Weehawken, Union City

Name: Weehawken
Address: Union City, United States

#5 among attractions in Union City

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Weehawken is a township in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It is located largely on the Hudson Palisades overlooking the Hudson River. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 17,197. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.48 mi²Coordinates: 40°46'10"N, 74°1'13"W

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Weehawken – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Intrepid Sea, USS Intrepid, Burr–Hamilton duel, Port Imperial.

1.1 miE
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier
Intrepid Sea, New York City
30 min walk • Anchored on the Hudson River in New York City is the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, a legendary institution that pays homage to America's military and maritime history. This unique museum is housed aboard the USS Intrepid, a storied aircraft carrier that saw...
1.1 miE
Ship
USS Intrepid, New York City
28 min walk • Anchored in the waters of the Hudson River, the USS Intrepid stands as a proud testament to American naval history. This Essex-class aircraft carrier, now a key feature of New York City's landscape, has been transformed into the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, an...
~1040 ftE
Historical place, Park, Memorial
Burr–Hamilton duel, Union City
6 min walk • The Burr–Hamilton duel is a historic site that marks one of the most infamous events in American political history, taking place in the early morning of July 11, 1804. Located in what is now Union City, United States, this duel between two prominent political figures...
0.7 miNE
Piers and boardwalks, Racetrack, Sport venue
Port Imperial, Union City
19 min walk • The Port Imperial Street Circuit was a 2011 plan for a 3.2 mi motor racing circuit in Weehawken and West New York, New Jersey, in the United States, to be constructed on the Hudson Waterfront around Weehawken Port Imperial.
1.2 miS
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Hoboken Historical Museum, Jersey City
31 min walk • The Hoboken Historical Museum, founded in 1986, is located in Hoboken, New Jersey and presents rotating exhibitions and activities related to the history, diverse culture, architecture and historic landmarks of the city.
1.1 miSE
Skyscraper
Atelier, New York City
29 min walk • Atelier is a residential condominium skyscraper located in Hudson Yards, Manhattan, New York City. The skyscraper stands at 521 ft and includes 478 individual units spanning 46 floors.
1.2 miSE
Convention center, Event space
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City
32 min walk • The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, commonly known as the Javits Center, is a large convention center on Eleventh Avenue between 34th Street and 38th Street in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City.
0.9 miW
Church
Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, Union City
22 min walk • The Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, known locally as Saint Michael's Monastery Church, is a state and national historic place in Union City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.
0.5 miNE
Temple
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Union City
14 min walk • The Swaminarayan Mandir in Weehawken, New Jersey is the first Swaminarayan temple of the Narnarayan Gadi in the United States. It is the national headquarters of the ISSO and comes under the NarNarayan Dev Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. Today there are four Swaminarayan temples in New Jersey alone.
0.7 miS
40°45'34"N • 74°1'12"W
Vista Yacht Cruises, Union City
18 min walk • Boat tours, Sailing, Outdoor activities
1.2 miNE
Historic walking areas, View point, Road
Boulevard East, West New York
32 min walk • Boulevard East is a two-way, mostly two lane, scenic county road in the North Hudson, New Jersey municipalities of Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg and North Bergen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Weehawken?

Nearby attractions include Weehawken Public Library, Union City (4 min walk), Burr–Hamilton duel, Union City (6 min walk), Hackensack Water Company Complex, Union City (7 min walk), Shippen Street, Union City (11 min walk).

How to get to Weehawken by public transport?

The nearest stations to Weehawken:

Bus

Marginal Road North at Pleasant Avenue • Lines: 125 (5 min walk)
31st Street at Hudson Avenue • Lines: 125 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Lincoln Harbor • Lines: Hblr (15 min walk)
Port Imperial • Lines: Hblr (16 min walk)

Ferry

Lincoln Harbor (19 min walk)
Midtown/West 39th Street (27 min walk)

Metro

34th Street–Hudson Yards • Lines: <7>, 7 (35 min walk)