Neighborhoods
Hoboken is a New Jersey city on the Hudson River. Its former industrial port now features parks such as Pier A Park, with Manhattan skyline views. The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway links several green spaces. Global eateries, bistros and bars cluster on Washington Street and riverside Frank Sinatra Drive, named after the locally born singer. The Hoboken Historical Museum has local art and history exhibits.
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Hoboken
Hoboken is a New Jersey city on the Hudson River. Its former industrial port now features parks such as Pier A Park, with Manhattan skyline views. The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway links several green spaces. Global eateries, bistros and bars cluster on Washington Street and riverside Frank Sinatra Drive, named after the locally born singer. The Hoboken Historical Museum has local art and history exhibits.
Midtown Manhattan is the central portion of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. Midtown is home to some of the city's most iconic buildings, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project, the headquarters of the United Nations, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center, as well as Broadway and Times Square.
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Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan is the central portion of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. Midtown is home to some of the city's most iconic buildings, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project, the headquarters of the United Nations, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center, as well as Broadway and Times Square.
Jersey City is in northeastern New Jersey. Its eastern waterfront faces the Hudson River where it meets Upper New York Bay. Liberty State Park has panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the former immigrant gateway. The park’s Liberty Science Center features interactive exhibits, live animals and an IMAX Dome theater. Bars and ethnic eateries line downtown’s Grove Street.
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Jersey City
Jersey City is in northeastern New Jersey. Its eastern waterfront faces the Hudson River where it meets Upper New York Bay. Liberty State Park has panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, the former immigrant gateway. The park’s Liberty Science Center features interactive exhibits, live animals and an IMAX Dome theater. Bars and ethnic eateries line downtown’s Grove Street.
A redeveloped industrial area along the East River in Queens, Long Island City is known for its gleaming high-rises with sweeping views of Manhattan. Innovative art galleries and performance spaces, as well as pockets of trendy bars and restaurants, appeal to local artists and young professionals. MoMA PS1 showcases cutting-edge art and hosts seasonal dance parties. Locals enjoy the quiet riverfront park.
100 locals recommend
Long Island City
A redeveloped industrial area along the East River in Queens, Long Island City is known for its gleaming high-rises with sweeping views of Manhattan. Innovative art galleries and performance spaces, as well as pockets of trendy bars and restaurants, appeal to local artists and young professionals. MoMA PS1 showcases cutting-edge art and hosts seasonal dance parties. Locals enjoy the quiet riverfront park.
Staten Island is the southernmost of New York City's 5 boroughs. It is connected to Lower Manhattan via the Staten Island Ferry, which runs across New York Harbor. Staten Island Zoo is home to kangaroos, birds of prey and snakes. The Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden features flower beds, Greek revival buildings and art galleries. Its grounds also include the Staten Island Children’s Museum.
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Staten Island
Staten Island is the southernmost of New York City's 5 boroughs. It is connected to Lower Manhattan via the Staten Island Ferry, which runs across New York Harbor. Staten Island Zoo is home to kangaroos, birds of prey and snakes. The Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden features flower beds, Greek revival buildings and art galleries. Its grounds also include the Staten Island Children’s Museum.
Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center and neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It stretches from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements, Times Square is sometimes referred to as "The Crossroads of the World", "The Center of the Universe", "the heart of The Great White Way", and "the heart of the world". One of the world's busiest pedestrian areas, it is also the hub of the Broadway Theater District and a major center of the world's entertainment industry. Times Square is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions, drawing an estimated 50 million visitors annually. Approximately 330,000 people pass through Times Square daily, many of them tourists, while over 460,000 pedestrians walk through Times Square on its busiest days.
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Theater District
Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center and neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It stretches from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements, Times Square is sometimes referred to as "The Crossroads of the World", "The Center of the Universe", "the heart of The Great White Way", and "the heart of the world". One of the world's busiest pedestrian areas, it is also the hub of the Broadway Theater District and a major center of the world's entertainment industry. Times Square is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions, drawing an estimated 50 million visitors annually. Approximately 330,000 people pass through Times Square daily, many of them tourists, while over 460,000 pedestrians walk through Times Square on its busiest days.
Food scene
Great pizza & wings; just a 2 minute walk inside of the apartment complex. Beautiful view of the NYC skyline.
58 locals recommend
Pier 115 Bar & Grill
115 River RdGreat pizza & wings; just a 2 minute walk inside of the apartment complex. Beautiful view of the NYC skyline.
Chart House
1700 Harbor BlvdRomantic dinner, excellent food. Beautiful view of the NYC skyline.
Great Latin cuisine. Music & dancing available on the top floor during the weekends.
34 locals recommend
Sabor Latin Bistro
8809 River RdGreat Latin cuisine. Music & dancing available on the top floor during the weekends.
Cave-like interior and beautiful garden. A great experience. This is a top pick for dessert in the neighborhood.
19 locals recommend
Cafe Archetypus
266 Old River RdCave-like interior and beautiful garden. A great experience. This is a top pick for dessert in the neighborhood.
Beautiful views; outdoor seating. Music & dancing scene from Thurs - Sunday.
29 locals recommend
Waterside Restaurant and Catering
7800 River RdBeautiful views; outdoor seating. Music & dancing scene from Thurs - Sunday.
1 minute walk; inside of the apartment complex. Beautiful view of the NYC skyline.
29 locals recommend
Haven
2 Main Street1 minute walk; inside of the apartment complex. Beautiful view of the NYC skyline.
Viva Margarita
163 Old River RdMexican restaurant with outdoor seating; walking distance.
Rustica Restaurant & Lounge
565 Gorge RdGreat spot with warm ambiance nearby.
Emma Bistro
2 Hilliard AvenueSpa & Relaxation
As one of the best day spas in NY / NJ area, SoJo Spa Club offers an unparalleled wellness experience with over 140,000 square feet of pools, specialty baths, saunas, treatment rooms, lounging and dining areas 365 days a year. Our expansive state-of-the-art facility has been thoughtfully designed as a fully immersive holistic health experience.
75 locals recommend
SoJo Spa Club
660 River RdAs one of the best day spas in NY / NJ area, SoJo Spa Club offers an unparalleled wellness experience with over 140,000 square feet of pools, specialty baths, saunas, treatment rooms, lounging and dining areas 365 days a year. Our expansive state-of-the-art facility has been thoughtfully designed as a fully immersive holistic health experience.
King Spa & Sauna
321 Commercial AveFamous 24 hour spa.
Shopping
Great shopping mall with many store and restaurant options.
105 locals recommend
Westfield Garden State Plaza
One Garden State Plaza ParkwayGreat shopping mall with many store and restaurant options.
Riverside Square Mall
Riverside Square MallGreat shopping mall with many store and restaurant options.
Outlet mall with many stores, a Target, Whole Foods, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze and other restaurant options.
10 locals recommend
Bergen Town Center
Bergen Town CenterOutlet mall with many stores, a Target, Whole Foods, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze and other restaurant options.
Sightseeing
Vessel is a structure and landmark which was built as part of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project in Manhattan, New York City, New York. It is just an 8 min. Ferry ride from Edgewater (via Port Imperial Ferry).
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Vessel
20 Hudson YardsVessel is a structure and landmark which was built as part of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project in Manhattan, New York City, New York. It is just an 8 min. Ferry ride from Edgewater (via Port Imperial Ferry).
Visit the Observation deck at the top of the Empire State Building for the best view of New York City.
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Empire State Building
20 West 34th StreetVisit the Observation deck at the top of the Empire State Building for the best view of New York City.
Link for tour tickets: https://www.statueoflibertytickets.com/Statue-Of-Liberty-Tours/
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Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandLink for tour tickets: https://www.statueoflibertytickets.com/Statue-Of-Liberty-Tours/
Standing as a shining beacon for the new Downtown, and a bold addition to the skyline, One World Trade Center is safe, sustainable, and artistically dynamic. Soaring to a symbolic 1,776 feet — it is the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building, and already an iconic New York landmark.
Link for tickets: https://www.wtc.com/about/buildings/1-world-trade-center
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Freedom Tower
285 Fulton StStanding as a shining beacon for the new Downtown, and a bold addition to the skyline, One World Trade Center is safe, sustainable, and artistically dynamic. Soaring to a symbolic 1,776 feet — it is the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building, and already an iconic New York landmark.
Link for tickets: https://www.wtc.com/about/buildings/1-world-trade-center
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a memorial and museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks, which killed 2,977 people, and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, which killed six.
Link to website: https://www.911memorial.org/
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
180 Greenwich StreetThe National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a memorial and museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks, which killed 2,977 people, and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, which killed six.
Link to website: https://www.911memorial.org/
The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail created on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. The High Line's design is a collaboration between James Corner Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Piet Oudolf.
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The High Line
The High Line is a 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park, greenway and rail trail created on a former New York Central Railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan in New York City. The High Line's design is a collaboration between James Corner Field Operations, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Piet Oudolf.
The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City. It connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, spanning the East River. The Brooklyn Bridge has a main span of 1,595.5 feet and a height of 133 ft. above Mean High Water.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City. It connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn, spanning the East River. The Brooklyn Bridge has a main span of 1,595.5 feet and a height of 133 ft. above Mean High Water.
Strolling & shopping in a cluster of restored wharfside buildings, many from the early 1800s. Great place in the summer!
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Seaport
Strolling & shopping in a cluster of restored wharfside buildings, many from the early 1800s. Great place in the summer!
Museums
Liberty Science Center is an interactive science museum and learning center located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey.
350 locals recommend
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdLiberty Science Center is an interactive science museum and learning center located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey.
MoMA is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. Its extraordinary exhibitions and collection of modern and contemporary art.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetMoMA is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. Its extraordinary exhibitions and collection of modern and contemporary art.
American Museum of Natural History is the largest natural history museum in the world.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestAmerican Museum of Natural History is the largest natural history museum in the world.
Transportation
Port Imperial Ferry Terminal station
8 minute ride to NYC.
Grand Central Terminal (GCT; also referred to as Grand Central Station or simply as Grand Central) is a commuter rail terminal located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Grand Central is the southern terminus of the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem, Hudson and New Haven Lines, serving the northern parts of the New York metropolitan area. It also contains a connection to the New York City Subway at Grand Central–42nd Street station. The terminal is the third-busiest train station in North America, after New York Penn Station and Toronto Union Station.
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Grand Central Terminal
89 East 42nd StreetGrand Central Terminal (GCT; also referred to as Grand Central Station or simply as Grand Central) is a commuter rail terminal located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Grand Central is the southern terminus of the Metro-North Railroad's Harlem, Hudson and New Haven Lines, serving the northern parts of the New York metropolitan area. It also contains a connection to the New York City Subway at Grand Central–42nd Street station. The terminal is the third-busiest train station in North America, after New York Penn Station and Toronto Union Station.