Discover Fair Lawn

If you’re looking for a hotel in Fair Lawn, the reason for your trip can help you decide where to start. Fair Lawn brings together specific cultural and nature-focused interests: the Borough’s official museum, a theater with a variety of events, a biking and walking path in Saddle River County Park, and a path along Jordan Brook in the arboretum. For planning purposes, it’s helpful to distinguish between a fixed event date and outdoor activities.

Culture in Fair Lawn

The Cadmus House is the official museum of the Borough of Fair Lawn. The Fair Lawn Community Center Theater presents plays, musicals, concerts, and other events. These offer two distinct cultural options: a museum and a venue with a program of stage and music events. If a performance is a deciding factor in your trip, check its date before you travel. This can help you plan specifically for a theater visit, as distinct from a stay where the museum is the cultural focus.

Trails and nature in town

The Saddle River County Park biking and walking path runs through Fair Lawn and is approximately six miles long. The arboretum offers a different setting: a walking path follows Jordan Brook, where birds are observed. The options differ in how they’re used and what they’re centered on: one is a path for cyclists and pedestrians with an approximate length, while the other is a brookside walking path with birdwatching. You can use these distinctions to shape your outdoor activities.

Waterfall and fishing in the Dunkerhook Area

There is a waterfall in the Dunkerhook Area of Saddle River County Park in Fair Lawn. Fishing is also possible in this area; Saddle River County Park extends across Paramus and Fair Lawn. A New Jersey state fishing license is required. The waterfall and fishing offer different ways to enjoy the park area. If fishing is part of your plans, keep the license requirement in mind beforehand.

Arboretum Day in May

Arboretum Day is held annually in May and features activities and information about trees. The annual program also includes a plant swap. This event adds a seasonal occasion with its own theme to a walk along Jordan Brook. Before your trip, check the event dates and program so your plans fit the scheduled date.

Cultural history in Bergen County

In Bergen County, Garretson Forge & Farm is listed on both the national and New Jersey state historic registers. Tours of the house and garden are offered from March through November on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, from 1 to 4 p.m. Check the tour schedule before your visit.

An annual, one-day living history event at the farm illustrates Dutch rural life during the Civil War. The program includes demonstrations of preparing and preserving food from farm to table. If you’d like to include this event in your travel plans, check the event dates and program in advance.

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