Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-684-4377
Historic Victorian B&B in downtown Hackettstown, within walking distance of Main Street dining and close to Centenary University and the NJ TRANSIT station.
Hackettstown Visitor Guide
Visiting & Lodging
Main Street · Centenary University · Musconetcong Valley
Plan a Hackettstown getaway around a walkable downtown, restaurants and breweries, live theater, local history, the Musconetcong River, Stephens State Park and easy access to the outdoor destinations of Northwest New Jersey.
Hackettstown · Warren County, New Jersey
Current lodging standard: Lodging shown on this page was checked against current 2026 information. NJTGO does not publish room rates or availability because both change constantly; contact the property or booking provider when planning your stay.
Hackettstown mailing-area note: The 07840 postal area extends into neighboring municipalities. Lodging outside the incorporated Town of Hackettstown is labeled Nearby even when its mailing address says Hackettstown.
Coming in fall 2026: Hackettstown's current calendar includes the Ruck to Remember 5K on September 12, Oktoberfest on September 26–27, the Centenary Small Business Summit on October 5, and multiple fall performances at Centenary Stage Company. Confirm the event calendar before making a special trip.
Train access: Hackettstown has an NJ TRANSIT rail station at Beatty Street and Valentine Street. Current NJ TRANSIT information shows weekday rail service west of Dover and a station lot with 99 standard spaces plus 4 accessible spaces. Weekend rail service does not extend to Hackettstown, so check the current schedule before traveling.
Bed & Breakfasts, Inns & Hotels
Hackettstown has a small lodging inventory inside town, but additional hotels are available along the Route 57, Mount Olive and Budd Lake corridors.
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-684-4377
Hackettstown mailing address
908-441-8041
Conventional hotel on Route 57 in Mansfield Township, useful for visitors who prefer a larger roadside hotel close to Hackettstown.
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
973-448-1100
Full-service regional hotel convenient to I-80 and the eastern side of the Hackettstown area.
Stanhope, NJ 07874
973-691-1720
Suite-style extended-stay option near the International Trade Center and I-80 corridor.
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Campgrounds
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-852-3790
State-park camping along the Musconetcong River with access to hiking, fishing, picnicking, boating and other outdoor recreation. Camping is seasonal; use the state park system for current reservations and campground rules.
Nearby outdoor option: Allamuchy Mountain State Park offers extensive hiking, mountain biking, fishing and natural areas north of Hackettstown. Current park advisories should be checked before visiting.
Downtown Hackettstown
Main Street is the heart of a Hackettstown visit. The compact downtown makes it easy to combine restaurants, breweries, cafés, specialty shops, historic buildings and community events without turning every stop into a car trip.
Start with a walk along Main Street to get a feel for Hackettstown's traditional downtown and its current mix of dining, shopping and services.
Hackettstown's current dining scene includes Italian, Colombian, Japanese, Thai/Indonesian, Vietnamese, American, bakeries, cafés and specialty food businesses.
Czig Meister Brewing and Man Skirt Brewing add a local craft-beverage component to a downtown visit.
Downtown businesses include specialty retail, art, music, gifts, services and locally owned shops.
Centenary University & Performing Arts
Centenary Stage Company makes Hackettstown a year-round performing-arts destination. The professional company operates at Centenary University's Lackland Performing Arts Center and presents theater, music, dance and student productions.
715 Grand Avenue
908-979-0900
The 2026–27 season includes professional theater, live music, family programming and NEXTstage student productions.
The historic university campus brings athletics, cultural programming, lectures and college-town energy within walking distance of downtown.
Local History
Hackettstown grew from a milling and agricultural settlement into a railroad and commercial center. Its downtown, historic homes, churches, burial grounds and institutional buildings still reflect that development.
908-852-8797
The museum maintains local exhibits, photographs and records. Current posted hours are Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 2:00–4:00 p.m.; the Society recommends calling ahead.
Historic burial ground with graves connected to early local families and veterans of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812.
Commercial and institutional buildings help tell Hackettstown's nineteenth- and early twentieth-century story.
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Hackettstown's recreation system includes riverfront green space and an accessible loop connecting Riverfront Park with Doug Blake Memorial Field / Sandbar Park.
Community athletic field and adjacent riverfront recreation area with a pavilion, basketball, volleyball and fishing access.
Hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking, paddling and river recreation. The current park advisory states that swimming is prohibited.
Large regional trail system for hiking, mountain biking and fishing. Check current closures and advisories before heading out.
Upcoming Hackettstown Events · 2026
These dates are current as of August 27, 2026. Event details can change, so confirm with the organizer before traveling.
Riverfront Park
Community 5K event at Riverfront Park.
Centenary Stage Company
Live-music event at the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
Downtown Hackettstown
Town-wide, family-friendly street-fair weekend with vendors, music, food and activities along Main Street, Valentine Street and Grand Avenue.
Centenary University
Business workshops, panels, vendors and networking at the Lackland Center.
Centenary Stage Company
NEXTstage Repertory production.
Downtown & community venues
Seasonal downtown celebration with shopping, entertainment and holiday activities.
Parking, Train & Getting Around
908-852-8660
99 standard parking spaces
4 accessible spaces
Hackettstown Trip Ideas
Nearby Day-Trip Extensions
Extensive hiking and mountain-bike trail network just north of Hackettstown.
Historic Morris Canal village that pairs naturally with an Allamuchy Mountain outing.
Rural scenery, restaurants and Schooley's Mountain-area recreation east of Hackettstown.
Rural communities and outdoor areas west of Hackettstown along the Route 46 corridor.
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Hackettstown Main GuideDowntown, history, Centenary University, parks, schools and community.
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Real EstateHousing, neighborhoods, zoning, taxes and property resources.
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JobsLocal employers, schools, Centenary University and regional employment.
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