Port Imperial is where New Yorkers come to play — and stay

Just a short ferry ride from New York City sits a community that’s taking more and more Manhattanites to a new coastline. Port Imperial — stretching for two miles along the New Jersey Gold Coast through Weehawken, West New York, and Guttenberg — was once envisioned as “Venice on the Hudson.” And with luxurious dining, hospitality, and views of the Manhattan skyline, it’s living up to the name. Here’s all that you can experience in Port Imperial.

Revel in great cuisine.

The dining scene in Port Imperial rivals what you’ll find across the Hudson River. You have a multitude of options for a night out, from Molos Restaurant’s Mediterranean-inspired seafood (and floor-to-ceiling riverfront views), to Robongi’s beloved Chinese and Japanese cuisine, to Son Cubano’s live son music and 1950s-era glam. And the list of restaurants goes on and on: The acclaimed House of Que, which first brought its Austin-style barbecue to Hoboken, will open a new location in Weehawken this fall. Known for its 18-hour smoked brisket, unique cocktails, and lively dueling pianos show, Que is sure to bring an added dose of Texas fun to the Gold Coast.

Upcoming food festivals let the diversity in dining keep going all year round. September’s Carnival and October’s Harvest Festival will be family-friendly hits in Port Imperial. Last year’s autumn festival featured a pumpkin patch, hay rides, face painting, and live music. And local vendors bearing everything from classic pizza to Caribbean fare to ice cream helped locals and visitors enjoy in the cool fall air. This year, you might want to head there with an empty stomach.

Find the perfect stay.

The vibrant waterfront destination at Port Imperial continues to grow and welcome travelers and residents alike. The 154-room, extended-stay Residence Inn by Marriott and the 210-room EnVue, an Autograph Collection Hotel, are nearing completion and slated to open soon. The two hotels will share a sky lobby with spectacular views, a pool, fine dining options, and a fitness center. Within walking distance of the ferry terminal, hotel guests can take advantage of day trips into the city or venture out to a scenic promenade that runs the course of the entire Port Imperial strip. And if you want to change your vacation to a permanent stay, luxurious residential buildings await you.

To find out more, visit Port Imperial online.