244 Wierimus Road · a Bergen County farm destination founded in 1886 with seasonal produce, farm market, baked goods, pick-your-own activities and family events.
Demarest Farms · Historic Station · Beechwood Park · Stonybrook · Fall Festival · Orchard of Lights
Hillsdale Visiting & Lodging
Hillsdale is one of the more visitable small boroughs in the Pascack Valley. Its appeal comes from a working farm destination, a historic active rail station, neighborhood dining, parks, seasonal festivals and a large municipal swim club.
The borough does not have a significant hotel center, so overnight visitors generally stay in nearby Park Ridge, Montvale or Paramus.
Things to see & do
The railroad reached Hillsdale in 1869, and the station remains an active NJ Transit stop and one of downtown's most recognizable buildings.
Major community park and festival site with ongoing nature-trail improvements.
12-acre municipal summer recreation complex with five pools, diving, slide, basketball, playgrounds, programs and seasonal events.
509 Hillsdale Avenue · programs, exhibits, museum passes, public art and community resources.
Broadway and Park Avenue offer restaurants, bakery, coffee, bagels, pizza and casual food within walking distance of the station.
Seasonal events & 2026 highlights
September 19, 2026 · 12–4 PM · Beechwood Park, with a rain date of September 26.
Pick-your-own pumpkins return beginning September 26, 2026, alongside the farm's fall activities and market.
Demarest Farms' holiday light experience runs on selected dates from November 21 through December 29, 2026.
The swim club's first annual classic car show is scheduled for October 3, 2026, with an October 10 rain date.
Stonybrook schedules its first annual community sale for October 17, 2026, with an October 24 rain date.
Hillsdale Recreation supports seasonal sports, concerts, classes and special events.
Parks & recreation
150 Hillsdale Avenue · community park, special-event location and current nature-trail improvement site.
183 Cedar Lane · membership-based municipal recreation facility; selected events and programs may be open to nonmembers.
Coordinates sports, camps, concerts, adult programs and community events throughout the year.
Where to stay near Hillsdale
Hillsdale does not have a major conventional hotel district. These nearby hotels provide practical overnight options. Rates are intentionally omitted because they change continuously.
Full-service hotel with restaurant/bar, fitness center, pools and meeting space.
Park RidgeCourtyard property with fitness, on-site parking and restaurant access.
MontvaleHotel near Paramus Park with breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center and highway access.
ParamusLodging policy: NJTGO does not publish temporary room rates as permanent guide content.
Getting here & getting around
Hillsdale Station provides direct NJ Transit rail service, making the borough unusually accessible for a suburban day trip.
The station sits within the central business district, putting restaurants, bakery, coffee and shops within a short walk.
Hillsdale is reached from local Pascack Valley roads and nearby Garden State Parkway interchanges.
Station & visitor parking
NJ Transit lists permit and accessible parking near the station.
Larger municipal lot with commuter arrangements and daily parking.
NJ Transit currently lists weekend and evening provisions for the municipal station lots, subject to municipal updates.
Farm and park events can create temporary traffic and parking changes; follow venue and borough instructions.
A Hillsdale day
Begin around the historic station with coffee, pastry or bagels in downtown.
Visit the market or a seasonal pick-your-own attraction when operating.
Choose park time, a seasonal recreation event or swim-club activity where access is available.
Return to Broadway or Park Avenue for Italian, Thai, American, pizza or another Hillsdale restaurant.
Reach Hillsdale visitors on NJTGO
Restaurants, hotels, event services, farms and visitor-oriented businesses can use enhanced NJTGO placement for stronger local visibility.
Advertising & Enhanced ListingsHillsdale visitor information was reviewed September 4, 2026 using current Borough, Demarest Farms, NJ Transit and hotel sources. Events, operating seasons, access rules and lodging details can change.