. James
Older hotel, but still very solid. The people at the first desk were very friendly and engaging. Our room faced the street, so there was a lot of noise filtering from the outside including some guy on a bicycle cab who had the music blasting for hours. That would truly be the only knock I would put ...
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown
Harsimus Cove
Harsimus Cove might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall 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
Downtown Jersey City is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Jersey City City Hall and Colgate Clock.
Powerhouse Arts District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Powerhouse Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.
Newport
Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.
Hudson Exchange
If you're spending some time in Hudson Exchange, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.
