About this city
Also known as: The Gold Coast, Wall Street West
Commanding an unparalleled, world-class position along the western shores of the Hudson River directly facing the monumental Manhattan skyline, the Hudson Waterfront region (often called the Gold Coast) is a colossal urban economic powerhouse spanning Hudson and Bergen counties. Formed historically around early maritime shipping, industrial railyards, and immigrant entry terminals that rivaled Ellis Island in scale, the region underwent an extraordinary multi-billion-dollar late-20th-century urban renaissance. Today, this highly dense, affluent linear metropolis serves as a premier global hub for international finance, global corporate headquarters, and high-end high-rise waterfront living. The glittering contemporary landscape is defined by sprawling skyscraper districts, elegant riverfront promenades, multi-modal mass transit tunnels, and sophisticated international cultural networks.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Stroll or bike the scenic, paved Hudson River Waterfront Walkway for unmatched, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. Board a historic ferry from the Exchange Place terminal for a panoramic water cruise. Dine at a world-class waterfront master-chef bistro overlooking the river.
