238 North Avenue. Built in 1874, the Victorian Gothic station is the borough’s signature historic landmark and the oldest remaining original railroad station in Union County. Preservation work is underway.
Fanwood · Union County · Raritan Valley Line
Visiting Fanwood
Fanwood works well as a compact rail-accessible day trip: historic station architecture, a small walkable downtown, local cafés and restaurants, parks and recurring community events are clustered within a small borough.
Things to See & Do
Walk the South Avenue and Martine Avenue district for coffee, dining, dessert, shopping and small local services close to the rail station.
A principal local recreation area with fields and community programming. Check borough recreation information for current facility rules and scheduled activities.
Neighborhood recreation and green space serving year-round community use.
A smaller borough green space that adds a quiet stop to local walks.
The Fanwood Performance Series, arts programming, Fanny Wood Day and seasonal downtown events add changing reasons to visit throughout the year.
Plan Your Visit
Fanwood Station is served by NJ TRANSIT’s Raritan Valley Line. Check NJ TRANSIT for the current timetable and transfer details.
The downtown is compact and the borough promotes free visitor parking in the business district. Rail-commuter parking uses separate rules and permits.
Event dates and municipal programming change each year.
Borough events & updatesLodging
Inside Fanwood: The borough does not have a significant traditional hotel inventory. Visitors looking for a conventional hotel should expect to stay in a nearby municipality and travel a short distance into Fanwood.
Outside Fanwood. A nearby hotel option in Westfield, useful for visitors who want to remain close to the Fanwood/Scotch Plains area.
Outside Fanwood. Another nearby lodging option with regional highway access. Verify current rates, availability and exact travel time before booking.
Nearby lodging is included for visitor convenience and is not represented as physically located within the Borough of Fanwood.
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