Jersey City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Liberty State Park which includes city views, general coastal views and night scenes
Jersey City
Liberty State Park showing cbd as well as an individual male
Liberty State Park which includes heritage elements, a bridge and a city
Jersey City
Directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan, this vibrant city offers a smaller scale metropolitan experience anchored by the famous Liberty State Park.

Skip the crowds of Manhattan to enjoy gorgeous vistas and an exciting cultural scene in Jersey City. Compared to its cousin across the Hudson River, Jersey City may seem small but it is actually the state’s second-largest city.

Spend the day outside exploring the 1,212-acre (490.5-hectare) Liberty State ParkOpens in a new window. Get your camera ready for panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline beyond. Stop at the Empty Sky MemorialOpens in a new window to pay homage to the New Jersey residents who perished in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks. Walk by the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, which welcomed over 8 million immigrants stateside from Ellis Island.

See an IMAX film and check out the interactive exhibits in the Liberty Science Center, located in the park. Don’t miss its famous Touch Tunnel, which simulates sightlessness.

Enjoy beautiful sights as you walk or bike along the Jersey City and Hoboken WaterfrontOpens in a new window. Take the nearly 5-mile (8-kilometer) path from Liberty State Park up to Hoboken’s bustling Washington Street and Castle Point beyond.

Go inland and catch a show at Loew’s Jersey TheatreOpens in a new window, located in the city’s commercial hub, Journal Square. This magnificently opulent cinema hails back to the 1920s and was recently restored to its former splendor. Check out the vintage working pipe organ inside.

Discover Jersey City’s bustling cultural life in its historic downtown. Walk by stately brownstones and sleek condominiums. Continue onto Grove Street and browse its vibrant array of boutiques and restaurants.

For a change of scene, go to the Palisades. These steep cliffs line the western side of the Hudson River. Their natural beauty is a contrast to the skyscrapers of New York City across the water. Explore The Heights, a residential neighborhood known for its exquisitely preserved Victorian mansions.

Where to stay in Jersey City

Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(23 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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Hudson Yards

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

Hudson Yards
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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
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The Waterfront

If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Holland Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.

The Waterfront
Loew\'s Jersey Theater which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

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 Justice William Brennan Courthouse.

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The Heights

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting The Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Passaic and Golden Park.

The Heights
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton/Rutherford
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton/Rutherford
3 out of 5
265 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ
The price is ฿4,336 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
฿4,336
฿4,970 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clifton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,158 reviews)
"nice place good service and good people good all good"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton/Rutherford
Harmony Suites
Harmony Suites
3 out of 5
455 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ
The price is ฿4,725 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿4,725
฿5,558 total
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Secaucus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,963 reviews)
"I like that it was closed to shopping center."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Harmony Suites
The Park Hotel at Meadowlands
The Park Hotel at Meadowlands
3.5 out of 5
2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,316 per night from 12 May to 13 May
฿5,316
฿6,253 total
12 May - 13 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Rutherford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (145 reviews)
"It was a really nice location and well kept."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

The Park Hotel at Meadowlands
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dharma Home Suites Hoboken at Novia
Dharma Home Suites Hoboken at Novia
4 out of 5
1414 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Hoboken. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities and premium bedding. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2025

Dharma Home Suites Hoboken at Novia
Cjay Homes
Cjay Homes
3 out of 5
829 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Jersey City. Popular attractions One World Trade Center and Statue of Liberty are located nearby.
Cjay Homes
One Grove
One Grove
2 out of 5
215 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ
Stay at this apartment in Jersey City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, concierge services and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions One World Trade Center and Statue ...
"Great unit in Jersey City minutes from Liberty State Park & convenient to get into NYC. I was traveling with my six-year-old taking him to the Big Apple for the first time. It was a cold week in New York so we were grateful for having a comfortable home to seek refuge and hang out. Didn't see as ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2025

One Grove
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Jersey City

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovey place to walk around, close to the harbour which is a nice walk, people are friendly and nice, I would recommend going to Carlos bakery this place is amazing, must do.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

NJ is the most densely populated State in the USA and is now Manhattan's (for the Brits - New York) dormitory town It is also The Garden State - so lots of fresh produce

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very nice location

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Shopping for groceries is quite expensive but I would recommend going to Sprove near Grove Street station as there are options for self catering with basic ingredients or very good ready made fresh foods to reheat at the apartment .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The transportation was easy to get to, although there were engineering works at the weekend which made the journey to NYC a bit longer.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

It's close enough to take the bus to Manhattan

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