Colgate Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

“The Colgate Clock” is an octagonal clock facing the Hudson river near Exchange Place in Jersey City New Jersey. It is 50 feet in diameter and is currently situated 400 m south of where the headquarters of consumer products conglomerate Colgate Palmolive used to be situated before it left the area in 1985. This is actually the second Colgate clock built in 1924 to replace an earlier clock which was constructed to commemorate Colgate’s centennial in 1906. The original Clock now sits in the Colgate factory in Clarksville Indiana. For those of you who follow my Instagram feed, @nysimages, this clock was located directly behind me from where I took “The Long Exposure Selfie.
“The Colgate Clock” is an octagonal clock facing the Hudson river near Exchange Place in Jersey City New Jersey. It is 50 feet in diameter and is currently situated 400 m south of where the headquarters of consumer products conglomerate Colgate Palmolive used to be situated before it left the area in 1985. This is actually the second Colgate clock built in 1924 to replace an earlier clock which was constructed to commemorate Colgate’s centennial in 1906. The original Clock now sits in the Colgate factory in Clarksville Indiana. For those of you who follow my Instagram feed, @nysimages, this clock was located directly behind me from where I took “The Long Exposure Selfie.
New York City skyline at Sunrise is spectacular the colours even work with the Red White & Blue. I did very minimal processing these were the true colours. If you not the rocks in the foreground, yes you need to climb over the fence at low tide by the time we finished a lot less rocks. But your right near the collage clock so nobody cases. #jerseycity #newyorkcity #nyc #skyline #red #white #blue
The Hudson freeze in Jan 2018 due to the extreme cold
Some days you just want to tune out. Those are the best days to take your camera out and explore. But don't fret if it falls on a cloudy day, you might just find the sunset sifting through and bestowing a silver lining upon the clouds ⛅️ 🍀 #newyork #jerseycity #nychotspots #iconicspots

Popular places to visit

Goldman Sachs Tower featuring a city, a high-rise building and a bay or harbour

Goldman Sachs Tower

One of the tallest skyscrapers not just in Jersey City, but in the entire Garden State, this towering steel construction looms over the waterfront.

Goldman Sachs Tower
Colgate Clock featuring signage and a city as well as a small group of people

Colgate Clock

This iconic clock face, a neon-lit octagon dating back to 1924, is an emblem of Jersey City and the New York Harbor.

Colgate Clock
Brand New Rink ahhhh the cold crisp air in the middle of the mall.

American Dream

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.

American Dream
MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium

Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

MetLife Stadium
A panorama view approaching dusk from the Hudson River across the skyline of Manhattan, New York, in the fall

Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Right outside Jacob Javits Convention Center. Looks like a real-life Escher to me

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

During your trip, find out what's happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a top convention centre in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Activities

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Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

NZ$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$81
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

NZ$73
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
American Dream One Day Dreamworks Waterpark Pass Bundle

American Dream One Day Fun Day Dreamworks Waterpark 4-in-1 Pass

NZ$235
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
American Dream One Day Fun Day Dreamworks Waterpark 4-in-1 Pass
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

NZ$54
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88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
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Our pick of the best Colgate Center Hotel Deals

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is NZ$346 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$346
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (6,905 reviews)
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Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

4 out of 5
145 W 44th St New York NY
The price is NZ$304 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$304
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,548 reviews)
Very helpful staff

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is NZ$967 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$967
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,922 reviews)
Wonderful staff! Clean room! Wish we could have stayed longer!

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Lotte New York Palace
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is NZ$263 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$263
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,412 reviews)
Room was clean and staff were very couteous and accommodating!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is NZ$266 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$266
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,199 reviews)
The hotel was very majestic and even though renovated over the years since we had last stayed at Edison, it was very well maintained the staff was very courteous and we enjoyed our daily breakfast at Friedmans. Our room was very clean and had all the amenities we needed for our 3 night stay. We love ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown

4 out of 5
8 Stone St New York NY
The price is NZ$200 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$200
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,348 reviews)
Staff are nice, great rooms

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Colgate Center

The biggest escalator

Exchange Place

While visiting Exchange Place, you might make a stop by sights like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Colgate Clock.

Exchange Place
View of the New York City skyline from Jersey City.

Paulus Hook

Paulus Hook is well liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Jersey City area, you might plan a trip to Statue of Liberty or One World Trade Center.

Paulus Hook
New York, USA - MAY 2, 2020: North Cove Marina at Brookfield Place with New Jersey on backgrounder

Exchange Place North

While visiting Exchange Place North, you might make a stop by sights like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse.

Exchange Place North
Downtown Jersey City showing outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

Downtown Jersey City
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal

Powerhouse Arts District

While there might not be top attractions in Powerhouse Arts District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.

Powerhouse Arts District
View to Lower Manhattan Skyline from Exchange Place in Jersey City at sunset.

Hudson Exchange

If you're spending some time in Hudson Exchange, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.

Hudson Exchange

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