THE NJ SUSSEX SKYLANDS VISITORS GUIDE —easy to reach, hard to leave! FAMILY FUN RESORTS OUTDOOR THRILLS

40 miles

New York City 116 miles

Sussex Skylands is approximately: • 116 miles from Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia • 40 miles from City, NY • 15 miles o I-80 in Northeastern NJ • 10 miles from I-84 in Matamoras, PA

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Sussex Skylands Destination Marketing Organization (A division of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce) Newton, NJ 07860 973-579-1811 sussexskylands.com [email protected] NJ Sussex Skylands

The Sussex County Chamber of Commerce received funding through a grant from the Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. sussexskylands.com explore nj’s favorite resort

• 2 RESORT HOTELS & LUXURIOUS SPAS • 10 SEASONAL RESTAURANTS • WORLD-RENOWNED WINE CELLAR • 6 PREMIER GOLF COURSES • 100,000 SQ. FT. OF UNIQUE MEETING & CATERING SPACE • NEARBY SKIING, SNOWTUBING & WATERPARK

#ExploreCrystal 9 TheCrystalSpringsResort.com 866.768.5642 | Sussex County, New Jersey OUTDOOR RECREATION CAMPING GOLFING SKIING

Bridge Marina, Inc. , NJ 973-663-1976 bridgemarinainc.com

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Bushkill, PA 570-426-2412 #LIVELIFE nps.gov/dewa Fairview Lake YMCA Camp Newton, NJ 973-383-9282 fairviewlakeymca.org

High Point Cross Country Ski Center OUTDOORS Sussex, NJ 973-702-1222 3 xcskihighpoint.com Lake Hopatcong Mini Golf mountaincreek.com Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-0451 LHGolfClub.com

LAKE HOPATCONG ADVENTURE COMPANY 37 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-2490 lhadventureco.com 1

Are you up for an adventure? Explore the hidden corners of our beautiful region when you embark on a guided biking, hiking, or water tour with The Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company. Our friendly and knowledgeable guides will not only assist you with our hassle-free bike rentals, but they will also talk about local history and wildlife. Book your tour today at lhadventureco.com!

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Indian Head Canoes & Rafts Augusta, NJ 845-557-8777 indianheadcanoes.com SEASONAL SITES RENTAL CABINS Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company Lake Hopatcong, NJ BREATHTAKING 973-663-1944 VIEWS LHAdvertureCo.com WEEKEND ACTIVITIES enquire today! MarineMax Lake Hopatcong ANIMAL PETTING Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-2045 L E T U S marinemax.com/lakehopatcong

Mountain Creek Ski Resort & Waterpark Vernon, NJ Y Oelevate U R S T A Y ! 973-827-2000 61 DEWITT ROAD mountaincreek.com SUSSEX, NJ 07461 (873) 875-4166 WWW.PLEASANTACRES.COM

TOMAHAWK Mountain Creek Zip Tours LAKE Vernon, NJ WATERPARK 973-827-2000 Sparta, NJ mountaincreek.com 973-398-7777 tomahawklake.com Skydive Sussex Tomahawk Lake Sussex, NJ Water Park, a family 973-702-7000 oriented facility in skydivesussex.com its 68th year, offers 4 a large white sand Tomahawk Lake Waterpark beach, 20 acre crystal clear lake for swimming, and a wide Sparta, NJ variety of unique waterslides, boats and outdoor activities 973-478-7490 including an 18 hole miniature golf course, volleyball, tomahawklake.com horseshoes, and ping pong. Young children enjoy their own water playground with mini TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park slides, tipping bucket, lily pads and more. Vernon, NJ 973-827-2000 There’s an old fashioned picnic area, snack bars, souvenir treescapemc.com shop and beer garden on the grounds. Group picnic facilities for 50 to 1500 persons areavailable to accommodate corporations, churches, camps, schools, birthday parties, family reunions and celebrations of all kinds. Kymers_SS Visitor Guide_4x9_ 2020_PRINT.pdf 1 11/1/19 2:22 PM

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CAMPING STATE PARKS Family State Park* Campground Sussex, NJ Columbia, NJ 973-875-4800 908-475-4517 njcamping.com Hopatcong, NJ The Great Divide 973-398-7010 Campground LLC Newton, NJ Kittatinny Valley State 973-383-4026 Park* campthegreatdivide.com Andover, NJ Harmony Ridge Farm & 973-786-6445 Campground Branchville, NJ * 973-948-4941 Branchville, NJ harmonyridge.com 973-948-3820 C

Kymer’s Camping Resort * M Branchville, NJ Swartswood, NJ Y 973-875-3167 973-383-5230 njcamping.com CM Wawayanda State Park MY Panther Lake Vernon, NJ CY Camping Resort 973-853-4462 Andover, NJ CMY 973-347-4440 *Camping available K njcamping.com reserve at njportal.com/ Pleasant Acres Farm DEP/NJOutdoors RV LLC Sussex, NJ For more information 973-875-4166 about the parks listed, pleasantacres.com visit: state.nj.us/dep/ parksandforests/parks/ Tall Timbers Property parkindex.html Owners Assoc. Sussex, NJ 973-875-1991 talltimbers.net

There’s 75 Miles of Trails in Sussex County and lots of programs to enjoy on them including the popular Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) walk available at Kittatinny Valley State Park. 5 OUTDOOR RECREATION

GOLF Ballyowen Golf Club at Farmstead Golf Crystal Springs Resort & Country Club Hardyston, NJ Lafayette, NJ 855-977-6473 973-383-1666 thecrystalspringsresort.com farmsteadgolf.com

Black Bear Golf Club at Great Gorge at Crystal Springs Mountain Creek · 270 Beautiful Campsites · Franklin, NJ McAfee, NJ · cozy trailer rentals · 855-977-6473 973- 846-8692 · seasonal campsites · thecrystalspringsresort.com greatgorgemc.com · Propane exchange · · Pump-out service · Cascades Golf Club Minerals Golf Club at · dump station · Hamburg, NJ Crystal Springs Resort · free wifi · 855-977-6473 Vernon, NJ · dog park · thecrystalspringsresort.com 855-977-6473 · fire pits · thecrystalspringsresort.com · restrooms · Crystal Springs · hot showers · Golf Academy Wild Turkey Golf Club · Ice & firewood delivery · Franklin, NJ at Crystal Springs · Security gate and staff · 973-864-8907 Hardyston, NJ 855-977-6473 · Picnic tables & fire rings · thecrystalspringsresort.com thecrystalspringsresort.com · Picnic areas with grills · · barn & pavilion rentals · Crystal Springs Golf Club Hamburg, NJ · archery field · 855-977-6473 · Laundromat · thecrystalspringsresort.com · Private lake · · fishing & kayaks · · Basketball court · · Horseshoes · · Arcade · LAKE HOPATCONG · Camp Store · (MINI) GOLF CLUB · Playground · 37 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. · Heated pool · Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-0451 lhgolfclub.com Score a great time when you play a round at Lake 2 Hopatcong Golf Club! Our beautifully landscaped 18-hole mini golf club provides hours of excitement for everyone. We’re also an excellent place for birthdays, celebrations, youth and scout groups, 68 Phillips Road, Newton, NJ 07860 and corporate events. We combine the best of miniature golf, beautiful lake views, and the history of the lake. Add call: 973.383.4026 in a little healthy competition and everyone wins! Visit: campthegreatdivide.com LODGING

HOTELS BED & BREAKFAST LAKE VIEW

The Appalachian (at Mountain Creek) Vernon, NJ 973-827-2000 mountaincreek.com

Black Creek Sanctuary at Mountain Creek Vernon, NJ 973-827-2000 mountaincreek.com

Crystal Springs Resort Hamburg, NJ 866-348-0958 8 thecrystalspringsresort.com

FARMSTEAD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Lafayette, NJ Hardyston, NJ 973-383-1666 855-977-6473 farmsteadgolf.com thecrystalspringsresort.com Located in beautiful Sussex County, New Jersey, this Holiday Inn - Budd Lake 27-hole golf course has been offering some of the most Budd Lake, NJ beautiful scenery and challenging golf in Northwest New 973-448-3910 Jersey for the past 56 years. holidayinn.com/buddlakenj Approximately an hour outside New York City, Farmstead offers top quality golf, stunning surroundings, delicious Holiday Inn Express food and a caring staff all at reasonable rates. Newton, NJ 973-940-8888 Farmstead is also available for golf outings and banquets newtonexpress.com of all occasions including weddings. Whistling Swan Inn Stanhope, NJ 973-347-6369 whistlingswaninn.com

The Wooden Duck B&B Newton, NJ 973-300-0395 woodenduckinn.com LODGING AWARD WINNING Holiday Inn Express of Newton NJ

CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF SERVING THE SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY

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 Complimentary Express Start hot breakfast bar featuring our 27 Signature Pancakes & Sweet Rolls.

SUMMER STOCK RENTALS  Refrigerator, Microwave, and Keurig in all rooms. 10 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-0580  Free high speed Wi-Fi and the all new IHG Studio allows Charming house rentals available on Halsey Island on casting to your in room TV from your devices. Lake Hopatcong. The Vintage Lake Cottage can host up to 8 people and provides plenty of living space, a hot  Rent our 650 sq. ft. Crystal Room for your next meeting or tub, lakeside cabana, and docks with a diving board and event. Call us today for details & pricing. slide. The Majestic Island home can host up to 18 people 10 and features a large open kitchen, great room, sun porch shuffleboard table, game room and more. Parking spaces We're there. So you can be too. and transportation to and from the island available. 8 North Park Drive, Newton, NJ 973.940.8888 newtonexpress.com

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11 WHISTLING SWAN INN Stanhope, NJ 973-347-6369 [email protected] whistlingswaninn.com Modern luxury meets Victorian elegance at the The Whistling Swan Inn, an elegantly restored 1905 Victorian home. Hospitality and quiet warmth infuse the beautiful manor house where you can stroll in the Victorian garden or read the morning paper on the veranda before heading out to enjoy all the area has to offer. FIND YOUR ADVENTURE IN THE SUSSEX SKYLANDS

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28th Hole at Great The Carriage House Wedding Venue Gorge Country Club Restaurant* Vernon, NJ Branchville, NJ 973-827-7603 973-948-2141 greatgorgemc.com thecarriagehousenj.com

Alice’s* Crystal Tavern at Lake Hopatcong, NJ Crystal Springs 973-663-9600 Hardyston, NJ alicesrestaurantnj.com 855-977-6473 thecrystalspringsresort.com Andover Diner Andover, NJ Dominick’s Pizza* 973-786-6641 Newton, NJ andover-diner.business.site 973-383-9330 dominicksnj.com Anthony Francos Pizza Sparta, NJ Double S Diner 973-729-6000 Wantage, NJ afpizza.com 973-702-0933

Bear Den Grille at Friendlys of Newton Black Bear Golf Club* and Wantage Franklin, NJ Newton, NJ 973-209-2521 973-579-9009 thecrystalspringsresort.com friendlys.com

*These restaurants are open to accommodating groups and tours.

ALICE’S AND BIG FISH LOUNGE Skyview Golf Club is New Jersey's most scenic wedding venue. 24 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. With over 190 acres of property, a rustic log cabin, and a Lake Hopatcong, NJ barnSkyview complete Golf Club with is silos,New Jersey'syou will most have scenic a picturesque wedding settingvenue. 973-663-9600 Skyviewfor yourWith Golf wedding over Club 190 365is acres New days of Jersey's property,a year. The most a rustic property scenic log cabin, weaves wedding and through a venue. alicesrestaurantnj.com Withbarn over complete 190 acreswith silos, of property, you will have a rustic a picturesque log cabin, setting and a striking natural terrain in the heart of Sussex County. Alice’s is relaxed, memorable 13 barnforOur completeyour scenic wedding ceremony with 365 silos, days area youa year.gives will The a havebreathtaking property a picturesque weaves panoramic through setting lakeview dining at its best for your strikingwedding naturalview 365 of days terrain the Hamburga year.in the Theheart Mountains. property of Sussex weavesCounty. through offering delicious food in a casual atmosphere with picturesque strikingOur scenic natural ceremony terrain area in gives the aheart breathtaking of Sussex panoramic County. views of Lake Hopatcong. An exciting menu includes shareable Our scenic ceremonyview of thearea Hamburg gives a Mountains.breathtaking panoramic dishes, delicious burgers, and fun drinks. Go below deck to SKYVIEWGOLF.COM Big Fish Lounge for live music and enjoy a beer or handcrafted view of the Hamburg Mountains. cocktail along with dart boards, shuffleboard, corn-hole, bumper 18 SKYVIEWGOLF.COM pool, and flat screen TVs.

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Main Lake Market Alice’s Everything you need for a day on Laid back lakeview dining o ering the lake. Boating supplies, deli, ice made-to-order New American fare. cream, gifts, toys, and more! Big Fish Lounge downstairs. mainlakemarket.com alicesrestaurantnj.com

Lake Hopatcong Adventure Co. Lake Hopatcong Golf Club Guided biking, hiking, and water An 18-hole lakefront mini golf tours throughout the Lake course that showcases replicas of Hopatcong area. local noteworthy historic structures. lhadventureco.com lhgolfclub.com

Lake Hopatcong Cruises The Windlass A 57’ Skipperliner on Lake Hopatcong Casual lake-front dining o ering where guests can cruise around and Italian-American favorites and enjoy stunning lakeviews. international fare. lhcruises.com thewindlass.com

LivetheLakeNJ is a family of businesses created to give lake- Visit us online to learn more! goers a varied set of experiences on Lake Hopatcong. Live the Lake NJ Our companies focus on dining, retail, outings and events. @livethelakeNJ FOOD & DRINK THE WINDLASS 45 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Homestead Krogh’s Restaurant Lake Hopatcong, NJ Restaurant, Inc.* & Brew Pub 973-663-3190 16 Sparta, NJ Sparta, NJ thewindlass.com 973-383-4914 973-729-8428 For generations, The Windlass, a year-round restaurant at Nolan’s homesteadrest.com kroghs.com Point on Lake Hopatcong, has offered seasonal dining with exceptional hospitality. Our historic, family-friendly restaurant offers Kites Restaurant Lafayette House* an Italian American menu, indoor and outdoor pavilion dining with Vernon, NJ Lafayette, NJ lake views, and great live music and events. The Windlass is also a perfect venue for private events; offering a private party room, 855-977-6473 973-579-3100 customizable menus, and experienced event coordinators. thecrystalspringsresort.com thelafayettehouse.com

Krave Cafe Lorraine’s Cake Shoppe Restaurant Latour at Newton, NJ & Tearoom* DISTILLERY Crystal Springs 973-383-2600 Lafayette, NJ Milk Street Distillery Hardyston, NJ kravecafecaterer.com 973-579-5300 Branchville, NJ lorrainescakeshoppe.com 855-977-6473 973-948-0178 thecrystalspringsresort.com milkstreetdistillery.com Main Lake Market Lake Hopatcong, NJ Riviera Maya BANQUETS/ 973-663-0544 Branchville, NJ DESTINATION mainlakemarket.com 973-948-6292 WEDDINGS FARM TO TABLE rivieramayanj.com Ballyowen Golf Club at DINING is easy here Mohawk House* Crystal Springs Resort — we’ve got lots of Sparta, NJ St. Moritz Grill & Bar* Hardyston, NJ farms! The Mohawk 973-729-6464 Sparta, NJ 973-827-4357 mohawkhouse.com House and the Chef’s 973-729-5677 thecrystalspringsresort.com Garden at Crystal stmoritzgrill.com Owen’s Pub at Bear Brook Valley Springs Resort are Ballyowen Golf Club WheelHouse Fredon, NJ just a couple that do Hamburg, NJ Kitchen & Bar 973-241-1001 it really well. 973-827-5996 Skylands Stadium, bearbrookvalley.com thecrystalspringsresort.com Augusta, NJ 973-459-4277 Black Bear Golf Club wheelhousekitchenbar.com at Crystal Springs Franklin, NJ LAKE HOPATCONG The Windlass* 973-827-4357 CRUISES Lake Hopatcong , NJ thecrystalspringsresort.com 37 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-3190 thewindlass.com Casa Bianca Banquets 973-663-5000 Oak Ridge NJ lakehopatcongcruises.com 15 Yetters Diner* 973-697-9704 The largest boat on the casabiancabanquets.com state’s largest lake, Miss Lotta is available for lunch, dinner and Augusta, NJ 973-383-5641 Specialty Cruises as well as Private Cruises throughout the Crystal Springs yettersdinernj.com summer. Miss Lotta features a full dining room, upper deck, full Country Club bar and a state-of-the-art audiovisual system. During Lunch Hardyston, NJ and Dinner Cruises, guests enjoy stunning views and delicious * These restaurants are cuisine from sister properties, The Windlass and Alice’s. open to accommodating 855-977-6743 groups and tours. thecrystalspringsresort.com FOOD & DRINK FUN & LEISURE Lake Mohawk Perona Farms ARTS SHOPPING SPA Country Club Andover, NJ Sparta, NJ 973-729-6161 973-729-6156 peronafarms.com ARTS/CRAFT Newton Theatre lakemohawkcountryclub.com JACCS ART LLC Newton, NJ Hardyston, NJ 973-383-3700 Rock Island Lake Club 973-862-0385 thenewtontheatre.com Minerals at Crystal Sparta, NJ jaccsart.com Springs 973-512-3995 New Sussex Symphony Vernon, NJ rockislandlakeclub.com Luna Parc Atelier Newton, NJ 973-827-4357 Foundation Inc. 973-579-6465 Sandyston, NJ Thecrystalspringsresort.com Skyview Golf Club newsussexsymphony.org Sparta, NJ 973-948-2160 North Shore House 973-726-4653 lunaparcfoundation.org Sussex County Youth Newton, NJ skyviewgolf.com Painted Grape Orchestra/NJAM 973-383-5460 Hardyston, NJ Andover, NJ northshorehouse.com 973-823-1464 973-786-5837 paintedgrapenj.com scyo.org Peters Valley School of SHOPPING PICK YOUR OWN OUTINGS let you do the harvesting! Craft Inc. Bullet Boots LLC From raspberries, strawberries and peaches in the Layton, NJ Rockaway, NJ summer, to apples and pumpkins in the fall. 973-948-5200 973-650-6156 petersvalley.org Choose and cut your own Christmas tree too! bulletboots.com Sussex County Arts & Broad Street Books Heritage Council Newton, NJ Branchville, NJ 973-383-0027 862-268-5184 scahc.org broadstreetbooks.com THEATRE & MUSIC Cailey Jewelers Growing Stage -The Augusta, NJ Children’s Theatre of NJ 973-383-0033 Netcong, NJ caileyjewelers.com 973-347-4946 growingstage.com

PAINTED GRAPE 3640 Rt. 94 North Suite B, Hardyston, NJ 973-823-1464 paintedgrapenj.com 19 Sussex County’s first Craft & Paint Studio. Our studio hosts regularly scheduled Adult Paint & Sip classes, fundraisers and team building events. Every weekend Grape Kids Open Studio is available for children and families with NO reservations to stop in and create a project of your choice. Offerings include canvas painting, crafts and ceramics. Check our website to book your Birthday Party, Ladies Night or a creative 17 and fun night out. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. FUN & LEISURE 21 GARDEN OF LIFE MASSAGE & WELLNESS North Church Professional Center The Chocolate Goat The Shoppes at Lafayette Route 94, Hardyston, NJ Lafayette, NJ Lafayette, NJ 973-875-5433 973-300-5553 973-255-9044 Visit once for the experience, return for chocolategoat.com theshoppesatlafayette.com the results! Massaging Sussex County since 2003. Services include; Swedish, Deep Fresh Pickins Village Sweets Tissue, Tuina Chinese medical massage, Prenatal, Sports, Sandyston, NJ Lafayette, NJ Oncology, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone, Reflexology 973-250-0222 973-579-2203 and Energy Work and Life Transformed Coaching. fresh-pickins.com villagesweets.net Gift certificates & unique gift items available.

The Lafayette Mill SPA & MASSAGE Antiques Center Elements Spa at Minerals Reflections Spa at Ultima Hair Designers Lafayette, NJ Hotel & Spa Grand Cascades Lodge Salon & Spa 973-383-8170 Vernon, NJ Vernon, NJ Newton, NJ millantiques.com 855-977-6473 855-977-6473 973-579-1199 thecrystalspringsresort.com thecrystalspringsresort.com ultimahairdesigners.com Orr’s Clothes for Country Living Spavia Garden of Life Vernon Spa and Branchville, NJ Sparta, NJ Massage & Yoga Center Wellness Studio 973-948-3210 973-512-4225 Wantage, NJ Vernon, NJ orrsclothing.blogspot.com spaviadayspa.com 973-875-5433 862-268-2629 1gardenoflife.com Studio 89 Spa vernon-spa-and-wellness- Respectrum Books Newton, NJ studio.business.site Sussex, NJ 973-600-3095 845-699-7644 studio89spa.wixsite.com/ respectrumbooks.com website

THE GROWING JERRY DALIA JERRY STAGE — THE MAIN LAKE CHILDREN’S MARKET THEATRE OF 234 South New Jersey Ave., NEW JERSEY Lake Hopatcong, NJ Netcong, NJ 973-663-0544 973-347-4946 mainlakemarket.com 14 20 growingstage.com A great day on Lake The Growing Stage — Hopatcong starts with the right supplies, and Main Lake Market The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey is a not-for-profit, professional has you covered! We carry everything you need including regional performing arts center dedicated to young audiences dockside gas, boating equipment, hats and coverups, sunscreen and their families. Our programs include professional staged Main and more. In addition, we also sell toys, gifts, and other retail Stage productions, Studio Series All Youth presentations and items. On the first floor our deli offers freshly prepared breakfast educational programming such as our Creative Arts Academy, and deli sandwiches and salads. Our ice cream parlor upstairs New Play-Reading Festival, Concerts and Summer Arts Camp for features ice cream, milkshakes, floats, and sundaes. children ages Pre-K through High School. At The Growing Stage, we strive to create not just a moment, but a lasting memory for young people and their families. ATTRACTIONS

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FARMS Sparta Historical Society YB Farm Van Kirk Homestead Lafayette, NJ Museum 917-553-4950 Sparta, NJ YBFARM31.com 973-726-0883 vankirkmuseum.org Ideal Farm & Garden Center Sterling Hill Lafayette, NJ Mining Museum 23 973-579-3893 Ogdensburg, NJ idealfarmandgarden.net 973-209-7212 sterlinghillminingmuseum.org MUSEUMS Blairstown Museum EVENTS Blairstown, NJ Lake Mohawk German 908-362-1371 Christmas Market BlairstownMuseum.com Sparta NJ 973-462-5152 Franklin Mineral Museum lakemohawkgerman FranklinNJ , christmasmarket.com 973-827-3481 franklinmineralmuseum.com Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival Friar Mountain Model Fairfield, NJ Railroad Museum 973-882-8240 Sparta, NJ rockribsandridges.com 973-579-9833 fmmrm.com

STERLING HILL MINING MUSEUM Ogdensburg, NJ 973-209-7212 sterlinghillminingmuseum.org 22 What was once one of the world’s richest zinc ore deposits and renowned zinc mine is now a world famous museum and attraction. Expect a fun, scientific adventure including an underground mine tour, the one and only fluorescent “Rainbow Tunnel,” Museum of Fluorescence, and an amazing collection of fluorescent minerals. You’ll go inside the mine itself and see mining equipment, a drilling and blasting demonstration and other enticing displays. Come and see why this area in NJ is called “the fluorescent mineral capital of the world!” No matter the season, Skylands Stadium is the ATTRACTIONS region’s year-round destination for family fun!

25 SUSSEX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Augusta NJ, 973-948-5500 newjerseyfair.org The NJ State Fair - always held the first week in August at the 24 Sussex County Fairgrounds. Celebrating 80 years, the Fair features agricultural events and education, animals, exhibits, horse show, Skylands Stadium carnival, petting zoo, vendors, flower and vegetable shows. There’s home of the also art and photography, 4-H displays, chainsaw artist, fair food, championship pro and free entertainment. baseball team, Sussex County Sparta NJ Skylands Stadium LLC Miners! Renaissance Festival Frankford, NJ The Miners professional baseball team Lafayette, NJ 973-383-7644 908-917-7120 skylandsstadium.com play 50 home games annually from spartanjrenfaire.com May into September. Daily Specials Space Farms Zoo include Fireworks Saturdays & Thirsty RECREATION & Museum Thursdays. Promo nights include Star Dingmans Shooting Sussex, NJ Wars Night & Super Hero Night. Range 973-875-5800 The Miners proudly salute Veterans & Dingmans Ferry, PA spacefarms.com 570-828-7468 First Responders throughout the season. dingmansshootingrange.com Sussex County Fairgrounds Kittatinny Valley Branchville, NJ State Park 973-948-5500 Andover, NJ newjerseystatefair.org 973-786-6445 state.nj.us/dep/ Wild West City parksandforests/parks/ Stanhope, NJ kittval.html 973-347-8900 wildwestcity.com Skylands Ice World Stockholm, NJ 973-697-1600 skylandsiceworldnj.com

WILD WEST CITY Stanhope, NJ 973-347-8900 wildwestcity.com 26 Wild West City is a western heritage theme park recreating 1880’s life in Dodge City, Kansas. With 22 different live-action shows, audience participation, stagecoach, train and pony rides, plus special events, museum-quality exhibits, and a whole lot more, there is truly something for everyone. Sure to be a hit with the entire family. 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ | 973.383.7644 scminers.com | skylandsstadium.com