Visit Livingston
Livingston Visiting & Lodging
Livingston works well as a base for medical visits, family trips, business travel, local events and access to western Essex County and eastern Morris County.
The township has limited hotel inventory inside its borders, so this guide clearly separates the primary in-town hotel from nearby lodging areas.
Visitor FocusWestminster Hotel
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Riker Hill Art Park
Force Homestead
Shopping & dining corridors
Nearby Turtle Back Zoo / South Mountain
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Riker Hill Art Park
Force Homestead
Shopping & dining corridors
Nearby Turtle Back Zoo / South Mountain
Lodging
Livingston has nearby East Hanover, Florham Park, West Orange, Parsippany and Short Hills to offer hotel additional choices.
Reasons to Visit Livingston
Medical & Healthcare VisitsCooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the RWJBarnabas ambulatory campus draw patients, families and healthcare professionals.
Riker Hill Art ParkPublic grounds, scenic views and twice-yearly artist open studios at the former Nike missile base.
Force Homestead & Local HistoryThe c.1745 historic site is a key Livingston landmark, though restoration work can affect tour availability.
Family & Community EventsMunicipal recreation, pools, sports, library programs and seasonal community events serve residents and visitors.
Nearby Attractions
Turtle Back ZooMajor Essex County attraction in nearby West Orange.
South Mountain ReservationTrails, overlooks and outdoor recreation east of Livingston.
The Mall at Short HillsRegional luxury shopping in neighboring Millburn Township.
Morristown & Morris CountyHistoric sites, restaurants, cultural attractions and additional lodging west of Livingston.
Transportation & Parking
Livingston Express ShuttleRound-trip commuter connection between the Livingston Mall area and South Orange Station.
NJ TRANSIT BusRoutes 70 and 73 serve Livingston; service advisories may affect stops near the mall redevelopment area.
DrivingRoute 10, South Orange Avenue, Eisenhower Parkway and nearby I-280 are the principal regional approaches.
Medical TravelAllow extra time around Old Short Hills Road and major healthcare campuses during peak appointment periods.
Plan Around Livingston
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Advertising InformationContact NJTGOUpdated September 2026. Westminster Hotel status verified through current 2026 lodging sources. Attraction, transportation and historic-site information is based on Township of Livingston and Essex County Parks resources.