Bernards Township
Visiting & Lodging
Historic Basking Ridge, Great Swamp landscapes, preserved farmsteads, arts, parks, village restaurants and three convenient in-town hotel options.
Historic & Cultural Stops
The Brick Academy
15 W. Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
1809 academy building and home of The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills.
15 W. Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
1809 academy building and home of The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills.
Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church
1 E. Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Historic church and cemetery at the center of the village.
1 E. Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Historic church and cemetery at the center of the village.
Ross Farm
135 N. Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Boudinot/Southard Farmstead used for concerts, community programs and historic interpretation.
135 N. Maple Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Boudinot/Southard Farmstead used for concerts, community programs and historic interpretation.
Farmstead Arts
450 King George Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Arts organization at the historic Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead with exhibits, music, theater and classes.
450 King George Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Arts organization at the historic Kennedy-Martin-Stelle Farmstead with exhibits, music, theater and classes.
Lyons Railroad Station
Cross Road
Historic 1931 railroad station and an important transportation landmark.
Cross Road
Historic 1931 railroad station and an important transportation landmark.
Lord Stirling Manor Site
96 Lord Stirling Road
Historic site associated with Revolutionary War general William Alexander, Lord Stirling.
96 Lord Stirling Road
Historic site associated with Revolutionary War general William Alexander, Lord Stirling.
Nature & Recreation
Lord Stirling Park Environmental Education Center
190 Lord Stirling Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Somerset County nature center with approximately nine miles of trails, exhibits and programs connected to the Great Swamp ecosystem.
190 Lord Stirling Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Somerset County nature center with approximately nine miles of trails, exhibits and programs connected to the Great Swamp ecosystem.
Dunham Park
Liberty Corner Road
Township park with athletic fields, playgrounds, paths, pavilion, 9/11 Memorial, bocce, volleyball and disc golf.
Liberty Corner Road
Township park with athletic fields, playgrounds, paths, pavilion, 9/11 Memorial, bocce, volleyball and disc golf.
Mountain Park
Mountain Road / Martinsville Road area
Large recreation complex with athletic fields and walking paths.
Mountain Road / Martinsville Road area
Large recreation complex with athletic fields and walking paths.
Farmstead Park
King George Road
Open-space and recreation setting around Farmstead Arts and the Passaic River corridor.
King George Road
Open-space and recreation setting around Farmstead Arts and the Passaic River corridor.
Village Shopping & Dining
Downtown Basking Ridge is compact enough for a walking stop centered on South Finley Avenue, Oak Street and nearby shops. Other useful dining and shopping clusters include Liberty Corner, Lyons, Dewy Meadow, Highlands Village and Riverwalk.
Use the full Food & Drink guide for current restaurants and dietary filters, and Business & Shopping for boutiques, services and shopping centers.
Hotels in Bernards Township
Olde Mill Inn
225 Morristown Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-221-1100
Historic-style full-service inn with guest rooms, event space and the Grain House restaurant.
225 Morristown Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-221-1100
Historic-style full-service inn with guest rooms, event space and the Grain House restaurant.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Basking Ridge
80 Allen Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-580-1300
Modern full-service hotel near I-78 with business and event-oriented amenities.
80 Allen Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-580-1300
Modern full-service hotel near I-78 with business and event-oriented amenities.
Courtyard by Marriott Basking Ridge
595 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-542-0300
Business-friendly hotel convenient to I-78, Riverwalk and the township's corporate districts.
595 Martinsville Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-542-0300
Business-friendly hotel convenient to I-78, Riverwalk and the township's corporate districts.
Getting Around
Basking Ridge Station
NJ Transit Gladstone Branch rail service from the village.
NJ Transit Gladstone Branch rail service from the village.
Lyons Station
Second township station on the Gladstone Branch.
Second township station on the Gladstone Branch.
I-78 & I-287
Highway access makes Bernards convenient for regional travel, but a car is useful for parks and destinations outside village centers.
Highway access makes Bernards convenient for regional travel, but a car is useful for parks and destinations outside village centers.
Visitor Tips
- Do not confuse Bernards Township with Bernardsville Borough when choosing restaurants or attractions.
- Historic sites and arts organizations can have limited or event-based hours; confirm before making a special trip.
- Lord Stirling trails can be wet or muddy after rain; use current park notices and trail conditions.
- Village parking and train-station parking have different rules; check posted signs and township/NJ Transit requirements.
- Bernards is spread across multiple villages, so driving is useful for combining Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, Lyons and Lord Stirling Park in one day.
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