Far Hills Visiting & Lodging

Far Hills rewards a slower visit: gardens, conservation trails, rail history, scenic roads and major equestrian traditions. Conventional lodging is limited inside the borough, so nearby hotels are listed separately and clearly identified as outside Far Hills.

Things to See & Do

Leonard J. Buck Garden

11 Layton Road
Far Hills, NJ 07931

A nationally known naturalistic rock garden set in a wooded stream valley. Seasonal hours vary; check Somerset County Park Commission information before visiting.

Moorland Farm & Far Hills Race Meeting

50 Route 202
Far Hills, NJ 07931

Home of the annual Far Hills steeplechase. The 105th running is scheduled for October 17, 2026.

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center

170 Longview Road
Far Hills, NJ 07931

Conservation property with gardens, trails and environmental programs.

Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve

2121 Larger Cross Road
Far Hills, NJ 07931

Raritan Headwaters preserve with trails, habitat and watershed education.

J. Malcolm Belcher Fairgrounds

Far Hills, NJ 07931

Community fairgrounds and fitness walking track.

Far Hills Station

Route 202 / village center

Historic station on NJ Transit’s Gladstone Branch and a practical way to reach the borough for major events.

Visiting Tips

Check garden and preserve hours before leaving; seasonal schedules can change.
For the Far Hills Race Meeting and other large events, expect special traffic, parking and rail arrangements.
NJ Transit can be especially useful for event travel; verify current Gladstone Branch service and any special schedules.
Many scenic roads are narrow and residential. Drive carefully and respect private property.
Outdoor destinations may include uneven trails and limited facilities; plan footwear and accessibility needs accordingly.

Nearby Lodging — Outside Far Hills

No large conventional hotel inventory is located in the Far Hills village core. The properties below are nearby but outside Far Hills Borough.

Pendry Natirar

400 Natirar Drive
Peapack, NJ 07977

Luxury resort on the Natirar estate in Peapack.

The Bernards Inn

27 Mine Brook Road
Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Historic inn in downtown Bernardsville.

The Olde Mill Inn

225 Morristown Road / US-202
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Independent hotel and event property north of Far Hills.

Delta Hotels Basking Ridge

80 Allen Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Full-service hotel near the Somerset Hills business corridor.

Nearby Dining for Visitors

Because Far Hills has only a few in-borough food establishments, the Food & Drink guide includes a clearly labeled nearby section for Bernardsville and Peapack-Gladstone.