Location: Jersey City
Top Things to do in Jersey City
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Jersey City, New Jersey (NJ)
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
2. Liberty State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,471 reviews
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!
3. Empty Sky - 9/11 Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 518 reviews
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.
4. Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey - Waterfront 9/11 Memorial - #8
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
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.
5. Liberty Landing Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
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.
6. J. Owen Grundy Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
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.
7. Liberty Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 760 reviews
Reviewed By 302laurat - Manchester, United States
We visited Liberty Science Center over President's Day weekend because it was on the way home from a visit with friends and because it would be free entry with our ASTC membership to another museum. Because of our membership, we have been to multiple science centers along the east coast and I expected to see the same exhibits you see everywhere. I was pleasantly surprised with Liberty Science Center! They had multiple floors with a variety of exhibits that held the kids' interests all day. And you can't beat those views! My son's favorite installation was the Dream Machine where he loved trying out the different sounds and listening to the cacophony. Of course, both kids loved the Infinity Climber and my daughter was proud of herself after conquering the Touch Tunnel. The new Lion Guard exhibit is cute, but very crowded, and clearly designed for the younger set. However, my kids enjoyed it nonetheless. I loved the Skyscraper exhibit - I found it very informative for adults and super fun for kids as they got to walk an I-beam! The best part, though were the experiments! In both the Microbes Rule! and Our Hudson Home, children can sign up to have a more individualized experience with science. They wear lab coats and with guidance from staff, recreate real-life experiments. It was a unique experience I haven't seen at other centers. Although we saw most of the areas, I can't wait to return in the warmer weather to take advantage of the outside animal challenge! Liberty Science Center is a must-see for families due to it's multiple engaging hands-on exhibits!
8. Newport Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 167 reviews
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!
9. Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
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.
10. New Jersey Colgate Clock
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 148 reviews
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.
