Essex County · New Jersey

Visiting & Lodging in East Orange

Plan an East Orange visit around City Hall, parks, local food, two rail stations and the city's limited in-city lodging inventory.

Where to Stay

Ramada by Wyndham East OrangeIn East Orange120 Evergreen Place
973-609-5688

Limited in-city inventory: East Orange has a small conventional hotel market. Nearby Newark, West Orange and other Essex County lodging should be labeled outside East Orange rather than mixed into the city's directory.

Things to See & Do

East Orange City HallNeoclassical civic landmark at City Hall Plaza with the Abraham Lincoln statue.
Elmwood ParkOne of the city's principal recreation spaces.
Soverel FieldAthletics, track, courts and playground recreation.
Watsessing ParkLarge Essex County park extending along the East Orange/Bloomfield area.
Main Street & Central AvenueBest corridors for experiencing everyday East Orange food, services and neighborhood life.
NJ TransitEast Orange and Brick Church stations make car-free arrival practical.

Visitor Planning

East Orange is primarily a residential, commercial and commuter city rather than a conventional tourism destination. Its strongest visitor experiences are local food, civic architecture, parks, community events and easy regional rail access.