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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Haworth, New Jersey
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Haworth; walk the centre, visit a park or golf course, then catch a NJ Transit bus to Manhattan (30 min).
Haworth is a 2.2 sq mi suburban borough with a walkable downtown, two golf clubs, parks and a commuter bus service to NYC. One day covers the main sights; a half‑day works if you’re just passing through to catch a bus.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Sep–May
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional thunderstorms)
- Stay
- 0.5–1 nights
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 $50–$80 excl. bed · Mid $80–$120 excl. bed · High $120+ 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, fire, ambulance 911
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Pizza slice (Haworth Pizza) | $12 |
| Coffee at local café | $3 |
| NJ Transit bus ticket to Manhattan | $15–$20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EWR · Newark Liberty International
- ≈30 min by car via Garden State Parkway Exit 165
Typical fares
- NJ Transit bus 167/186 to Manhattan
- about $15–$20 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
The borough is 2.2 sq mi; walk everywhere. NJ Transit bus 167 (to Port Authority) and 186 (to GW Bridge) run hourly; check schedules.
See and do
Known for
- Two golf clubs (White Beeches, Haworth Country Club)
- Municipal swim club and tennis center
- Small‑town downtown with pizza, sushi and a liquor store
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York City | NJ Transit bus 167 or 186, about 30 min to Port Authority Bus Terminal | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- Downtown Haworth
- Walk‑able, close to restaurants and bus stops; suitable for a night if you prefer a quiet suburb.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card?Can I pay by card? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
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
- Limited parking near downtown; use street parking or the municipal lot.
- Bus schedules may vary on weekends; confirm times on NJ Transit site.
Haworth is a low‑crime suburban area; standard U.S. safety practices apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Haworth, New Jersey yet. Suggested stay: 0.5–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Two golf clubs (White Beeches, Haworth Country Club)
- Municipal swim club and tennis center
- Small‑town downtown with pizza, sushi and a liquor store
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Haworth: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Haworth (New Jersey), revision 4784205 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4784205
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Haworth, New Jersey
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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
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US citizens need no visa for short visits; check US entry requirements for other nationals.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/haworth-new-jersey). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.