Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown
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 entertainment choices 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 theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great area and great selection
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Shower water pressure was lower than one would wish for. Otherwise excellent stay
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Clean room and courteous staff!!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Our favorite thing was the convenience of the location. So very close to everything. Or easily accessible to the subway. Very clean and friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
There is no breakfast available, but they do have a Diner to go eat individually. All was good, except that the last 2 days there was a lot of drilling outside in my window. I had a cold, there was nonresponse on the phone tonreception. I had to come down and they offered me.another room.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Super friendly and helpful staff… had everything we needed with a comfortable room.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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.
