Things to Do in Jersey City & NYC
You're 25 minutes from Manhattan by PATH train. Here's everything worth doing — in JC and across the river.
In Jersey City
Liberty State Park
Waterfront park with Statue of Liberty views, walking paths, and the ferry terminal — right in your backyard.
Free entryIndia Square / Newark Ave
One of the most authentic South Asian food strips in the country. Dosas, biryani, chaat — all at unbeatable prices.
No booking neededMana Contemporary
One of the largest arts campuses in the US — rotating exhibitions, artist studios, and permanent collections in Journal Square.
Often free entryJersey City Heights Overlook
Riverview-Fisk Park offers some of the most dramatic Manhattan skyline views anywhere in the metro area.
FreeBergen-Lafayette Street Art Walk
Historic brownstone blocks lined with large-scale murals. A self-guided walk through one of JC's most architecturally rich neighborhoods.
FreeLoew's Jersey Theatre
A stunning 1929 restored movie palace in Journal Square hosting film screenings, concerts, and special events.
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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Take the ferry from Liberty State Park — shorter lines than Battery Park. Guided tours include skip-the-line access.
Book on Viator →Empire State Building
3 blocks from the Journal Square PATH exit at 33rd Street. Skip-the-line tickets save 45+ minutes of waiting.
Book on Viator →9/11 Memorial & Museum
PATH to World Trade Center — you emerge directly at the site. Guided tours include priority museum access.
Book on Viator →Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Best first-day option — covers all major NYC neighborhoods and landmarks with live commentary.
Book on Viator →Hudson River Cruise
See the Manhattan skyline from the water. Circle Line cruises run 2-hour loops — best at sunset.
Book on Viator →Broadway Shows
PATH to 33rd or 42nd Street puts you in the Theater District. Book ahead — popular shows sell out weeks in advance.
Browse Tickets →The High Line
PATH to 14th Street. A 1.45-mile elevated park above the West Side — one of NYC's most distinctive walks.
Book Guided Tour →Brooklyn Bridge Walk
PATH to Fulton Street. Walk the bridge, then explore DUMBO on the Brooklyn side for lunch and views.
Book Guided Tour →Central Park Bike Tour
PATH to 33rd Street, then head north. A guided bike tour is the best way to actually see the full 843 acres.
Book on Viator →Food & Drink
NYC Pizza Tour
Guided tour hitting the best slices in the city — insider spots you'd never find on your own.
Book on Viator →NYC Food Tours
Browse all NYC food tours on Viator — from Chinatown dim sum crawls to Chelsea Market tastings.
Browse All →India Square, Jersey City
Newark Avenue in Journal Square — some of the best South Asian food in the entire metro area. No reservation needed.
Walk inDay Trips from Jersey City
Jersey Shore
Asbury Park or Point Pleasant — 1 hour by car or NJ Transit from Newark Penn. Best May–September.
~1 hr awayPhiladelphia
Amtrak from Newark Penn to 30th Street Station. Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market, South Street — all walkable.
~1.5 hrs awayWashington D.C.
Amtrak Acela from NY Penn. A 6am train gets you there by 9am — a full day in DC and back by evening.
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