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rwjuh-som6337 maternity journal ad 8.5x11-m1 10/12/17 4:10 PM Page 1 Level II NICU. 24/7 maternity specialists. 27,000 newly renovated square feet. One very bright future. Michael V. Kerwin Patricia L. Walsh Jacqueline C. Morales President & CEO Somerset County Freeholder Director of Tourism Somerset County Somerset County Tourism Business Partnership Welcome to Somerset County, The Heart of New Jersey! In this destination guide, you will find Somerset County’s top attractions and events, statistics about living and working here, and distinctive experiences by theme and location. A detailed map and transportation section make it easy to get where you’re going. Read on to learn about our central location, vast parks and recreation facilities, innovative business community, first-class shopping and dining, and excellent health and education facilities. NJ SOMERSET COUNTY, You’ll discover unmatched lodging options, eco-tourism venues and agri-tourism experiences, internationally recognized events, history and entertainment – There are countless reasons to choose RWJ Somerset. all in the pages of this handy guide! For further information, But you really need only one. We are so glad you’ve chosen to explore Somerset County, a vibrant videos and an interactive map destination that connects residents, businesses and visitors within of Somerset County, NJ, The only thing that matters to every expectant mom is the delivery of a safe and healthy child. our borders and beyond! we invite you to go to That’s why our board-certified OB/GYNs, anesthesiologists and neonatologists are onsite 24/7, VisitSomersetNJ.org, visit us at the n and why our specially trained nurses are as compassionate as they are knowledgeable. Official Somerset County GUIDE DESTINATION Together, we’ll customize a birthing experience just for you. To schedule a tour of our newly Visitor Center, renovated maternity pavilion, visit rwjuh.edu/maternity. or call us at 908-218-4300. 1 Photo by Abhishek Karkera Old Dutch Parsonage photo by Linda Tancs Photo by Roberta Scott 2 3 Top Attractions Looking for things to do this weekend? Take a look at our visitsomersetnj.org/ weekend-top-10 Duke Farms Orchid Range, Courtesy of Duke Farms 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 NJ SOMERSET COUNTY, 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, programs and events, the museum interprets Dutch concrete, reinforced with steel. The ornate interior 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 There’s always something happening in Downtown Opened in 1985 to serve RVCC and the community at large, floors, and brass fittings. GUIDE DESTINATION 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 4 5 Major Events 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 Girls Night Out Visiting Nurse Association Spring Rummage Sale Gather your girlfriends, mom, sisters, cousins, all the The famous rummage sale held every fall and spring at gals in your life and come to Downtown Somerville for the Fairgrounds in Far Hills, NJ, is New Jersey’s largest. Girls Night Out, filled with shopping, dining, giveaways Proceeds provide home health and hospice care to families and great fun!