The city’s modest human scale, walk able street grid and its historic buildings with awnings and decorative storefronts without doubt provide Hoboken’s visitors with a pleasant shopping experience.
Bustling but welcoming is the best way to describe this urban village, where the sidewalks are wide and the proximity of commercial and residential areas mean that stores and all the basic services are never more than a ten-minute walk away.
Welcome to “Main Street” Hoboken
Hoboken’s notable assets include distinctive architecture, a pedestrian friendly environment, personal service, local ownership and a real sense of community.
Everyday thousands of people walk up and down Washington Street, the town’s “Main Street”, shopping at the city’s unique boutiques and shops. But don’t look for too many chain stores. Most of the shops are locally owned which makes finding that perfect and unique gift a satisfying experience without having to deal with the aggravation of a trip to a cookie cutter mall.
Personal Touch and Friendly Service
Much of Hoboken’s success can be attributed to the energy extolled by our merchants who have become the panacea for those who have shied away from driving to an impersonal big box store and would rather buy shoes, cards, books, baked goods and clothes in a friendly environment.
Hoboken’s streets are lined with shops run by Chamber of Commerce members, selling everything from vintage guitars to scuba diving equipment. Visitors are greeted with a diverse shopping experience including stores selling books, toys, clothing, handcrafted gifts and antiques as well as many other items. Convenience shopping abounds with hardware stores, food markets and pharmacies are always within easy reach.
The Chamber Is Here to Help
The Hoboken Chamber of Commerce is here to help businesses get ahead in a competitive marketplace. Members receive many benefits, which include access to disability insurance, free marketing on the Chamber’s Internet website, participation in promotional and advertising efforts and discounts with special vendors.
The Chamber also has come up with promotions, such as drawings to encourage residents to shop locally and has partnered with the city to provide shopping shuttles and free parking during the busiest shopping seasons.
So discover a refreshing alternative to malls on the quaint, tree-lined streets of Hoboken’s popular shopping districts.
