About Guttenberg
Described as an "Old community with row house and light industry", the town looks over the Hudson River. As the heart of "Havana on the Hudson", the commercial stretch runs north and south through the town. Guttenberg was originally a farm owned by William Cooper, who then sold it to a group of men from New York who formed the Weehawken Land and Ferry Association. To get to Guttenberg make sure to book a pickup from JFK airport which will take you directly to here.

 

The land was then subdivided and had two ferries that ran back and forth across the river. The education system runs as kindergarten through the eighth grade in Guttenberg. For grades nine through twelve, students attend high school in North Bergen.

New Jersey Transit runs the public bus system that takes riders to the main terminals of the Port Authority in Manhattan and also to Bergen County. Quick’s Limo and Taxi service provides visitors with transportation in the area; All Airport Taxi also has a limousine service. Neighboring towns have Car Rental Agencies such as Hertz and Enterprise, for visitor’s who do not want to take the taxi service.

With Guttenberg as small of a town as it is visitors looking for hotels and places to stay will find hotels such as Day’s Inn, Hilton, and Homewood Suites located just a short drive away. Hotels in the area range from budget to five star quality. Many offer free continental breakfasts; some have pools, and many have free Internet service for the registered guests of their location.

The attractions nearby provide a full day’s worth of entertainment and there are many to choose from. For the historical aspect, one needs not look any further than the Belvedere Castle. The Romanesque and Gothic castle sits on Vista Rock and gives complete views of the city. The castle was built in 1869, period furnishings adorn the rooms in the historical delight. The castle is located near Central Park. There are museums for Art, Space and Science and a host of shops to spend the day at. The museums in the area offer something for everyone, from Space and Science to botanical, to artworks.