When I first got the news that my kids would be going to Union City, NJ, I was ecstatic! This was the kind of city where my mom grew up, and it seemed like a magical place to bring children. As it turns out, this trip isn’t so magical after all. There are a few things you need to know before you book a vacation in Union City, NJ.
Union City is a town in Hudson County, New Jersey. The area is best known for being the home of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Fort Lee. The borough has a population of just over 40,000 people and is located directly across the river from Manhattan. The main street of Union City is called Washington Street.
The town was originally settled by Dutch settlers, but later became the site of a major military fort. In 1656, the city was named “Vanderheyden” by the Dutch, and by 1659, the city was renamed “Voorheydens” to honor the first Mayor of the city, Adriaen Van der Heyden. In 1874, the city was officially incorporated as the Borough of Union City.
Union City is a great place to bring children. It is the home of the Union City Public Library, which has an extensive collection of children’s books. You can also find many of the toys and games that were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. You can take the Staten Island Ferry from lower Manhattan to Union City. It will take you 30 minutes, and there is a small museum on board.
There are plenty of activities to do while you are in Union City. The Hudson River Museum is located right in the heart of the city and has two floors of exhibits about the history of Union City. The museum features a huge collection of artifacts and photographs. The Hudson River Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. You can also get a free tour of the city from the staff on the second floor of the museum.
Another fun activity to do in Union City is to take the ferry to Governors Island. The island is part of the National Park Service and is the site of the original Fort Columbus. You can also see the Statue of Liberty, which is actually located on Liberty Island. The ferry leaves from Battery Park in Manhattan and takes about 45 minutes.
You can also go to the Hoboken Historical Museum. The museum is located in the old train station and is filled with historical items from the area. The Hoboken Historical Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. You can also take the Staten Island Ferry to Hoboken for a trip around the Statue of Liberty. The ferry leaves from Battery Park in Manhattan and takes about 45 minutes.
If you are looking for more history, head to the Hudson River Museum. It has many exhibits about the history of Union City, as well as exhibits about the Hudson River. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. You can also get a free tour of the city from the staff on the second floor of the museum.
Union City is a wonderful place to bring children. If you are looking for something that’s a bit more unique, I’d recommend taking the ferry to Governors Island.
