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Getting To Know You Walk From Exchange Place Jersey City To Hoboken

5Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 86 min 3.7 km Jersey City App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

(Note: as of 3/24, there is a detour between stops 4 and 5)

This is an accessible walk along the Hudson River Walkway. See the sites along the way - art installations, monuments, buildings, and even an urban beach. Great views of Manhattan. Bring binoculars if you can to get a better view of this. Play the game and learn about yourself and your walking companions. You can always take a break along the way at the many cafes and restaurants you will pass by. Make an afternoon of it!

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples, friends and new residents get a relaxed waterfront afternoon here: 3.7 km of art, monuments, an urban beach and Manhattan views from Exchange Place to Hoboken Terminal, plus a conversation game about you and your companions. It is free and takes a little over two hours. Anyone after a guide to ask about local history, or hard puzzles rather than talk, should choose another quest.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • This is an easy walk that is accessible to all.

  • You'll explore several points of interest in Jersey City, Hoboken, across the river in Manhattan, and even on that is in the river.

  • Bring binoculars if you can!

  • During the game, you will be thinking and talking about different aspects of yourself.

  • Do this walk alone, with a special someone, or a group.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

5.00 / 5

3 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Jersey City

A · Start

PX89+QW, Jersey City, NJ, USA

B · Finish

PXPC+2V7, Hoboken, NJ, USA

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Linda Velwest.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Linda Velwest

Good to know before you play

  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
  • If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
  • Route may be affected by temporary ongoing construction work

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

How far is it to walk from Jersey City to Hoboken?
This route covers 3.7 km along the Hudson River Walkway, from the Sun Dial at Exchange Place to the Hoboken Terminal Waiting Room. With stops and the game, most people take a little over two hours. As of March 2024 there is a detour between stops 4 and 5, and construction work may affect the route.
Can you walk from Exchange Place to Hoboken along the waterfront?
Yes. You pass the iron structures by the Harborside building, Avalon Cove, a merchant ship propeller, the Pavonia Arcs, Newport Lighthouse, the Holland Tunnel ventilation shafts, Water's Soul, a sand beach and a life preserver, finishing at the decorative arch and waiting room of Hoboken Terminal. Binoculars help with the Manhattan views.
Is this a guided Jersey City walking tour?
No guide and no group to join. The app on your phone leads you from stop to stop, tells you about each place and sets questions for you and your walking companions. It is free to play, you can start any time, and you can pause and continue later.
Can we play it together as a couple or group of friends?
Yes, and that is the point of it. The game is built around learning about yourself and the people you walk with, so it works best with a partner or friends. It is free to play, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants along the way for a break.
What if it gets cold or dark?
The route is open around the clock, but it is better in daylight. If the weather turns cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location on the route, then pick the game up again when you are ready.

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