Things to do in Hackensack
Bergen Museum of Art & Science
Hackensack mastodon skeleton, Lenape Indian exhibit, science wing and youth gallery can all be seen here. Call 201-968-0470 for more information.
25 east Allen Street, Hackensack, NJ
Fairleigh Dickinson University
The largest private university in New Jersey, FDU is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, multi campus institution. Founded in 1942, FDU achieved four-year status in 1948 and approval as a university in 1956. The University offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including doctoral programs in clinical psychology and in school psychology, and an AACSB-accredited business school. FDU's nearly 10,000 full- and part-time students pursue quality career-oriented programs on schedules tailored to their needs -- days, evenings and weekends. Call 201-692-2000 for more information.
1000 River Road, Hackensack, NJ
Meadowlands Arena and Sports Complex
Newly opened in 1976, world class racing, six professional sports franchises, the NCAA Final Four, the Soccer World cup, a Papal visit, and the greatest stars in entertainment from Springsteen to Pavarotti have drawn over 150 million patrons to the Center since its opening. The design of the meadowlands Complex has helped create state of the art venue for basketball, hockey, concerts and special events. Call 201-935-3900 for more information.
New Jersey Children’s Museum
A play and learning center for pre-schoolers and toddlers features a real fire engine, helicopter and backhoe; dress-up ballet studio; castle and hospital; toddler grocery & pizzeria; science exhibits; and sand and water play. Museum may be very busy until 12:30pm as groups visit in the morning. Open weekdays 9am – 5pn; summer weekends 10am – 5pm; winter weekends 10am – 6pm. Children and adults $8, under 1 free. Daily special events include crafts, stories and skits. New to the Museum is a Virtual Reality Simulator specifically for toddlers & preschoolers. Call 201-262-5151 for more information.
599 Industrial Avenue, Hackensack, NJ
New Jersey Naval Museum
Home of the U.S.S. Ling a World War II submarine and a Vietnam era patrol boat. Call 201-342-3268 for more information.
78 River Street, Hackensack, NJ
New Jersey Naval Museum
Naval history is displayed at its best at the New Jersey naval Museum. See the USS LING 297, a BALAO class fleet submarine, 312 feet long, weighing approximately 2500 tons. Permanently berthed at Hackensack, New Jersey, she is open to the public for tours. A Patrol Boat Riverine - Hundreds of these boats were in use in Vietnam, but only a few are still around. Many have been sold to foreign navies, stripped for parts or destroyed. The PBR in New Jersey is the only one in the Northeastern United States! The museum contains a number of different and unique items ranging from a SEAL delivery vehicle to personal photos and effects. Open Thursday -Sunday from 10am – 4pm. The last tour starts at 3:15pm. If you are traveling from a distance or plan on coming when the weather is bad, please call ahead to confirm that the museum will be open Call 201-342-3268 for more information.
78 River Street, Hackensack, NJ
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Host to nationally and internationally celebrated performing artists. Home to New Jersey’s art communities, with two theatres it is the largest performing arts center built in the northeast in the past 30 years. Call 888-GO-NJPAC for more information.
One Center Street, Hackensack, NJ
New York City
The Best Western is located 5 to 8 miles from the George Washington Bridge, Manhattan and New York City - Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty and Liberty Science Center, Broadway, Times Square clubs and theater, Empire State Building, Radio City, Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, Museum of Broadcasting, Greenwich Village and Jacob Javits Convention Center.