{"id":50713,"date":"2015-04-19T22:34:50","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T02:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=50713"},"modified":"2019-10-27T23:24:00","modified_gmt":"2019-10-28T03:24:00","slug":"things-to-do-in-paulus-hook-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/50713\/things-to-do-in-paulus-hook-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Paulus Hook, New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forget what you think<\/i> you know about Jersey City and discover what really awaits you on the other side of the river.<\/p>\n

Paulus Hook is a charming historic neighborhood in Jersey City, located directly across the Hudson from the Financial District. In 1628, Paulus Hook got its name from its ward, Dutchman Michael Paulez, who ran a ferry as the area became an island at high tides. In 1779, 23-year-old Major Henry Lee convinced George Washington to attack the fort here, originally built by colonists, but occupied at the time by the British, in what is now known as the Battle of Paulus Hook.<\/p>\n

With a radius of about 12 square blocks, historic Paulus Hook is small but mighty. It\u2019s full of old brownstones and great restaurants, peppered along the way with a few converted factories, churches, and boutiques.<\/p>\n

The Must-Do Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Liberty State Park contains miles of nature paths and hiking trails, including an extension of the Hudson River Waterfront Walk. Enjoy spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and the harbor, ferries to Lady Liberty and Ellis Island, and the historic Central Jersey Railroad Terminal (where eight million immigrants boarded trains to their new homes). There are two seafood restaurants with raw bars at the Liberty Landing Marina that serve lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. One way tickets are $14 and bikes are allowed on board for free.<\/p>\n

The Eats<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For dinner, two local favorites are as delicious as any celebrated restaurant in Manhattan. The European style eatery Satis<\/strong><\/a> (on the corner of Washington and Sussex) has unbelievably good food, a lovely selection of charcuterie, and the best outdoor patio in town.\u00a0Bistro La Source<\/strong><\/a> is also a winner with its mussels, steak frites, and authentic Parisian setting.<\/p>\n

The Drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Light

\u00a0The Insider Tip<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Paulus Hook is surprisingly dog friendly for those who have four-legged friends. All the restaurants with patios will gladly bring out a bowl of water for Fido. Dogs can ride the ferries as long as they\u2019re in a carrier. Plus, there are so many playful pooches in the area that Morris Canal Park can seem like an unofficial dog run\u2014you\u2019ll even find a few stealthy pups chasing balls into the Hudson on a hot day.\u00a0A nice selection of Airbnb listings in Paulus Hook are pet friendly and Canine Canteen owner Terry has five sweet female British Labrador Retrievers that melt hearts and help with sales. Terry has a great selection of healthy food, treats, and interesting toys. If you stop in, tell her Stacey and Clementine sent you.<\/p>\n

The Digs
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If you\u2019d like to turn a day trip into an overnight, the best place to stay is the Hyatt Regency<\/a>. Built on a pier that juts out into the Hudson, each room has spectacular water and city views. The indoor saline pool has a wall of windows facing the city as well, so bring your bathing suit.<\/p>\n

The Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The trip will take 8-15 minutes depending upon which ferry terminal you choose. Now if that\u2019s not an instant gratification getaway, what is?<\/p>\n

Photos: Respective properties, J J<\/a><\/em>, Nigel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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