Guidebook for New York (Weehawken)

From grounds for duels to waterfront dwellings Weehawken is found just north of Hoboken, south of West New York, at the Lincoln Tunnel entrance/exit and across the river from Hudson Yards. It sits on the southern end of the 180-foot-high cliffs known as the Palisades. The actual original Algonquin translation of the name Weehawken has been debated but it either means “maize land,” “place of gull,” or “rocks that look like trees.” There are many gulls due to its extensive river frontage but the maize and trees made of rocks are long gone. Weehawken’s waterfront development, its historic buildings on Boulevard East in the Upper Weehawken and the stunning, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline make the town a destination worth visiting. Lots of bars and restaurants/shopping places to visit!