Tue. 06/30/2010 - Hoboken Day Trip

Sun is on vacation now, and I wanted to spent some time with her before I leave NY, so today I went to Hoboken where she lives. Hoboken is pretty town with many cute shops and numerous eateries. It has attracted artists and musicians similar to SoHo or TriBeCa in the city, and every year there are artist studio tour and festivals. Also, many of the houses or buildings have been constantly renovated to newer townhouses and condominiums and its clean environment attracts quite population of so-called "yuppies".

Hoboken Terminal 

I started my trip from Hoboken Terminal. It's not only an very important transportation hub for NJ/NY but also has beautiful architecture designed by Kenneth M. Murchison.

{Platforms}

{Waiting Room}

{A Grand Double Stair with Cast Iron Railing}

{Stained Glass Ceiling by Louis Comfort Tiffany}

Highlights of Hoboken   

Hoboken is very clean town, and there is a great mixture of old and new, and lots of places to have great food, and to shop.

{Panoramic View of Manhattan from Hoboken}

{Riverside Boardwalk}

{Court Street}

Court Street is sort of hidden from major streets in Hoboken. But I thought this cobble stoned narrow street was the cutest street there.

{Washington Street}

Washington Street is probably the most famous street in Hoboken, packed with great eateries, gourmet groceries, and retail shops.

I always like these places where they keep old signs and interiors.

{Cute Houses in Hoboken}

{A Brand New Condominium}

{Antique Bakery}

After WWI, great population of Italians moved in Hoboken. Naturally, many restaurants here are Italian, and there is annual Italian Fair as well.

{The Famous Carlo's Bake Shop}

There was more than a block line to get into here.

{Sobsey's Produce}

This grocery is a great place with fine groceries and imported goods. I loved the vintage iron baskets with all different shapes. These little things make a place so charming.

{Zafra}

Sun and I had our lunch here. This Cuban cuisine  is one of the best restaurants in Hobken with delicious tapas.

And today's another company, Sun's daughter, little Eva.