Top 10 Free Things to do in Jersey City, New Jersey (NJ)

February 13, 2022 Kandra Bartel

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. Liberty State Park

at Exit 14B-New Jersey Turnpike Extension 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 +1 201-915-3400 http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/liberty.html
Excellent
63%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,471 reviews

Liberty State Park

Reviewed By ERat - Bunker Hill, United States

We stopped by for a quick visit before checking in to our hotel. All I can say is WOW! If you want a great view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty without the crowds and craziness, you need to stop here. This would be a perfect picnic spot during warmer months!

2. Empty Sky - 9/11 Memorial

Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ [email protected] http://nj911memorial.com/2101/index.html
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 518 reviews

Empty Sky - 9/11 Memorial

Reviewed By Unresolved_Issue - Edison, United States

This memorial is absolutely beautiful, yet a sobering reminder of the events of 9/11. Liberty State Park opens at 6:00 am so visiting the memorial before the sun rises offers a quiet, peaceful visit. This is a must visit for anyone in the area. The park itself also offers great views of Lower Manhattan.

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

Waterfront, Jersey City, NJ +1 800-982-1603
Excellent
68%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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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. Liberty Landing Marina

80 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305-4127 +1 201-985-8000 http://www.libertylandingmarina.com
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
11%
Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

Liberty Landing Marina

Reviewed By ONTARIO1981

Well situated, this marina allowed us easy access to NYC as well as to water taxi/ferry access to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

5. J. Owen Grundy Park

Jersey City, NJ 07302
Excellent
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46%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

J. Owen Grundy Park

Reviewed By Unresolved_Issue - Edison, United States

The park is just outside the Exchange Place PATH Station. The park has plenty of seating areas. It is the perfect spot to watch the morning or night sky overlooking lower Manhattan. Great place for photographers. There are also a few coffee shops within walking distance.

6. Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery

435 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302-1825 +1 201-653-1360 [email protected] http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org
Excellent
67%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery

7. Newport Centre

30 Mall Dr W, Jersey City, NJ 07310-1615 +1 201-626-2078 http://www.simon.com/mall/newport-centre
Excellent
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4.0 based on 167 reviews

Newport Centre

Newport Centre is the premier shopping destination in Hudson County. Newport Centre, a wonderful climate controlled indoor mall offers 3 levels of shopping in the heart of the Newport Hudson Waterfront Community in Jersey City. Conveniently located adjacent to the Holland Tunnel, Newport Centre is easily accessible from the Hudson Bergen Light Rail and the Path. Complimentary to 4 department stores - JCPenney, Kohl's and Macy's, the center features more than 130 specialty shops ranging from women’s apparel, to health and beauty to sporting goods. Topped by an 11 screen cinema and a 1,000 seat newly renovated Dining Pavilion with over 19 eateries on Level 3, Newport offers a menu of options for every visitors' taste buds. Newport Centre also features Tax Free Shopping on Apparel and 3 1/2% Sales Tax at participating mall stores. From the entire team at Newport Centre®, we hope that you will visit us soon.

Reviewed By VictoriaFxx

Came to the mall following a walk to Target from Hoboken. Glad I came here, the mall is very big and very clean and modern with lots of great shops and places to eat. It has great transport as well. Will defo return on next trip to NYC!

8. 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%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
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Poor
11%
Terrible
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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.

9. New Jersey Colgate Clock

Jersey City, NJ
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
31%
Poor
9%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

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.

10. Katyn Forest Massacre Memorial

Hudson River waterfront at Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ http://katynmemorial.org
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
9%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

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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