DO - Uncommon Commute

Hundreds of passengers commute to Manhattan each weekday by ferry boat. New York Waterway runs ferry service to midtown and downtown from Hoboken North, as well as to downtown and Wall St. from Hoboken South. On the weekends, a ferry delivers passengers to Midtown from Hoboken North and South.

READ - Weekly

Each week the Hoboken Reporter, a free paper, is distributed. Published by The Hudson Reporter along with 8 other papers covering Hudson county, the offices are at the corner of 14th St. and Washington St. Local news and pieces of interest are featured, as well as an active Editorial page.

SEE - The Sunset

Hoboken is bordered to the north and south by tunnels to NYC, and to the east by the Hudson River. In the west, every night the sun sets, dropping behind the palisades of Jersey City that look out over this one mile-square town.

SHOP - Gourmet Grocer

This Manhattan gourmet market chain has opened a location in Hoboken. Garden of Eden lives up to its name with a sushi counter, wide variety of produce, fresh meat and fish departments, and a stocked bakery. There is also a very large selection of imported chocolates and other treats. Prepared food is available throughout the day for a quick meal. Upstairs are tables and booths for customers to sit and eat, with windows looking out on Washington Street.
226 Washington St.

REMEMBER - "Heaven, Hell or Hoboken..."

Before the Armistice, over 1.7 million American troops came through Hoboken on their way to Europe. This statue in Elysian Park commemorates the soldiers of World War I with a quote from General John J. Pershing, who is credited with the rallying statement, "Heaven, Hell or Hoboken by Christmas":
To Perpetuate the glorious
memory of our citizen soldiery
who willingly sacrificed their lives
that civilization might not perish
we pledge our unfaltering purpose
to uphold forever the principles
for which they fought and died

SHOP - Personal Space

Luxuries for your bed, bath and more, Galatea has everything for your nest. Plush pillows and towels, bright linens, vases, lamps and other touches to personalize your home fill the cozy shop.
1218 Washington Street
(201) 222-0606

DO - Stay in the Lines

Coloring books for every interest and every age can be bought and enjoyed at this corner shop. Find everything from modern characters to vintage collectibles. Spend the afternoon at Creative Little Monsters - tables and crayons are provided for customers. Check their schedule for classes and workshops.
1200 Park Ave.
(201) 217-1774

LIVE - Apt. Life

It's not all brownstones. Apartment/condo buildings come in different shapes and sizes and run anywhere from circa 1890 to 2007.

EAT - At Anthony's

Brunch, lunch or dinner - Chef Anthony Pino offers a reliable menu in The Dining Room at Anthony Davids and the selection of prepared food available for take-out from the front counter is delicious. They also offer catering and private parties.
953 Bloomfield St.
(201) 222-8359
www.anthonydavids.com

CELEBRATE - Fake St. Patrick's Day

Every year the town celebrates St. Patrick's Day a week or two before the calendar date to avoid competing with NYC on the actual day. There is a parade, followed by day-long debauchery.

REMEMBER - The Civil War

Every park in Hoboken has a memorial statue. This one in the Stevens Park was dedicated in 1888 by General William Tecumseh Sherman. The inscription on this Civil War statue reads:
Erected by the citizens of Hoboken in memory of their fallen heroes
1861-1865