Overview
Bernardsville is a small (7,707 inhabitants), affluent town located in the Skylands region in northern New Jersey. It is in Somerset County, which is in the top ten wealthiest counties in the nation. Bernardsville as a town ranks 75th in the country among 100 highest-income places. In the summers it is a great getaway from the city life.
3 things to do · 4 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Bernardsville
Somerset Hills Golf Club
Roxiticus Golf Club
Olympic-size swimming pool, five hard tennis courts, and three paddle courts.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby New York City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 28 mi away. Directions
The train station is located across the way of the Bernards Inn on route 202. It can take you into New York City and neighboring towns such as Summit, through the NJ Transit. The train station dates back to 1901 and runs along the Gladstone Branch of the Morris and Essex line of the NJ Transit.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Somerset Hills Golf Club
- Lunch Coffee Shop
- Afternoon Roxiticus Golf Club
- Dinner Buona’s Pizza
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
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Understand
Bernardsville is one of those places people come to get away from it all. They raise their families here in a close knit community built around comfort and leisure. The school system is one of the best in New Jersey and the country overall.
For the most part people in the town keep to themselves. They shop, eat, and go about their business. Running into someone in town and having small talk is a normal aspect of living here. The community has kept this sense of privacy and comfort for many years. Olcott Avenue Historic District is recognized for its early 20th century development. It is listed as a U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Get in
The train station is located across the way of the Bernards Inn on route 202. It can take you into New York City and neighboring towns such as Summit, through the NJ Transit. The train station dates back to 1901 and runs along the Gladstone Branch of the Morris and Essex line of the NJ Transit.
Get around
The town runs in succession with highway route 202. There are extensive roads often referred to as “back roads” where it is easy for an outsider to get lost. Along these roads there are numerous of mansions sitting atop the mountain. Celebrities such as Mike Tyson, Marc Ecko, Meryl Streep, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis have lived here. Going into the neighboring town of Basking Ridge is highway 287 down Mt. Airy Road. Off of 287 one may go onto 78 and the NJ Turnpike and Parkway.
Do
The town is more of a leisurely setting, a mix between suburban and rural.
Buy
Eat and drink
Eat Coffee Shop
This luncheonette is a family business. It has some of the best omelets and breakfast sandwiches in all of New Jersey.
Eat Buona’s Pizza
Pastas, pizzas, submarine sandwiches
Eat Bernards Cafe
This small cafe offers food at the gourmet level. It is a great place for locals to congregate especially families looking for a quick meal. They have excellent service and are well known for their burgers, salads, and subs. It has a huge window looking out onto the streets. Casual setting . They also offer food to go and delivery.
Eat Station Pub & Grub
Upscale restaurant that, while small, offers great cuisine and service.
Sleep
Go next
- Far Hills
- Morristown
- New York City (~ 40 miles, 64 km)
- Philadelphia (~ 70 miles, 112 km)
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City / town · 1 listings · 1 mi away
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