Closter

Welcome to Closter

Closter is a Bergen County suburb near New York City that pairs a welcoming, family-friendly feel with an active, everyday convenience factor. Its residential streets and community-minded rhythm make it easy to settle in, while a vibrant local business mix gives the town an appealing sense of momentum.

A defining part of Closter’s appeal is how it blends comfort, lifestyle, and accessibility. Between well-loved neighborhood restaurants, major shopping options, and outdoor spaces that feel genuinely restorative, Closter offers a balanced day-to-day experience—one that works just as well for relaxed weekends as it does for busy weekday routines.

What to Love

• A warm, community-forward vibe that feels easy to join
• A strong mix of dining options for both casual and special occasions
• Big-name shopping and errands made simple at Closter Plaza
• Outdoor escapes close to home at the Closter Nature Center
• Recreation options that range from trails to golf practice

Local Lifestyle

Closter’s lifestyle is centered on convenience and connection. Residents often move through the week with a steady, suburban rhythm—school schedules, quick errands, and after-work dinners—while weekends make room for nature walks, family outings, and relaxed meals close to home. With nearby access to New York City, the town also fits buyers who want a calmer home base without giving up regional connectivity.

Dining and Shopping

Closter is especially well known for its shopping convenience, anchored by Closter Plaza. Retail mainstays such as Whole Foods Market, Target, HomeGoods, and Bluemercury make it easy to handle everything from groceries to home finds in one streamlined stop.

Dining in Closter is impressively diverse for a suburb of its size, with restaurants that feel like true destinations. The Hill is a local favorite for refined, seasonal American cooking, while Stern and Bow brings an energetic mix—often highlighted for its raw bar, wood-fired pizza, and craft cocktails.

For French-inspired dining, Brasserie Mémère adds a classic brasserie experience to the local lineup. Closter also has a well-regarded Italian presence: Locale Ristorante has been known locally and is now operating as Lucio’s, continuing to draw diners looking for a polished meal in town.

Beyond the plaza, Closter’s broader “downtown” experience comes through a mix of neighborhood services and smaller local spots, offering plenty of reasons to stay close for everyday needs—while still keeping the town’s overall pace comfortable and suburban.

Things to Do and Entertainment

Closter’s outdoor identity is anchored by the Closter Nature Center, a 136-acre preserve with ponds, brooks, forests, and meadows to explore. It’s a go-to for trail walks, nature programming, and easy resets that feel removed from the pace of the metro area.

For recreation, Closter Golf Center offers a convenient way to practice swings close to home, and the town’s setting places additional leisure options within an easy drive in the surrounding Northern Valley area. Whether the plan is a low-key afternoon outside or an active weekend routine, Closter makes it simple to keep schedules local.

Schools

Closter is served by Closter Public Schools, with Hillside Elementary School (preschool through fourth grade) and Tenakill Middle School (fifth through eighth grade). For high school, students typically attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest as part of the regional district arrangement.

Families exploring private education also have notable nearby options, including the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest.