Top rated Scenic spots in Jersey City, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Scenic spots in Jersey City

Experience the best that Jersey City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 37 places from Scenic spot category.

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Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View

Scenic spot

Street intersection & well-known selfie spot with the iconic Manhattan Bridge as a backdrop.

4.80 (4.1K reviews) (~5.28 km from centre)

Bow Bridge

Bridge

This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~8.77 km from centre)

Gapstow Bridge

Bridge

Ornamental arched bridge over the Pond, with views of Central Park South buildings & Wollman Rink.

4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~8 km from centre)

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Scenic spot

Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~2.54 km from centre)

The Mall and Literary Walk

Scenic spot

Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.

4.80 (489 reviews) (~8.53 km from centre)

Black Tom Island

Historical landmark

👍👍 Had a early morning visit! We truly enjoyed ourselves. The weather was perfect for a morning walk and as a homeschool mom we got some lessons in!

4.80 (372 reviews) (~3.41 km from centre)

The Granite Prospect

Scenic spot

👍👍 Amazing place to visit in NYC. Beautiful night views of Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge skyline. It’s one of those places you’ll never forget and is definitely worth the effort ! Bear in mind that if you want to walk across the bridge, you’ll have to walk back to Tillary St where it crosses Adam St. T...

4.80 (291 reviews) (~4.86 km from centre)

Hernshead

Scenic spot

👍👍 Nice chilled spot on the lake..rocks to sit on, view of Manhattan skyline, rowboats, ducks and turtles.

4.80 (201 reviews) (~8.84 km from centre)

Bethesda Terrace

Historical landmark

Bi-level, lakeside terrace with a large fountain & carvings representing the seasons & times of day.

4.70 (10.2K reviews) (~8.69 km from centre)

Balto Statue

Tourist attraction

Sculpture of lead sled dog that raced to deliver medicine saving Alaska's children from diphtheria.

4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~8.39 km from centre)

Flag Plaza

Scenic spot

Picnic spot in a state park, with US flags flying & views over the Statue of Liberty to Manhattan.

4.70 (967 reviews) (~3.3 km from centre)

Umpire Rock

Scenic spot

👍👍 This's one of the most popular places to visit in NY. I love to come here in spring and autumn. People visiting here seem calm and gentle, so I also can be so relaxed.

4.70 (786 reviews) (~7.9 km from centre)

Pier 45 at Hudson River Park

Park

850-ft. pier & surrounding green space, offering seasonal events, New Jersey vistas, shade & seats.

4.70 (611 reviews) (~3.21 km from centre)

Pier I

Fishing pier

👍👍 This pier sticks out so far into the Hudson River that you feel like you're halfway to New Jersey. There is a fantastic view of the George Washington Bridge looking north, and the skyline of New York City looking south. This is a nice, new pier with lots of seats and indirect lighting. It is not a p...

4.70 (429 reviews) (~8.06 km from centre)

Ladies Pavilion

Historical landmark

Shaded, ornate cast-iron structure built in 1871, with benches overlooking a peaceful lake.

4.70 (300 reviews) (~8.84 km from centre)

Summit Rock

Scenic spot

😐 A very nice place for a picnic. Though I wasn't too happy to hear loud music playing around me and the smell of marijuana coming from some larger groups near me was not enjoyable. Beautiful place, but I would recommend not bringing your kids here.

4.70 (177 reviews) (~9.46 km from centre)

Wagner Cove

Scenic spot

Secluded cove on Central Park's lake, with a small pavilion for quiet contemplation or weddings.

4.70 (136 reviews) (~8.6 km from centre)

Pier 54

Historical landmark

👍👍 Great views and a way to get some sun and seem something green in the concrete jungle NYC

4.70 (132 reviews) (~3.86 km from centre)

Delacorte Clock

Tourist attraction

Novelty clock circled by bronze animal musicians playing nursery rhymes on the hour from 8am to 6pm.

4.70 (113 reviews) (~8.25 km from centre)

The Central Park Turtle Pond

Scenic spot

👍👍 I stopped by because there was a cherry blossom spot right next to it! I wonder if it's still dark in early spring. I want to go see turtles in the summer. lol

4.70 (54 reviews) (~9.32 km from centre)

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Top rated Scenic spots in Jersey City, United States