Things to do in

Hoboken

Board the Spirit of New York from Chelsea Piers for a tour of Manhattan’s most iconic sights while you enjoy a bottomless mimosa brunch, lunch, or sunset dinner cruise. Take in the panoramic views from your reserved dining table or the dance floor within the fully enclosed climate-controlled decks or from the large outdoor open-air observation decks. Cruise past the Empire State Building, Intrepid, the Vessel at Hudson Yards, Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, Battery Park, South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Governors Island, Ellis Island and of course the Statue of Liberty! As you marvel at Manhattan from the Hudson and East Rivers, enjoy bottomless mimosas onboard the brunch cruise and seasonal cocktails, wine pairings or beer from the fully stocked bar for purchase on all cruises. Take a stroll around the specious decks while you enjoy onboard entertainment with DJ music and games like giant Jenga and Connect Four. Create unforgettable memories under the skyline day or night on a New York Signature cruise. Join us December 3rd - January 1st for an enchanting and immersive Winter Wonderland experience as City Cruises celebrates the holiday season in style! Step aboard our uniquely decorated yachts, where a whimsical, fun-filled atmosphere awaits. Surround yourself with twinkling lights, snow-covered trees, themed cocktails, seasonal menus, live entertainment, and of course stunning views of NYC’s iconic sites along the skyline, perfectly complementing New York City's festive mix of holiday-themed attractions and restaurants.

When you arrive at the port, you will be greeted by staff that will welcome you onboard! Take in the panoramic views from your reserved dining table or the dance floor within the fully enclosed climate-controlled decks or from the large outdoor open-air observation decks. While you marvel at Manhattan from the Hudson and East Rivers, enjoy the chef-prepared buffet consisting of seasonal ingredients prepared fresh daily and seasonal cocktails, wine pairings or beer from the fully stocked bar for purchase. Take a stroll around the specious decks while you enjoy onboard entertainment with DJ music and games. Cruise past the Empire State Building, Intrepid, the Vessel at Hudson Yards, Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center, Battery Park, South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Governors Island, Ellis Island and of course the Statue of Liberty! Create unforgettable memories as you have a relaxing meal and take in the iconic sights Join us December 3rd - January 1st for an enchanting and immersive Winter Wonderland experience as City Cruises celebrates the holiday season in style! Step aboard our uniquely decorated yachts, where a whimsical, fun-filled atmosphere awaits. Surround yourself with twinkling lights, snow-covered trees, themed cocktails, seasonal menus, live entertainment, and of course stunning views of NYC’s iconic sites along the skyline, perfectly complementing New York City's festive mix of holiday-themed attractions and restaurants.

Take a high-speed boat ride on the Hudson River narrated by our professional US Coast Guard licensed captains. See famous sites in and around New York Harbor. Get a perfect photo at each stop with special navigation from the captain. First, be greeted by your captain and checked in. After a short and mandatory safety briefing, you'll get suited up and board the boat. Take advantage of anti-exposure suits in the winter and windproof jackets in the spring and fall.   Next, depart from North Cove Marina and head out onto the Hudson River to get spectacular views of downtown and midtown with the Empire State and Chrysler buildings in view. Then, travel south around Battery Park and enter the East River. See the helicopters land and take off at the helipad. From here, cruise past South Street Seaport, go under the Brooklyn Bridge, and up to the Manhattan Bridge for a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity. After taking in the iconic views, cruise along the Brooklyn waterfront, the Red Hook Container Terminal, and past Governors Island. Crossing the Upper Bay, observe commercial vessels such as tug boats, oil barges, and the Staten Island Ferry. From here, stop right in front of the Statue of Liberty outside the security zone to get an up-close and unobstructed view of Lady Liberty. From there, travel north along the New Jersey waterfront and stop by Ellis Island. Finally, see the Colgate Clock and get great views of Midtown, Hudson Yards, the Highline, FDNY Fireboat Station, and Chelsea Piers. Listen to live narration at every stop and ask your guide questions about the sites before getting back to the marina.

Embark on a shared or private sightseeing bus tour of New York City and admire the awe-inspiring views of its sparkling skyline at night. Ride along the New Jersey waterfront and see iconic landmarks illuminated against the backdrop of the night sky. Meet your guide and set off on your evening adventure through New York. Admire the fantastic views during the twilight hours when the city's famous skyline comes to life with an endless array of flickering lights. Experience the incredible panoramic views from a perfect vantage point on New Jersey’s waterfront, as you learn more about the sights from your guide. Then, stop at Carlo’s Bakery in the heart of Hoboken where you can purchase some of their renowned pastries. Gaze in awe at the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan that illuminate the night sky. Enjoy picture-perfect views of the iconic Statue of Liberty and visit the Empty Sky Memorial in Liberty State Park, before heading back across the Hudson River to Manhattan.

This tour will leave you breathless and allow you to take incredible photos of New York City. With your knowledgeable tour guide, who will entertain you along the way through Hell's Kitchen, Hudson Yards, Chelsea, SoHo, Chinatown and more. You'll cross first from Manhattan to Brooklyn over the Manhattan Bridge with an incredible view of the skyline. In Brooklyn you get off the bus and see one of the most famous sights in New York, the Brooklyn Heights and its promenade. After taking amazing photos of the Manhattan skyline and seeing the skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge up close, you'll continue to New Jersey, and we will make a brief stop, tasting a slice of real New Yorker pizza with a view of Manhattan. Afterwards you'll arrive at the famous Hamilton Park, where Alexander Hamilton lost his life in a duel with Aaron Burr. The highest point in New Jersey with an unforgettable view of the thousand lights of Manhattan that will take your breath away! The tour is suitable for all ages and ends near Times Square. The tour runs every Wednesday and Sunday. This tour will leave you breathless and allow you to take incredible photos of New York City at night.

On this hop-on, hop-off trip that unlocks some of the city's best-kept secrets, take in breath-taking panoramic vistas of the New York City skyline at night. Capture breathtaking images of one of the world's most magnificent skylines throughout the evening as it is illuminated by the shimmering lights of well-known buildings and monuments. No need for filters! Bring your spirit of adventure and a camera because we give our guests the opportunity to explore the New Jersey Waterfront, one of the area's best-kept secrets. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a tour loaded with stunning vistas, history, cinematic secrets, and other little-known details about the City of Dreams. There is definitely something for everyone to enjoy. Admire expansive, picture-perfect vistas of some of the most well-known sites in the world, such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, Empire State Building, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty, wherever you turn. Additionally, visitors will have a poignant and unique experience when arriving to the Empty Sky Memorial. This memorial was built in memory of the 9/11 Twin Tower victims, and future generations will always be able to visit this location and reflect on the lives and contributions of these people. In between our sightseeing excursions, we'll have time to indulge in some delectable cuisine. Enjoy a wide selection of delicious pastries and sweets at the storied Carlo's Bakery, which has been a Hoboken mainstay since 1910 and is well-known to many tourists from the television program "Cake Boss." The vivid hues of the NYC cityscape will come to life right before your eyes as dusk descends onto the horizon. The breathtaking vistas of Manhattan from Hamilton Park, illuminated by millions of glittering lights across the Hudson River, will be the evening's main attraction. The renowned skyline stretched out in front of you will captivate you on our NYC Panoramic Night Tour, leaving a lasting impact on your heart.

Your 1.5-hour Central Park pedicab tour begins at the water conservatory, where you can see the statue of Alice in Wonderland and the water pond from the movie Stewart Little. You are then taken to the most popular area of the park, the Bethesda Fountain and Terrace, before traveling to the mall and the famous Loeb Boathouse Restaurant. Following that, encounter the Cherry Hill Fountain to see the fountain from the hit 90s TV show Friends, as well as Bow Bridge. Your guide then takes you to Strawberry Fields to see the John Lennon Memorial and the iconic Dakota Building, before your tour finally concludes with Sheep Meadow and the famous Tavern on the Green.

Explore New York from unique perspectives on an unforgettable tour by air, water and land. We'll start with an exciting cable car ride to Roosevelt Island for breathtaking views from above and then explore the island's hidden charm. Then we will board the ferry to Brooklyn, where we will immerse ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of DUMBO, walking through its streets, enjoy the panoramic view from the foundations of the Brooklyn Bridge and we could not miss the traditional photograph of the Manhattan Bridge in the middle of the two buildings. Then we will board our vehicle that will take us to the city where Frank Sinatra was born called Hoboken and home of the famous Carlos Bakery, where we will enjoy the iconic panoramic view of Manhattan that will leave you breathless. See where the first baseball game was played in the United States and enjoy the gastronomy that this city has to offer. At the end of the tour you can return on the Path that will take you back to Manhattan in just 9 minutes.

Hoboken’s Manhattan views, riverfront parks, industrial past, immigrant influences, brownstones, cafes, shops and food offer a unique look into local life and history. Please read this to better understand the city I hope we will explore together: nytimes.com/1985/11/15/arts/hoboken-a-10-minute-ride-to-far-away.html The following are examples of where we can go. We can customize! Waterfront. Hoboken has transformed its industrial piers into beautiful parks and promenades, which offer expansive views of the New York City skyline. The largest is Pier A Park, extending 800 feet into the Hudson River. The Urban Land Institute named it a top 10 U.S. urban park. History. Hoboken is the birthplace of baseball, Frank Sinatra and the zipper; key player in American wars, immigration and industrialization; and former home to some of the 20th century's most advanced shipyards and factories, including Maxwell House, Lipton Tea and Tootsie Roll. Museum. For those interested, we can visit Hoboken’s quaint historical museum. ($5 entry. Only open in afternoon. Closed on Mondays.) Architecture. With tree-lined blocks of 3- and 4-story brownstones, sidewalk cafes and a few cobblestone streets, you won’t believe you’re only a mile from Times Square. We'll also visit Hoboken's rail terminal – quietly the 9th busiest in North America – whose 1907 Beaux Arts waiting room will take you back in time. Washington Street. Hoboken’s main commercial thoroughfare is home to restaurants, bars, cafes and shops – many still locally owned. The American Planning Association once named it one of the “10 Great Streets in America.” Immigration. Hoboken was a prominent destination for German and Irish immigrants in the 19th century and Italians and Puerto Ricans in the 20th century. Their influences remain visible in contemporary Hoboken’s buildings, churches, food, festivals, social clubs and people. Bakeries, Delis & Gelaterias. The original Carlo's Bakery (aka Cake Boss, 1910) and Fiore’s (housemade mozzarella, 1913) are among Hoboken's most famous local eateries. More recently, Kikilu Gelato rose to the top of Hoboken's must-taste attractions – the best outside Italy! Bars, Bagels & Pizzerias. Along with allegedly having “the most bars per square mile” in the U.S., Hoboken features countless bagel shops and pizzerias, creating ample opportunity for guests to sample New York style bagels, pizza and bacon-egg-and-cheeses. American Brands. For out-of-town visitors seeking well-known brands without Manhattan crowds, Hoboken has a Shake Shack, Del Frisco’s Steakhouse, Nike Store, lululemon and more – all within a 5-minute walk! Stevens Institute of Technology. A top-100 American university perched on a hill above the Hudson River, the Stevens campus offers still more spectacular views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) and surrounding skyline. Operated by Viamo Tours, LLC Hosted by Greg Guglielmo (linkedin.com/in/gregguglielmo/)

1. Gantry Plaza State Park: We're going straight to this incredible corner in Hunter Point, Long Island City. Here, on the banks of the East River, you will capture some amazing photos of the east side of Manhattan. Imagine having the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, Summit One Vanderbilt, and even the United Nations building in the background. In addition, we are going to walk along the park's piers, each one with its own magic. Pier 1 has incredible views, on pier 2 we can have a coffee, pier 3 is perfect for getting a tan, and pier 4 is for those who want to fish. And don't miss the iconic Pepsi-Cola sign, it's pure New York history! 2. Dumbo: This place is a must, both day and night. From here, the views of lower Manhattan are next-level, with the One World Trade Center dominating the panorama. And of course, the famous Brooklyn Bridge, as you have seen in a lot of movies and series. Get your camera ready! 3. Hoboken Sinatra Park: We are going to cross to New Jersey to leave you speechless with the views from Sinatra Park. Manhattan from here looks like something out of a dream, and I assure you that you will want to stay. Between spectacular photos and discovering where the first baseball game was played and where Frank Sinatra was born, you will love this place. 4. Hamilton Park: Our last stop is Hamilton Park, also in New Jersey. Here we are going to capture those architectural contrasts and that iconic postcard of the most important island in the city. The view from here is simply stunning. And to close with a flourish, we return to Manhattan, straight to Times Square. There we say goodbye, and I leave you free to explore at your own pace or return to your hotel to rest after a day full of adventures. Get ready for an unforgettable experience! We take care of it; You just bring your desire to explore. See you in New York?