Things to Do in Hoboken, NJ: 12 Local Favorites

Hoboken packs a lot into one square mile. Our team put together this evergreen guide to things to do in Hoboken, Hudson County, NJ, from waterfront piers with Manhattan views to a 1907 rail terminal, a local history museum and two of the town’s longtime food stops. Every address and hour below comes from the City of Hoboken or the venue itself.

Waterfront Parks and Piers

1. Pier A Park

Just north of Hoboken Terminal, Pier A Park at 100 Sinatra Drive has a great lawn, a gazebo and fishing off the pier. It is the classic spot for a picnic blanket and a skyline photo.

2. Pier C Park

Pier C Park at 340 Sinatra Drive, near 4th Street, has a fishing pier, a play area, a water play area, a promenade and a rookery for the birds. It is a solid pick for families with young kids.

3. Sinatra Park

Named for Hoboken’s most famous native son, Sinatra Park sits on Sinatra Drive between 4th and 5th Streets. The city lists a kayak launch, an outdoor amphitheater and a field used for soccer, baseball, volleyball and other sports year round.

4. Castle Point Skate Park

Skaters head to Castle Point Skate Park on Sinatra Drive near 8th Street, listed in the city’s parks directory, right below the cliffs of Castle Point.

5. Maxwell Place Park

Farther north, Maxwell Place Park at 1 11th Street stretches along the river in the uptown waterfront, a good stop on a walk between the piers and the north end of town.

Neighborhood Green Spaces

6. Elysian Park

Elysian Park on Hudson Street between 10th and 11th Streets is a shady neighborhood favorite just off the waterfront.

7. Church Square Park

In the heart of town, Church Square Park on Garden Street between 4th and 5th Streets is a central green space a few blocks from Washington Street.

History and Landmarks

8. Hoboken Historical Museum

The Hoboken Historical Museum at 1301 Hudson Street is housed in the former Bethlehem Steel machine shop, one of the oldest buildings on the waterfront. It is open Tuesday to Thursday 2 to 7 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m. and weekends noon to 5 p.m. Children under 13 and students with ID get in free, and the museum offers up to three hours of validated parking at the Independence Garage.

9. Hoboken Terminal

Even if you are not catching a train, stop and look up. According to the New Jersey Historic Trust, the terminal was built in 1907 for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad in the Beaux Arts style, combining rail, ferry and pedestrian facilities in one building. It was also the first use of the Bush type train shed, a design that soon spread across the country.

10. Ride the Ferry From Hoboken

NY Waterway runs ferries from the Hoboken/NJ Transit Terminal at 1 Hudson Place to Pier 11/Wall Street, Brookfield Place and Midtown/W. 39th Street. It is a scenic way to start a day in the city.

Classic Hoboken Food Stops

11. Elysian Cafe

The Elysian Cafe at 1001 Washington Street calls itself the oldest continually operated bar and restaurant in Hoboken. It opened as Dillenger and Jeffson’s in 1895, survived Prohibition as an ice cream parlor, and today serves a French bistro style menu. Hours are listed on its website.

12. Fiore’s Deli

Fiore’s at 414 Adams Street is an Italian American deli known for its homemade mozzarella and daily special sandwiches, including the cult favorite roast beef and mozzarella. It is open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sunday, and cash only. Go early to beat the lunch line.

More Hoboken Ideas

Looking for dated events? Check our things to do in Hoboken this weekend guide. Hungry for more? Browse our picks for the best brunch in Hoboken and Jersey City and the best pizza in Hudson County.

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