Whether you’re a football lover, soccer fan, or all-around sports and adventure enthusiast, you’ll find plenty of recreation experiences in Hudson County. Catch a Major League Soccer match at Sports Illustrated Stadium, or cheer your heart out as the New York Giants and New York Jets hit the field at MetLife Stadium home of the FIFA WORD CUP 2025 and FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ Games. If you’re a basketball fan, take the PATH Train straight to the famed Madison Square Garden for a Knicks game, or catch some hockey as the New York Rangers hit the MSG ice. Of course, hockey lovers don’t have to cross Hudson to catch a game. The NHL’s New Jersey Devils call Newark’s Prudential Center home. Even Yankee Stadium is accessible via public transit from Hudson County. Just head into the city, catch a game, and conveniently stay in one of our impressive Manhattan-view hotels for the night.
If you’d rather get in on the action yourself, you’re in luck. Hudson County is a treasure trove of outdoor adventures. You can go ice skating, jet skiing, cycling, skydiving, Hudson River kayaking, and paddle boarding—not to mention golfing at nearby courses like the city-view Skyway Golf Course in Jersey City. Here are some ways to get your blood pumping through Hudson County’s array of recreational offerings.
The recreational fun doesn’t stop with outdoor activities, go camping in Hudson County to see a new side of the Gateway Region. Rent a camper van and explore all the great outdoors has to offer! Check out our miles of scenic trails up and down New Jersey or cross the boarder and see what the Big Apple has in store. With convenient locations throughout Jersey City, it couldn’t be easier to get started on your next trip. Adventure is out there!
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