HC Urban Adventures

Statue of Liberty National Monument, Pier C Park, Secaucus Greenway, Tear Drop Memorial, Museum of Jersey City History at the Van Wagenen (Apple Tree) House, Water's Soul by Jaume Plensa, Weehawken Dueling Grounds, Weehawken Water Tower, White Mana Diner

• Statue of Liberty National Monument in New York, United States

  
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• Pier C Park in Hoboken, United States

  
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  Pier C Park is located along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway in Hoboken, NJ, Pier C Park is an active recreation pier for all ages. Enjoy a number of activities in the Promenade, which provides ample space and seating for some family fun and a perfect view of the Manhattan skyline.

• Secaucus Greenway, United States

  
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  This is a popular trail and nature reserve in the NJ Meadowlands along the Hackensack River for birding, trail running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. The Secaucus Greenway is a trail that runs 1.6 miles from Mill Ridge Road to Laurel Hill. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 minutes to complete. This trail has two playgrounds at the beginning and one at the turnaround point. It’s scenic and tranquil with some trees and wildlife. Open 24/7

• Tear Drop Memorial, United States

  
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  One of the memorials honoring the attacks at The World Trade Center on 9/11 “To the Struggle Against World Terrorism” or “Teardrop Memorial” holds a special place in the heart of Hudson County. The massive teardrop hanging between two jagged edges symbolizes both the heartache terrorism causes, while, if you position yourself right, creates the illusion of where the twin towers once stood just across the river in Manhattan. Open 24/7

• Museum of Jersey City History at the Van Wagenen (Apple Tree) House in Jersey City, United States

  
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  The house was the site of a meeting between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette in 1779. The name Apple Tree House is given to the home because of a former apple orchard and cider press that were located on the property. Jersey City plans to turn the house into a museum, but it is currently used for community events and offices of Jersey City.

• Water's Soul by Jaume Plensa in Jersey City, United States

  
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  Overlooking the Hudson River, this 80-ft. tall installation is artist Jaume Plensa’s tallest public sculpture to date placed on the newly redeveloped historic waterfront pier. It depicts the serene face of a young subject holding a finger to her lips in a state of silent contemplation. Looking across the Hudson River, Water’s Soul acknowledges the surrounding waterfronts, aligning with Plensa’s ongoing engagement and interest in waterfront spaces as proxies for humankind. Open from dawn to dusk.

• Weehawken Dueling Grounds, United States

  
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  Host to at least 18 known duels between 1700 and 1884, but most famously known for being the site of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in 1804 where Hamilton was fatally shot by Burr. Behind the base of the Hamilton bust there is a boulder which is the only surviving physical connection to the original dueling grounds. Open 24/7.This park is situated on JFK Blvd East and overlooks the entirety of the NYC Skyline.

• Weehawken Water Tower, United States

  
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  You don't have to be an architecture buff to enjoy an excursion to Weehawken Water Tower. This notable tower has a long history and was designed after the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy. Built in 1883, and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. For years has been listed as a landmark for ships heading south on the Hudson River to let them know they are approaching the New York Harbor. Outside open 24/7, inside open invite only

• White Mana Diner in Jersey City, United States

  
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  The White Mana Diner is a historical landmark and is the original 1939 World’s Fair building. When originally introduced, it was called the “diner of the future” and an “Introduction to Fast Food.” It is famous for its hamburgers and sells approximately 3,000 a week. In 1997, the Jersey City Historic Preservation Committee declared the diner a local landmark.