The 10 Best Things to do in West Orange, New Jersey (NJ)

December 2, 2021 Jeremy Dunfee

West Orange is a suburban township in central Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 46,207, reflecting an increase of 1,264 (+2.8%) from the 44,943 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 5,840 (+14.9%) from the 39,103 counted in the 1990 Census.
Restaurants in West Orange

1. Codey Arena

560 Northfield Road, West Orange, NJ 07052-2431 +1 973-731-3828 http://www.essexcountyparks.org/south-mountain/codey-arena
Excellent
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Codey Arena

2. Sea Turtle Recovery

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052-2431 +1 609-667-4076 [email protected] http://www.seaturtlerecovery.org
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Sea Turtle Recovery

Sea Turtle Recovery, STR, is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of sea turtles and educating the public about sea turtles. Sea Turtle Recovery is a independent nonprofit that provides staffing, food, medicine, surgeries and other treatments to sick and injured sea turtles until they can be released back into the ocean.

3. South Mountain Reservation

So. Orange Ave. & Cherry Lane (spans Millburn, Maplewood and West Orange), West Orange, NJ 07052 +1 973-268-3500 http://www.essexcountyparks.org/south-mountain
Excellent
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

South Mountain Reservation

Reviewed By 446benl - Millburn, United States

Within the South Mountain Reservation are two falls located about a mile from the entrance off South Orange Avenue. Hemlock Falls are a dual falls which are wonderful to see and photograph.

4. Thomas Edison National Historical Park

211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052-5612 +1 973-736-0550 http://www.nps.gov/edis/index.htm
Excellent
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4.5 based on 475 reviews

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Reviewed By jeanl521 - Newton, United States

Whether you love American history, technology, art/design, or just seeing fascinating STUFF, you'll love walking around the Edison laboratory. From the cubbyholes stuffed with papers in his rolltop desk in the gorgeous library, to the mind-boggling machinery, to the music room with a working cylinder-playing phonograph, you get a sense of this driven personality who created modern America. One of the best historical sites.

5. Turtle Back Zoo

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052-2431 +1 973-731-5800 http://www.turtlebackzoo.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 851 reviews

Turtle Back Zoo

Reviewed By neimaht - West Orange, United States

located in west orange a wonderful place to bring kids up to age 10 you can do a train ride around the zoo in addition to visiting all the activities on the grounds.highly recommend it

6. Paddle Boating and Picnic Pavilion

Cherry Lane, West Orange, NJ 07052 +1 973-735-6228 http://www.essexcountyparks.org/south-mountain/the-waterfront
Excellent
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4.5 based on 66 reviews

Paddle Boating and Picnic Pavilion

7. Essex County Eagle Rock September 11th Memorial

Eagle Rock Ave & Prospect Ave Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange, NJ 07052 https://www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/eagle-rock-reservation/about
Excellent
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Essex County Eagle Rock September 11th Memorial

Reviewed By MsSunAndSand

Located on a mountain ridge in the Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, NJ, the official Essex County, NJ Sept 11 memorial couldn't have been placed in a more moving location. The NYC skyline vista and all it conjures up about our national history is before you. Names of the fallen, our NJ brethren, ring the edge of the plateau. Plenty of parking so you can spend as much time as you wish, any time of year. We've brought friends and relatives through the years and it's always a special moment together, remembering.

8. Eagle Rock Reservation

West Orange, NJ http://www.eaglerockreservation.org/
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Eagle Rock Reservation

Reviewed By GreaterJersey - West Orange, United States

This is a great place to take a drive through, stop and admire the view and drive on. It's also a great place to bring a picnic basket and have a tail-gate dinner!

9. Essex County Regatta Playground

9 Cherry Ln South Mountain Recreation Complex, West Orange, NJ 07052-2400 http://www.essexcountyparks.org/south-mountain
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Essex County Regatta Playground

Reviewed By Sunshine34500 - West Orange, United States

Plenty to do here. Swan rides. Picnic areas. Available parking. Pirate Park is terrific recreation of a pirate ship, with all the nooks and grannies. Sure to keep children occupied. Lots of climbing areas as well.

10. The Pour House Pub & Grub

178 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052-5605 +1 973-736-0100 https://www.facebook.com/pourhousewo/
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

The Pour House Pub & Grub

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