DOWNTOWN CALDWELL
ONE OF NJ’S BEST COLLEGE TOWN
Explore Downtown Caldwell
Vibrant, Convenient & Right Next Door
A short walk from campus, picturesque downtown Caldwell, NJ, offers shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and a welcoming community for Caldwell University students.
Transportation Options Around Caldwell University
Dine and Cafes
Shopping Near Me
The Caldwell Street Fair is a great way to immerse
yourself in the community!
Caldwell, NJ 07006
1st Sunday in October, 12pm to 5 pm
Campus Essentials
Nearby Cities
New York City
New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. ts iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square.
40 mins
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s largest city, is notable for its rich history, on display at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed) and other American Revolutionary sites.
1hr 40 mins
Boston
Boston is the capital and most populous city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States.
3hr 50 mins
Baltimore
Baltimore is a major city in Maryland with a long history as an important seaport. Fort McHenry, birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” sits at the mouth of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
3 hrs
Anuj Khadka, Computer Science’27
“Caldwell University is situated in a charming town just a short walk from campus, offering a peaceful atmosphere. With New York City only an hour away, students enjoy the best of both quiet campus life and city access.”
Share Your Experiences
Caldwell Students Recommend:
Best Place to Eat
The Calandra family owns and operates three award-winning restaurant locations in Northern, New Jersey. Enjoy fine dining in a family-friendly environment.
Best Coffee Shop
Rock ‘n’ roll-themed coffee shop with specialty drinks & a basic food menu with sandwiches & salads.
Best Nearby Hike
Eagle Rock Reservation is a 408.33-acre forest reserve and recreational park in the First Watchung Mountain of New Jersey, located in the communities of West Orange, Montclair, and Verona.
Best Sushi
Sushi restaurant offering small plates and vegetarian dishes, plus live music.
Best Park
The seventh-largest park in the Essex County, New Jersey, USA, county-park system, is a heavily wooded park covering 41.48 acres in the western section of Essex County along the Caldwell-Essex Fells border.
Best Sports Place
Also referred to as the Harrison Complex to take into consideration the field, the tennis and pickleball courts, the Michael Colitti Court, the Michael Heutter Snack Shack, and the Patricia Borino Memorial Playground located nearby.
Best Refreshment
Turtle Back Zoo is a zoo in West Orange, New Jersey. Situated on 20 acres in the South Mountain Reservation, it is part of the South Mountain Recreation Complex, which is managed as part of the Essex County Park System, the oldest county park system in the United States.
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Cougar Card
A convenient way to take a break!
