Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hamilton Park featuring a garden as well as a couple
Van Vorst Park featuring a garden and wild flowers as well as a couple
Jersey City City Hall which includes outdoor art and heritage elements
Van Vorst Park showing street scenes, a garden and wild flowers
Van Vorst Park which includes wild flowers, a garden and a fountain

Popular places to visit

Jersey City City Hall featuring a garden, a city and heritage architecture

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.

Jersey City City Hall
Hamilton Park which includes a park

Hamilton Park

Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.

Hamilton Park
Van Vorst Park which includes wild flowers, a garden and a fountain

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.

Van Vorst Park
Jersey City Museum

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.

Jersey City Museum

Jersey City Medical Center

If Jersey City Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jersey City.

Jersey City Medical Center

White Eagle Hall

After visiting White Eagle Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

White Eagle Hall

Activities

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

AU$100
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Catacombs by Candlelight

Catacombs by Candlelight

AU$61
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Catacombs by Candlelight
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

AU$86
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
American Museum of Natural History Tickets

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$48
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

AU$191
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
American Dream: Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Ticket

American Dream: Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Ticket

AU$101
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
American Dream: Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Ticket
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Hotel Deals

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$263 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$263
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,251 reviews)
"Beautiful views"

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is AU$351 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$351
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,771 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown
4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$269 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$269
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,384 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Arlo Midtown
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$218 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$218
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,300 reviews)
"The updated shower with the large rain head was amazing. The beds were ok- I have been in other hotels that have more comfortable beds. Unfortunately we were awaked by construction noise which was not pleasant! Had I know they were under construction I would not have booked here-"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is AU$254 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$254
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,711 reviews)
"I would return in a heartbeat! The location in the heart of the theatre district was perfect! Rockefeller center was just a few blocks away and the New York library and Bryant Park also just blocks away! The staff, particularly Joey at the front desk were accommodating and knowledgeable! Our room ..."

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Hotel St. James
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$311 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$311
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,117 reviews)
"I think it's odd that the bar isn't open on Monday, and it doesn't open until 1700 the other days."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Park Central Hotel New York
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

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Harsimus Cove

When in Harsimus Cove, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Hamilton Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harsimus Cove
Hamilton Park featuring a garden as well as a couple

Hamilton Park

Hamilton Park might not have many top sights, but Hamilton Park and Newport Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hamilton Park
Van Vorst Park showing a garden and wild flowers as well as a couple

Van Vorst Park

If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Van Vorst Park are top sights worth seeing.

Van Vorst Park
Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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 Goldman Sachs Tower.

Downtown Jersey City
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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.

Powerhouse Arts District
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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.

Newport

Historic Downtown Travel Guide

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