What to do and see in Wayne, New Jersey (NJ): The Best Things to do

March 2, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

Wayne is a township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States less than 20 miles (32 km) from Midtown Manhattan. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 54,717, reflecting an increase of 648 (+1.2%) from the 54,069 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 7,044 (+15.0%) from the 47,025 counted in the 1990 Census.
Restaurants in Wayne

1. Dave & Buster's - Arcade

310 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ 07470-7030 +1 973-435-9244 http://www.daveandbusters.com/locations/wayne
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!

2. Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters

199 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470-3108 +1 973-706-6640 [email protected] http://www.deymansion.org/
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters

The Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters is a historic house museum, curated to provide visitors with the experience of stepping back in time. Dey Mansion guests are transported back to the Colonial Era as they walk through the front door of the home of Colonel Theunis Dey. The mansion served as General George Washington’s headquarters during the summer and fall of 1780, and played a significant role in the American Revolution. Today, the Dey Mansion staff hosts tours, lectures, and special programs – showcasing life in Colonial America, the events and people of the American Revolution, and the value and need for historic preservation.

Reviewed By bessf0nes - New York City, United States

The Dey Mansion, a mid-eighteenth century Georgian house was built by the descendants of an old New Amsterdam (Manhattan) Dutch family whose 1672 farm is the location of today's Dey Street in lower Manhattan. Unlike many historical houses visitors at the Dey Mansion are permitted to view the 2nd floor rooms in addition to the ground floor. Gen. George Washington stayed at the mansion in 1780 hosted by Col. Theunis Dey. There are some original Dey family items among the period furniture and a beautiful visitors center and restored garden.

3. Terhune Memorial Park

Route 206, Wayne, NJ 07470 http://www.waynetownship.com/terhune-park.html
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Terhune Memorial Park

Reviewed By ChrisLeopard - Gardena, United States

I have been there now the last two years for The Gathering which every collie lover and reader of the late author Albert Payson Terhune knows about. The park named after the author is the former grounds of where he and his wife bred collies. Being an author Terhune wrote about Lad, one of his first collies he had at Sunnybank which was the nae of his home. Lad took off back in the 1919s an Terhune kept writing about them and began showing them. The Gathering is in honor of Terhune and a celebration of the breed he loved so well. Many of the collies he wrote about are buried there and you can see the graves and headstones. the grounds and headstones have been lovingly maintained by The Terhune Sunnybank Memorial Park members. From the grounds you can see Pompton lakes and there are plenty of places to sit and have a wonderful picnic lunch. I plan to go again. The Gathering has been going on for over 20 years! May it continue for 20 more!!!!

4. Ice Vault Arena

10 Nevins Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470-2046 +1 973-628-1500 http://www.icevault.com/indexb.php
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Ice Vault Arena

Reviewed By tinaw11371 - Rockaway, United States

Great place to enjoy time on the ice. Snack bar has lots of options and the view down to the ice is nice instead of being cold watching games or practice. Liked watching the high school game here.

5. Van Riper - Hopper House Museum

533 Berdan Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470-2026 +1 973-694-7192 http://www.waynetownship.com/van-riper-hopper-house-tour.html
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Van Riper - Hopper House Museum

6. Cinemark

360 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ 07470-7030 +1 973-890-8644 https://www.facebook.com/cinemarkwillowbrookmallxd
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Cinemark

Reviewed By michaelraye4972 - Bloomfield, United States

Went to Cinemark @ Willowbrook Mall in NJ on a Friday night. Great experience. Only 63 comfortable reclining heat controlled seats in theatre #2. Lots of leg room. Was full but didn't seem crowded or overly noisy. Will definitely go again.

7. Shea Center for the Performing Arts

300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470-2103 +1 973-720-2371
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Shea Center for the Performing Arts

Reviewed By markymark105

We saw The Doo Wop Project last month and were wowed not only by the performers and performance, but additionally how lovely and wonderful Shea Center was as a performance venue. The seat we bought were in the Loge, but in the center, and we could see and hear all the music. Will definitely attend another concert here in the future.

8. Willowbrook Mall

1400 Willowbrook Mall, Wayne, NJ 07470-6905 +1 973-685-4620 http://www.willowbrook-mall.com
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4.0 based on 120 reviews

Willowbrook Mall

Reviewed By 715aidanm - Pittsburgh, United States

So far, this is my second favorite mall in Northern New Jersey behind Woodbridge Center in Woodbridge. It's more modern, with no fountains or plants and a nice food court. The elevators are Dover, Schindler, Otis, and Haughton. Lord & Taylor is GOING OUT OF BUSINESS, so the second Schindler will be gone in the not-too-distant future (The other one is in Bloomingdale's). If you're in North Jersey, check this place out!

9. Willowbrook Golf Center

366 US 46 East, Wayne, NJ 07470-4822 +1 973-256-6922 http://www.willowbrookgolfcenter.com/
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Willowbrook Golf Center

10. In The Crease Sports Pub

10 Nevins Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470-2046 +1 973-628-1500 http://www.icevault.com
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

In The Crease Sports Pub

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