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• 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 #LIVELIFE OUTDOORS 3 mountaincreek.com
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Bridge Marina, Inc. Lake Hopatcong, 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 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
Lake Hopatcong Adventure Company Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-1944 LHAdvertureCo.com
MarineMax Lake Hopatcong Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-2045 marinemax.com/lakehopatcong
Mountain Creek Ski Resort & Waterpark Vernon, NJ 973-827-2000 mountaincreek.com
TOMAHAWK LAKE WATERPARK Sparta, NJ 973-398-7777 tomahawklake.com Tomahawk Lake Water Park, a family oriented facility in its 68th year, offers 4 a large white sand beach, 20 acre crystal clear lake for swimming, and a wide variety of unique waterslides, boats and outdoor activities including an 18 hole miniature golf course, volleyball, horseshoes, and ping pong. Young children enjoy their own water playground with mini slides, tipping bucket, lily pads and more. There’s an old fashioned picnic area, snack bars, souvenir 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. OUTDOOR RECREATION 7
SEASONAL SITES RENTAL CABINS BREATHTAKING VIEWS WEEKEND ACTIVITIES enquire today! ANIMAL PETTING L ET U S
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Mountain Creek Zip Tours Vernon, NJ 973-827-2000 mountaincreek.com
Skydive Sussex Sussex, NJ 973-702-7000 skydivesussex.com
Tomahawk Lake Waterpark Sparta, NJ 973-478-7490 tomahawklake.com
TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park Vernon, NJ 973-827-2000 treescapemc.com OUTDOOR RECREATION
CAMPING STATE PARKS Delaware River Family High Point State Park* Campground Sussex, NJ Columbia, NJ 973-875-4800 908-475-4517 njcamping.com Hopatcong State Park 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 Stokes State Forest* 973-948-4941 Branchville, NJ harmonyridge.com 973-948-3820
Kymer’s Camping Resort Swartswood State Park* Branchville, NJ Swartswood, NJ 973-875-3167 973-383-5230 njcamping.com Wawayanda State Park Panther Lake Vernon, NJ Camping Resort 973-853-4462 Andover, NJ 973-347-4440 *Camping available 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
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68 Phillips Road, Newton, NJ 07860 call: 973.383.4026 Visit: campthegreatdivide.com 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 Franklin, NJ McAfee, NJ 855-977-6473 973- 846-8692 thecrystalspringsresort.com greatgorgemc.com
Cascades Golf Club Minerals Golf Club at Hamburg, NJ Crystal Springs Resort 855-977-6473 Vernon, NJ thecrystalspringsresort.com 855-977-6473 thecrystalspringsresort.com Crystal Springs Golf Academy Wild Turkey Golf Club Franklin, NJ at Crystal Springs 973-864-8907 Hardyston, NJ thecrystalspringsresort.com 855-977-6473 thecrystalspringsresort.com Crystal Springs Golf Club Hamburg, NJ 855-977-6473 thecrystalspringsresort.com
LAKE HOPATCONG (MINI) GOLF CLUB 37 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. 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, and corporate events. We combine the best of miniature golf, beautiful lake views, and the history of the lake. Add in a little healthy competition and everyone wins! 8 FARMSTEAD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Lafayette, NJ 973-383-1666 farmsteadgolf.com
Located in beautiful Sussex County, New Jersey, this 27-hole golf course has been offering some of the most beautiful scenery and challenging golf in Northwest New Jersey for the past 56 years.
Approximately an hour outside New York City, Farmstead offers top quality golf, stunning surroundings, delicious food and a caring staff all at reasonable rates.
Farmstead is also available for golf outings and banquets of all occasions including weddings. LODGING
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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 thecrystalspringsresort.com
Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Hardyston, NJ 855-977-6473 thecrystalspringsresort.com
Holiday Inn - Budd Lake Budd Lake, NJ 973-448-3910 holidayinn.com/buddlakenj
Holiday Inn Express Newton, NJ 973-940-8888 newtonexpress.com
Whistling Swan Inn Stanhope, NJ 973-347-6369 whistlingswaninn.com
The Wooden Duck B&B Newton, NJ 973-300-0395 woodenduckinn.com LODGING
27 SUMMER STOCK RENTALS 10 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-0580 Charming house rentals available on Halsey Island on Lake Hopatcong. The Vintage Lake Cottage can host up to 8 people and provides plenty of living space, a hot tub, lakeside cabana, and docks with a diving board and slide. The Majestic Island home can host up to 18 people and features a large open kitchen, great room, sun porch shuffleboard table, game room and more. Parking spaces and transportation to and from the island available.
12 AWARD WINNING Holiday Inn Express of Newton NJ
CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF SERVING THE SUSSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY
Fully renovated to a fresh contemporary style!
Complimentary Express Start hot breakfast bar featuring our Signature Pancakes & Sweet Rolls.
Refrigerator, Microwave, and Keurig in all rooms.
Free high speed Wi-Fi and the all new IHG Studio allows casting to your in room TV from your devices.
Rent our 650 sq. ft. Crystal Room for your next meeting or event. Call us today for details & pricing. 10 We're there. So you can be too. 8 North Park Drive, Newton, NJ 973.940.8888 newtonexpress.com
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 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 24 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-9600 alicesrestaurantnj.com Alice’s is relaxed, memorable 13 lakeview dining at its best offering delicious food in a casual atmosphere with picturesque views of Lake Hopatcong. An exciting menu includes shareable dishes, delicious burgers, and fun drinks. Go below deck to Big Fish Lounge for live music and enjoy a beer or handcrafted cocktail along with dart boards, shuffleboard, corn-hole, bumper pool, and flat screen TVs. HIGH POINT Lake Hopatcong... RIDGEWOOD DELAWARE WATER GAP A fine food and family destination MONTCLAIR WESTFIELD FLEMINGTON
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Closer than you think—all within an hour’s drive!
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 HIGH POINT Lake Hopatcong... RIDGEWOOD DELAWARE WATER GAP A fine food and family destination MONTCLAIR WESTFIELD FLEMINGTON
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Closer than you think—all within an hour’s drive!
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
Homestead Krogh’s Restaurant Restaurant, Inc.* & Brew Pub Sparta, NJ Sparta, NJ 973-383-4914 973-729-8428 homesteadrest.com kroghs.com
Kites Restaurant Lafayette House* Vernon, NJ Lafayette, NJ 855-977-6473 973-579-3100 thecrystalspringsresort.com thelafayettehouse.com
Krave Cafe Lorraine’s Cake Shoppe Newton, NJ & Tearoom* 973-383-2600 Lafayette, NJ kravecafecaterer.com 973-579-5300 lorrainescakeshoppe.com
Main Lake Market Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-0544 mainlakemarket.com FARM TO TABLE DINING is easy here Mohawk House* — we’ve got lots of Sparta, NJ farms! The Mohawk 973-729-6464 mohawkhouse.com House and the Chef’s Garden at Crystal Owen’s Pub at Springs Resort are Ballyowen Golf Club just a couple that do Hamburg, NJ it really well. 973-827-5996 thecrystalspringsresort.com
LAKE HOPATCONG CRUISES 37 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-5000 lakehopatcongcruises.com 15 The largest boat on the state’s largest lake, Miss Lotta is available for lunch, dinner and Specialty Cruises as well as Private Cruises throughout the summer. Miss Lotta features a full dining room, upper deck, full bar and a state-of-the-art audiovisual system. During Lunch and Dinner Cruises, guests enjoy stunning views and delicious cuisine from sister properties, The Windlass and Alice’s. THE WINDLASS 45 Nolan’s Point Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-3190 16 thewindlass.com For generations, The Windlass, a year-round restaurant at Nolan’s Point on Lake Hopatcong, has offered seasonal dining with exceptional hospitality. Our historic, family-friendly restaurant offers an Italian American menu, indoor and outdoor pavilion dining with lake views, and great live music and events. The Windlass is also a perfect venue for private events; offering a private party room, customizable menus, and experienced event coordinators.
Restaurant Latour at DISTILLERY Crystal Springs Milk Street Distillery Hardyston, NJ Branchville, NJ 855-977-6473 973-948-0178 thecrystalspringsresort.com milkstreetdistillery.com
Riviera Maya BANQUETS/ Branchville, NJ DESTINATION 973-948-6292 WEDDINGS rivieramayanj.com Ballyowen Golf Club at Crystal Springs Resort St. Moritz Grill & Bar* Hardyston, NJ Sparta, NJ 973-827-4357 973-729-5677 thecrystalspringsresort.com stmoritzgrill.com Bear Brook Valley WheelHouse Fredon, NJ Kitchen & Bar 973-241-1001 Skylands Stadium, bearbrookvalley.com Augusta, NJ 973-459-4277 Black Bear Golf Club wheelhousekitchenbar.com at Crystal Springs Franklin, NJ The Windlass* 973-827-4357 Lake Hopatcong , NJ thecrystalspringsresort.com 973-663-3190 thewindlass.com Casa Bianca Banquets Oak Ridge NJ Yetters Diner* 973-697-9704 Augusta, NJ casabiancabanquets.com 973-383-5641 Crystal Springs yettersdinernj.com Country Club *These restaurants are Hardyston, NJ open to accommodating 855-977-6743 groups and tours. thecrystalspringsresort.com FOOD & DRINK
Lake Mohawk Perona Farms Country Club Andover, NJ Sparta, NJ 973-729-6161 973-729-6156 peronafarms.com lakemohawkcountryclub.com Rock Island Lake Club Minerals at Crystal Sparta, NJ Springs 973-512-3995 Vernon, NJ rockislandlakeclub.com 973-827-4357 Thecrystalspringsresort.com Skyview Golf Club Sparta, NJ North Shore House 973-726-4653 Newton, NJ skyviewgolf.com 973-383-5460 northshorehouse.com
PICK YOUR OWN OUTINGS let you do the harvesting! From raspberries, strawberries and peaches in the summer, to apples and pumpkins in the fall. Choose and cut your own Christmas tree too!
17 FUN & LEISURE ARTS SHOPPING SPA
ARTS/CRAFT Newton Theatre JACCS ART LLC Newton, NJ Hardyston, NJ 973-383-3700 973-862-0385 thenewtontheatre.com jaccsart.com New Sussex Symphony Luna Parc Atelier Newton, NJ Foundation Inc. 973-579-6465 Sandyston, NJ newsussexsymphony.org 973-948-2160 lunaparcfoundation.org Sussex County Youth Painted Grape Orchestra/NJAM Hardyston, NJ Andover, NJ 973-823-1464 973-786-5837 paintedgrapenj.com scyo.org Peters Valley School of SHOPPING Craft Inc. Bullet Boots LLC Layton, NJ Rockaway, NJ 973-948-5200 973-650-6156 petersvalley.org 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 and fun night out. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. FUN & LEISURE
The Chocolate Goat The Shoppes at Lafayette Lafayette, NJ Lafayette, NJ 973-300-5553 973-255-9044 chocolategoat.com theshoppesatlafayette.com
Fresh Pickins Village Sweets Sandyston, NJ Lafayette, NJ 973-250-0222 973-579-2203 fresh-pickins.com villagesweets.net
The Lafayette Mill SPA & MASSAGE Antiques Center Elements Spa at Minerals Lafayette, NJ Hotel & Spa 973-383-8170 Vernon, NJ millantiques.com 855-977-6473 thecrystalspringsresort.com Orr’s Clothes for Country Living Garden of Life Branchville, NJ Massage & Yoga Center 973-948-3210 Wantage, NJ orrsclothing.blogspot.com 973-875-5433 1gardenoflife.com Respectrum Books Sussex, NJ 845-699-7644 respectrumbooks.com
MAIN LAKE MARKET 234 South New Jersey Ave., Lake Hopatcong, NJ 973-663-0544 mainlakemarket.com 14 A great day on Lake Hopatcong starts with the right supplies, and Main Lake Market has you covered! We carry everything you need including dockside gas, boating equipment, hats and coverups, sunscreen and more. In addition, we also sell toys, gifts, and other retail items. On the first floor our deli offers freshly prepared breakfast and deli sandwiches and salads. Our ice cream parlor upstairs features ice cream, milkshakes, floats, and sundaes. 21 GARDEN OF LIFE MASSAGE & WELLNESS North Church Professional Center Route 94, Hardyston, NJ 973-875-5433 Visit once for the experience, return for the results! Massaging Sussex County since 2003. Services include; Swedish, Deep Tissue, Tuina Chinese medical massage, Prenatal, Sports, Oncology, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone, Reflexology and Energy Work and Life Transformed Coaching. Gift certificates & unique gift items available.
Reflections Spa at Ultima Hair Designers Grand Cascades Lodge Salon & Spa Vernon, NJ Newton, NJ 855-977-6473 973-579-1199 thecrystalspringsresort.com ultimahairdesigners.com Spavia Sparta, NJ Vernon Spa and 973-512-4225 Wellness Studio spaviadayspa.com Vernon, NJ 862-268-2629 Studio 89 Spa vernon-spa-and-wellness- Newton, NJ studio.business.site 973-600-3095 studio89spa.wixsite.com/ website
THE GROWING JERRY DALIA JERRY STAGE — THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY Netcong, NJ 973-347-4946 20 growingstage.com The Growing Stage — The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey is a not-for-profit, professional regional performing arts center dedicated to young audiences and their families. Our programs include professional staged Main Stage productions, Studio Series All Youth presentations and educational programming such as our Creative Arts Academy, New Play-Reading Festival, Concerts and Summer Arts Camp for 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. 23 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 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 Franklin , NJ 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!” ATTRACTIONS
25 SUSSEX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Augusta NJ, 973-948-5500 newjerseyfair.org The NJ State Fair - always held the first week in August at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Celebrating 80 years, the Fair features agricultural events and education, animals, exhibits, horse show, carnival, petting zoo, vendors, flower and vegetable shows. There’s also art and photography, 4-H displays, chainsaw artist, fair food, and free entertainment.
Sparta NJ Skylands Stadium LLC Renaissance Festival Frankford, NJ Lafayette, NJ 973-383-7644 908-917-7120 skylandsstadium.com spartanjrenfaire.com Space Farms Zoo RECREATION & Museum Dingmans Shooting Sussex, NJ Range 973-875-5800 Dingmans Ferry, PA spacefarms.com 570-828-7468 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. No matter the season, Skylands Stadium is the region’s year-round destination for family fun!
24 Skylands Stadium home of the championship pro baseball team, Sussex County Miners! The Miners professional baseball team play 50 home games annually from May into September. Daily Specials include Fireworks Saturdays & Thirsty Thursdays. Promo nights include Star Wars Night & Super Hero Night. The Miners proudly salute Veterans & First Responders throughout the season.
94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ | 973.383.7644 scminers.com | skylandsstadium.com THE NJ SUSSEX SKYLANDS —easy to reach, hard to leave!
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New York City 116 miles
Sussex Skylands is approximately: • 116 miles from Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia • 40 miles from New York City, NY • 15 miles o I-80 in NorNorttheasternheastern NJ • 10 miles from I-84 in Matamoras, PA
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 New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.