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Weehawken is small, but few towns in Hudson County, NJ pack in this much history and this many skyline views. It is where Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton met in 1804, and today it is a town of cliffside parks, a busy waterfront and a quick ferry ride to Midtown. Our team built this guide from Weehawken Township, county tourism and NY Waterway pages.
Visit Hamilton Park and the Dueling Grounds Monument
Start on the cliffs at Hamilton Park, 773 Boulevard East. The township describes it as a lawn with benches and a stunning view of the New York City skyline, with a bust of Alexander Hamilton and the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial nearby.
The county tourism office tells the story. At least 18 duels took place on the Weehawken Dueling Grounds below the Palisades between 1700 and 1884, the most famous being the 1804 duel in which Burr fatally shot Hamilton. The original site was lost when the shoreline was reshaped for railroad tracks in 1870. The bronze bust there today was sculpted by John Rapetti in 1935, and the boulder behind it is a surviving piece of the original dueling grounds.
Take In the Views on Boulevard East
Boulevard East is one long scenic overlook. Along with Hamilton Park, the township parks list includes Old Glory Park at 51st Street and Boulevard East, American Legion Veterans Park at 49th Street, and the Weehawken Dog Run at Pershing Road. Walk the stretch at sunset for the best light on the skyline.
Reflect at the Weehawken 9/11 Memorial
Down by the river, Weehawken’s 9/11 Memorial sits at City View Drive and East Columbia Terrace. The township lists benches, a fountain and an infinity pool, right along the Hudson River Walk and facing the city.
Play at Waterfront Park and Recreation Center
The Waterfront Park and Recreation Center at 1 Port Imperial Boulevard is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. It has two small playgrounds, including Linear Park and one just for toddlers, a turf soccer field, two softball fields, a track, three tennis courts and a workout area, with the Hudson River Walk running along its edge. Organized group play needs a township permit, and tennis courts are for Weehawken residents by permit. Call recreation at 201-319-6061.
For fields, hours, the 9/11 memorial nearby and how to get there, see our full guide to Weehawken Waterfront Park and Recreation Center.
Walk the Hudson River Walk
The Hudson River Walk passes right through Weehawken on its way from Bayonne to the George Washington Bridge. From the Weehawken waterfront you can stroll past Lincoln Harbor Park and the Weehawken Pier, and dog owners can stop at the Lincoln Harbor Dog Park at Baldwin Avenue and Harbor Boulevard.
Find Quiet Corners Up the Hill
- Weehawken Reservoir Park (2100 to 2198 Palisade Avenue) has a walking path and benches.
- Webster Reading Garden (Palisades Avenue at Maple Street) has a gazebo and a chess table.
- Gregory Park (460 Gregory Avenue) and Louisa Park (915 John F. Kennedy Boulevard) have playgrounds, basketball courts and picnic tables.
Hop the Ferry to Midtown
Weehawken’s Port Imperial terminal is one of the easiest ways into Manhattan. NY Waterway runs the Port Imperial to Midtown/W. 39th Street route seven days a week, with weekday departures about every 20 minutes starting at 6 a.m. and weekend service from 8 a.m. A free connecting shuttle runs to and from the Midtown terminal. Check the schedule page for late-night departures, which vary by day.
Plan Your Weehawken Day
- Morning: Coffee and a walk along the River Walk.
- Afternoon: Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Waterfront Park.
- Golden hour: Head up to Hamilton Park for the skyline.
Love waterfront walks? See our guide to Hudson County waterfront parks in fall, and check things to do in Hudson County this weekend.
Stay in the Loop
Hungry after a walk along the river? See our guide to the best restaurants in Weehawken.
Vote for your favorite Weehawken businesses in the Best of Hudson County 2026 awards before November 30, and subscribe to our newsletter for more town guides.
Featured photo: King of Hearts, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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