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7 Best Things to Do in Hoboken, NJ

Skyline views, Cake Boss treats and a walkable waterfront make Hoboken an easy escape across the Hudson from Manhattan.

Hoboken Riverside Park

One of the best places for a panoramic view of Lower and Midtown Manhattan across the Hudson. The PATH train and ferry both stop nearby.

Stroll Hoboken’s Streets

Hoboken is small enough to explore on foot, with historic architecture, cobblestones, cafes, shops and Manhattan views along the way.

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Carlo’s Bakery

Made famous by TLC’s Cake Boss, this bakery is known for its cakes and cannoli. It draws crowds, so go early.

Pier A Park

Bring a picnic to this waterfront park for skyline views across the Hudson, grassy lawns, a fountain and a tree-lined promenade.

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Hoboken Waterfront Walkway

This free, tree-lined path along the Hudson is open 24/7 and is especially pretty at sunrise or sunset.

W Hoboken

This waterfront hotel on River Street has contemporary rooms overlooking the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River.

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Hoboken Terminal

Opened in 1907, this Beaux-Arts transit hub still has its old-world elegance, with a clock tower rising above the river.

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