Life in Hoboken

A stroll down Washington Street, Hoboken’s main thoroughfare, offers a seemingly endless variety of places to eat, from in-and-out pizzerias to restaurants and pubs that expect you to linger with friends. Italian delis are scattered around the city and you shouldn’t miss the annual Hoboken MutzFest (locals take their mozzarella seriously).  Top off your meal with a treat from Carlo’s Bakery, featured in TLC’s Cake Boss, or skip the line there and discover your own favorite pastry shop.

Although Hoboken is known for being the birthplace of Frank Sinatra, its current arts scene is alive and thriving.  Pockets of artist culture can be found all around, at places like the Monroe Center for the Arts and the Mile Square Theatre.  The city organizes multiple art and music festivals throughout the year, as well as Movies Under the Stars and Theatre in the Park in the summer.  And, of course, there’s Maxwell’s (officially Maxwell's Tavern), a true Hoboken institution, which put the city’s music scene on the map.

While so much is packed into Hoboken, there are still plenty of green spaces with room to clear your head and escape the noise. Our campus is flanked by four parks, Elysian Park and Maxwell Place Park to the north and Stevens Park and Sinatra Park to the south. Jogging down Frank Sinatra Drive is a favorite stress-reliever for locals, while taking a moment to enjoy the view of New York City’s famed skyline from Pier A Park is a must for tourists. Smaller parks dot the city, ensuring that a little bit of nature is never too far away.