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The Morris Museum

Oct 18, 2019 Category: Art, History, Music

Celebrating its 100th birthday, the Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey, is a great place to view an installation or catch a show. The Museums spawling halls are home to limited-time exhibitions. This season’s showcases are some of the most ambitious and interesting in the museum’s history.  Along with the showcases, the museum also has …

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Sun High Orchards: Randolph, NJ

Jul 15, 2019 Category: Family Fun, History, Nature

Dating back to 1945 and stationed on 25 acres of land, Sun High Orchards not only features a farm market with fresh picked fruits and vegetables, but also homemade ice cream, pies, soups, and numerous animals within their free petting zoo (goats, sheep, ducks, rabbits, and you can look at the horses from a distance). …

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The Tourne County Park: Denville, NJ

Jun 20, 2019 Category: Family Fun, History, Nature

In 1960, the Park Commission opened the Tourne County Park, on which the Great Boonton Tract used to lie. This park not only features 565.56 acres (7.7 miles of trails), but also it features a beautiful panoramic view of the New York City skyline, of which the park was originally named (“Tourne” is a Dutch …

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Ramapo Valley County Reservation: Mahwah, NJ

May 25, 2019 Category: History, Nature

Ramapo Valley County Reservation, occupying over 4,000 acres, is located in Mahwah, New Jersey. Featuring five loop trails (Vista Loop, Ridge Loop, Marsh Loop, Reservoir Loop, and Pond Loop), this county park is a perfect experience for those who love panoramic views. In fact, not only will you see a pond and a reservoir, but …

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Cheese Cave Tour at Valley Shepherd Creamery: Long Valley, NJ

May 18, 2019 Category: Family Fun, History, Nature

Valley Shepherd Creamery was founded in 2005 by Eran Wajswol and his wife, Debra Van Sickle, on 120 acres in Long Valley, New Jersey. The creamery was started as a result of the owners wanting to create a self-sustaining sheep dairy farm which would not only provide the consumer with delicious cheeses, but also teach …

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Morristown National Historical Park : Morristown, NJ

Mar 9, 2019 Category: Family Fun, History

Visit the Morristown National Historical Park and see the site of George Washington/Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780 during one of the coldest winters on record. The Georgian style Ford Mansion was occupied and served as headquarters for the general and his staff and is open for tours. Morristown National Historical …

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Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms : Morris Plains, NJ

Mar 1, 2019 Category: Family Fun, History, Nature

Craftsman Farms was created by noted early 20th century designer Gustav Stickley in 1908 on 30 acres in Morris Plains, New Jersey. It contains the only home he designed and built for his own use. Take a step back into 1911 and experience the Arts and Crafts movement in this estate. Enjoy tours, events, and …

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Cooper Gristmill : Chester, NJ

Feb 22, 2019 Category: History, Nature

The Cooper Gristmill was built in 1826 in the Township of Chester. It is one of the only remaining water-powered mills that has been restored in New Jersey. Wander through the 14 acres, view all the exhibits in the visitor’s center, or take a tour with a guide in period costume and see the mill …

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Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park : Paterson, NJ

Feb 8, 2019 Category: History, Nature

The town of Paterson, founded in 1792, was one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. Industry was centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River, using water to power mills that processed cotton, jute and silk fabrics, railroad locomotives, textile machinery, and more. Now a national historic park, the Great Falls are a great place …

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Lambert Castle : Paterson, NJ

Jan 5, 2019 Category: Family Fun, History

Explore the Lambert Castle Museum, containing numerous historical period rooms, many art and history galleries, a third-floor atrium, and short-term exhibits. Catholina Lambert, a transplant from England, made his fortune in the silk industry and built Lambert Castle as his home in 1892, and originally named it Belle Vista. After the original castle structure was completed, …

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