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Neighborhood Guides > Hoboken > Local Attractions
Local Attractions
Places of Interest
- Stevens Institute of Technology, situated over-looking the Hudson
- Hoboken Terminal, national historic landmark built in 1908
- Marineview Plaza, considered by some to be an eyesore, but a fine example of "urban renewal" architecture
- Weehawken Cove
- Castle Point
- Sybil's Cave, at the foot of the serpentine rock outcropping on the waterfront (no public access)
- Maxwell's, once dubbed New York's best rock club
- Hoboken Free Public Library, with a fine (if dis-organized)collection of photos, maps,artifacts
- Hoboken Historical Museum, with thematic exhibitions changed bi-annually
- Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, along the river's edge
- DeBaun Auditorium, in the "A" House on Stevens Park, presenting theater and dance productions
- Hoboken Green Market, Tuesdays at Hoboken Terminal
Annual events
- Hoboken House Tour (Spring)-an inside view of private spaces of historical, architectural or aesthetic interest
- Hoboken Studio Tour (Fall)-open house at many studios of artists working in town
- Hoboken Arts and Music Festival (Spring and Fall)-music, arts and crafts on waterfront and Washington Street
- Hoboken (Secret) Garden Tour-(late Spring)
- Saint Patrick's Day Parade (usually the Saturday before March 17)
- Seventh Inning Stretch (Fall)-presentation of newly commissioned base-ball inspired one-act plays by Mile Square Theater Company
- Feast of Saint Anthony
- St Ann's Feast-almost 100 years old
- New Jersey Transit Festival(Fall)-transportation-related exhibitions at Hoboken Terminal, including train excursions
- Movies Under the Stars (Summer)-an outdoor film series
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