Boulevard East is a two-way, mostly two lane, scenic county road in the North Hudson, New Jersey municipalities of Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg and North Bergen. Apart from small sections at either end, the road runs along the crest of the Hudson Palisades, affording it views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Developed at the turn of the 20th century, the residential road is characterized by an eclectic mix of 20th-century architecture, including private homes as well as mid and high-rise apartment buildings, mostly on its western side, with a promenade and parks along its eastern side. It is also the setting for Edward Hopper's 1934 painting East Wind Over Weehawken, which is considered one of his best works.
View facing south from Columbia Terrace in Weehawken. Much of the overlook is lined with trap rock quarried from the cliffs.
The view from Boulevard East is recognized worldwide.
The Boulevard winds its way along the top of the Hudson Palisades as seen looking south in Guttenberg.
The thoroughfare is lined with many parks and scenic outlooks.
North Hudson is the area in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, situated on the west bank of the Hudson River, mostly atop the Hudson Palisades. It comprises Weehawken, Union City, West New York, Guttenberg, and North Bergen.
West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen, and several of the tallest buildings in North Hudson seen from the Hudson River in July 2012
North Hudson is home to a large Cuban American population
