30 N Van Brunt St · concerts, comedy, family entertainment and arts education in the heart of downtown.
BergenPAC · Flat Rock Brook · Downtown Dining · Shopping · Parks · Hotel
Englewood Visiting & Lodging
Englewood is a genuine Bergen County destination rather than simply a residential suburb. Visitors can pair a show at BergenPAC with downtown dining and shopping, hike at Flat Rock Brook, explore neighborhood parks, visit the public library or use Englewood as a convenient base near the George Washington Bridge.
The city also has a full-service hotel within its borders, while nearby Teaneck and Fort Lee provide additional lodging choices.
Things to see & do
443 Van Nostrand Ave · 150-acre preserve with 3.6 miles of self-guided trails.
Walk Palisade Avenue and Engle Street for restaurants, boutiques, pharmacy/gifts, specialty retail and cafés.
28.6-acre municipal park with recreation facilities and the Mackay Ice Rink.
31 Engle Street · circular mid-century library building, community programming and public resources.
Spanish, Italian, Mediterranean, Colombian, Japanese and café options make dining a major part of an Englewood visit.
BergenPAC & downtown entertainment
Bergen Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit regional arts venue at 30 North Van Brunt Street. Its calendar includes concerts, comedy, family programming and educational activity, and the venue helps make downtown Englewood an evening destination.
Many downtown restaurants are within a short walk of the theater.
The South Dean Street municipal garage and metered downtown spaces serve performance visitors.
BergenPAC also operates nonprofit education programs and studio spaces.
Flat Rock Brook & outdoor recreation
Flat Rock Brook Nature Center is a 150-acre preserve only about two miles from the George Washington Bridge. Visitors can walk 3.6 miles of self-guided trails through forest, wetlands, pond and meadow habitats.
Trails are open from dawn to dusk under current preserve rules.
Environmental exhibits and public/school programs provide a deeper look at local habitats.
Groups and program participants should review current preserve rules and visit information.
Historic Englewood
Englewood's modern center grew with the Northern Railroad in the 1850s. The settlement was mapped in 1859, later became part of Englewood Township, and completed incorporation as a city in 1899. The historic downtown, old railroad corridor and civic institutions reflect more than a century of suburban development.
Rail access helped transform rural Bergen County land into a substantial suburban center.
Early banks, cultural halls, library activity, fire and police services clustered around the developing center.
Healthcare, arts, retail, restaurants and housing now draw residents and visitors from across northern New Jersey.
Where to stay
Private lodging is listed factually without free hotel website or booking links.
401 S Van Brunt St · 201-871-2020
Full-service in-town hotel with meeting space, restaurant, indoor pool and guest parking.
100 Frank W Burr Blvd, Teaneck
Nearby lodging approximately a few miles from downtown Englewood.
Teaneck Glenpointe complex
Suite-style nearby lodging convenient to Englewood and Route 4.
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Downtown parking
Public parking garage at 24 South Dean Street serves downtown businesses and bergenPAC.
Current city parking zones include East and West Palisade Avenue, Dean Street, Engle Street and other downtown streets.
Municipal lots supplement the garage and on-street parking throughout the central business district.
Arrive early for major bergenPAC events; do not use private shopping-center parking unless specifically permitted.
Bus transportation & road access
Current New York-oriented service through downtown Englewood.
Connect downtown Englewood with the George Washington Bridge Bus Station and neighboring communities.
Local/regional service includes Englewood Cliffs, Teaneck and Englewood Hospital connections.
Fast regional driving access toward Fort Lee, the George Washington Bridge and Paramus.
A simple Englewood day trip
Walk a preserve trail and visit the Nature Center.
Choose from Spanish, Mediterranean, Colombian, Italian, Japanese or café options.
Browse boutiques, gifts, plants, galleries and specialty retail.
Finish with a performance and dinner or dessert in the downtown district.
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Visitor Advertising Contact NJTGOVisitor, lodging, parking, transit and attraction information was reviewed in September 2026. Schedules, hours, events, parking rules and hotel operations can change; confirm time-sensitive information before traveling.