Things To Do in North Jersey, New Jersey

Activities, attractions and tours
Downtown Newark showing heritage architecture, outdoor art and a square or plaza

North Jersey Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that North Jersey has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

North Jersey is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in North Jersey to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

North Jersey Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of North Jersey.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to North Jersey attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(62 area reviews)

Downtown Jersey City is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Jersey City City Hall and Goldman Sachs Tower.

Downtown Jersey City
Jersey City showing 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

Visitors to Journal Square rave about its fascinating museums, important monuments, and soaring skyscrapers. You might also want to make some time to see Loew's Jersey Theater or Jackie Robinson Statue while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Journal Square
Newport

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 showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and outdoor art

Downtown Newark

4/5(45 area reviews)

Noted for its live music and theaters, 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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The Heights

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting The Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Passaic and Terrace Avenue Park.

The Heights

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