1 MetLife Stadium Drive · 82,500-seat home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, plus concerts, soccer and special events.
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East Rutherford Visiting & Lodging
East Rutherford is one of New Jersey's major visitor destinations. MetLife Stadium draws NFL games, concerts and international events, while American Dream adds indoor theme-park, water-park, ski, shopping and dining experiences that operate year-round.
The borough also has multiple hotels, local parks and direct regional transportation options, making it very different from the small visitor markets found in many Bergen County towns.
Major attractions
1 American Dream Way · massive indoor retail, dining and entertainment destination adjacent to the stadium.
Indoor theme-park rides and family attractions within American Dream.
Large indoor water-park attraction operating within American Dream.
Year-round indoor real-snow skiing and snowboarding.
Observation wheel rising more than 300 feet inside the American Dream complex.
Indoor aquarium attraction within American Dream.
Indoor family attraction focused on LEGO play and experiences.
Angry Birds Mini Golf, blacklight mini golf, skating and additional entertainment broaden the destination mix.
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2026 FIFA World Cup legacy
MetLife Stadium hosted eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, culminating with the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026. The tournament reinforced East Rutherford's role as an international sports destination alongside its long-running NFL and concert calendar.
East Rutherford welcomed supporters and media from around the world during the 2026 tournament.
NJ Transit used Meadowlands event service and special transportation plans to move large crowds.
The stadium continues to host football, concerts, soccer and other major gatherings after the tournament.
Local parks & neighborhood stops
Walking paths, gazebos, memorials, benches and a stage for community events.
Track and multipurpose athletic facilities.
Neighborhood sports and recreation facilities.
143 Boiling Springs Avenue · local programs and BCCLS services.
Hackensack Street, Park Avenue and Paterson Avenue provide alternatives to destination dining at American Dream.
Lyndhurst and surrounding Meadowlands communities add nature and waterfront destinations to a regional visit.
Where to stay in East Rutherford
East Rutherford has a real in-borough hotel market serving Meadowlands events, Route 17 business travel and visitors to American Dream. Basic listings below are factual references without private booking links.
125 Route 17 South · 201-460-9030
Suite-style lodging along Route 17.
10 Murray Hill Parkway · 201-939-0020
Extended-stay hotel convenient to Meadowlands destinations.
850 Paterson Plank Road · 201-507-5222
Hotel serving Meadowlands, business and event visitors.
300 NJ-3 · 201-939-8866
Extended-stay lodging near regional highways and Meadowlands attractions.
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Transportation, parking & event-day travel
50 State Route 120 · accessible event station. NJ Transit provides special trains from Secaucus Junction for qualifying large events.
Direct NJ Transit bus service between Port Authority Bus Terminal and American Dream.
Routes 160, 163, 164 and 703 serve stops in or around East Rutherford, depending on current schedules.
Route 3 and Route 17 provide major approaches; event traffic can affect local roads and travel times.
Use official event or attraction parking instructions. Do not assume normal traffic patterns apply on stadium event days.
Newark Liberty, Teterboro and New York-area airports serve the region; travel time varies substantially with traffic.
A simple East Rutherford visit
Have breakfast or coffee in the residential borough and see the contrast with the Meadowlands district.
Choose shopping or one of the major indoor attractions for the middle of the day.
Use the NJTGO Food & Drink guide for neighborhood, Route 17 or American Dream dining.
If attending MetLife Stadium, follow event-specific transportation and parking instructions rather than a normal-day route.
Reach East Rutherford visitors on NJTGO
Hotels, restaurants, attractions, event services and visitor-focused businesses can use enhanced placement for stronger visibility within the East Rutherford guide.
Visitor Advertising Contact NJTGOVisitor, hotel, transportation and event information was reviewed in September 2026. Hours, event schedules, transit and parking arrangements can change. Confirm time-sensitive details before traveling.