Journal Square, Jersey City

Name: Journal Square
Address: Jersey City, United States

#25 among attractions in Jersey City

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Journal Square is a business district, residential area, and transportation hub in Jersey City, New Jersey, which takes its name from the newspaper Jersey Journal whose headquarters were located there from 1911 to 2013. The "square" itself is at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Bergen Avenue. The broader area extends to and includes Bergen Square, McGinley Square, India Square, the Five Corners and parts of the Marion Section. Many local, state, and federal agencies serving Hudson County maintain offices in the district. ()

Coordinates: 40°43'55"N, 74°3'25"W

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Journal Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newport Centre, White Eagle Hall, Headroom LGBTQ+ Lounge, Stanley Theater.

1.1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Newport Centre, Jersey City
27 min walk • Newport Centre, commonly known as Newport Mall, is a shopping mall in Jersey City, New Jersey, that opened in 1987. It is a major component of the enormous Newport, Jersey City, a mixed-use community on the Hudson River waterfront across from Lower Manhattan.
0.6 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
White Eagle Hall, Jersey City
15 min walk • White Eagle Hall is a music, theatre, and dining venue in a restored historic building in the Village neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, located on Newark Avenue. Originally built in 1910 as community center.
1.2 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Headroom LGBTQ+ Lounge, Jersey City
31 min walk • Headroom LGBTQ+ Lounge, also called simply Headroom, was a short-lived gay bar in Jersey City, New Jersey. It operated for six months, from November 2020 to May 2021.
~1640 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Stanley Theater, Jersey City
8 min walk • The Stanley Theater at Kennedy Boulevard and Pavonia Avenue is near Journal Square in Jersey City, New Jersey. The theater opened to the public on March 24, 1928.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Loew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City
11 min walk • The Loew's Jersey Theatre is a movie palace type theater and live entertainment venue located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Opened in 1929, it was one of the five Loew's Wonder Theatres, a series of flagship Loew's movie palaces in the New York City area.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Mana Contemporary, Jersey City
18 min walk • Mana Contemporary is a cultural center in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States with affiliated centers in Chicago and Miami.
0.9 miSE
Church, Performing arts, Historical place
Grace Church Van Vorst, Jersey City
24 min walk • The Grace Church Van Vorst, is located in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 1, 1979.
~1820 ftS
Cemetery
Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, Jersey City
9 min walk • Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located in Jersey City, New Jersey. It was established in 1829 by the first cemetery company founded in the State of New Jersey and is the size of 6 acres. The cemetery is an early example of Garden Style landscape cemeteries.
0.5 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Jersey City
13 min walk • St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church in The Village section of Jersey City. It is best known for its former school and its boys' basketball program coached by Bob Hurley, Sr.
0.7 miN
Park
Pershing Field, Jersey City
19 min walk • Pershing Field is a city square and park in the Heights of Jersey City, New Jersey in the United States. Approximately 13.5 acres it is adjacent to Jersey City Reservoir No. 3, with which it creates a large open recreational and nature area bounded by Summit Avenue, Central Avenue, and Manhattan Avenue.
0.6 miSW
Church
Old Bergen Church, Jersey City
17 min walk • The Old Bergen Church is a historic church congregation in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. Established in 1660 in what was then the Dutch colony of New Netherland, it is the oldest continuous religious congregation in what is today the State of New Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Journal Square?

Nearby attractions include Hudson County Courthouse, Jersey City (1 min walk), Long Dock Tunnel, Jersey City (7 min walk), 1 Journal Square, Jersey City (9 min walk), Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery, Jersey City (9 min walk).

How to get to Journal Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Journal Square:

Bus

Journal Square Transportation Center • Lines: 10, 119, 125, 88, Ac30 (7 min walk)
JFK Boulevard at Cottage Street • Lines: 125 (10 min walk)

Metro

Journal Square Transportation Center • Lines: Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB, Nwk–Wtc (8 min walk)
Grove Street • Lines: Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB, Nwk–Wtc (30 min walk)

Light rail

2nd Street • Lines: Hblr (26 min walk)
Newport • Lines: Hblr (30 min walk)