Plan the Perfect
Jersey City Trip
Our hand-picked tools, tours, and experiences — curated by the StayJC team to help you get the most out of your stay in Jersey City and the NYC metro area.
Tours & Experiences
Things to Do Near Jersey City
From Statue of Liberty tours to NYC food crawls, here are the best ways to experience the area — all bookable online, most with free cancellation.
Viator
Tours & Experiences
The world's largest tours platform. Statue of Liberty, NYC food tours, Hudson River cruises, day trips to Philadelphia, and hundreds more experiences departing from the JC/NYC area.
Browse Viator →GetYourGuide
Curated Experiences
Excellent for smaller group tours and last-minute bookings. Strong selection of NYC walking tours, museum access, Broadway show packages, and evening experiences.
Explore GetYourGuide →NYC Broadway & Events
via Viator & GetYourGuide
From your StayJC home base, you're 25–30 minutes from the Theater District. Book ahead — especially for weekend shows. Both Viator and GetYourGuide offer bundled Broadway packages with transport.
Find Show Packages →Flights, Cars & Travel
Getting Here & Getting Around
Newark Airport (EWR) is 12–18 minutes from most StayJC properties — the easiest airport access in the NYC metro area. Here's how to sort your travel.
Expedia
Flights, Hotels & Bundles
Search EWR flights first — you'll often find better fares than JFK or LGA, and you're significantly closer to Jersey City. Bundle flights with your StayJC booking for additional savings.
Search Expedia →Car Rentals via Expedia
Drive & Explore
Several StayJC properties include private parking — a rare luxury near NYC. Rent a car and you'll have easy access to MetLife Stadium, the Jersey Shore, the Poconos, and Philadelphia, all within 90 minutes.
Find Car Rentals →Booking.com
Alternative Accommodation
Traveling with a larger group and need overflow accommodation? Or extending your trip beyond Jersey City? Booking.com has the widest selection of properties across the metro area.
Browse Booking.com →Travel Essentials
Pack Smart for Your NYC Trip
Our most-recommended travel gear for a Jersey City and NYC stay. All available on Amazon — most with Prime delivery if you need to prep before your trip.
Day Pack / City Bag
Amazon Essentials
For a city trip, a compact day pack is essential. You'll walk a lot, use the PATH and subway, and want your hands free. We recommend something under 20L that fits under airplane seats too.
Shop on Amazon →Portable Charger
Amazon Essentials
Non-negotiable for a NYC trip. You'll be using Maps, Uber, and the MyPath app all day. A 20,000mAh portable charger keeps phones and tablets going without hunting for outlets.
Shop on Amazon →NYC Travel Guides
Amazon Books
Still love a physical guide? Fodor's, Lonely Planet, and DK Eyewitness all publish excellent NYC editions. Great for offline reference and for the planning stages of your trip.
Shop on Amazon →