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Waterloo Village, Stanhope Vernon Sussex Hamburg Franklin/ Hewitt Broadway Highland Stockholm Lakes SUSSEX PASSAIC Stanhope WARREN TRIP ITINERARY WESTERN HIGHLANDS SCENIC BYWAY Hackettstown WARREN HERITAGE Broadway SCENIC BYWAY Warren Heritage and Washington Stewartsville Western Highlands: New Jersey Scenic Byways These Scenic Byways are among eight statewide, where you can experience New Jersey’s authentic heart and soul—local communities promising open-air adventure, fascinating wildlife, historical treasures and endless natural beauty. Along the Warren Heritage and Western Highlands Scenic Byways, traverse bucolic farmlands, pivotal landmarks and distinctive mountain ridges, guided by our sample itinerary below. For full details, stops and directions, please visit NewScenicBywaysWebsite.com. DAY 1 Rural Roots in the Skylands Region Celebrate the intriguing past along See Warne’s Mill (Broadway), a grist the 19-mile Warren Heritage Scenic mill built following the American Byway. Begin in Stewartsville, with Revolution, and Eckel’s Autogiro breakfast from Greenwich Deli or Port, the first exclusive autogiro Rath’s Butcher & Delicatessen. Stow airport in the U.S. (Washington). sweet treats for later from Buttercups Bake Shoppe. At Waterloo Village (Stanhope), tour a recreated, 400-year-old Lenape Route 57 became NJ’s first paved road village and an early-1800s restored when Thomas Edison’s company laid the village with grist mills, saw mills, a ©NJDOT Concrete Mile. Drive it en route to sites general store, a blacksmith shop and Eckel’s Autogiro, Washington including Bread Lock Park, to explore historic houses. the Morris Canal and the towpath once trod by boat-pulling mules. DAY 2 Sussex County’s Captivating Country Glorious nature awaits on the 23-mile During your ride, glide over to the Western Highlands Scenic Byway, Wallkill River National Wildlife featuring a 13-mile main corridor and Refuge (Sussex) to canoe, kayak, hike 10-mile loop, leading north to the and view resident and migratory birds New York border. and lots of wildlife species. Fuel up at Hamburg Hot Bagels or Stay at Crystal Springs Resort Granny’s Pancake House (Hamburg), (Hamburg), boasting two hotels, two or at Chappy’s Café or Café e Dolci award-winning spas, six championship (Franklin). Then, begin from the golf courses and year-round recreation. ©NJDOT historic Stockholm United Methodist Savor nine dining choices, such as the Stockholm United Methodist Church, Stockholm Church (Stockholm). crown jewel Restaurant Latour and world-renowned Wine Cellar. DAY 3 Mountain Escape to Hewitt, Vernon and Highland Lakes Today, visit peaceful, 35,000-acre After, reward yourself with goodies Wawayanda State Park (Hewitt), from Heaven Hill Farm. Stop at historic featuring a lake and 60+ miles of Valley Farmers Cooperative and Farm trails—perfect for a vast array of Store, Meadowburn Farm (Vernon) or outdoor pursuits. High Breeze Farm (Highland Lakes). Among them is hiking its 20-mile Also nearby are Vernon landmarks stretch of Appalachian Trail. For a like the nationally designated Black steep challenge, climb the Stairway Creek Site, holding 10,000 years ©NJDOT to Heaven trail up Wawayanda of Lenape history, as well as Price’s Meadowburn Farm, Vernon Mountain to Pinwheel Vista, one Switch Schoolhouse, which operated of the state’s best panoramas. from 1840 to 1958. There’s Even More to See and Do Get Info Extend your stay and add these on: Full Details, Stops and Directions for All New Jersey Scenic Byways: Exhilarating Recreation NewScenicBywaysWebsite.com From the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway, access Allamuchy Mountain Access More NJ Scenic Byways Itineraries: State Park and Stephens State Park (Hackettstown) for a range of VisitNJ.org/LINKTBD open-air activities, including excellent fishing year-round. SavorTracey’s Candy Shoppe, Czig Meister Brewing, James on Main (new American), Travel & Tourism Resources: Churrascaria Paladar (Brazilian) and Home Made (Polish). VisitNJ.org Four-Season Alpine Fun While on the Western Highlands Scenic Byway, drop in to Mountain Creek Explore NJ (Vernon), offering skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, a bike park and a Year-round, New Jersey offers an exciting array of waterpark. Lodge there, or at . Dine at Alpine Haus Bed and Breakfast Inn attractions, outdoor adventures, accommodations, , or . The Daily Bean Wing’s Asian Bistro Tomato Garden Pizza & Restaurant cuisine and events, all within easy access to New York City and Philadelphia. Visitors enjoy 130 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline, state and national parks, Free Publications: 1.800.VISITNJ American Revolution sites, rich arts and culture and Visitor Inquiries: 609.599.6540 0% sales tax on clothing and footwear––and that’s Groups Contact & Tour Planning: 609.292.4239 just the beginning!.