Shippen Street, Union City

Name: Shippen Street
Address: Shippen St., Union City, United States

#7 among attractions in Union City

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Shippen Street is an east-west street in Weehawken, New Jersey. The eastern terminal, a cobblestone double hairpin turn is listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. Shippen Street was developed at the start of the 20th century as part of the Weehawken Heights, one of the town's residential neighborhoods. ()

Length: 1690 ftCoordinates: 40°45'54"N, 74°1'32"W

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Shippen St.Union City United States

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Shippen Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burr–Hamilton duel, Port Imperial, Hoboken Historical Museum, North River Pier 66.

0.6 miNE
Historical place, Park, Memorial
Burr–Hamilton duel, Union City
15 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...
1.1 miNE
Piers and boardwalks, Racetrack, Sport venue
Port Imperial, Union City
29 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.
0.9 miS
Museum, Art gallery, History museum
Hoboken Historical Museum, Jersey City
23 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.
1.2 miSE
Piers and boardwalks
North River Pier 66, New York City
31 min walk • North River Pier 66 is a public boat house in Manhattan, New York, United States, located at 12th Avenue and 26th Street on the Hudson River. New York River Sports, located at Pier 66, comprises Hudson River Community Sailing, NY Kayak Polo, and New York Outrigger, who all share the facility. The fireboat John J.
1.3 miE
Convention center, Event space
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City
34 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.
1.3 miSE
Ship
John J. Harvey, New York City
33 min walk • John J. Harvey is a fireboat formerly of the New York City Fire Department in New York City, famed for returning to service following the September 11, 2001 attacks.
0.5 miW
Church
Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, Union City
14 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.
0.9 miNE
Temple
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Union City
25 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.
0.4 miNE
Area
Weehawken, Union City
11 min walk • 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.
0.5 miSE
40°45'34"N • 74°1'12"W
Vista Yacht Cruises, Union City
13 min walk • Boat tours, Sailing, Outdoor activities
1.1 miN
Cemetery
Palisades Cemetery, Union City
27 min walk • The Palisades Cemetery is located on the cuesta, or descending ridge of the Palisades in North Bergen, New Jersey. Its main entrance on Bergen Turnpike and Union Turnpike.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shippen Street?

Nearby attractions include Weehawken Public Library, Union City (8 min walk), Weehawken, Union City (11 min walk), Vista Yacht Cruises, Union City (13 min walk), Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, Union City (14 min walk).

How to get to Shippen Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shippen Street:

Light rail

Lincoln Harbor • Lines: Hblr (7 min walk)
Port Imperial • Lines: Hblr (26 min walk)

Bus

Palisade Avenue at Highpoint Avenue/22nd Street • Lines: 22 (7 min walk)
30th Street at Pleasant Avenue • Lines: 125 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Lincoln Harbor (12 min walk)
Hoboken 14th Street (22 min walk)