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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ n DESTINATION GUIDE 1 , . or call us at visit us at the Visitor Center, Center, Visitor 908-218-4300 we invite you to go to Director of Tourism For further information, of Somerset County, NJ, of Somerset County, Official Somerset County VisitSomersetNJ.org Somerset County Tourism videos and an interactive map Jacqueline C. Morales

Patricia L. Walsh Somerset County Freeholder The Heart of New Jersey! Heart The Welcome to Somerset County, Welcome President & CEO Somerset County Business Partnership In this destination guide, you will find Somerset County’s top attractions and events, statistics top attractions and events, statistics Somerset County’s In this destination guide, you will find by theme and location. A detailed about living and working here, and distinctive experiences it easy to get where you’re going. map and transportation section make vast parks and recreation facilities, innovative Read on to learn about our central location, facilities. first-class shopping and dining, and excellent health and education business community, and agri-tourism discover unmatched lodging options, eco-tourism venues You’ll – experiences, internationally recognized events, history and entertainment all in the pages of this handy guide! a vibrant are so glad you’ve chosen to explore Somerset County, We destination that connects residents, businesses and visitors within our borders and beyond! Michael V. Kerwin . , . y 7 e l d l l / i . w b 4 h t e a 2 c

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Branchburg Sports Complex Duke Farms Natirar The Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Featuring 78,000 square feet of action packed sports Developed by James Buchanan Duke and owned by Home to Ninety Acres Culinary Center, where the passion Traces its beginnings with the 1965 donation of 125 acres by and activities and three indoor turf fields, BSC is one of his daughter Doris Duke until her death, Duke Farms boasts for great food and wine can be indulged at this Farm To Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scherman, to the New Jersey Audubon the area’s largest and most exciting indoor recreation nearly 1,000 acres of land devoted to an ongoing exploration Table restaurant. On-site Cooking School has creative and Society. The Hoffman estate house and caretaker house destinations. With sports leagues and camps, batting of native species, preservation and sustainability efforts, innovative classes incorporating bounty harvested from were added to the Sanctuary in 1981. This completed cages, an arcade with redemption center, and a 9,000 and of the area’s natural beauty. Visit for a walk or bike the 12 acre Farm. Newly renovated the Mansion offers what is now 276 acres of woodland, field, and floodplain square foot interactive fantasy-themed laser tag arena, ride through the landscape. Attend a workshop, event or an outstanding venue for large catered events, set on a habitat supporting over 200 species of wildlife over the BSC provides fun and excitement for the whole family. festival. Eat at the award-winning café or support local picturesque hilltop. course of a year. The New Jersey Audubon Society fosters BSC also offers a variety of exciting party options which environmental awareness and a conservation ethic among farmers at the Farm to Table Market. Peapack and Gladstone n natirar.com n 908-901-9500 can be customized for groups and companies of all sizes. NJ’s citizens, and promotes preservation of the State’s Hillsborough n dukefarms.org n 908-722-3700 SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ valuable natural habitats. Branchburg n branchburgsports.com n 908-203-1600 TD Bank Ballpark n n Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum The 6,100 seat ballpark is home to 70 Somerset Patriots Bernardsville njaudubon.org 908-766-5787 Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park Served as headquarters for General Henry Knox during games during an Atlantic League season. This multi-use Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the winter of 1778-79 and is the only surviving building facility offers many affordable family fun events, including U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation this 70-mile State Park is a popular recreational associated with the Pluckemin Artillery Cantonment, Somerset County Park Commission concerts and the Home to the U.S. Olympic training center and corridor for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, believed to be America’s first military academy and New Jersey State Fair. headquarters. Individual visitors and groups are encouraged to visit at any time! Once here you will fishing and horseback riding. precursor to The United States Military Academy at Bridgewater n somersetpatriots.com n 908-252-0700 walk into a large stable built in 1916-17 with brick and dandrcanal.com n 609-924-5705 West Point. Through furnished period rooms, exhibits, concrete, reinforced with steel. The ornate interior programs and events, the museum interprets Dutch The Nash Theatre & Planetarium at

colonial life in America and the community’s key role includes carriage rooms (now executive offices), Downtown Somerville n in the American Revolution. Raritan Valley Community College corridors and harness rooms with tile walls, terrazzo DESTINATION GUIDE There’s always something happening in Downtown Opened in 1985 to serve RVCC and the community at large, floors, and brass fittings. Somerville, with unique shopping opportunities, Bedminster n 908-396-6053 n jvanderveerhouse.org the theatre complex is made up of two performing spaces. Peapack and Gladstone n 908-234-1251 n uset.org incredible dining venues, and celebrated Somerville The Edward Nash Theatre is a proscenium style auditorium events year-round. Come experience Central Leonard J. Buck Garden with 1,000 seats on two levels. The Welpe Theatre is a USGA Museum Jersey’s Downtown! One of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United flexible studio space which can seat up to 150 guests for Home to the world’s premier collection of golf artifacts Somerville n findsomerville.com States. Established in late 1930, the garden has reached visual and performing arts productions. The Planetarium a breathtaking point of maturity. It consists of a series of offers fun, educational programs. and memorabilia. The USGA Museum brings the greatest alpine and woodland gardens situated in a 33-acre moments in American golf history to life through entertain- Somerville n rvccarts.org n 908-218-8867 wooded stream valley. ing and engaging multi-media, interactive exhibits. Far Hills n somersetcountyparks.org Far Hills n usgamuseum.com n 908-234-2300

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade One of Central New Jersey’s LARGEST St. Patrick’s Day parades, Downtown Somerville regularly sees over 20,000 visitors each year to celebrate! Join us for a day of music, dancing, Bernards Township Charter Day Celebration floats and family fun. March Charter Day commemorates the anniversary of the Somerville n downtownsomerville.com granting of a township Charter by King George II of England, establishing Bernardston Township. On Somerset Patriots FanFest May 24th 1760. From January 27, 1758 to July 4, 1760 A FREE admission event and includes a chance Sir Francis Bernard, son of a British Reverend was for fans to meet and get autographs from baseball appointed for two years as Royal Governor of New legend and the team’s manager emeritus Sparky Jersey. The day is filled with crafts, games, rides, Lyle, manager Brett Jodie, and coaches and music, art, food, vendors, historical displays, local Patriots players. Fans can participate in carnival school and organizations’ participation. May games and activities, as well as be entertained Basking Ridge n bernards.org by clowns, face painters, and Sparkee and Slider. All kids get to run the bases. April Family Fun Day Bridgewater n somersetpatriots.com Games on horseback are the centerpiece of this fun-filled day, but that’s not all! Free pony rides Sourlands Smackdown and hayrides make horses accessible to everyone, Bouldering Competition local vendors offer their specialties for sale, and child-friendly arcade games ensure that everyone New Jersey’s only organized outdoor bouldering is a winner. The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable have (rock climbing) competition held in the beautiful food and beverages available for purchase, so bring Sourland Mountain Preserve. April the kids, bring your appetite, and enjoy a day on Hillsborough and Montgomery the farm. May somersetcountyparks.org Basking Ridge n somersetcountyparks.org

6 7 8 Major Events Somerville, Raritan&BoundBrook race intheUnitedStates. Cycling.” TheTour istheoldestmajorbicycle Somerville, knownasthe“KentuckyDerbyof the 50-mileKugler-Anderson MemorialTour of the MemorialDayweekendandculminateswith professionals andamateurstakesplaceover This four-day competitivecyclingeventfor Tour ofSomerville Bridgewater caterers, &beveragepurveyors. drink frommorethan50ofthearea’s finestrestaurants, Center forNonprofits.Afantasticeveningoffoodand Annual charityculinaryeventsupportingthePeopleCare Taste ofSomerset Somerville and havephotostakenfortheultimateselfie! trendiest boutiques,plusreceivehairandmake-uptips the latestSpringandSummerfashionsfromSomerville’s specials andeventsthroughoutthenight.Learnabout and greatfun!Downtownmerchantswillofferin-store Girls NightOut,filledwithshopping,dining,giveaways gals inyourlifeandcometoDowntownSomervillefor Gather yourgirlfriends,mom,sisters,cousins,allthe Girls NightOut tourofsomerville.org

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Bedminster Held rainorshine.June to bringtheirfoodalongwithablanketorlawnchairs. American craftsandtrades.Participantsareencouraged where costumedpresenterswilldemonstrateearly for agoodoldfashionedcolonialpicnic.Tour thehome Vanderveer House.Joinreenactorsunderaperiodtent Colonial reenactorsatBedminster’s historicJacobus Pack yourpicnicbasketandspendanafternoonwith Colonial Springfest Bernardsville dollars eachyearforbirdconservation. habitat needsofmigratingbirds,andraisemillions Jersey. Participantsbringworldwideattentiontothe species astheycanidentifywithinthestateofNew where teamshaveupto24hourscountasmanybird The World SeriesofBirdingisacompetitiveevent Scherman HoffmanWildlifeSanctuary World SeriesofBirdingCenturyRunat Far Hills any insurance.Rainorshine.May in need,alongwithotherwellnessservicesnotcoveredby Proceeds providehomehealthandhospicecaretofamilies the FairgroundsinFarHills,NJ,isNewJersey’s largest. The famousrummagesaleheldeveryfallandspringat Visiting NurseAssociationSpringRummageSale —

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© 2017 Mallinckrodt. Pharmaceuticals logoare trademarks of a Mallinckrodt company. Mallinckrodt, the“M”brand markandtheMallinckrodt that others finddifficult to patients of isattheheart manage, because serving people around theworld. science andmedicineto Mallinckrodt isproud to advancing thefields of We invest inmedicines Mallinckrodt hasbeen improve thelives of County community. everything we do. join theSomerset For 150years, 9 10 Major Events Bridgewater around 9:30p.m.July at NorthBranchParkinBridgewater. Fireworksbegin fireworks andfun.Thefreeeventisheldfrom6to10pm Independence DayFamilyFestivalonJuly4withfood, The SomersetCountyParkCommissionhostsits Independence DayFestival Hillsborough firefly andmuchmore!July discovering whata“glowworm”is,creatingyourown along a1.5milewalk,learningtotalkwithfirefly, these magicalinsectsincludingseeingtheminaction family-friendly eventfeaturesmanyactivitieshighlighting natural lightshow-theLightningBug.Thisfun,FREE, the DukeFarms’FireflyFestivaltocelebratenature’s Grab aflashlight,putonyourwalkingshoesandjoin Duke FarmsFireflyFestival Somerset for sale. focusing onrosesandrosecare.Plantswillbeavailable day tostrollthroughthegardenandattendfreelectures Lectures anddemonstrationswillbepresented.Itisa 3,000 rosesrepresentingover325differentvarieties. Colonial Park.Thisdisplaygardenfeaturesmorethan recognized RudolfW. vanderGootRoseGardenin Rose Daycelebratespeakbloomintheinternationally Rose DayFestival Far Hills for salebylocalvendors. to thetrialsforfamily-friendlyactivitiesandgoods Hills RaceMeetingsteeplechaseevent.Fansalsoflock its newhomeisatMoorlandFarm,siteoftheiconicFar competition returnedtoSomersetCountyinJune2017; and aroundtheworld.Aftera19-yearhiatus, days, attractstopcompetitorsfromacrossAmerica This pre-Olympic-qualifyingevent,heldoverthree Mars EssexHorseTrials Somerville with aloveoffreedom. our greatcountry, andinspiresnewgenerations unites childrenofallbackgrounds,fosterspridein demonstrations anddisplays,storytellingthat family builtaroundmusicalperformances,art,live An entertainingandpatrioticcelebrationforthe Flag DayFestival

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chair andyourownpicnicbasket. restaurants beforetheshoworbringablanket,lawn you! EnjoydinneratoneofmorethanfortySomerville From classicstocomedies,allfilmsarechosenby much couldbebetteronawarmsummerevening. screen withastate-of-the-artsoundsystem?Not Watching yourfavoritemoviesonagiantoutdoor Raritan during World War II,JohnBasilone.September Congressional MedalofHonorandtheNavyCross celebrating theonlyenlistedMarinetoreceive Experience SomersetCounty’s paradeandfestivities

franklintwpnj.org/what-s-new/franklin-day-festival Somerset children’s activities. and retailvendors,demonstrations, touch-a-truckand free healthscreenings,live entertainment, food,craft community andenjoyawidearrayofactivities,including of allagesinteractwiththosefromthelocalbusiness the richdiversityofTownship. Residentsandvisitors Annual communitycelebrationdesignedtocelebrate Franklin DayFestival Somerville garden. Arainorshineevent. renowned artists,foodcourt,andwinebeer Music performancesfeaturinginternationally known jazzfestivalisheldinDowntownSomerville. Free tothepublic,finaldayofthisregionally- Central JerseyJazzFestival Basilone DayParade&Celebration Bridgewater go-karts androckets.August zoos andhorseshows,modelairplanes,hayrides, of amorenaturalSomersetCounty. Therearepetting unique opportunitytoexperiencethesightsandsounds of SomersetCounty’s 4-Hmembers.TheFairisa in 1948.Experiencethemanywonderfulaccomplishments The SomersetCounty4-HFairisalocaltraditionstarted Somerset County4-HFair Bridgewater August. July/August of musicalperformancesonSundaysinJulyand Bring lawnchairsandpicnicbasketstoenjoyavariety It wouldn’t besummerwithoutmusicinthepark! Summer ConcertSeries Somerville Downtown SomervilleStarlitCinema

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Somerville Cruise Nights, Courtesy of Downtown Somerville Alliance Colonial Christmas Christmas ornamenta- Features Revolutionary-period decorators and designers at the tion adorned by local House and Museum. historic Jacobus Vanderveer Colonial music and shop for holiday Guests can listen to and guided tours of the goods from local merchants, tour will be permanent exhibits are offered. A guided such as offered to check out the permanent exhibits The Knox Parlor, The Kitchen Hearth, The Vanderveer Center and Bedroom, The Prich Matthews History The Lumber Room. December Bedminster

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Weekend Journey Through the Past Weekend public for More than 30 historic sites open to the this two-day event. Many sites have significant histories and have contributed Revolutionary War designation as the “Crossroads of the to the area’s American Revolution State Heritage Area.” Local historians are on hand and sites plan special exhibits, programs, and tours. October Somerset County Holiday Jubilee Enjoy live music and welcome Santa as he arrives in Downtown Somerville for the lighting of Somerville’s holiday tree, located on the Division Street Plaza. Free Horse & Carriage Rides with Santa. Local merchants offer free gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate for children. Stores and restaurants are open late. Somerville Lord Stirling 1770s Festival Lord Stirling 1770s experience daily colonial life Return to the past and craftspeople ply their Colonial and craft industry. news. Crier announces the local trades while a Town camps on Military detachment A Revolutionary War of Lord Stirling and conducts the former estate lawn Buildings” and maneuvers. Stroll the grounds of “The The 1762 wine cellar. personal tour Lord Stirling’s artifacts. Festival also features displays of authentic and Hayrides, clay crafts, stenciling, tin piercing, was like here colonial games. Experience what life Revolutionary in the fall of 1770 and learn about local hero, Lord Stirling. October War Basking Ridge Fall Rummage Sale Nurse Association Visiting fall and spring This famous Rummage Sale, held every is New at the Fairgrounds in Far Hills, New Jersey, provide home health and largest. Proceeds Jersey’s with other hospice care to families in need, along insurance. wellness services not covered by any Rain or shine. Far Hills November public-works/cultural-heritage/weekend-journey

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Far Hills Race Meeting This world class equestrian event mixes society with sport, bringing families, race enthusiasts, organizations Hillsborough Delaware & Raritan CanalFest and history Originally started to celebrate the beauty East Millstone, of the Delaware & Raritan Canal and the years. The CanalFest has continued to grow over children’s festival features craft and retail vendors, life on the activities, food, informative lectures about issues facing it. Canal and some of the environmental October East Millstone Downtown Somerville Oktoberfest Oktoberfest features local craft beers Somerville’s and traditional Oktoberfest brews, plenty of food from local restaurants and live music from awesome Attendees can also enjoy bands throughout the day. pumpkin decorating, Stein Holding and Brat Eating competitions. Somerville and corporations together for a day of racing, high fashion, food, networking and celebration at the famed Moorland Farm. Six races offer the highest purses on the National Steeplechase Association circuit. October Far Hills Bedminster Fall Fest Bedminster Fall Fall day with live music and A fun-filled family food trucks, beer / wine entertainment, activities, and rides benefiting garden, and kids games several local charities. Bedminster Creature Fest a 1.5 mile well-lit loop discovering some of the Walk This family- “spooky” flora and fauna of New Jersey. native wildlife. friendly event focuses on nocturnal and learn about wolf, view the night-time sky, with a Visit slimy critters reptiles, and get to know some of the that live in the woods Major Events Major 12 Live • Work •Learn

There’s something for everyone in the heart of New Jersey! YOU BELONG AT THE Y At Somerset County YMCA, we are here to help you reach your full potential. The Y is a place for all. With 5 locations, we offer 7 indoor pools, well-equipped wellness centers with a wide variety of popular group exercise classes, plus child care, summer camp, personal training, enrichment classes, special needs programs, volunteer opportunities and so much more. JOIN THE YMCA! Try the Y FREE for one week.* Just visit one of our locations with a picture ID. As a Y member, enjoy access to nearly 50 Y locations throughout New Jersey and more than 2,700 locations nationwide.** * One guest pass per person, valid for one week. Offer valid to individuals who are not current or past members of Somerset County YMCA. **Some restrictions may apply. Financial assistance is available. Photo by SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA David Hatch Photo by Thom Horvath BRIDGEWATER YMCA | HILLSBOROUGH YMCA SOMERSET HILLS YMCA | SOMERVILLE YMCA www.somersetcountyymca.org/join World Trade Center Memorial, Warren Photo by Roy Feigenbaum

14 15 16 Live • Work • Learn Courtesy ofRaritanValley CommunityCollege getaways orcommutestothesecities. York CityandPhiladelphiaforthosereverse service, thecountyiseasilyaccessibletoNew Thanks togreathighwaysandrailbus spa daysandupscalehotelgetaways. and livetheater. Pleasureseekerslovetheir appreciate theconcerts,museums,finearts and cozylocalrestaurants.Culturelovers to award-winningfinediningestablishments along windingroads.Fansofgreatfoodflock galore inourtowns,andcountrymarkets stores inBridgewaterCommonsMall,boutiques parkland. Shoppersareattractedtotheluxury on leafysuburbanstreetsandinexpansive and BoundBrook,watchingchildrenplay downtowns likeSomerville,BaskingRidge Residents enjoystrollingthroughourwalkable opportunities acrossindustries. economic developmentandemployment education anddiscovery;hasstrong and preservesAmericanhistory;promotes recreational facilitiesandactivities;treasures outdoors andfostersfitness;offerstremendous Our broadcommunityembracesthegreat focus onabalanced,healthyqualityoflife. cater toallinterestsanddesires,witha County offersadiversityoflifestylesthat rural farmstoeclecticdowntowns,Somerset From small-towncharmtobustlingsuburbs, Live Source: GoogleMaps health care,education,finance,andtechnology. strong occupationalopportunitiesinlifesciencesand Many highlyqualifiedworkersaredrawnhereforthe County areatbusinesseswith100orfeweremployees. Verizon. But,halfofthepeopleworkinginSomerset employers areJohnson&Johnson,Pfizer, AT&T, and approximately 180,000individuals.Amongourbluechip industries, professionsandsizes,whichemploy businesses representingabroadcross-sectionof they reside.SomersetCountyboastsover11,000 landscape areasdiversethecommunitiesinwhich rates county-wide;andourworkforceemployment greenery andwideopenspaces,withhighemployment Economic opportunityisasabundantherethe a serenebackdropformanycompaniesinourmidst. Beautiful suburbanofficeparksandcampusesprovide world-class healthcarefacilitiesandbusinesses. tech companies,entrepreneurs,manufacturers,and Somerset CountyishometoFortune500corporations, Work Visit www.co.somerset.nj.us [email protected] call County Services •CommunityInformation Learn aboutallthatSomersetCountyhastooffer: Somerset County... Somerset County BoardofChosenFreeholders Relocating? Visiting? Events & Activities Events The Hea Source: ReferenceUSA,CoStar rt ofNewJersey

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Learn Work Live • 17 • CMY CY MY CM K Y M C 18 Live • Work • Learn expand knowledge,andstrengthen communities. to share, andtodiscover. Together weenrichlives, (SCLSNJ) partnerswithyoutoconnect,explore, The SomersetCountyLibrarySystemofNewJersey Explore thecornerstoneof yourcommunity. Your –morethan justbooks. Library Visit SCLSNJ.org. Source: ESRI Photo byRobertAmbrose destinationad_7.5x4.75.pdf 18/15/173:03PM SCLSNJ branches canbefoundinBridgewater, BoundBrook, Hillsborough, Manville, NorthPlainfield,Peapack& 17 Cultural Venues Venues Gladstone, Rocky HillatMaryJacobsMemorialLibrary, Somerville,Warren Township, andWatchung. 21,000+ eBooks eBooks Music CDs Music CDs 51,000+ 51,000+ and theSomersetCountyLibrarySystem. Education Center, theSomersetCounty4-HAssociation through programsatDukeFarms,theEnvironmental Other learningandenrichmentopportunitiesabound courses atRVCCandSomersetCountyVo-Tech School. school studentsmayattaincollege-levelcreditsthrough score isabove1600inthemajorityofschooldistricts.High schools averageover92%andthemeancompositeSAT universities. Graduationratesamongourpublichigh are Princeton,FairleighDickinson,Drew, andRutgers the otherinstitutionsofhigherlearningclosetocounty industry-recognized credentialsandcertificates.Among support workertrainingandeducationinitiativesthrough programs thatprovideapathwaytoemploymentand RVCC alsoofferscareer-oriented workforceeducation of higherlearningforthoseseekingbachelor’s degrees. numerous transferagreementswithfour-year institutions associates degreesto5,000matriculatedstudents,with Raritan Valley CommunityCollege(RVCC)offerstwo-year community adulteducationandnon-profitprograms. through ourrenownedcommunitycollege,andinmyriad begins inourhigh-performingpublicschoolsystems 25 percentholdgraduatedegrees.Lifelonglearning percent ofresidentshavebachelor’s degreesandnearly holding four-year andgraduatedegrees.About30 exceeds thestateandUSintermsofpercentage Somerset County’s populationiswelleducatedandfar Learn Librarians Librarians 68 Expert Language Materials Language Materials 187,500+ World 187,500+ World Source: ESRI Central JerseyCollegePrepCharterSchool Related Services Branchburg The staffisalwaysreadytoassistthepublic. the publicwithcommonrealestaterelatedissues. few. HSAR.comoffersconsumerinformationtoassist Special OlympicsandREALTOR® CareDaytonamea drives; UnitedWay StufftheBusforschoolsupplies, participating inHabitatforHumanitybuilds,FoodBank members representthecommunitiestheyserveby approximately 2,200realestateprofessionals.HSAR HSAR isanon-profittradeassociationrepresenting Hunterdon/Somerset AssociationofREALTORS® Township, andWatchung. Visit SCLSNJ.org. Hill atMaryJacobsMemorial Library, Somerville,Warren Manville, NorthPlainfield, Peapack &Gladstone,Rocky can befoundinBridgewater, BoundBrook,Hillsborough, knowledge andstrengthens communities.SCLSNJbranches to share,anddiscover. SCLSNJenricheslives,expands (SCLSNJ) partnerswithresidentstoconnect,explore, The SomersetCountyLibrarySystemofNewJersey Somerset CountyLibrarySystem

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n Agri-Tourism Breweries and Dotting the landscape throughout Wine Making Somerset County are bucolic farms, Flounder Brewing Co. markets and gardens that practically A small family-owned and operated brewing company that reach out to invite you to explore them. distributes its small batch beer. Head to a filling or tasting Each one offers unique educational tour to fill your growler. experiences with up-close looks at farm Hillsborough n 908-396-6166 n flounderbrewing.com life, bountiful produce grown on site, and delicious local goods that are Grape Expectations truly “farm fresh.” Where wine enthusiasts go to make signature private label wines with award winning wine makers! Experience the Every autumn, families enjoy corn mazes, atmosphere of your own winery as you’re guided through a haunted hayrides and apple and pumpkin 4-step process of producing your own high-quality wine from picking, discover the beauty of world- crushing, pressing, racking to bottling, all in a 9-12 month process. Make world-class wines from dozens of varieties of renowned rock and peony gardens, or fresh select California, Italian & South American grapes. hunt for the perfect Christmas tree. Bridgewater n 732-764-9463 n grapeexpectationsnj.com Prefer beer or wine to apple cider? You can even learn how to make your Winemakers of Somerset favorite beverages here. A unique winemaking experience, located in an historic brick building dating back to the early 1900’s and decorated in a classic Italian motif with hand-painted murals, to make you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time and into a Tuscan village. Bound Brook n 732-271-9463 n winemakersofsomerset.com

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20 21 Farms Bluebird Farm Alpacas Hillsboro Farm Country Market Alpacas roam this 11-acre bucolic landscape. Visit the Hillsboro Farm Country Market offers fresh produce, farm to learn about these adorable and gentle animals. baked goods, flowers, and McCutcheon’s jarred goods. Duke Farms Reservations are required to visit, or come during one Visitors will find Fall Family Fun days weekends in late

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Doyle’s Unami Farms Melick’s Farm Market Sixth generation family operation offering a hands-on Attends several Farmers Markets in the area, bringing experience of real farm life, demonstrations of farm the freshest, locally grown fruits and vegetables available, machinery and care of various farm animals. Provides plus flowers, fresh pies and baked goods, cider, pumpkins guests the opportunity to plant or harvest crops such and fall gourds and decorations. as pumpkins, corn, popcorn, and squash in season. Bridgewater n 908-725-0225 n melickstownfarm.com Other activities include hayrides, pony rides, a corn maze, historical demonstrations, and “pick-your-own” Norz Hill Farm & Market pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, popcorn, and squash. Offers activities for children of all ages, including pumpkin Hillsborough n 908-369-3187 n doyles-farm.com picking, farm tours, hayrides, the five acre Freedom Corn maze, pony rides and more. Open weekdays to purchase Duke Farms Community Garden produce, that special pumpkin or craft. For nearly 100 years, the 2,740-acre property has been a Hillsborough n 908-371-2697 n norzhillfarm.com destination for residents of The Garden State and beyond. Duke Farms opened a Community Garden to provide people who love and/or work in Somerset County with the Duke Farms Community Garden, opportunity to grow produce that is healthy for them in a Courtesy of Duke Farms way that is friendly to the environment. The garden is now the largest allotment-style community garden in the U.S. Hillsborough n 908-722-3700 n dukefarms.org

English Farm A historic family farm producing diversified agricultural products for over 275 years. The farm includes a farm market and a working farm with barnyard animals. Products include seasonal vegetables and fresh eggs. Seasonal activities include fall hayrides, pumpkin picking and corn maze. Liberty Corner n 908-647-3420 n englishfarm.org

Hidden Spring Lavender Farm & Gift Shop Lavender fields and gift shop filled with a large variety of all handmade, all natural products for you and your home. All products are made with 100% pure lavender essential oil and lavender grown on the premises. Duke Farms is a leader of environmental stewardship and inspires visitors to Open year round. Skillman n 609-558-7034 become informed stewards of the land. It is a place of education, enjoyment hiddenspringlavender.com and research that enhances the environmental health of the region. Find out more at DukeFarms.org 1112 Dukes Parkway West Hillsborough, NJ 08844

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Includes diverse trees, shrubs, flowers and other plant flowers and other trees, shrubs, Includes diverse Willowwood Arboretum 365 days yearly from daily, Open free to the public are invited to enjoy the gardens 8am to dusk. Visitors the ornamentals During winter, Spring through Fall. and deciduous plants collection offers evergreen fruit, bark or branching habit. featuring interesting farm land, has about 2,100 kinds of 130 acres of rolling rare. In addition native and exotic plants, many of them forest, historic to the formal gardens and undisturbed magnolia, collections include oak, maple, willow, pine, and a superb specimen of Dawn fir, lilac, cherry, 98’ tall. Redwood (Metasequoia) now more than Peapack and Gladstone life in a beautiful natural setting. Offers formal gardens, Offers formal natural setting. life in a beautiful handicapped spaces, a greenhouse, leased garden garden, children’s gardens, a butterfly accessible and related gardening activities. garden, walking trails Warren Wagner Farm Arboretum, Arboretum, Farm Wagner & Learning Center Gardens willowwoodarboretum.org Resources - Northeast Organic Farming Association New Jersey food is dedicated to supporting sustainable NOFA-NJ education, and agriculture in New Jersey through technical assistance, and policy action. Hillsborough Somerset County 4-H Association The Somerset County 4-H Association supports Development Program of Somerset the 4-H Youth Rutgers Cooperative Extension. This volunteer County, organization provides: the Somerset County 4-H Fair to showcase the work of 4-H members and provide Blum 4-H free family fun to the community; the Ted Center of Somerset County where many educational and recreational 4-H events are held; and volunteer and monetary support to 4-H youth, clubs, programs and events. Bridgewater

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somersetcountyparks.org somersetcountyparks.org Leonard J. Buck Garden A nationally recognized rock garden, begun in the late 1930s, the Leonard J. Buck Garden consists of a series of planted rock outcroppings and woodland gardens Named for situated in a 29-acre wooded stream valley. Leonard J. Buck, who developed the garden as part of his estate, it was donated to the Somerset County Park Commission by his wife, Helen Buck in 1976. Far Hills Envy Peony’s A nursery and display garden featuring one of the most extensive collections of tree and herbaceous peonies. Offering over 30,000 peony plants with more than two hundred and fifty distinct cultivars. Open to the public from May 1 - June 15 and again in the fall from September - December. Bernardsville Gardens Park Gardens Colonial and sensory arboretum, fragrance Home to an grass collection, a five-acre garden, ornamental garden and shrub collection. perennial garden, rose prize winning horticultural Recreation facilities, natural areas are spaced amid displays, and pristine ponds of this diverse park. the broad lawns and Somerset Cross Estate Gardens Estate, site of the New Jersey Located on the Cross Park. Brigade Unit of Morristown National Historical gardens, a The Gardens comprise formal and native laurel allee. wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain dusk. Parking is The Cross Estate is open from dawn to year there is a free, and there are no entry fees. Every plant sale, and regular garden tours. Bernardsville crossestategardens.org Duke Farms Orchid Range and Arboretum at Duke The first ornamental building constructed Orchid Range Farms, the LEED (c) Platinum certified orchid houses a subtropical display and a tropical U.S. The display focusing on plants native to the specimen Duke Farms Arboretum contains incredible by docents trees and a Meditation Garden staffed on weekends. Hillsborough

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North Plainfield Farmers Market Market is open Saturdays from 9am-2pm Offering July-September at 263 Somerset Street. crafts a variety of farm fresh produce, arts and and specialty foods. North Plainfield Somerville Farmers Market & East Located on Grove Street between Main from High Streets. The market is held Wednesdays Market offers fresh 11am-4pm June through October. and nuts, fruits and vegetables, gourmet dried fruits gourmet pickles and more. Somerville facebook.com/somervillenjfarmersmarket Farmers Market Watchung market takes place on Sundays at Watchung’s Best Lake parking lot, from 10am-2pm, mid-July fresh The market features through mid-October. produce, grass-fed meats, breads, prepared foods, natural body products, crab cakes. Watchung Franklin Township HSBCC Farmer’s Market Farmer’s HSBCC Township Franklin fresh fruits and offers a variety of The market locally grown organic food, crafts, vegetables, other Plums, peaches, and area specialties. flowers from is open Saturday and mums. Market stone fruits at mid-September from early June through 10am-3pm located at 475 DeMott Lane. the Municipal Complex, Somerset Market Manville Farmers Fridays from 12-6pm, Held on Main Street late June through September. Manville Farmers’ Market Montgomery Friends Shopper, Village This market, located at 1340 Rt. 206 S, 9am-1pm. is open Saturdays from June-October, fine locally produced items from craft can Visitors foods, to coffee to fruits & veggies, ready-to-eat luxury alpaca goods. Skillman

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Duke Farms Farm to Table Market Duke Farms Farm to Table Features local goods including a variety of produce, meats, cheeses, crafts and wine. Open Sundays from 12-5pm from late May through early November. Hillsborough Located in historic downtown Bound Brook on Hamilton Street between Main and 2nd. Featuring a selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, organic foods and local specialties as well as crafts. Market runs Thursdays from 9am-2pm, late June-September. Bound Brook Bernardsville Bound Brook Farmers Market

Bernardsville Farmers Market station at Mine Located at the New Jersey Transit a variety of Brook and Claremont Roads, offering open Saturdays fresh fruits and vegetables. Market is from 9am-1pm, June through November. Farmers Markets Farmers Suydam Farms started this Descendants of original Dutch settlers and the family owned and operated farm in 1713, in America. current owners are 13th generation farmers and Christmas fruit, greenhouse flowers Vegetables, trees are available. Somerset Snyder’s Farm Snyder’s blueberries, and vegetables. Offers U-Pick strawberries, Festival that features hayrides, Hosts an exciting Fall sack races, and a pumpkin slingshot. corn maze, potato Somerset Basking Ridge Small family owned and operated farm specializing in farm specializing owned and operated Small family tomatoes for 50 years. Pick your peaches, apples, and in September and October, own apples on Sundays of varieties. choosing from dozens Farms Farms Ripple Hill Farm Ripple Hill Agri-Tourism 24 n SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ DESTINATION GUIDE 27 scvths.org raritanval.edu/arts

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hamiltonstreetgallery.com co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-works/ cultural-heritage Photo by Gary Wiesner Hamilton Street Gallery Hamilton Somerset County Vocational Somerset County Vocational School Theatre Technical concerts, 600-seat theatre offering theater, and dance performances. Bridgewater Exhibition space for contemporary visual art space for contemporary Exhibition established artists both emerging and welcoming and New Jersey. New York residing in Pennsylvania, some of which are juried Annual group exhibits, staff, and others by guest and curated by gallery year. curators, are held each Bound Brook College Art Gallery Community Raritan Valley student and of faculty, Hosts monthly exhibits to a in addition guest artists September-May, free and holiday show and sale. All shows are open to the public. Branchburg Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission Art Gallery services The SCCHC administers programs and the Somerset including three arts and history grants, Arts Festival, Gallery 24/7: Art on Traffic County Teen Journey through the Past Control Boxes, Weekend Excellence countywide open house of historic sites, awards in the Arts/Historic Preservation & History County programs, a comprehensive survey of resource historic sites, and public arts and historic numerous presents also Commission The directories. & public exhibitions each year at the Cultural and 3-D display Student Gallery, Heritage Gallery, cases, Mon-Fri from 8am-4:30pm. Somerville

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farmsteadartscenter.com Warren Farmstead Arts Center Located at the Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, is a non-profit organization whose mission is FAC to preserve, develop and operate the Farmstead as an historical site, an educational resource and as a venue for community arts and culture. Basking Ridge The Discovery Orchestra larger audiences how individuals and Teaching include to listen to classical music. Live offerings listening concerts, music sessions, in-home recitals, The courses and community outreach programs. with orchestra has reached millions of listeners public broadcasts and sales of its Emmy nominated television programs.

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watchungarts.org wineanddesign.com/locations/ Hillsborough Wine & Design of the same old entertainment? Tired artist in a fun Unleash your inner provide We and social environment. to paint. Just everything you need and sign grab your favorite beverage up, show up, sip up and paint! Also offering kids classes and parties, fundraisers, team building and on-wheels events. Hillsborough Watchung Arts Center Arts Watchung center volunteer-run Nonprofit, mix cultivating an eclectic excels in artists and emerging of professional arts. and visual in the performing in fine arts, exciting Quality works are and comedy events concerts, audiences. presented to enthusiastic Watchung 732-873-2710

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studio7artgallery.com stnj.org Elf, Courtesy of State Theatre New Jersey Studio 7 Fine Art Gallery Studio 7 Fine Art A valuable resource of Fine Art for private buyers and many local design firms. The gallery exhibits and hosts many emerging and nationally renowned artists In addition to throughout the year. its extensive inventory of original works on canvas, a large collection of original watercolors, pastels, sculptures, art glass, and Murano Glass jewelry are showcased. Bernardsville State Theatre New Jersey Theatre State people’s to enrich exists The theater to a vital urban lives, contribute and build future environment, finest by presenting the audiences artists and entertainers performing lifetime appreciation and fostering arts through for the performing venue offers education. The premier entertainment, a diverse roster of orchestras, including international concerts dance, comedy, Broadway, and family events. New Brunswick

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somersetcountyparks.org somersetcountyparks.org Located at Washington Valley Park, in Bridgewater Valley Located at Washington premier it is one of the East Coast’s Township, locations to watch thousands of raptors migrate south the every autumn. From August through November, Area is host to several hundred hawk Hawk Watch watchers from all over the northeastern United States. Thousands of hawks, falcons, and eagles can be seen flying overhead, sometimes just over the treetops. Endangered and threatened birds such as ospreys, peregrine falcons, and bald eagles are just some of the noteworthy birds soaring above the area, especially when weather conditions are just right. Bridgewater Washington Valley Park Hawk Watch Area Hawk Watch Park Valley Washington Bernardsville Sourland Mountain Preserve located The 6,000-acre Sourland Mountain Preserve, is New in Hillsborough and Montgomery Townships, park, and is extremely rich in largest county Jersey’s that boasts a natural resources. It is a natural area and variety of stream corridors, geologic outcrops, a core habitat an ecological preserve that provides Sourlands is for a diversity of flora and fauna. The especially known for its nesting birds on the edges of their breeding areas, and migrating neo-tropical birds. Hillsborough Fairview Farms Wildlife Preserve Wildlife Farms Fairview wildlife preserve 170 acre farm, the dairy A former and Association the Raritan Headwaters is home to restoration Habitat as a living laboratory. now serves are underway across scientific studies projects & and fauna, including support native flora the site to The species. of threatened & endangered a number for passive recreation such site is open to the public from dawn till dusk, seven days as hiking and birding experience five miles of trails can a week. Visitors woods, a small pond, butterfly through fields and The barn complex species nursery. garden, and native Fashioned annual Old is the site of the Association’s Country Fair. Bedminster Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Scherman Hoffman serves as Located in Bernardsville, the Sanctuary The the New Jersey Audubon state headquarters. located on 276 Sanctuary is open to the public and is habitat with acres of woodland, field, and floodplain for family walks. miles of well-maintained trails perfect of Wildlife. The sanctuary is home to over 200 species store for that perfect gift or ‘try before the nature Visit scopes and you buy’ the many high quality optics, register your accessories. During the summer months, child for day or overnight camps. dukefarms.org

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somersetcountyparks.org Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center Located on 500 acres of Lord Stirling Park the facility features 9 miles of trails, Naturalist programs, events, and gift shop. classroom rentals, resource library, An interactive, educational exhibit, The Great Swamp Experience, highlights historical and ecological information about the Great Swamp. A variety of habitats including swamps, rivers, marshes, meadows, ponds, and forests provide homes for diverse plant and animal populations in this environmentally sensitive park. Open daily except on holidays. Basking Ridge Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Canal Raritan and Delaware of farm an oasis Site is Reservoir Mile Run The Six for an essential area forests that provide fields and of nature. The 3,037 the splendor the public to enjoy hike, bike, horseback areas of land to acres offers site has a rich cultural watch and hunt. The ride, bird woodlands the miles and riparian history and a variety of migrant and nesting provide habitat for area is relatively secluded, birding species. Since the well known. The area may be possibilities are not in migration and a scattering of good for songbirds the site is too new for wintering species however the numerous points of entry, With a good history. birding especially during park offers good riparian migration. 609-924-5705 Duke Farms research that A place of education, enjoyment and the region. The enhances the environmental health of to transform mission of Duke Farms is to inspire you start building your approach to conservation and to 2,740 acres a more sustainable future. Located on one of the in Hillsborough, N.J., Duke Farms was Audubon as first sites designated by New Jersey contains an Important Bird Area (IBA). The property and approximately 1,100 acres of grasslands 400 acres agricultural lands, 950 acres of woodlands, the Raritan River of floodplain habitat, two miles along nine lakes. and 72 acres of open water spread across an ecologically Recently opened were the Lowlands, and the restored floodplain of the Raritan River, of specimen Arboretum, with an amazing collection serves as trees and Meditation Garden. Duke Farms and inspires a model of environmental stewardship of the land. visitors to become informed stewards Hillsborough with Garden! Meditation the Lowlands at Duke Farms at dukefarms.org

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Bike and hike along famous trails, go birding in numerous famous trails, go birding in Bike and hike along up on your flora and fauna natural wildlife habitats, and bone about our ecosystem as you at treasured historic sites. Learn woodlands and explore thousands of acres of grasslands, the wonders and beauty of floodplains. Find out more about legs and your horizons nature in our backyard! Stretch your Somerset County. as you discover the wild side of Living and playing in Somerset County means taking in the in Somerset County means taking Living and playing at many hands-on learning experiences great outdoors, with Farms. spaces and famous sites like Duke our parks, green Eco-Tourism Photo by Richard Mollo 34 Birding Equestrian Saddle up! Picturesque Somerset County Even the most experienced birders who frequent world-renowned birding areas will be stunned by Somerset County’s remarkable is real horse country – home of the US diversity of birdlife, with its expanse of parks, open green spaces Equestrian Team Olympic Training Center and wide variety of distinct habitats. and Headquarters, and riding stables that offer boarding, lessons, camps, and parties. We are home to three important Bird & Birding Areas (IBA) Expert equitation and horse shows are part with locations that provide essential habitat for a variety of bird of the culture here, including the iconic species and that make a contribution to the long-term viability Mars Essex Horse Trials, and grazing horses of native avian populations: Duke Farms; Delaware and Raritan in the pastures of private estates are part of Canal State Park and Sourland Mountain Preserve. the landscape. Learn to ride and jump, train Additionally, Somerset County is home to the New Jersey for competitive dressage, or board your horse Audubon headquarters, the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, at one of the county’s beautiful stables. and Somerset County’s Hawk Watch Area located in Washington Valley Park. U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation Olympic Training Center and headquarters at Hamilton Farm. Individual visitors and groups are Delaware And Raritan Scherman-Hoffman encouraged to visit at any time! Once here you will Canal State Park Wildlife Sanctuary walk into a large stable built in 1916-17 with brick Includes sites that span multiple NJ Visitors to Scherman Hoffman will and concrete, reinforced with steel. The ornate Counties including Six Mile Run. find 276 acres of woodland, field and interior includes carriage rooms (now executive floodplain habitat. The Sanctuary offices), corridors and harness rooms with tile The Six Mile Run Reservoir Site is home to more than 60 species of walls, terrazzo floors, and brass fittings. provides an essential area for the nesting birds, and over 200 species public to enjoy the splendor of Peapack and Gladstone n 908-234-1251 n uset.org of birds have been sighted at the nature. The 3,037 acres offer vast Sanctuary, including as many as 25 Duke Farms areas of land to bird watch. The species of warblers during spring Located on 2,740 acres, Duke Farms site has a rich cultural history and was one of the first sites designated the riparian woodlands provide migration. by New Jersey Audubon as an habitat for a variety of migrant and Bernardsville n 908-396-6386 Important Bird Area (IBA). Most nesting species. njaudubon.org birds are migratory. Their seasonal occurrence is as follows: 609-924-5705 n dandrcanal.com Washington Valley Park essexhorsetrials.org Spring – March through May Sourland Mountain Preserve Hawk Watch Area Summer – June and July One of the East Coast’s premiere, The 4,000 acre Preserve owned by Early Fall – August and September locations to watch thousands of Mars Essex Somerset County and administered raptors migrate south every autumn. Late Fall – October and November by the Somerset County Park From August through November, the Horse Trials Winter – December through February Commission offers an array of Hawk Watch Area is host to several Photo by The famed Mars Essex Horse watchable wildlife including many Susan J. Stickle. Duke Farms is segmented into hundred hawkwatchers from all over Trials is a pre-Olympic- five natural habitat areas: species of migrating and nesting Courtesy of birds. Known for nesting birds on the northeastern United States. United States qualifying equestrian Equestrian Team Meadow Birds Bridgewater n 908-766-2489 the edges of their breeding areas, Foundation event that attracts Grassland Habitats including Summer Tanager, Winter somersetcountyparks.org top competitors Woodland Birds Wren, and Black-Capped and from throughout Birds of the Lake Carolina Chickadees. Birds of Prey the world. Hillsborough n 908-722-1200 Hillsborough n 908-722-3700 somersetcountyparks.org dukefarms.org

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