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.
Glover Cleveland Park
Grover Cleveland 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.
Verona Park
The Verona Park is a park located in Verona, as part of the Essex County park system. Verona Park is a 54.32-acre park with a lake bordered by Lakeside and Bloomfield Avenues in the southern part of Verona. This is the fifth largest park within the system.
Edgemont Park
Edgemont Park is a park in Montclair, New Jersey, in the United States of America. It shares a name with the nearby Edgemont Elementary School. The park is surrounded by roads on three sides, and by the rears of residential lots on the remaining southern side.
Transportation Options Around Caldwell University
🚐 By Cougar Express
Discover the Cougar Express at Caldwell University—designed for students, faculty, and staff to navigate campus and the local community comfortably & efficiently.
🚌 By Bus
Routes 29 and 72 connect Caldwell to nearby towns like West Orange and Fairfield. Key stops are located along Bloomfield Avenue in the heart of downtown Caldwell.
🚉 By Train
Take a bus to Montclair or Newark Penn Station. From there, catch an NJ Transit trains directly to New York City or any other surrounding cities.
🚗 Ride-Sharing (Uber/Lyft)
Need a quick ride around campus? Use Uber or Lyft for convenient door-to-door service from popular locations like Newark Penn Station or downtown Caldwell.
✈️ Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is just a 25-minute drive from Caldwell University. It’s a major international airport with flights to and from destinations worldwide. Take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft from campus or catch NJ Transit buses.
Dining and Cafes
Fresco Market & Catering
Step inside Fresco and experience all the wonders offered by an authentic Italian market. Artfully designed, the chic metropolitan space is large, bright, and filled with the warmth of our friendly world-class service.
📍115 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
★★★★☆
Calandra’s Italian Village
Your one-stop shop! Within Calandra’s Italian Village there is our restaurant il Vecchio Café www.ilvecchiocafe.com, La Taverna Lounge & Bar, Calandra’s Bakery Caldwell, Calandra’s Italian Market & Deli with a Pizza oven and delicious catering !
📍234 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ
★★★★☆
Guerriero Gelato & Cakes
Ice cream shop offering homemade ice cream, gelato and Italian ice, plus cakes, novelties and catering.
📍194 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
★★★★☆
Bloom Cakes & Bakery
We don’t just make desserts. We also establish a sweet communication with you. We will give you very good moments in our bakery.
📍79 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006
★★★★☆
Shopping Near Me
1400 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470
The Mall at Short Hills
The Mall at Short Hills, also known as the Short Hills Mall, is a shopping mall located in the Short Hills section of Millburn, New Jersey, United States. The preeminent shopping destination of New Jersey, featuring 140 specialty stores and restaurants including Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Salvatore Ferragamo.
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.”
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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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