Sometimes you find amazing things in your own backyard. Not literally, of course. You can live your whole life in or near one of the major cities of the world and not know about many of the wonderful places in your midst. My family and I have been to Colorado and California. We know that the hills and mountains of New Jersey pale in comparison, but that doesn’t make things any less breathtaking, any less spectacular. Whether you are visiting New York and New Jersey for the first time or have lived here all your life, there are many “don’t miss” locations.
Our latest find is in Weehawken, NJ, a town most easily found on the NJ side of the Lincoln Tunnel. High above River Road you will find Hamilton Park. Over two centuries ago, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton fought their historic duel at this site. These days, we frequently hear about the Broadway show honoring this Founding Father. The theater is just a few miles from the park. What amazed my family was how incredibly breathtaking the views are from this location. Imagine for a moment seeing virtually the entire West Side of Manhattan. When the weather is right, you can take in wonderful views of NYC from the George Washington Bridge to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.The NYC skyline is constantly changing. Construction cranes continue to rise all over Manhattan. From One World Trade Center in lower Manhattan to Hudson Yards at the northern end of The High Line in Midtown and even new skyscrapers near Central Park, the view from the Garden State is not to be missed!
Our latest find is in Weehawken, NJ, a town most easily found on the NJ side of the Lincoln Tunnel. High above River Road you will find Hamilton Park. Over two centuries ago, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton fought their historic duel at this site. These days, we frequently hear about the Broadway show honoring this Founding Father. The theater is just a few miles from the park. What amazed my family was how incredibly breathtaking the views are from this location. Imagine for a moment seeing virtually the entire West Side of Manhattan. When the weather is right, you can take in wonderful views of NYC from the George Washington Bridge to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.The NYC skyline is constantly changing. Construction cranes continue to rise all over Manhattan. From One World Trade Center in lower Manhattan to Hudson Yards at the northern end of The High Line in Midtown and even new skyscrapers near Central Park, the view from the Garden State is not to be missed!