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Step into the shadow of Ellis Island along the Hudson River waterfront. Trace the physical path of millions of newcomers from ferry docks and giant steam terminals into soap factories, tight brownstone boardings, craft churches, and the political machine of the Horseshoe.
- A 5.9 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 159 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start at the main entrance of the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal on Audrey Zapp Drive. Open the App at this location to begin the self-guided tour.
The tour ends at Mary Benson Park in the historic Horseshoe neighborhood. The App will indicate when you have reached the final stop.
Itinerary
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1Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
The primary rail entry terminal where over 10.5 million immigrants departing Ellis Island purchased train tickets to settle across the United States.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Marks the original site of the massive Colgate-Palmolive factory complex, one of the leading manufacturing employers for newcomer workers along the Hudson River.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Preserves 19th-century residential streetscapes where early immigrant families rented board and established neighborhood mutual benefit societies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The site of another major rail terminus where millions transferred from ferries to commuter and long-distance passenger lines.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Built by 19th-century working-class parishioners, illustrating the expansion of Irish and Italian ethnic parishes in Downtown Jersey City.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The historic commercial spine of Jersey City’s downtown, reflecting the evolution of immigrant-owned bakeries, shops, and modern multiethnic commerce.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Located in the heart of the historic Third Ward (The Horseshoe), an iconic working-class tenement neighborhood that forged Jersey City’s immigrant machine politics.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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