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Township in Hudson County, New Jersey, US
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Weehawken is a town of almost 18,000 people (2025) on the Hudson River in northeastern New Jersey. Despite having a high population density and a location near the heart of the New York metropolitan area, Weehawken has a small-town feel, comprised of close-knit neighborhoods. Its location at the southern end of the Hudson Palisades has since the colonial era been described as idyllic.
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The oldest in the state, the red brick tower from 1884 was inspired by the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, and still serves as marker for those navigating the river. The entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel, the helix which descends to the toll plaza were designed and engineered during the Art Deco era.
Alexander Hamilton died here defending his honor against Thomas Jefferson's vice president Aaron Burr. Hamilton's son Philip died here as well by defending Alexander's honor.
Two structures that got their design from the steel cable pattern at the base of both World Trade Center towers. Also has a fountain and plaque honoring 5 Weehawken residents that died in the attacks.
Fancy chain restaurant with New York view.
El Charro
Moderately priced Mexican restaurant with New York views.
Greek/Mediterranean seafood restaurant that has stunning New York views.
The rooms of this 6-story hotel incorporate minimalism in their design, many of them with a direct view of the New York City skyline.
From JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark Airports, you can take a bus or train to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, near the eastern portal to the Lincoln Tunnel, the world's busiest.
Read in the guideSituated as it is along the cliffs and the waterfront to the uninitiated the public transportation serving Weehawken can be difficult to read, as with most of Hudson County.
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