Things to do in Jersey City, New Jersey (NJ): The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

September 30, 2021 Christa Meece

Jersey City is the second-most-populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark. It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county's largest city. As of 2016, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that Jersey City's population was 264,152, with the largest population increase of any municipality in New Jersey since 2010, an increase of about 6.7% from the 2010 United States Census, when the city's population was at 247,597, ranking the city the 77th-largest in the nation.
Restaurants in Jersey City

1. The Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre

54 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306-4003 +1 201-798-6055 http://www.loewsjersey.org/
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

The Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre

2. Flag Plaza

Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Flag Plaza

3. Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey - Waterfront 9/11 Memorial - #8

Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ +1 800-982-1603
Excellent
68%
Good
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5%
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4.5 based on 398 reviews

Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey - Waterfront 9/11 Memorial - #8

Reviewed By travellikeawomen - Moorestown, United States

Had an event at Hudson House. Stayed overnight Hyatt House. Was worried when we walked into Lobby of old bldg. However, hotel checkin was Terrace Level and was lovely. Room immaculate, view of water front outstanding. Complimentary breakfast delicious. Rooftop bar that we didn’t get to enjoy cause of rain but is open year round. Will definitely stay again. Downtown adorable and safe.

4. The Morris Canal

Jersey City, NJ
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

The Morris Canal

5. Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal

1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305-4133 http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/liberty_state_park/liberty_crrnj.html
Excellent
44%
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28%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal

Reviewed By skyisblu - Montreal, Canada

No longer a rail terminal, nor a sought-out historic site, this station and its neighbouring mass of tracks now play the gatehouse to the State Cruises ferries, departing for Ellis Island and Liberty Island daily. However, the building is gorgeous inside, and if you learn anything from the visit to Ellis island, you learn that anyone entering the country would first pass through immigration, then board a ferry for THIS station, to then embark on one of the many trains departing here. THIS is where all of those people took the first trip of their new life, and that's something to thin about. Stand in front of the tracks, where departure signs list stations and destinations, and soak in that feeling for a minute. THEN go and take your ferry.

6. New Jersey Colgate Clock

Jersey City, NJ
Excellent
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31%
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9%
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3.5 based on 148 reviews

New Jersey Colgate Clock

Reviewed By hughb997 - Peapack-Gladstone, United States

Great landmark. Glad they diddent destroy this old landmark. Best viewed from the water/boat. Or from manhattan. Nice when they have fireworks here.

7. Hewn Arts Center

140 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306-3009 +1 917-348-0311 [email protected]
Excellent
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Hewn Arts Center is a 13,000 square foot facility devoted to the arts, culture and business and it's located in Journal Square (12 minutes from NYC). Regular events are held in the space including music, dance, art exhibits, open mics, flea markets and much more. Please check out our Facebook page for a information on current and future events.

8. Katyn Forest Massacre Memorial

Hudson River waterfront at Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ http://katynmemorial.org
Excellent
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3.5 based on 34 reviews

Katyn Forest Massacre Memorial

Reviewed By johnlH8351JQ - Jersey City, United States

Katyn Forrest is an emotional remembrance for the Polish people. Deeply moving, and the symbolism of the bayonet to the back is not missed.

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