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This is a great park that allows you to enjoy NYC without actually going there. I decided to avoid the city during my last visit to NJ so this was the next best thing. The NYC skyline view is absolutely incredible from here. The park also has some important history. It was the site of a dueling grounds, particularly where Aaron Burr famously shot Alexander Hamilton. Walk toward the right and you will find the plaque and statue. There are several other statues in the park, commemorating Weehawken casualties of past wars. There are some benches available to sit and admire the view. While it's not a large park, it's definitely a lovely spot to spend an hour or so. Parking was easy on the street (early Friday afternoon). It was allowed (free) for up to 4 hours for visitors (non-permit). I'm sure it's less easy to find an open spot on the weekends.
From a strictly recreational perspective, Hamilton Park doesn't have a lot going for it, but it's quite unique historically. When you visit this park, you'll see a memorial dedicated to one of our Founding Fathers. This is the place where (on a rock you'll see in the memorial) Alexander Hamilton rested after being mortally wounded in his duel with Aaron Burr. Over and above the historical significance, you can also enjoy the view of the NYC skyline from here.
Hello Yelpers... its been a long boring imprisoned at home due to COVID and after March, 11, we decided to go for a quick drive. We always love the Hudson riverside + New York skyline view. Hoboken, Exchange Place, Pier, and now we came across this Hamilton park. ( Hoboken is still my fav). We prepared ourselves. Mask-sanitizer-gloves and dedicated to maintaining social distancing. There are the new social norms now and it will stay, so folks, please adhere. Why this holds historical significance- Burr-Hamilton duel, duel fought between U.S. Vice Pres. Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, former first secretary of the U.S. Treasury, on July 11, 1804, in Weehawken, New Jersey, that resulted in the death of Hamilton the following day. The Burr-Hamilton duel is one of the most famous personal conflicts in American history. It was a pistol duel that arose from long-standing personal bitterness that developed between the two men over the course of several years. Tension rose with Hamilton's journalistic defamation of Burr's character during the 1804 New York gubernatorial race, in which Burr was a candidate. Burr shot Hamilton, while Hamilton's shot broke a tree branch directly above Burr's head. The actual rock "on which rested the head of Alexander Hamilton" after he was mortally wounded is now a monument and yes, famous hit Broadway musical Hamilton is based on this. Go for it..!! This is a beautiful picturesque cliff along the Hudson River, overlooking the island of Manhattan. Diff between other parks and this is, it provided the cliff view of Manhattan, unlike others. an excellent view of NYC out over the water, where you can clearly see all the buildings and all the areas of NYC, from a distance. It's especially nice during the evening when it starts to get dark, and the city lights start to show. It is a very small park and 30 minutes is enough for this. Mind it, due to the COVID situation, there is a guard who maintains the no of people in the park and you might have to stand in the Q to enter. Also, Wear masks all the time ( Guard allows to remove mask for a picture but that's only for a couple of seconds), maintain 6 feet distance. Open from 7 AM to midnight. The perfect destination for a late-night jog. This area always had breathtaking views with locals and tourists coming to enjoy the scene. The park is super lively now due to all the visitors definitely worth enjoying its charm and taking some amazing photos. #HiddenGem
We stopped at Hamilton Park on the opposite side of the river of NYC. What I knew going into this was that we were going to see where Alexander Hamilton had a duel with Aaron Burr the Vice President of the United States and the First Treasurer for the US. I couldn't imagine our VP of the US past or present having a gun duel with the Treasurer of the US. Not only is this where this happened but this park serves as a location that provides an incredible skyline view of New York City. This is where you get to see how large the skyline really is. It's absolutely long and narrow. Such a wonderful view. Worth visiting. The views are priceless and is so worth it. They have benches to sit and relax and enjoy the view.
A M A Z I NG skyline views! By far the best scenic shot of the skyline in the area. This is the perfect city-landscape for a photo shoot. On weekends there's a high chance you'll see groups taking engagement/wedding/celebration photos. As for parking, it's usually packed (side streets). Free parking on the side streets on Sunday though! There's also a set of stairs that takes you down to edgewater. However, it might be too much for those that are afraid of heights - the climb up would be harder for folks as the stairs are designed in a way where it's open and you see the ground below.
Welcome to THE view of Manhattan. Hamilton Park is a shining example (with historical significance) of why I much prefer to live in NJ. Work in the city, go home, look at the city. While i'm not fortunate enough to have one of the houses on Boulevard E (talk about a permanently unobstructed view), I do live close by, and my Weehawken parking sticker allows for parking anywhere along the street without issue. With out without that sticker, parking difficulty largely depends on the day of the week and time you choose to visit. Day or night, you'll get some absolutely fantastic city shots; a properly taken panoramic will get most of the city - up from the GW down to the World Trade Center. When it's nice it can get a little crowded by the fence, but i've never found it to be prohibitively busy. Good for: -Special occasion photos -Professional photos -Picnics (bring food and drink, plop yourself on a bench or on the grass) -Watching fireworks -Bringing people that don't live here -Watching the city lights come on as the sun sets Annnnnd...showing people why Jersey amazing, because it is.
Great park to come visit if you want a spectacular view of Manhattan. The park itself is nestled atop the palisades overlooking the city. I would give this place 5 stars however they don't allow you to eat here, and really what's more romantic than a picnic in a park? Answer: A picnic in a park overlooking Manhattan.
Before this past year or two I had only known Alexander Hamilton as the 'one of the founding fathers who died in a duel.' Of course the musical of his name-sake changed that, and that was only by listening to the album. Visiting the purported site where Alexander Hamilton was shot became a necessary stop. There's a nice little monument and kind of like a petite square in the park, at the edge of a cliff. There is a beautiful view of the coast below. Except, you won't be occupied with the view of Weehawken coast line. It's the skyline of New York that you will be enamored by. Oh my.... words cannot describe the view. New York is so massive a city, to see it all in one view is amazing. And being about 100 feet above the water at the park is amazing. Even in those early years, as foolish as a duel is, I couldn't imagine a better spot to have one.
If you're looking for one of the best skyline views of New York City, Hamilton Park is a must. No matter the season, the view is breathtaking especially at sunrise or sunset, when the city is painted in golden tones. This spot feels like a hidden gem only locals know about. It's peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a quiet walk, a photo session, or just relaxing with a coffee while enjoying the view. There's public parking, and depending on the day, you might even find an ice cream truck. A few blocks away, you'll find restaurants and cafes, making it a great stop before or after a meal. You can even walk or bike the entire stretch from Weehawken to West New York along the waterfront. Whenever I'm in the area, I make it a point to stop here even just for a few minutes. It never disappoints. read more
2 years ago
Hey hey Adventurers! I took the drive out here this past weekend on a whim and boy did it deliver. Beautiful small walking front with gorgeous views of the city skyline, quiet area, and quaint areas to sit and chat. Weehawken to get to is sometimes a pain due to the congestion but the architecture surrounding this park is just a perk of the park itself. Victorian style Charmed looking houses and greenery everywhere. Highly recommend if you can come take in the view of this location. Bring a picnic blanket and your camera, well worth the drive! read more
We came here for the view. I wanted to get a good view of the Manhattan skyline and I can't imagine a better view than you get here. You're about even with ~40th st, and with the elevated position and nothing in your way, this is the place to get a great view of the city. I actually came here twice in a week; the first time was intentional but it was cloudy and you couldn't see much. A few days later we were nearby and I could see light reflecting off the skyscrapers shortly after sunset, so I had to come check it out again. Interesting fact, just down the street is where Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out! read more
10 months ago
This is a great park that allows you to enjoy NYC without actually going there. I decided to avoid the city during my last visit to NJ so this was the next best thing. The NYC skyline view is absolutely incredible from here. The park also has some important history. It was the site of a dueling grounds, particularly where Aaron Burr famously shot Alexander Hamilton. Walk toward the right and you will find the plaque and statue. There are several other statues in the park, commemorating Weehawken casualties of past wars. There are some benches available to sit and admire the view. While it's not a large park, it's definitely a lovely spot to spend an hour or so. Parking was easy on the street (early Friday afternoon). It was allowed (free) for up to 4 hours for visitors (non-permit). I'm sure it's less easy to find an open spot on the weekends. read more
2 years ago
Love coming here to get amazing views of New York. It's a nice long path to walk especially early in the morning when the world is still sleeping. So much history to look at too with war statues and information on them. read more
4 years ago
From a strictly recreational perspective, Hamilton Park doesn't have a lot going for it, but it's quite unique historically. When you visit this park, you'll see a memorial dedicated to one of our Founding Fathers. This is the place where (on a rock you'll see in the memorial) Alexander Hamilton rested after being mortally wounded in his duel with Aaron Burr. Over and above the historical significance, you can also enjoy the view of the NYC skyline from here. read more
Amazing little park just off the NJ Turnpike. Great place to view the city and the river. A must for Hamilton fans!! One key bit of intel is that the dueling ground commemoration and Hamilton bust are actually nearly.25 miles west of the park. read more
Hello Yelpers... its been a long boring imprisoned at home due to COVID and after March, 11, we decided to go for a quick drive. We always love the Hudson riverside + New York skyline view. Hoboken, Exchange Place, Pier, and now we came across this Hamilton park. ( Hoboken is still my fav). We prepared ourselves. Mask-sanitizer-gloves and dedicated to maintaining social distancing. There are the new social norms now and it will stay, so folks, please adhere. Why this holds historical significance- Burr-Hamilton duel, duel fought between U.S. Vice Pres. Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, former first secretary of the U.S. Treasury, on July 11, 1804, in Weehawken, New Jersey, that resulted in the death of Hamilton the following day. The Burr-Hamilton duel is one of the most famous personal conflicts in American history. It was a pistol duel that arose from long-standing personal bitterness that developed between the two men over the course of several years. Tension rose with Hamilton's journalistic defamation of Burr's character during the 1804 New York gubernatorial race, in which Burr was a candidate. Burr shot Hamilton, while Hamilton's shot broke a tree branch directly above Burr's head. The actual rock "on which rested the head of Alexander Hamilton" after he was mortally wounded is now a monument and yes, famous hit Broadway musical Hamilton is based on this. Go for it..!! This is a beautiful picturesque cliff along the Hudson River, overlooking the island of Manhattan. Diff between other parks and this is, it provided the cliff view of Manhattan, unlike others. an excellent view of NYC out over the water, where you can clearly see all the buildings and all the areas of NYC, from a distance. It's especially nice during the evening when it starts to get dark, and the city lights start to show. It is a very small park and 30 minutes is enough for this. Mind it, due to the COVID situation, there is a guard who maintains the no of people in the park and you might have to stand in the Q to enter. Also, Wear masks all the time ( Guard allows to remove mask for a picture but that's only for a couple of seconds), maintain 6 feet distance. Open from 7 AM to midnight. The perfect destination for a late-night jog. This area always had breathtaking views with locals and tourists coming to enjoy the scene. The park is super lively now due to all the visitors definitely worth enjoying its charm and taking some amazing photos. #HiddenGem read more
4 years ago
We stopped at Hamilton Park on the opposite side of the river of NYC. What I knew going into this was that we were going to see where Alexander Hamilton had a duel with Aaron Burr the Vice President of the United States and the First Treasurer for the US. I couldn't imagine our VP of the US past or present having a gun duel with the Treasurer of the US. Not only is this where this happened but this park serves as a location that provides an incredible skyline view of New York City. This is where you get to see how large the skyline really is. It's absolutely long and narrow. Such a wonderful view. Worth visiting. The views are priceless and is so worth it. They have benches to sit and relax and enjoy the view. read more
2 years ago
A very great park to view the Hudson River and Manhattan, New York skyline. It's also a great place to relax and get fresh air. read more
7 years ago
A M A Z I NG skyline views! By far the best scenic shot of the skyline in the area. This is the perfect city-landscape for a photo shoot. On weekends there's a high chance you'll see groups taking engagement/wedding/celebration photos. As for parking, it's usually packed (side streets). Free parking on the side streets on Sunday though! There's also a set of stairs that takes you down to edgewater. However, it might be too much for those that are afraid of heights - the climb up would be harder for folks as the stairs are designed in a way where it's open and you see the ground below. read more
4 years ago
Awesome view of NYC skyline over the Hudson River Free side street parallel parking available in a quiet neighborhood. It's worth the visit since we stayed down the street by the Newport Path train station. read more
We were looking for a place to see NYC skyline from NJ side and found this place. Gorgeous night view. We parked along the road and there were descent amount of parking spaces. So it was very convenient. Highly recommended. Would definitely come back again while in town. read more
Welcome to THE view of Manhattan. Hamilton Park is a shining example (with historical significance) of why I much prefer to live in NJ. Work in the city, go home, look at the city. While i'm not fortunate enough to have one of the houses on Boulevard E (talk about a permanently unobstructed view), I do live close by, and my Weehawken parking sticker allows for parking anywhere along the street without issue. With out without that sticker, parking difficulty largely depends on the day of the week and time you choose to visit. Day or night, you'll get some absolutely fantastic city shots; a properly taken panoramic will get most of the city - up from the GW down to the World Trade Center. When it's nice it can get a little crowded by the fence, but i've never found it to be prohibitively busy. Good for: -Special occasion photos -Professional photos -Picnics (bring food and drink, plop yourself on a bench or on the grass) -Watching fireworks -Bringing people that don't live here -Watching the city lights come on as the sun sets Annnnnd...showing people why Jersey amazing, because it is. read more
9 years ago
Great park to come visit if you want a spectacular view of Manhattan. The park itself is nestled atop the palisades overlooking the city. I would give this place 5 stars however they don't allow you to eat here, and really what's more romantic than a picnic in a park? Answer: A picnic in a park overlooking Manhattan. read more
5 years ago
Before this past year or two I had only known Alexander Hamilton as the 'one of the founding fathers who died in a duel.' Of course the musical of his name-sake changed that, and that was only by listening to the album. Visiting the purported site where Alexander Hamilton was shot became a necessary stop. There's a nice little monument and kind of like a petite square in the park, at the edge of a cliff. There is a beautiful view of the coast below. Except, you won't be occupied with the view of Weehawken coast line. It's the skyline of New York that you will be enamored by. Oh my.... words cannot describe the view. New York is so massive a city, to see it all in one view is amazing. And being about 100 feet above the water at the park is amazing. Even in those early years, as foolish as a duel is, I couldn't imagine a better spot to have one. read more
Lovely park with one of the best views you can get of the NYC Skyline, more so at night. This view was a lot better a few years ago as now they are building below so there is some mid construction going on. It may be best to bring a mid range telephoto lens (70mm-100mm or so) in order to look over the construction and get a clear view of the skyline. There is also lots of parking on Blvd. East. Also don't be surprised if you event photos (weddings, sweet sixteens) being shot there as it is a popular place for that stuff given the great views. read more
Gosh to just live in the houses across the street from this park....I would cut my left arm for...well maybe that's too extreme, but I'm definitely green with envy. Driving around nj on a beautiful sunny week day and stumbled upon this place. Great views of manhattan and no one was really around so You can take pictorials to your hearts desire. There was a great breeze too and just walking around made me feel so languid, I had to stop by one of the benches and take a quick nap under the shade of a tree. No kidding!!! I would say it would be the perfect place for lazy Sundays...rolling around in the grass or sitting on the benches reading a book. I highly recommend this place for tourists who want to take a picture of beautiful manhattan. read more
6 years ago
I was treated with disrespect trying to enter the park with me cat in his stroller. The kid was nasty and I cursed him out when I told him look at the sign and it said just no dogs. He refuse me entry and he was so unprofessional and said as long as he's on his shift he will not let me in with my cat. He started mocking me and laugh. My cat is my emotional support companion n won't even leave his stroller. The sign is misleading and a misrepresentation of its regulation. read more
9 years ago
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7 years ago
Great view at all times of year! You will see the New York City skyline in all its classic luminescence (at night). During the day it is fine too. It is usually windy as it is next to the river so bring an extra layer in fall, winter, spring. There are usually some tourists in the warmer months. I would say good for a romantic stroll. There is street parking available. read more
There are numerous views to be had of the great city we call New York City. This one in particular is located in Weehawken, NJ. Because it's located on a bluff the view it affords visitors is breathtaking. It is directly across mid-town Manhattan and on a beautiful day you can make out most of the major buildings that dot the city skyline. You can also see the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum right across the river and of course the Manhattan Cruise Terminal where the giant floating cities known as cruise ships dock while waiting for it's throng of revelers to embark. It's a spectacle to be had and I always enjoy stopping by with a nice cup of drink (one that preferably suits the season) and just sit and stare getting lost in the moment. One Sunday in particular I woke up very early to drive to this point in NJ and just watch the sun peek over the tall buildings in the city. It was peaceful and quiet and I spent what felt like hours just meditating. I envy the individuals who live at the fabulous homes right across from this park because they have the pleasure to wake up each day to such a gorgeous site. So take some time out of your day and drop by. Try to come early enough and preferably on weekends where the crowd of people is not that many or late in the evening when the number dwindles. Sit in one of the benches, takes some pictures, and just relax and meditate. Take in the sights, the sounds, and heck even the smell and simply get lost in the moment. As I've said it's one of my favorite places with a view of Manhattan and I'm confident that it will be yours as well. read more
11 years ago
7 years ago
Great place to get a view of Manhattan. The park has areas to sit down and relax. It also has a statue of Alexander Hamilton. read more
For the absolute best skyline of Manhattan, nowhere else can beat Hamilton Park in Weehawken, NJ. Hands down the best place for NYC skyline. There are other places in Jersey like Jersey City and Hoboken where you can look at the skyline, but to be completely honest, I've been to all of them, and nothing beats what Hamilton Park has to offer. It is truly magnificent. Night scenery is slightly more amazing, but you can't go wrong with daylight view, either. Another tip that I can provide for you guys is that if you have a DSLR or any sort of good camera, take it because iPhone or any smartphone photos of this NYC skyline won't do any justice. Down below is what I've taken with my iPhone 6s camera. Click on the pic to expand it. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
a little roadside park on a cliffside with a few benches and such and an utterly fantastic , jaw dropping view of the Manhattan skylune, particularly at night.. a great place to take a romantic evening stroll, take photos with friends, etc.. the park core closes at midnight but you can still stroll along the sidewalk.. there is street parking along here.. there are a bunch of houses across the street, i definitely envy the people who live in those and see that view every day! read more
10 years ago
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