Location: Hawthorne
Top Things to do in Hawthorne
- 1. The Other Tales - Escape Rooms
- 2. The Rock
- 3. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
- 4. Brunswick Fairlawn Lanes
- 5. West Side Presbyterian Church
- 6. Van Saun County Park / Bergen County Zoological Park
- 7. Gun For Hire
- 8. Goffle Road Poultry Farm
- 9. Westfield Garden State Plaza
- 10. Lambert Castle
Top 10 Things to do in Hawthorne, United States
Hawthorne is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 18,791 reflecting an increase of 573 (+3.1%) from the 18,218 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,134 (+6.6%) from the 17,084 counted in the 1990 Census.
Restaurants in Hawthorne
1. The Other Tales - Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
The Other Tales - Escape Rooms offers real life mystery adventure games. Our games are an immersive experience, where players become part of the story as they look for clues, solve puzzles and uncover the mystery. Movie-like sets, deep story, and unusual riddles are fun for adults of all ages.
Reviewed By millasha - NJ
Clues are well designed and distributed along the room, so if you are (like me) come in a company of 8 people, there is plenty of room to work together on clues and not feel crowded. Clues are hard enough, but not impossible to crack. Highly recommend as fun weekend family activity, an anniversary outing, or even small office celebration.
2. The Rock
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By jbmathusek - Clifton, New Jersey
This Rock is large, brownish and sturdy. It is nice looking so what else am I supposed to say it is a Rock. It is not like the Rock of Gibraltar. Don't hit it with your car. What? It's a rock, I think I am loosing my mind spending my time on this.
3. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 322 reviews
The history of the City of Paterson includes its beginnings as the ambitious project of Alexander Hamilton and the Society for Establishing Useful Manufacturers (S.U.M.) in 1792 at the Great Falls, the early development of water power systems for industrial use, and the various types of manufacturing that occurred in the District's mills into the 20th Century. These included cotton fabrics, railroad locomotives, textile machinery, jute, and silk spinning, weaving, and dyeing, among many others. The Great Falls also represents compelling stories of the lives of immigrants who labored in the mills, those who owned and operated manufacturing concerns and became wealthy, and the quest of laborers and the labor movement for better working conditions and pay. Immigrants still settle today in Paterson to pursue their versions of Hamilton's vision, creating a diverse and vibrant culture.
Reviewed By riggi5 - Wayne, New Jersey
First time I visited the Falls was last year and I was pleasantly surprised. However, there was litter scattered about and the garbage baskets were overflowing. I don’t know if there are food carts, bathroom facilities or on site maintenance in the park but that may boost visitor attendance.
4. Brunswick Fairlawn Lanes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By LWL3333 - Ridgewood, New Jersey
For over 20 years my office was only two doors down from this large bowling and entertainment place but I seldom set foot inside. Last week I took my two pre-teen grandsons there on a day when school was not in session and they had a good time bowling while I watched and cheered for them. Bowling has gotten expensive and there is no discount here for kids. Plenty of parking in their dedicated lot.
5. West Side Presbyterian Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By ERA818 - Woodland Park, New Jersey
Worshipful, quiet and enjoyable. Can be visited on weekdays,during office hours or at Sunday services (9:15 am, 10 am and 5:30 pm). Welcoming staff and welcoming congregation. As with any church there is no fee or expected contribution; of course contributions are well-received but not necessary at all to visit or attend services. Ask to see the public art gallery - adjacent to the main entrance. This church also has several acclaimed music programs. Ask about them or see the church website, "westside.org"
6. Van Saun County Park / Bergen County Zoological Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By Liza H - Dumont, New Jersey
We love the Bergen County Zoo. It is a family favorite! We are members and they have many great activities all year long! Wonderful new updates and fantastic programs. My kids go to their zoo camp for a week in the summer as well! Love it!
7. Gun For Hire
Overall Ratings
5 based on 74 reviews
Want to shoot? Just stop in! We have everything you need. Just bring your ID. We have earned a 6 star rating and have been voted NJ's Best of the Best of the Best. We have 19 indoor ports both 25 and 50 yard, over 120 guns for rent, comfortable lounge, indoor gourmet cafe and an incomparable family environment. 8 years old and up can shoot! Free to watch with several shooting packages available.
Reviewed By featherdiane - Bloomfield, New Jersey
Gun For Hire is our favorite shooting range. The place is clean, well organized, and safe. Great place for any level of comfort. My husband is far more experienced than I am, but I would feel comfortable going here on my own. Everyone I've come in contact with is knowledgeable and helpful.
8. Goffle Road Poultry Farm
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By MaeB70 - Wyckoff, New Jersey
Great place to get REALLY FRESH chicken. No hormones, no antibiotics & the best tasting chicken. Once you've had it, you'll never want to purchase chicken from the supermarket again. The fresh eggs taste like the ones I used to have as a child (50 yrs ago) You can definitely tell the difference. incredibly friendly staff.
9. Westfield Garden State Plaza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By RobJolie53 - New Milford, New Jersey
Fun place to Eat and Drink at reasonable prices!!! The Burgers are great and the Fish sandwich is So Good!!! Great Bartenders and the wait staff are incredible! For a good time .....stop by Bar Louie at the Garden State Plaza!!!Thank you for visiting our new restaurant, Bar Louie and taking the time to rate us! We are so happy you had a great expeience, see you next time!
10. Lambert Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By travelgalAvon - Avon, Connecticut
Nasty older lady at the front desk seemed bothered we were there.
$5 entrance fee for a self guided tour, A mishmash of art work, sculptures, furnishings and historical displays. The architecture of the home is stunning but there was no one to discuss this with.
The NY city skyline "view"?? Maybe if you were sitting on the roof. The trees have grown so large they obstruct a clear view so "peek-a boo" would be a more appropriate term
The grounds seem popular with wedding photographers as there were three there during our visit...but the very small court yards were underwhelming and without the city view as a backdrop (now that would be stunning) why bother?
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