Family Day Trips in Hudson County

Liberty State Park, Hoboken waterfront playgrounds, Jersey City museums, and a PATH back to Manhattan when the kids are done. Hudson is a real family-day county on a small footprint.

Hudson County packs more family-day options into less square mileage than almost anywhere else in the region. Liberty State Park sits across the river from the Statue of Liberty with playgrounds, picnic lawns, and the Liberty Science Center next door. Hoboken's waterfront is one continuous park strung between Pier A, Pier C, and Maxwell Place. Jersey City has the Mana Contemporary, the Holland Tunnel skylift to art museums, and walkable downtowns in Newport, Paulus Hook, and the Heights.

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Asked & answered

What's the best park in Hudson County for young kids?

Liberty State Park for a full day with picnic plus Liberty Science Center. Pier A or Maxwell Place in Hoboken for a shorter waterfront-and-playground outing.

Indoor anchors in Hudson?

Liberty Science Center is the canonical indoor anchor, easily a half or full day. Mana Contemporary in Jersey City runs occasional family programming. Otherwise the borough hops to Manhattan via PATH.

Where to eat with kids in Hudson?

Washington Street in Hoboken and Newark Avenue in downtown Jersey City have the densest cluster of kid-tolerant restaurants. The planner picks based on cuisine and walking distance to your activity.