What to do in Hudson County, NJ

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿1,454
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿854
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
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American Museum of Natural History Tickets

฿1,364
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,440
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,440
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

฿868
per adult
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket
New York Aquarium Admission

New York Aquarium Admission

฿1,000
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
New York Aquarium Admission
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

฿2,823
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access

Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access

฿766
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
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1. Liberty State Park

Visit Liberty State Park, where the past meets the future. Enjoy fantastic views and discover a fascinating history at this 1,212-acre (490.5-hectare) waterfront park in Jersey City. The park’s well-maintained network of trails is perfect for bikers, joggers and walkers alike.
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2. Ellis Island

Travel by ferry to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Imagine the joy and hopes that earlier immigrants felt as they finished much longer and rougher sea voyages to finally arrive in America. Over 12 million people entered the country through this structure’s golden doors. About half of today’s more than 300 million U.S. citizens descended from these brave immigrants.
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3. Hoboken Waterfront

Enjoy panoramic views of Manhattan coupled with a calmer pace of life along the Hoboken Waterfront. Until the mid-20th century, this area was largely industrial. It experienced a renaissance in recent years and is now a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
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4. Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

The Hudson Waterfront is Jersey City’s premier riverside hub. Many of the stylish restaurants and cafés along this pedestrian walkway have terraces with unobstructed views of the river and the Manhattan skyscrapers across the water. Visit the Hudson Waterfront to enjoy a pleasant stroll with your family along the promenade and view the many sights adorning it.
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5. Liberty Science Center

Jersey City’s premier attraction, the Liberty Science Center proves particularly popular among families with children, though its fascinating, science-focused exhibits are sure to engage visitors of all ages. Explore four floors of exhibits that focus on everything from the natural world, to space, to human communication.
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What to do in Hudson County

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Cape Liberty Cruise Port

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Explore the waterfront in Bayonne with a trip to Cape Liberty Cruise Port. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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Day trip destinations from Hudson County

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Newark

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New York

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Bayonne

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Edgewater

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Jersey City

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Hoboken

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Weehawken

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Staten Island