The Waterfront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Jersey City which includes a city and signage
Jersey City which includes a city
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Popular places to visit

Goldman Sachs Tower featuring a city, a high-rise building and a bay or harbour

Goldman Sachs Tower

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

Goldman Sachs Tower
Colgate Clock featuring signage and a city as well as a small group of people

Colgate Clock

This iconic clock face, a neon-lit octagon dating back to 1924, is an emblem of Jersey City and the New York Harbor.

Colgate Clock
Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal
MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium

5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

MetLife Stadium
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a top convention centre in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Liberty State Park showing a river or creek, a city and a skyscraper

Liberty State Park

Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.

Liberty State Park

Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$81
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Catacombs by Candlelight

Catacombs by Candlelight

NZ$66
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catacombs by Candlelight
Glass Floor

NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

NZ$76
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

NZ$70
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
American Museum of Natural History Tickets

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

NZ$52
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

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

NZ$93
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
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Our pick of the best The Waterfront Hotel Deals

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 NZ$437 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (4,895 reviews)
"Great location. Staff was super friendly and professional. Hotel lobby and room clean and updated. Definitely will stay again!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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 NZ$328 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
NZ$328
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
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 (4,334 reviews)
"Nice hotel, continent. Accommodating staff. Will stay again!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$407 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$407
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (5,138 reviews)
"Loved this hotel!!!"

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY
The price is NZ$332 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,263 reviews)
"The staff was the best thing about this place!"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Empire Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Chelsea
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Chelsea
3 out of 5
121 W 28th St, New York, NY
The price is NZ$343 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,698 reviews)
"Definitely enjoyed my stay. I was kinda iffy at first being that I’m from Houston so things are different and you hear all the stories about the area and being careful before getting to the destination but it was definitely a great stay. Very convenient area as well everything I needed was walking ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Chelsea
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is NZ$427 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$427
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,320 reviews)
"The locations was good, but a lot of noise at night due to a Model UN group that was staying in a room near us."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around The Waterfront

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Hudson Exchange

When in Hudson Exchange, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hudson Exchange
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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
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Exchange Place North

While there might not be top attractions in Exchange Place North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge.

Exchange Place North
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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Harsimus Cove

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

Harsimus Cove

The Waterfront Travel Guide

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