Weehawken

Weehawken is a charming New Jersey city with a down-to-earth atmosphere. Home to many families and professionals, its up-to-date properties are some of the most sought-after in the state. With an incredible location on the Hudson River directly across from New York City, living here is a dream for commuters. Manhattan is just minutes away via the waterway. 

 

The Weehawken neighborhood is full of excitement and features a bustling downtown district. Its incredible selection of restaurants, shops, and facilities has something to offer everyone, while its charming outdoor spaces grant endless fun in the warmer months. As a perfect blend of big city living and hometown charm, Weehawken is a wonderful place to call home. 

Life in Weehawken is fun and down-to-earth. Residents have everything they need within the neighborhood without ever having to stray too far from home. The wide selection of local attractions and activities keeps residents leading active lifestyles. 

Weehawken is bursting with unique venues around every bend for residents and visitors to explore. Park Avenue is an excellent place to go for a stroll to get acquainted with the city. Lined with shops, fitness studios, beauty salons, and delicious eateries such as Garbanzo Grill and Charlie’s Pizza Cafe, the street divides Weehawken from Union City and leads right into the heart of its downtown district. 

 

The restaurant scene in the city is thriving, with every type of international cuisine to choose from. Steven’s Cafe is a popular place to start the day with its scrumptious selection of coffee, pastries, smoothies, and sandwiches. The Highwood is a chic spot that sits on the waterfront and offers beautiful views of Manhattan to gaze upon while enjoying a delicious gastropub meal. For mouth-watering Greek and Mediterranean-style dishes with some of the freshest seafood in town, Molos is a two-story restaurant that also overlooks the Hudson River. Delicious sushi and Japanese dishes can be found at Robongi Sushi Wok & Grill, while Charrito’s is the hotspot for Mexican food and margaritas. 

 

When it comes to shopping, residents of Weehawken can find everything they need within the city. Port Imperial attracts visitors near and far to its luxurious waterfront strip, which features a Whole Foods for grocery items. For retail shopping, many residents prefer to take advantage of Weehawken’s prime location to visit major shopping centers in surrounding neighborhoods. The Newport Centre in Jersey City provides dozens of stores and internationally recognized brands to choose from. A quick ride across the river also leads right into New York City, which is, without doubt, one of the best places to shop in the world. 

There is always a fun activity with family and friends in Weehawken. Hamilton Park makes for a lovely place to spend an afternoon, offering beautiful views of New York City and grassy fields for picnicking to unwind on a sunny day. The Weehawken Recreation Pier is another relaxing place to unwind, equipped with walking paths and a launching pad for kayaking. 

Residents of Weehawken have a blend of public and private schools to choose from. The Weehawken School District provides small class sizes and top-of-the-line equipment to encourage students to excel academically. 

 

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