Walkable waterfront segments provide Manhattan skyline views and connect parks, residential areas and destinations along the river.
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Edgewater Visiting & Lodging
Edgewater is one of Bergen County's strongest day-trip and overnight destinations. Visitors can combine Hudson River views, waterfront walking, Japanese shopping and food, major retail centers, spa experiences, restaurants and weekday ferry access to Manhattan.
Unlike many small Bergen boroughs, Edgewater also has multiple hotels within town, including conventional hotels and a boutique spa-hotel experience.
Things to see & do
989 River Road · marina, waterfront views and weekday ferry transportation.
595 River Road · Japanese supermarket, food court and specialty-shopping destination.
Outdoor shopping and dining at 225 River Road.
660 River Road · multilevel Korean-inspired bathhouse and wellness destination with pools, baths, saunas and an attached boutique hotel.
1167 River Road · sports, splash park, picnic space, walking paths and municipal recreation.
49 Hudson Avenue · historic Carnegie-era library and community landmark.
Hudson-facing restaurants make lunch, dinner or brunch a natural part of an Edgewater visit.
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Historic Edgewater
Edgewater's visitor story includes more than the modern waterfront. The borough was incorporated as Undercliff in 1894 and renamed Edgewater in 1899. Historic Borough Hall and the 1916 Carnegie library reflect its civic development, while the Binghamton ferry is part of the borough's transportation and waterfront history.
One of Edgewater's recognized historic civic landmarks.
The Edgewater Free Library was dedicated in 1916 and remains a working community institution.
The shoreline's transition from industry to mixed-use housing, shopping and recreation defines modern Edgewater.
Where to stay in Edgewater
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10 The Promenade · 201-941-4700
Suite-style hotel at City Place with convenient access to River Road dining and shopping.
3 Pembroke Place · 201-945-5440
Full-service-style lodging near the Hudson River and River Road corridor.
725 River Rd · 201-943-3131
River Road hotel serving Edgewater and Manhattan-oriented travelers.
660 River Rd · 201-313-7200
Boutique hotel connected to SoJo Spa Club; hotel guests receive access to the spa experience according to current property information.
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Ferry, shuttle & bus transportation
Edgewater Ferry Landing provides Monday–Friday service to Midtown/W. 39th Street. Some downtown travel connects through Port Imperial.
Runs from the marina toward the Fort Lee border along designated River Road stops.
Runs from the marina toward Main Street at Edgewater Harbor.
Provides bus service along River Road and at the Edgewater ferry terminal.
River Road is the primary north-south corridor; access to Route 5 and nearby connections leads toward Fort Lee, North Bergen and regional highways.
Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and Teterboro serve the region; actual travel time varies heavily with traffic.
Parking & getting around
The Borough identifies parking at Veterans Field, 1167 River Road, for applicable recreation and waterfront activities.
Borough waterfront-event information has identified municipal parking at 915 and 1020 River Road; observe posted restrictions and event instructions.
City Place, Edgewater Commons and other private destinations have their own parking rules and hours.
Waterfront destinations can be walkable within clusters, but River Road traffic and the steep Palisades make some cross-town trips less pedestrian-friendly.
A simple Edgewater day trip
Walk a Hudson River promenade segment and take in the Manhattan skyline.
Explore the Japanese market and choose from the current food-court counters.
Visit City Place or Edgewater Commons, or plan a spa session at SoJo.
Finish with a River Road or Edgewater Harbor restaurant, using NJTGO's Food & Drink guide.
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Visitor Advertising Contact NJTGOVisitor, lodging, ferry, parking and municipal information was reviewed in September 2026. Ferry schedules, shuttle service, attraction hours and hotel details can change. Confirm time-sensitive information before traveling.