Waterfront & Skyline
Hudson County is defined by waterfront views, riverfront parks, ferries, walkways, and skyline-facing neighborhoods from Bayonne to Hoboken and beyond.
Hudson County Overview
Hudson County is one of New Jersey’s most urban, transit-connected, and visitor-friendly counties, stretching along the Hudson River waterfront opposite Manhattan and across the Meadowlands, Newark Bay, and the Kill Van Kull. It combines major city destinations, dense downtowns, waterfront parks, commuter rail and ferry access, cruise travel, historic neighborhoods, higher education, and year-round cultural attractions.
The original NJTGO page already highlighted the county’s official resources, towns, colleges, government offices, parks, cruise port, Liberty Science Center, hockey links, and tourism resource. This refreshed page preserves those areas and presents them in a cleaner flagship county format.
County Guide Categories
Use these quick links to explore Hudson County or open the related NJTGO county subpages.
Hudson County Snapshot
Urban Destinations
Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Union City, Weehawken, West New York, and North Bergen anchor shopping, dining, arts, events, and transit corridors.
Transit Connections
PATH, NJ TRANSIT, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, buses, ferries, bridges, tunnels, and major highways make Hudson County one of New Jersey’s busiest transportation hubs.
Visitor Gateway
Liberty State Park, Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Liberty Science Center, waterfront hotels, and tourism resources make the county a gateway for regional and international visitors.
Hudson County Towns
The source page listed Hudson County’s municipalities and several town-page links. This refreshed version corrects the spelling of Guttenberg and uses underscore-style filenames for final town links.
Education & Library
Hudson County’s higher-education section includes Jersey City, Hoboken, and countywide campus resources. The source also noted that Hudson County does not have a county library system, so residents generally use local municipal libraries instead.
Eastern International College
201-216-9901
Hudson County Community College
201-714-7100
New Jersey City University
201-200-2000
Saint Peter's University
201-761-6000
Stevens Institute of Technology
201-216-5000
University of Phoenix — Jersey City Campus
201-610-1408
Library
No county library system was listed in the original NJTGO page. Visitors and residents should check the municipal library serving the city or town they are visiting.
Hudson County Government
Hudson County is now described using current New Jersey terminology: a County Executive form of government with a Board of County Commissioners. The old source used the former “Chosen Freeholders” language and included an incorrect Morris County prosecutor link, both corrected here.
Public Information
201-795-6100
Serves as a public information point for county government departments and agencies.
County Administrator
201-795-6100
Responsible for day-to-day administration and supervision of county departments, divisions, and projects.
Clerk of the Board
201-369-3470
Handles administrative and supervisory functions connected to the Board of County Commissioners.
Hudson County Prosecutor
201-795-6400
The county’s chief law-enforcement officer. The old source mistakenly linked this item to a Morris County page; this refresh corrects the context.
County Counsel / Law Department
201-795-6250
Manages county legal matters and represents the county in litigation.
Hudson County Sheriff's Office
201-915-1315
Provides specialized law-enforcement services and county-level public-safety support.
Parks, Waterfronts & Outdoor Places
The original page emphasized Hudson County’s waterfront walkways, Liberty State Park, Hackensack RiverWalk, Snake Hill, and the Bayonne Bridge. This section preserves those highlights and adds a few core county park anchors for better visitor navigation.
Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
Hudson River / Upper New York Bay waterfrontA signature waterfront route connecting riverfront communities, skyline views, ferry access areas, parks, promenades, and public open-space destinations.
Liberty State Park
Jersey City waterfrontA major waterfront destination with views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island, plus access to Liberty Science Center and nearby ferry/visitor attractions.
Hackensack RiverWalk
Bayonne / Jersey City / Hackensack River corridorA developing waterfront trail along Newark Bay and the Hackensack River, connecting neighborhoods, open space, and river views.
Snake Hill / Laurel Hill
Secaucus MeadowlandsA distinctive Meadowlands rock formation and familiar landmark for New Jersey Turnpike travelers.
Bayonne Bridge
Bayonne to Staten IslandAn iconic Kill Van Kull crossing and engineering landmark connecting Hudson County with Staten Island.
Lincoln Park
Jersey CityOne of Hudson County’s major park destinations, with recreation areas, fields, paths, and county programming.
Stephen R. Gregg Park
BayonneA major county park and community recreation destination on the Bayonne waterfront.
Sports & Recreation
Cape Liberty Cruise Port
Cruise terminal and waterfront travel hub serving the region.
Liberty Science Center
Interactive science museum and major family destination in Liberty State Park.
Hudson County Tourism / Visit Hudson
Visitor information for attractions, arts, dining, neighborhoods, hotels, events, transportation, and itineraries.
Hudson River waterfront experiences
Skyline walks, ferry access, waterfront dining, parks, and self-guided neighborhood visits.
Hockey & Regional Teams
- Jersey City Capitals
- NJ Devils
- NY Islanders
- NY Rangers
- Philadelphia Flyers
Golf
The original Hudson County page did not list county golf facilities. Nearby private, municipal, and regional golf options should be verified by town or facility before visiting.
Visitor Center & Travel Planning
Visit Hudson County
The source page linked to Visit Hudson County as the visitor center resource. Use it for county attractions, neighborhoods, parks, restaurants, hotels, events, and transportation planning.
Good Planning Areas
For a day trip, start with a waterfront neighborhood, Liberty State Park, Liberty Science Center, a ferry/PATH connection, or one of the county’s restaurant and arts districts.
Transportation Reminder
Hudson County is transit-rich but heavily traveled. Confirm PATH, NJ TRANSIT, ferry, bridge, tunnel, light rail, and parking conditions before heading out.