Hudson County New Jersey outdoors and parks

Outdoors & Tourism

Get Outside — You Won't Regret It

Honestly, Hudson County has some of the best outdoor spots on the East Coast. Here's your guide to all of them.

Featured attractions

The spots every Hudson County resident should know — and every visitor should see.

Liberty State Park

1,212 acres of waterfront with those iconic Statue of Liberty views — bring a picnic and stay a while

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Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

18.5 miles of path right along the river — great for a morning run, a bike ride, or just a slow Sunday stroll

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The Palisades

Those dramatic cliffs above the river are even more impressive up close — perfect for hiking and even better for photos

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Lincoln Park

273 acres right in Jersey City — a great place to stretch your legs, catch a game, or just get some fresh air

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Hoboken Waterfront

Manhattan is literally right across the water. The views from here never get old, day or night

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Laurel Hill County Park

Tucked away in Secaucus with some surprisingly great overlooks — a hidden gem worth the detour

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Things to do outside

Whether you're a morning jogger or a weekend explorer, there's something here for you.

Hiking

Cycling

Kayaking

Bird watching

Fishing

Photography

Spotlight

Liberty State Park

At 1,212 acres, Liberty State Park is one of the most visited parks in New Jersey — and for good reason. The views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are unmatched. You can catch a ferry to both landmarks right from the park's terminal.

Morris Pesin Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07305
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
Free admission · Paid parking available

Official park info

18.5 Miles

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Stretching from Bayonne all the way to Fort Lee, the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is one of the longest continuous waterfront paths in the country. Walk it, run it, bike it — the Manhattan skyline is your backdrop the whole way.

The path passes through Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City, West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen, and Edgewater. Each town has its own character and its own stretch of waterfront worth exploring.

Learn more about the walkway