West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
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 .
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey
Circle Line: New York Landmarks Cruise
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
Great hotel
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Always great to come back to the Lotte NY Palace for our annual Veterans Day weekend trip. We’ve stayed here for the last four years and will continue. The hotel is in a great location. The double beds seem larger than normal and are comfortable and the rooms are large. The service is always outstanding. ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
What an incredible hotel. the only place i’ll be staying in new york from now on. they offer incredible amenities and are in an amazing location. Thanks Hotel Edison!!!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Clean and spacious rooms with a cozy feel and a pleasant scent. The location is perfect, right in the center (it takes 15 min by foot to get to Times Square). Every day you get $15 to spend at the lobby market on water, snacks, sandwiches and more. The only thing I missed were slippers and a bathrobe. ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Staff were wonderful. Loved the French cafe on the ground floor. Conveniently located and close to dining, shopping and theaters.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
McGinley Square
While visiting McGinley Square, you might make a stop by sights like Ed's Exchange and Yanitelli Center.
Bergen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Bergen. You might want to make time for a stop at Montgomery Park or Ed's Exchange.
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 Jackie Robinson Statue.
Bergen-Lafayette
While there might not be top attractions in Bergen-Lafayette, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberty Science Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Communipaw
Visitors to Communipaw like its monuments and parks, and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is a sight worth a stop.
The Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Village and surrounding area, you can visit Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
West Side Travel Guide
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- American Dream
- One World Trade Center
- Cape Liberty Cruise Port
- Bryant Park
- 5th Avenue
- Radio City Music Hall
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Yankee Stadium
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Lincoln Center
- Prudential Center
- Columbus Circle
- Battery Park
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
