The 65-foot granite obelisk at Knickerbocker Road and Madison Avenue commemorates the massive World War I embarkation camp.
Camp Merritt · Local History · Farmers Market · Northern Valley
Cresskill Visiting & Lodging
Cresskill is best experienced as a local-history, neighborhood and Northern Valley day-trip destination rather than a conventional hotel town. Its signature attraction is the Camp Merritt Memorial, supported by historic sites, community recreation, seasonal events and nearby dining.
The borough is also a practical stop between Tenafly, Closter, Alpine, Bergenfield and other northern Bergen County communities.
Things to see & do
53 Union Avenue · community programs, BCCLS resources and a useful stop near the seasonal farmers market.
Fields throughout town support soccer, baseball, football and softball, while the Municipal Pool adds seasonal recreation.
The 2026 market operates Thursdays behind the library, bringing food vendors and community activity to the civic center.
Cresskill's restaurants make it easy to pair a history or community visit with Mediterranean, Asian, kosher, pizza or casual food.
Nearby Closter, Tenafly, Alpine, Demarest and other communities add shopping, nature and additional historic destinations.
Historic Cresskill
Camp Merritt is the defining visitor story. The World War I camp sprawled across roughly 770 acres and handled more than one million soldiers. The monument dedicated in 1924 remains the most visible reminder.
Major Bergen County historical landmark.
An early Cresskill home tied to local historic preservation and education.
Several designated properties document Cresskill's earlier residential and agricultural history.
Roadway caution: the Camp Merritt monument is in a traffic circle. Visitors should use extra care and avoid unsafe roadside stopping.
Seasonal & community activity
Thursdays behind the Cresskill Public Library during the seasonal market run.
Seasonal summer recreation; current dates, hours and eligibility are posted by the Borough.
Meetings, clubs, recreation activities and community events appear on current municipal calendars and notices.
Where to stay
Cresskill does not have a conventional hotel inventory in the current NJTGO review, and Borough information states that short-term rentals are prohibited. Visitors who need overnight lodging should look to nearby Bergen County hotels.
145 Dean Dr · Tenafly · 201-871-3200
Nearby hotel and event venue convenient to Cresskill and the Northern Valley.
One Glenwood Ave, Suite A · Teaneck · 201-883-1777
Suite-style lodging with access toward Route 4 and the George Washington Bridge.
100 Frank W Burr Blvd · Teaneck · 201-836-0600
Full-service regional hotel near major road approaches.
NJTGO lodging policy: these are factual basic references without private booking links. Website/booking links, photos and promotional descriptions are enhanced paid-placement features.
Transportation & parking
Route 166 provides direct service toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Verify stop locations and current schedules before travel.
Cresskill is reached primarily by local Bergen County roads, with regional connections toward Route 4, Palisades Interstate Parkway and the George Washington Bridge.
Use legal municipal, business or venue parking. Avoid stopping around the Camp Merritt traffic circle.
Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and Teterboro are the primary regional airports; travel time varies heavily with traffic.
A simple Cresskill day trip
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Visitor AdvertisingContact NJTGOVisitor, lodging, event and municipal information was reviewed in September 2026. Hours, market dates, pool schedules, transit and hotel details can change. Confirm time-sensitive details before traveling.