The City of Oakland, NJ
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Oakland is a small town in the state of New Jersey. The largest nearby city to Oakland is New York, approximately 25 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Oakland, including Kentucky Fried Chicken, Deli Sensations, Dunkin Donuts, Burger King and Juniors Pizza & Subs. For a larger selection of Oakland restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Oakland Ski Resorts, Museums and/or Golf Courses, including the Schuyler-Colfax Historic House Museum, Blue Course at Passaic County Golf Course, Darlington Golf Course, Van Riper-Hopper Historic House Museum and Campgaw Mountain. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Oakland please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 8 airports are located in or near Oakland:
- Caldwell Essex County Airport (CDM)
- Montgomery Orange Country Airport (MGJ)
- Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU)
- New York Kennedy Airport (JFK)
- New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
- Newburgh Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF)
- Teterboro Airport (TEB)
Oakland, New Jersey Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Oakland
In the month of December, Oakland experiences an average high temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 25 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.79 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Oakland with daytime temperatures averaging 80 degrees in the summer, and 39 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Oakland to receive an average of 3.57 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.38 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 101 degrees in the summer and as low as -11 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Oakland should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 62 degrees, and nighttime lows of 41.
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Oakland, New Jersey Attractions
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Bergen Hills Country Club - , River Vale, The Bergen Hills Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Bergen County New Jersey. Built in 1931, this River Vale course designed by Donald Ross & Orin E. Smith is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 201-391-2300. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 660 River Vale Rd, River Vale, NJ 7675
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Bergen Museum of Art and Science - Hackensack, The Bergen Museum of Art & Science is located in downtown Hackensack, New Jersey. The museum relocated from the Bergen Mall in 2010 is currently undergoing re-oganization and renovation of its new space.
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Billou-Stillwell-Perine House - , Staten Island, The Billou-Stillwell-Perine House located at 1476 Richmond Road, Staten Island, New York, is a Dutch Colonial structure and the oldest building still standing on Staten Island, dating to circa 1662. Built by Pierre Billou, one of the original Dutch settlers and the founder of Old Dorp in 1661, the home is owned by the Staten Island Historical Society and is rarely ever open. There is a legend that it is haunted.
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Black Bear Golf Club - Franklin, The Black Bear Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Sussex County New Jersey. Built in 1996, this Franklin course designed by Jack Kurlander is open mar 15 to dec 31. For tee time information call the pro shop at 973-209-2521. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 138 Rte 23 N, Franklin, NJ 7416
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Blue Course at Passaic County Golf Course - Wayne, The Blue Course at Passaic County Golf Course is a 36 hole public golf course in Passaic County New Jersey. Built in 1925, this Wayne course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 973-881-4922. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 209 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ 7470
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Blue/Blue Course at Rockleigh Golf Course - , Rockleigh, The Blue/Blue Course at Rockleigh Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Bergen County New Jersey. Built in 1964, this Rockleigh course designed by Alfred H. Tull is open mar 15 to dec 15. For tee time information call the pro shop at 201-768-6353. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 15 Paris Ave, Rockleigh, NJ 7647
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Boscobel - , Cold Spring, Boscobel is an estate overlooking the Hudson River built in the early 19th century by States Dyckman. It is considered an outstanding example of the Federal style of American architecture, augmented by Dyckman's extensive collection of period decorations and furniture. Today it is a historic house museum and popular tourist attraction.
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Bowcraft Playland - Scotch Plains, Bowcraft Amusement Park or Bowcraft Playland is located on Route 22 West in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. It is a medium size family amusement park with a large selection of rides for children and teens, including two roller coasters. Bowcraft Amusement Park is open weekends from April through October and daily June through Labor Day. The park is called Bowcraft because before the 1970s, it offered archery and arts and crafts.
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Bowne House - , Queens, The John Bowne House is an historic home located in Flushing, Queens, New York.
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Boxwood Hall - Elizabeth, Boxwood Hall, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, was the home from 1772 to 1795 of Elias Boudinot, president of the Continental Congress and a signer of the Treaty of Paris in 1783 ending the American Revolution. Boudinot and others met George Washington here for a luncheon and then escorted him to Manhattan for his inauguration on April 30, 1789.
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Oakland, New Jersey Hotels
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Oakland, New Jersey Restaurants
This is a list of Oakland Fast Food Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out and Continental Cuisine Restaurants. Happy Dining!
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Oakland Articles
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Our recent family trip to New York City with Dag Hammarskjold Park and the United Nations, A child's view of Times Square, and accommodations near both
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Whatever view, cultural icon, museum, city park or city street you visit in New York City, your kids will have taken a tasty and memorable family bite of the Big Apple.
Published November 9, 2010
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