New Jersey · United States
Jersey City travel guide
Jersey City is a city in New Jersey, United States, home to about 292,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- EWR10 km · Newark Liberty International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Jersey City
Jersey City is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark. It is the county seat of Hudson County, the county's most populous city and its largest by area.
Jersey City is the second-largest city in New Jersey, trailing Newark in population, but far surpassing Trenton, the state capital. It is on a peninsula that includes Hoboken to the north and Bayonne to the south, and is bounded by the Hudson River and Manhattan to the east and the Hackensack River to the west.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Jersey City
See
- Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
- Jersey City City Hall
- Justice William Brennan Courthouse
- Colgate Clock
- Liberty State Park
- Liberty Science Center
- Centre Pompidou
- Loew's Jersey Theatre
- Lincoln Park
- Apple Tree House
- Van Vorst House
- Paulus Hook
Do
- Ferry to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island
- RPM Raceway
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Where to stay
Which part of Jersey City to stay in
Many budget-minded New York City tourists decide to stay in moderately-priced Jersey City hotels because of its proximity to Manhattan. Hotels along or near the waterfront are quite safe and very well-appointed. Avoid the strip of motels along US 1-9 (Tonnelle Avenue) north of Journal Square. The area is industrial, unsafe, and is a haven for prostitution and other illicit activities.
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When to go
The best time to visit Jersey City
Jersey City has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 124 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Jersey City: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 9.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 km) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 18 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Jersey City is about a 10-minute ride from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which is a major hub for United Airlines, and is one of the three airports serving the New York metropolitan area. A taxi to Jersey City from EWR will set you back about $40. If you don't have a lot of bags, consider taking the train from the airport. Catch AirTrain from your terminal to the Newark Airport train station. Take a New York-bound New Jersey Transit train one stop to Newark Penn Station, then cross the platform to catch the PATH to Jersey City.
Getting around
The best way to navigate Jersey City is on foot and via public transit. Apple Maps and Google Maps can be used to plan a journey, including full navigation and real time updates. Download the official PATH and NJ Transit apps for routes, schedules and updates. TAPP is the contactless fare payment system for the PATH subway lines.
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EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport
TEB · Teterboro Airport
LGA · LaGuardia Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Jersey City
Eat
One of the great things about Jersey City is the diversity of its restaurant options. From wonderfully affordable Indian and Cuban restaurants to uber-trendy hotspots to elegant dining options offering stunning views of Manhattan with dinner, Jersey City has a little something for everyone. The city is also developing its own street food culture, which is somewhat similar to New York's. Vendors are typically around Exchange Place and near other recreational areas throughout the city.
Stay safe
Jersey City is very safe for a major city, and its crime rate is comparable to that of New York City. However, it pays to exercise precautions. Outside of Journal Square, Historic Downtown, and the Newark Avenue pedestrian plaza, many streets are virtually deserted after midnight, making those walking alone easy targets. If you must walk alone, stick to well-lit, major streets and don't flash your valuables. Try to avoid the southern section of the city, bordering Bayonne, particularly the neighborhood of Greenville. In particular, Martin Luther King Drive and Ocean Avenue should be avoided.
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Questions
Jersey City: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Jersey City?
Jersey City has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; July is the wettest, with about 124 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Jersey City?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 9.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 km) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 18 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Jersey City?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Jersey City
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.