The Waterfront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline at night with a prominent tower reflecting on the water.
A city skyline at dusk with prominent buildings and a calm waterfront.
A city skyline at dusk with a river in the foreground.
A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper, various other high-rise buildings, and a body of water in the foreground.
A city skyline at sunset with a prominent skyscraper in the center, reflecting on the water.

Stay near popular The Waterfront attractions

A waterfront cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a prominent glass building, and a historic building with flags.

Goldman Sachs Tower

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One of the tallest skyscrapers not just in Jersey City, but in the entire Garden State, this towering steel construction looms over the waterfront.
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Activities

Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

AU$121
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

AU$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

AU$34
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket
Top of the Rock Timed Admission

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

AU$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
One World Observatory: Skip-the-Line Ticket

One World Observatory Tickets

AU$44
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
One World Observatory Tickets
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$53
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
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Our guide on where to stay in The Waterfront

Find the best The Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design, surrounded by other tall skyscrapers.
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Open Photo by Marina Timo

Hudson Yards

While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.

A bustling street with outdoor seating at various cafes, including Tender Shoot Farm and Ravale.

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.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a waterfront marina.

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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the distance, and a cloudy sky.

The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Barsky Gallery and Washington Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

A clock tower with ornate carvings and statues.

Journal Square

Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.

The Waterfront Travel Guide

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