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Hoboken is a lively city of about 60,000 people on the Hudson River in New Jersey, directly across from Manhattan. Packed into roughly one square mile, it is known for its brownstone-lined streets, a busy waterfront with some of the best views of the New York skyline, and its many bars and restaurants. Frank Sinatra was born here in 1915.
Hoboken has a rich history. One of the first recorded baseball games under modern rules was played at the Elysian Fields in 1846. The grand Hoboken Terminal, opened in 1907, still links trains, PATH, light rail and ferries, and the film On the Waterfront was shot on the city's docks. Stevens Institute of Technology sits on the bluff of Castle Point, and the Hoboken Historical Museum tells the story of the shipyards and immigrant neighborhoods.
Visitors stroll the waterfront walkway through Pier A Park, Sinatra Park and Maxwell Place Park, shop along Washington Street and line up for cannoli at Carlo's Bake Shop, made famous by the TV show Cake Boss. Manhattan is minutes away by PATH train or ferry, making Hoboken an easy and lively base.
A grand 1907 Beaux-Arts terminal on the Hudson, with a restored clock tower, a Tiffany stained-glass ceiling in the waiting room and a restored ferry concourse. NJ Transit trains, PATH, light rail and ferries all meet here. Step inside the main waiting room even if you are not catching a train.
A large green pier park at the south end of the waterfront, with a wide lawn, benches and some of the best close-up views of Lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center. It hosts summer movies and events. Come at sunset or for the Fourth of July fireworks, and arrive early on busy nights.
A waterfront park named for Hoboken's most famous son, with a small amphitheater, a soccer field and a promenade facing Midtown Manhattan. Look for the Frank Sinatra statue and memorial nearby on the walkway. It is a lovely spot for a stroll and photos of the skyline at dusk.
A modern waterfront park in uptown Hoboken on the site of the old Maxwell House coffee plant, with lawns, a kayak and boat launch, a dog run and a riverside promenade facing Midtown Manhattan. It is quieter than the parks downtown. Combine it with a walk past Elysian Park.
A shady neighborhood park near the site of the old Elysian Fields, where one of the first organized baseball games under modern rules was played in 1846. A marker nearby at 11th and Washington Streets notes the history. The park has a dog run and benches looking toward the river.
The rocky bluff on the Stevens Institute of Technology campus, the highest point in Hoboken, with a lookout over the Hudson and the Manhattan skyline. The leafy campus is pleasant for a walk among historic buildings. Visitors are welcome on the grounds; respect classes and student areas.
A continuous riverside path that runs the length of Hoboken, linking the terminal, Pier A, Sinatra Park, Castle Point and Maxwell Place with constant views of Manhattan. It is perfect for walking, jogging or cycling. Walk it north to south in the late afternoon for the best light on the skyline.
A small museum in a former Bethlehem Steel shipyard building with changing exhibits about Hoboken's shipbuilding, immigrants, music, food and famous residents, including Frank Sinatra. Admission is a modest suggested donation. Ask about its self-guided walking tours of town.
The family bakery on Washington Street made famous by the TV show Cake Boss, selling cannoli, lobster tails, cookies and decorated cakes. Expect a line on weekends and holidays, though it moves quickly. Try a classic cannoli and eat it on a bench by the waterfront a few blocks away.
Hoboken's lively main street, running the length of the city with brownstones, boutiques, cafes, Italian delis, pubs and restaurants. It is busiest on weekend evenings and during the Hoboken arts and music festivals. Explore the side streets for quieter brownstone blocks and hidden bars.
The site of the house at 415 Monroe Street where Frank Sinatra was born in 1915, now marked with a plaque. The original house was lost to fire, but fans still come to pay tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes. Combine it with Sinatra Park and the historical museum for a self-guided Sinatra walk around town.
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