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Bayonne is a city of about 70,000 people on a narrow peninsula in Hudson County, New Jersey, bordered by Newark Bay, the Kill Van Kull and Upper New York Bay, just south of Jersey City and across the water from Staten Island and Manhattan. Once a center of oil refining and shipping, it is a close-knit city of row houses, churches and long-established neighborhoods along Broadway.
The great steel arch of the Bayonne Bridge, opened in 1931 and raised in 2019 for larger ships, links the city to Staten Island and now carries a walking and biking path. On the former Military Ocean Terminal, the Cape Liberty Cruise Port sends large cruise ships to Bermuda, the Caribbean and beyond, and nearby stands the striking Tear of Grief, a memorial to the victims of the September 11 attacks given by Russia.
Waterfront parks such as Dennis P. Collins Park and 16th Street Park offer harbor and bridge views, while Stephen R. Gregg Bayonne Park provides lawns and trails along Newark Bay. Light rail trains reach Jersey City and Hoboken in minutes, making Manhattan easy to reach.
A steel arch bridge opened in 1931 over the Kill Van Kull between Bayonne and Staten Island, once the longest arch bridge in the world. Its roadway was raised in 2019 so bigger ships could pass beneath, and a shared walking and biking path now crosses it. Walk partway for harbor views and photos.
A huge bronze sculpture by Zurab Tsereteli, officially titled To the Struggle Against World Terrorism, given by Russia and dedicated in 2006 to the victims of the September 11 attacks. A giant teardrop hangs in a split tower facing Manhattan. It stands at the end of the peninsula near Cape Liberty; visit at sunset.
A cruise terminal on the former Military Ocean Terminal at Bayonne, used mostly by Royal Caribbean for sailings to Bermuda, the Caribbean, Canada and New England. Ships pass the Statue of Liberty on the way out of the harbor. Arrive early on sailing days and book parking at the terminal in advance.
A Hudson County park on the Newark Bay side of Bayonne with open lawns, a pond, walking paths, sports fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and a waterfront promenade. It is the city's largest green space. Walk to the bay edge for views of Newark Bay and the port, and bring a picnic on summer weekends.
A city park on Newark Bay with a waterfront walkway, sports fields, playgrounds and picnic areas, popular with local families and walkers. It hosts summer concerts and fireworks. Visit in the evening for sunsets over the bay, and look for herons and egrets along the restored shoreline.
A waterfront park on the Kill Van Kull at the southern end of Bayonne, with lawns, benches, a playground and close views of the Bayonne Bridge and huge container ships passing on their way to Port Newark. It is a favorite spot for sunset and ship watching. Bring a camera with a zoom lens.
A handsome Classical Revival library built in 1904 with funds from Andrew Carnegie, with a grand domed reading room, stained glass and murals inside. It still serves as the city's main library and holds local history collections. Step in during opening hours to see the interior, and check for exhibits.
Bayonne's long main commercial street, running down the spine of the peninsula, lined with local shops, bakeries, delis, pizzerias, cafes and old storefronts. It reflects the city's Irish, Italian, Polish and newer immigrant heritage. Take the light rail to a stop, then walk a few blocks and try a classic sub or pastry.
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