North Jersey Local Expert: Find Things To Do in North Jersey

Downtown Newark featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and outdoor art

Jersey City which includes a high-rise building and a city

Branch Brook Park featuring a park as well as a couple

Downtown Newark which includes heritage architecture

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What to do in North Jersey

Popular places to visit

MetLife Stadium

5/5(8 reviews)

Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Prudential Center

4.5/5(2 reviews)

See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.

Liberty State Park

Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.

Hoboken Waterfront

With a bustling downtown vibe and several scenic pier parks, the Hoboken Waterfront is picturesque entertaining precinct with excellent views of New York City .

Mountain Creek Ski Resort

5/5(1 review)

Hit the slopes in Vernon with a visit to Mountain Creek Ski Resort. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

American Dream

3/5(1 review)

When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can enjoy some retail therapy. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Cape Liberty Cruise Port

4.5/5(19 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Bayonne with a trip to Cape Liberty Cruise Port. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Newport Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Newport Centre during your visit to Jersey City. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Areas of North Jersey

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Facing Manhattan from the west side of the Hudson River, Downtown Jersey City is packed with parks and historic neighborhoods.

The Waterfront

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

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.

Downtown Newark

3.5/5(13 area reviews)

Join local residents at a fun event, look around the impressive city hall and admire the statues and flowers in Military Park.

Loew\'s Jersey Theater showing 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 Justice William Brennan Courthouse.