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Voykit pocket guide · United States
East Hanover
Spend a half‑day in East Hanover: park, bowling, pizza – 4–6 h total, then head back to nearby Morristown or Newark.
East Hanover is a quiet New Jersey suburb with a few parks, family‑friendly venues and Italian eateries. One day is enough for a quick walk in Lurker Park, a movie or bowling, and a slice of pizza before returning to a larger base such as Morristown or Newark.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–100 excl. bed · Mid $100–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / general emergency 911 · East Hanover Police Dept. +1 973-887-0432
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Slice of pizza | $3–5 |
| Movie ticket (AMC) | $12–15 |
| Bowling (10 games) | $15–20 |
| Bus fare Route 10 | $2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport
- About 15 km (9.3 mi) (10 min drive) via I‑280.About 9.3 mi (15 km) (10 min drive) via I‑280.
Typical fares
- Parking at Courtyard Hanover Whippany
- about $10 per night (check)
- Bus Route 10 to Morristown
- about $2 one‑way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is fastest; I‑280 and Route 10 give easy access. Local bus runs on Route 10 to Morristown and Newark. No train station in town – nearest are Chatham, Madison, Parsippany (taxi or rideshare).
See and do
Known for
- Lurker Park
- Hanover Lanes bowling
- AMC Lowes cinema
- Italian pizza (Godfather, Avellino's)
- Whippany Railway Museum nearby
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown | Bus on Route 10 (≈15 min) or drive 5 min | ≈30 min total |
| Newark | Drive via I‑280 (≈15 min) or bus with transfer | ≈35 min |
Sleep
- Courtyard Hanover Whippany
- Mid‑range hotel on Route 10, 5 min drive from town centre.
- Home2 Suites by Hilton East Hanover
- Extended‑stay option, close to I‑280.
- Ramada Inn
- Budget hotel on Route 10.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Peak‑hour traffic on I‑280 can add 15–20 min.
- Limited evening bus service; plan a ride‑share if staying late.
East Hanover has a very low crime rate; police patrol regularly and visitors generally feel safe day and night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for East Hanover yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lurker Park
- Hanover Lanes bowling
- AMC Lowes cinema
- Italian pizza (Godfather, Avellino's)
- Whippany Railway Museum nearby
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- East Hanover official township site: www.easthanovertownship.com/
- Wikivoyage: East Hanover, revision 5040111 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5040111
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
East Hanover
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / general emergency911
- East Hanover Police Dept.+1 973-887-0432
US citizens can call the State Department at +1 202-501-4444 for consular assistance.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/east-hanover). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.