Cheesequake · Raritan Bay · Waterfront Park · Route 9

Visiting & Lodging in Old Bridge

Plan a visit around Cheesequake State Park, the Raritan Bay waterfront, township recreation, dining and shopping—with clear separation between in-town lodging and nearby options.

Top places to experience

Cheesequake State Park

A 1,274-acre New Jersey state park in Old Bridge with forest, wetlands, open fields and a range of outdoor recreation. Five designated trails range roughly 1.5–3.5 miles; the park also offers camping, picnicking, fishing, boating and seasonal swimming.

NJDEP park information

Old Bridge Waterfront Park

Middlesex County's 71-acre Raritan Bay park offers roughly 1.3 miles of boardwalk/walkways, fishing areas, kayak access, playground space and views around Laurence Harbor.

County park page

Township recreation

Geick Park, Mannino Park, the municipal ice arena and other facilities support sports, walking, picnics and seasonal programs.

Old Bridge Parks & Recreation

Waterfront fishing advisory: Middlesex County posts a health warning that fish and shellfish caught at Old Bridge Waterfront Park are not safe for consumption. Visitors should check current county/DEP advisories before fishing or harvesting.

Where to stay

Hampton Inn Old Bridge

300 Spring Valley Road
Old Bridge, NJ 08857

A branded hotel inside Old Bridge Township with free breakfast, parking and an indoor pool listed by Hilton. It is the clearest full-service-style lodging base within the township for visitors using Route 9.

Hilton property page

Nearby lodging — outside Old Bridge

Additional hotel inventory is available in neighboring communities such as East Brunswick, South Brunswick, Edison, Sayreville and the Matawan/Aberdeen area. Those properties are outside Old Bridge Township and are not presented as local listings here.

For a special event or state-park trip, compare driving time to the exact Old Bridge destination rather than relying only on the hotel's mailing city.

A simple one-day Old Bridge itinerary

Morning: Cheesequake

Start with a trail walk through the park's mixed habitats. Check NJDEP for seasonal swimming, camping and facility status.

Lunch: Route 9 or Route 516

Use the NJTGO Food & Drink guide to choose from pizza, Mediterranean, brunch, Italian, Asian and newer restaurant destinations.

Afternoon: Raritan Bay

Head east to Old Bridge Waterfront Park for the boardwalk, shoreline views and Laurence Harbor atmosphere.

Shopping & dining stops

Glenwood Green

Target, ShopRite, cafés, fast-casual restaurants, wellness and healthcare along Route 9.

The Shoppes at Old Bridge

Fashion, specialty retail and a concentrated newer restaurant lineup at 3801 US-9.

Old Bridge Gateway

Marshalls, Petco, Five Below, services and multiple dining options at 1000–1074 Route 9.

Getting here & getting around

By car

US Route 9 is the main commercial spine. Routes 18, 34 and 516 connect the township to surrounding Middlesex and Monmouth County communities.

By bus

NJ TRANSIT commuter-bus service and park-and-ride facilities are important parts of Old Bridge transportation. Check NJ TRANSIT for route-specific schedules and parking conditions.

NJ TRANSIT

By train

There is no rail station in Old Bridge Township. Aberdeen-Matawan and other nearby North Jersey Coast Line stations are outside the municipality.

Visitor planning tips

Visitor information reviewed September 2026.