Frank Sinatra Walking Tour of Hoboken, New Jersey

The story of Frank Sinatra is a story of the 20th-century American dream.

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As a Sinatra fan since college, I found the tour a great way to get a feel for the unique meld of style and grit that made Ol’ Blue Eyes the singular star he was.

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Here are the tour’s top 10 spots to imagine yourself strolling through Hoboken with Frank Sinatra at your side:

Frank Sinatra’s Birthplace

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St. Francis Church

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Leo’s Grandevous

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2nd Sinatra Family Home

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3rd Sinatra Family Home

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