Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights
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Union County • Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Berkeley Heights
Visiting & Lodging
Berkeley Heights works well as a low-key Union County destination: historic farmstead, local trails, parks, a walkable downtown, direct rail service and the growing restaurants, events and amenities at The Park.
Top Berkeley Heights experiences
Littell-Lord Farmstead
Circa-1760 farmstead on 18 acres, listed on the National and State Registers. Restoration work continues in 2026, so confirm public access.
Passaic River Park
161 Springfield Avenue. Union County-owned park with athletic fields and trail access.
Township trail system
Paths connect parks, neighborhoods and historic points of interest.
The Park
185-acre mixed-use destination with restaurants, hotel, fitness, co-working, events and District Drive opening in phases.
Downtown Berkeley Heights
Springfield Avenue and the station area offer restaurants, coffee, services and commuter access.
Watchung Reservation
Regional attraction. Extensive Union County trails and recreation extend across a broader area; use current county maps for trailheads.
Lodging in Berkeley Heights
Food during your visit
Berkeley Heights has enough dining depth to stay local for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open the Food & Drink guide →
Getting here & around
By train
Berkeley Heights station is on NJ TRANSIT's Gladstone Branch.
By car
I-78 provides regional access; Springfield, Mountain and Plainfield avenues are key local routes.
Walking & biking
Sherman Avenue improvements are under construction in 2026 to improve station and downtown connections.
Parking
Municipal commuter parking is permit-based during weekday commuter hours; follow posted rules.
A simple one-day itinerary
- Start with coffee or breakfast downtown.
- Walk a local trail or visit Passaic River Park.
- Check Littell-Lord Farmstead's public schedule.
- Explore downtown or The Park.
- Finish with dinner in Berkeley Heights.