National Historic Landmark and museum at 335 North Franklin Turnpike, with Revolutionary-era history, Gothic Revival architecture, gardens, tours and year-round public programming.
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Ho-Ho-Kus Visiting & Lodging
Ho-Ho-Kus works especially well as a small-town Bergen County day trip. Its strongest visitor attractions are unusually close together: a nationally significant historic house, an active commuter-rail station, compact downtown dining, shaded residential streets and borough parks.
The borough itself does not have a conventional hotel center. Overnight visitors generally stay in nearby Park Ridge, Montvale, Fair Lawn/Paramus or other Bergen County communities and make the short drive or rail connection into Ho-Ho-Kus.
Things to see & do in Ho-Ho-Kus
An active NJ Transit stop at Brookside Avenue and First Street. The stone station building and rail corridor are central to the borough's historic commuter identity.
Sheridan Avenue, Warren Avenue, Franklin Turnpike and the station area create a compact cluster of restaurants, coffee, local services and civic destinations.
One of the borough's principal public recreation spaces and part of a six-park municipal system maintained by the Department of Public Works.
Community gathering space used for borough celebrations, outdoor movie programming and Ho-Ho-Kus Day weekend activity.
Pair a visit with Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern, coffee, brunch, sushi, Italian, bagels or another local restaurant within the borough's compact commercial area.
The Hermitage · Ho-Ho-Kus' signature attraction
The Hermitage occupies 4.9 acres at 335 North Franklin Turnpike and is open year-round as a historic house museum. The property includes the Hermitage house, the John Rosencrantz House and maintained gardens.
The site connects Ho-Ho-Kus with the Revolutionary era, the Prevost and Rosencrantz families and one of New Jersey's best-known Gothic Revival houses.
Current regular tours are offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The museum uses guided tours rather than self-guided house access.
The grounds and gardens are currently open to the public daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with free outdoor access and on-site parking.
The Hermitage hosts history presentations, family programs, reenactments, craft events, garden activities and seasonal programming throughout the year.
Accessibility note: because of the historic building's stairs, narrow doorways and uneven floors, much of the house tour is not fully accessible to visitors with mobility impairments. Contact the museum before visiting if accommodations are needed.
Downtown & the train station
Ho-Ho-Kus Station sits one block from Franklin Turnpike and remains a practical way to reach the borough without driving.
From the station, visitors can walk to coffee, bagels, sushi, Italian deli food, American dining and the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn.
Borough Hall and Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library sit within the same compact district, making downtown easy to explore on foot.
Ho-Ho-Kus is not a large retail destination; the appeal is its compact streetscape, local businesses, history and residential character.
Parks & outdoor recreation
The Borough Department of Public Works maintains six borough parks as well as approximately 3,000 shade trees, helping preserve Ho-Ho-Kus' wooded suburban character.
Central recreation space on East Franklin Turnpike used for youth and community activity.
Additional borough open space along the Franklin Turnpike / County Route 507 corridor.
A civic outdoor gathering place especially visible during community celebrations and seasonal events.
Recreation-use reminder: organized athletic fields, courts and programs may have local-registration or scheduling rules. Check Borough Recreation information before planning organized use.
2026 visitor-friendly events
September 12, 2026 · 12–6 PM. Downtown Ho-Ho-Kus hosts live music, food trucks, rides, family activities, local vendors and community organizations.
The Ho-Ho-Kus Day weekend begins Friday, September 11 with an outdoor movie at dusk on the Town Green.
The Ho-Ho-Kus Chamber of Commerce brings the Ducky Derby back during Ho-Ho-Kus Day, with the 2026 race scheduled for 2 PM on Warren Avenue.
The 2026 fall schedule includes history, music and harvest programming, with additional seasonal tours and events continuing into the holidays.
Where to stay near Ho-Ho-Kus
Ho-Ho-Kus itself does not have a conventional hotel district. These established nearby hotels provide practical overnight options. Room rates are intentionally omitted because they change continuously.
Full-service Bergen County hotel with restaurants, meeting space, fitness facilities and indoor/outdoor pool amenities.
Park RidgeCurrent Courtyard property with renovated rooms, fitness facilities, on-site dining and parking.
MontvaleAll-purpose suburban hotel with spacious rooms, breakfast, fitness facilities, pool access and convenient Route 208/Paramus-area access.
Fair Lawn / ParamusLodging policy: hotel amenities, parking fees, pet policies and room availability can change. NJTGO does not publish temporary nightly rates as permanent town-guide content.
Public transportation
Ho-Ho-Kus Station is served by NJ Transit Main/Bergen County Line trains, connecting the borough with Secaucus/Hoboken service and points north toward Suffern and Port Jervis service patterns.
Brookside Avenue & First Street, one block from Franklin Turnpike.
NJ Transit currently lists two ticket vending machines next to the waiting area; there is no staffed ticket agent.
Bike racks or lockers are available at the station.
Station & visitor parking
The larger municipal station lot currently has 127 standard spaces and supports both daily and permit parking.
The second municipal lot currently has 76 standard spaces plus accessible spaces and is primarily permit parking.
The Borough currently notes that daily metered parking is available without a permit, subject to posted rules.
Municipal rates, overnight restrictions and weekend rules can change. Check Borough or NJ Transit information before leaving a vehicle.
A relaxed Ho-Ho-Kus day
Start near the train station with coffee, bagels or breakfast and walk through the Sheridan/Warren Avenue business district.
Spend time on the grounds and, when available, take a guided house tour to explore the borough's deepest historical connection.
Visit Memorial Park or enjoy a drive through Ho-Ho-Kus' shaded residential streets and historic landscape.
Return downtown or North Maple Avenue for American, Italian, Japanese or another local restaurant before heading home or to nearby lodging.
Nearby destinations
Large walkable downtown with additional shopping, restaurants, parks and rail service immediately south.
Neighborhood restaurants, parks and rail service immediately north.
Historic downtown, rail station and nearby Celery Farm nature preserve farther north.
Larger downtown, Route 17 shopping and additional dining north of Ho-Ho-Kus.
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Advertising & Enhanced ListingsHo-Ho-Kus visitor information was reviewed September 4, 2026 using current Borough of Ho-Ho-Kus, The Hermitage, NJ Transit and current hotel sources. Events, tour schedules, parking rules, rail service and hotel amenities can change; verify time-sensitive information before travel.