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American Museum of Natural History
A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
3 km · about 5 min drive
New Jersey, United States · North America
West New York works well as a base: 5 minutes from Secaucus, 3km from American Museum of Natural History.
West New York is a town located in New Jersey, United States. With a population of 53,366, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, West New York sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add West New York to your route.
Union Township was a township that existed in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. The township existed from 1861 to 1898.
Union Township ("Town of Union") was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1861, from portions of North Bergen Township.
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were taken on March 29, 1864, to form the town Union Hill, which became part of Union City in 1925. A portion of Union Township was annexed by Guttenberg in 1878.
On July 5, 1898, the residents of the remaining portions of Union Township passed a referendum to incorporate the town of West New York, which became effective as of July 8, 1898; With the creation of West New York, Union Township was dissolved.
Two other municipalities in New Jersey are currently named Union Township. One is in Hunterdon County and the other is in Union County.
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West New York is located in New Jersey, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.7879 latitude, -74.0143 longitude.
West New York has a population of approximately 53,366 people, making it a town in United States.
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A beloved New York institution famous for its dinosaur halls, dioramas, and the Rose Center's spectacular planetarium.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 541 metres, rising from the site of the original World Trade Center.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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