Hoboken vacation rentals

Hoboken: the birthplace of ballgames and Ol' Blue Eyes

Two things to thank Hoboken, New Jersey for: baseball and Frank Sinatra. The sports aficionados can swing by Elysian Park, the only remains of New York's legendary Elysian Fields, while Frankie's fans have a long list of Sinatra-related stops to go through. Not to worry, as this riverside city's small size—its moniker, "The Mile Square City," is to be taken literally—means you can walk everywhere from your Hoboken vacation rental. An important port for much of the 20th century, Hoboken has truly transformed into a trendy destination with a top-notch culinary and nightlife scene.

Exploring the city—do it your way in Hoboken

A Hoboken vacation rental is a great base for taking in the city sights, from the rows of Victorian-style brownstone buildings to the riverside walkways and their views of the Manhattan skyline. The Hoboken Fire Department Museum (housed in a former fire station, not surprisingly) is a fun stopover for young firefighter-wannabes, and they can even get on a gleaming restored 1932 fire engine and ring the brass bell. Pier C has a fishing pier for the grownups and playgrounds for the kids, and on summer evenings, you can catch an open-air movie at Pier A.

Follow the footsteps of Hoboken's favorite son (quite literally)

Peruse the maps, photographs, and various objects chronicling the city's past at the Hoboken Historical Museum, and pick up a Sinatra Walking Tour map on your way out. Listen to Old Blue Eyes' biggest hits—there's bound to be a Spotify playlist for that—as you stroll past his family homes, places where he sang, and even his favorite bakery. Don't care much for Frank? Just head over to Castle Point Lookout at Steven's Institute of Technology. It's Hoboken's highest point, with sweeping views of the city and the Manhattan skyline across the Hudson River.

The weather's fine in Hoboken, no jokin'

Hoboken enjoys a generally mild climate, with chances of rain all throughout the year. February has the most dry days. Summer in the Mile Square City sees an average temperature of 75 degrees, with highs in the low 80s in July and August. In the winter, temps range from 27 to 43 degrees. It's coldest in January, when the average high is 38 degrees. Snowy days in the winter make for some Instagrammable scenes against the backdrop of the New York skyline, while warm summer afternoons are perfect for spreading a blanket at the park and soaking up the sunshine.

Riverside romps with a dash of New York, New York

From your Hoboken vacation rental, head for the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway for a morning jog (perhaps to assuage your guilt after gobbling up the bossest Cake Boss cakes at Carlo's Bakery?) or a lunch picnic with the family. From June to September, the Hoboken Cove Boathouse offers stand-up paddle-boarding and kayaking. If you don't want to paddle alone, you can join a guided River Trip. Hoboken also has several parks where you can just chill on the grassy fields or let your babies—either two-legged or four-legged—run amok in the play areas.

Traveling to and around Hoboken

The nearest airport is in Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), located 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), which is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) away.

If you prefer to travel by train, Hoboken 9 Street - Congress Street Station, Hoboken 2 St. Station and Hoboken Station are the main stations in the city.