Things to do in Jersey City for self travelers

Take in the sights exactly like early American immigrants would have – without all the stress of moving house and country. This experience takes you on a boat cruise to Liberty Island. Think of this as a profoundly moving meditation on the nature of American ideals... plus a boat ride!

The One World Observatory puts you on top of the world, and now you don't have to wait to get there! Skip the lines, fast-track your way through the security check, then glide straight to the 1,776-foot summit for the most incredible panoramic views on this side of the planet. It's sightseeing, but not as you know it. Your ticket also includes a $15 drinks credit redeemable at ONE Café, ONE Mix, & ONE Dine, or at the souvenir shop. It's all up to you!

Get up close to Lady Liberty on this Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island tour! Skip the long lines to the Statue of Liberty and head to the museum. On Ellis Island, reflect on the history of refugees in America, and take in amazing NYC views.

If you only have time for one thing on your New York City sightseeing bucket list, make it the Statue of Liberty. The Liberty Super Express sightseeing cruise is the easiest and fastest way to get up close to the iconic Statue of Liberty and back from Downtown NYC. Departing from from Pier 16, South Street Seaport, 20 minutes later, you will experience the magic of Lady Liberty in all her glory in just 50 minutes. The cruise will slow down once it sails near the Statue of Liberty, so be sure to have your phone or camera ready for the most perfect photo opportunity. The best views of Lady Liberty are definitely from the water!

Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, exclusively for guests 21 and over, every Thursday from 6:00-10:00 PM. Each event features a fun theme with a menu to match, a full bar, a dance floor, a live DJ, a planetarium, and laser shows.

Visit Mercer Labs in New York City, a museum that combines art and technology. "Limitless" by Roy Nachum features fifteen exhibition spaces with interactive experiences, 4D sound encounters, and immersive installations.

Immerse yourself in the world of ASMR with tickets for the Sloomoo Experience. Your Sloomoo Experience tickets allow you to play with all of your senses inside a colorful world of slime, scents, and textures. Get in on the fun with your own custom 8 oz. container of slime – included with your Sloomoo Experience ticket!

Visit the Liberty Science Center, which aims to inspire future scientists and engineers by making science and technology fun for everyone. Explore 12 exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums, a 3D theater, wind simulators, and the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere - the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium.

The Museum of Ice Cream is like a dream come true for anyone with a sweet tooth. The museum offers a fun and interactive experience, exploring exhibits like the blush-toned MOIC subway car and the buzzing Queen Bee Hive. Appreciate delicious samples, take a ride down a three-story slide, and dive into what is probably the biggest sprinkle pool ever.

Discover the story of Jewish immigrant life at the turn of the last century and the mass migration of Jewish immigrants to Manhattan's Lower East Side. It's all in the Museum at Eldridge Street, one of the city's most influential and somewhat hidden buildings!