Things to do in North Jersey

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North Jersey
Downtown Newark showing a square or plaza, outdoor art and heritage architecture
Jersey City which includes a high-rise building and a city
Branch Brook Park featuring a park as well as a couple
Downtown Newark featuring heritage architecture

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Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Goldman Sachs Tower.

Downtown Jersey City
Jersey City featuring signage

The Waterfront

If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Holland Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.

The Waterfront
Loew\'s Jersey Theater which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Journal Square

Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.

Journal Square
Newark featuring a city, landscape views and a skyscraper

Newark Central Business District

While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

Newark Central Business District
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Newport

Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.

Newport
Downtown Newark which includes outdoor art, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Downtown Newark

3.5/5(13 area reviews)

Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Newark

 

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