A Week In: Weehawken

With stunning vistas of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline at every turn, it’s no secret that Weehawken boasts some of the best views in the world. It's also not surprising that so many of the best things to do in Weehawken double as great opportunities to take in these magnificent attractions.

Here’s the perfect plan for soaking up the sights during a beautiful week in Weehawken.

Happy Hour at Molos — 1 Pershing Road

Convince yourself that the weekend isn’t over with a $5 beer or $7 glass of vino at Molos at Port Imperial. With a generous happy hour that runs every weekday from 4 – 8 pm, you can enjoy appetizer specials including fish tacos and Kobe beef meatballs for $6, all while drinking in the panoramic Manhattan views.

Happy Hour at Ruth's Chris Steak House — 1000 Harbor Boulevard

Slide a bit south to Lincoln Harbor, and enjoy Ruth's Chris' Sizzle, Swizzle, Swirl Happy Hour with a healthy dose of New York City views. For $9, you can choose from a delectable assortment of full-size appetizers (the Sizzle), including crab BLTs and spicy shrimp, plus $9 specialty cocktails (the Swizzle and Swirl), including Manhattans, cosmos and martinis. Happy hour prices are available from 4 – 7 pm. Monday through Friday and Sunday.

Bollywood Dance Class for Kids — 40 Riverwalk Place, West New York

What better way to awaken your children's creativity and broaden their worldview than with a class that embraces the dancing traditions of another culture? At Hudson House of Play, kids ages 4 to 7 will learn Bollywood dance steps while gaining an understanding of rhythm and beat. Check the Hudson House of Play website to register for the next session of this exciting class for all skill levels.

College Football at Jack Austin’s — 500 Harbor Boulevard

Spend your Saturday afternoons alternating your gaze between the college football action on the flat screen TVs and the schooners adrift along the Hudson River. Jack’s generous "4-7 Get Happy" menu — available daily between 4 and 7 pm — includes hot appetizers, beer, wine and cocktails, all priced between $4 and $7. Pair the steaming artichoke dip with a frozen watermelon margarita, or enjoy hand-cut french fries with a classic old fashioned.

Eat, Drink & B. Mary Brunsach Cruise — Lincoln Harbor

The only way to improve upon brunch — AKA America's favorite meal — is to add a boat and stunning city views. Head to Lincoln Harbor to board Spirit Cruises brunch excursions, which include a two-hour trip along the Hudson and East rivers with up-close views of Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty along the way. A DJ keeps the tone lively while a delicious brunch spread and bloody mary bar keeps tummies happy. Tickets start at $59.90, and cruises begin at 11:30 am, year-round.

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