Weehawken Guide
Spanning just 1.4 square miles, wonderful Weehawken is the perfect destination for those who crave proximity to New York City, but a slightly quieter way of life than found in nearby Hoboken and Jersey City. Here, nearly 15,000 residents enjoy stunning skyline views and outdoor space, while the soaring Palisades and thoroughfares carve the township into tight-knit, congenial neighborhoods. Housing options run the gamut from modest clapboard homes and brick apartment houses to glossy new waterfront condominiums and multimillion-dollar Colonial, Victorian and Tudor mansions in the King's Bluff Historic District.
Weehawken shoppers enjoy a new 32,000-square-foot Whole Foods store at The Shops at Lincoln Harbor complex or German-based grocery store Lidl. The challenging topography and lack of a large central business district make Weehawken a slightly car-reliant town, but commuters headed to Manhattan have multiple options. Several New Jersey Transit bus lines provide regular service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Hoboken PATH trains. Those looking to avoid Lincoln Tunnel traffic while basking in iconic city views can board a ferry for a quick ride between either Port Imperial or Lincoln Harbor to Manhattan's West 39th Street Terminal. The free Weehawken Township Shuttle Bus transports residents between the area's upper elevations to Port Imperial during weekday rush hour, and the convenient Hudson-Bergen Light Rail takes passengers from North Bergen to Bayonne seven days a week.
In Weehawken, the Hudson River is central to the rich quality of life. Along the bluffs, you'll find numerous seating areas and plazas surrounding historical monuments. The waterfront parks deliver a wealth of sports and recreation facilities, and walk/bike paths stretch along the townships coastline for Manhattan skyline photo ops that fully embrace the Weehawken way of life.
What You'll Love About It:
Weehawken Waterfront Park and Recreation Center: Just north of Lincoln Harbor, when completed, this expanded 15.5-acre park will offer bountiful facilities for every activity, including ball fields, a running track, tennis courts, playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, plus a lap pool, recreation pool and splash park. The 11,200-square-foot pavilion will serve as a seasonal ice rink, while the neighboring lawn is perfectly positioned to capture the best Manhattan views.
A Burgeoning Dining Scene: Weehawken is becoming a foodie favorite thanks to its fantastic mix of veteran river-view establishments and exciting new culinary destinations. Along the water, Molos, the Highwood and The Chart House have been pleasing palates for years. On the bluffs, Los Charritos offers fantastic authentic Mexican cuisine and glorious outdoor space. James Beard winner Marcus Samuelsson has made a splash with NoHu Rooftop Bar and Restaurant. In the neighboring town of West New York is the upscale Son Cubano’s which also offers stunning views of the NYC skyline and Hudson River and was featured in an episode of the Bravo’s The Real Housewives of NJ.
Rich History: Did you know that the infamous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr happened in Weehawken? The site of the 1804 skirmish, the Weehawken Dueling Grounds, is adjacent to Hamilton Park features a plaque and a nearby bust of Hamilton. The castle-like Weehawken Public Library, numerous Victorian homes and cobblestone streets add to the city's historic ambiance.