The Waterfront Travel Guide
Visit The Waterfront
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
Hoboken Waterfront
With a bustling downtown vibe and several scenic pier parks, the Hoboken Waterfront is picturesque entertaining precinct with excellent views of New York City .
Activities
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
1-hour New York City Skyline Sightseeing Cruise
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
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Other neighbourhoods around The Waterfront
Hudson Exchange
When in Hudson Exchange, you can plan a visit to Newport Centre and Hamilton Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Exchange Place North
While there might not be top attractions in Exchange Place North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Goldman Sachs Tower and Jersey City City Hall.
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 Goldman Sachs Tower.
Paulus Hook
Paulus Hook is well liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Jersey City area, you might plan a trip to Statue of Liberty or Goldman Sachs Tower.
Exchange Place
While visiting Exchange Place, you might make a stop by sights like Colgate Clock and Katyń Memorial.
- Goldman Sachs Tower
- Colgate Clock
- Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Broadway
- Statue of Liberty
- Rockefeller Center
- Grand Central Terminal
- Madison Square Garden
- American Dream
- Empire State Building
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Bryant Park
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Radio City Music Hall
- 5th Avenue
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- One World Trade Center
- Bronx Zoo
Are there hotels near The Waterfront?
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- The Heights Hotels
- Historic Downtown Hotels
- Exchange Place Hotels
- Communipaw Hotels
- Colgate Center Hotels
- Exchange Place North Hotels
- Hudson Exchange Hotels
- Paulus Hook Hotels
- Van Vorst Park Hotels
- Powerhouse Arts District Hotels
- Hamilton Park Hotels
- Harsimus Cove Hotels