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Location: Main - Regions - Mountain Region - Sussex County - Augusta

Augusta NJ - Sussex County

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Attractions in and Around Augusta

Sussex Skyhawks

94 Championship Place
Augusta 07822 - Map It
(973)300-1000

Sports (Spectator)

- View Sussex Skyhawks's Detail

Walnut Grove Farm

65 Augusta Hill Rd
Augusta - Map It
(973)383-5029

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Walnut Grove Farm's Detail

Ideal Farm and Garden Centre

Rts. 15 & 206
Lafayette - Map It
(973)579-3893
About 4.8 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Ideal Farm and Garden Centre's Detail

Lucey's Berry Farm

41 Beaver Run Rd
Lafayette - Map It
(973)383-4309
About 4.8 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Lucey's Berry Farm's Detail

High Point State Park

1480 State Route 23
Sussex 07461 - Map It
(973)875-4800
About 7.3 miles from Augusta

Outdoor Recreation
Park

- View High Point State Park's Detail

Kattermann Farms

212 Route 23 South
Sussex - Map It
(973)875-8171
About 7.3 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Kattermann Farms's Detail

Shale Hills Farm

98 Pond School Road
Sussex - Map It
(973)875-4231
About 7.3 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Shale Hills Farm's Detail

Hampton Hills Farm

64 Sharon Ct
Newton - Map It
(973)383-8159
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Hampton Hills Farm's Detail

Lentini Farm

251 Rt 94
Newton - Map It
(973)383-9845
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Lentini Farm's Detail

Spring Valley Equestrian Center

56 Paulinkill Lake Rd
Newton - Map It
(973)383-3766
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Horseback Riding

- View Spring Valley Equestrian Center's Detail

Sunset Mountain Farm

954 Route 619
Newton - Map It
no phone
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Sunset Mountain Farm's Detail

Sussex County Berry Farm

Rt. 206 N
Newton - Map It
(973)579-5055
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Sussex County Berry Farm's Detail

Valley View Farms

290 Rt. 206 South
Newton - Map It
(973)579-7271
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Valley View Farms's Detail

Windy Brow Farms

359 Ridge Road
Newton - Map It
(973)579-9657
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Windy Brow Farms's Detail

Peters Valley Craft Center

19 Kuhn Rd.
Layton 07851 - Map It
(973)948-5200
About 8.1 miles from Augusta

Museum

- View Peters Valley Craft Center's Detail

Heaven Hill Farm

451 Route 94
Vernon - Map It
(973)764-5144
About 8.4 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Heaven Hill Farm's Detail

Mount Vernon Farms

418 Rt. 515
Vernon - Map It
(973)764-6137
About 8.4 miles from Augusta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Mount Vernon Farms's Detail

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What's happening in and Around Augusta

May 2010

Peters Valley Open House - Layton , Sussex County
About 8.1 miles from Augusta
Sunday May 2, 2010
Peters Valley Craft Center invites the public to visit their Bevans Day Open House on Sunday May 2, 2010 Noon to 5pm in Layton, NJ. The event is free and open to the public

September

40th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair - Augusta , Sussex County
About 0 miles from Augusta
September 25, 26, 2010
The 40th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair hosts more than 180 juried artisans

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Lodging in and Around Augusta

Econo Lodge Newton

Hotel/Motel

448 Route 206 South
Newton NJ 07860

Map

1 Star
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Perfect for leisure and business travelers alike, The Econo Lodge of Newton NJ features free continental breakfast, free high speed wireless service in the lobby, warmly appointed guestrooms, and friendly service. The Econo Lodge is located on Route 15, just south of downtown Newton and a short distance from the crossroads of Route 15 and Route 206. Adjacent, you will find a great Italian Restaurant, and innumerable other dining, entertainment and shopping opportunities abound nearby. The hot

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Newton Sparta

Hotel/Motel

6 North Park Dr
Newton NJ 07860

Map

2 Stars
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

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Welcome to theHoliday Inn Express Hotel and Suites of Newton Sparta. We are located in the heart of Sussex County, NJ and the closet Hotel to Sussex County State Fairgrounds. With location 12 miles north of Rt. 80 and just off Rt. 206, we are ideal for both the business and leisure traveler. We are minutes away from businesses such as Selective Insurance, Thor Labs, Rubber Fab and Newton Memorial Hospital. Guests will enjoy area attractions such as Space Farms, Mountain Creek Ski Resort & Water

Wooden Duck Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

140 Goodale Road
Newton NJ 07860

Map

3 Stars
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Private baths, complementary wireless Internet throughout, satellite TV, air-conditioning, delicious hearty breakfast, and all the comforts of home for the business traveler and more. Located 12 miles to Branchville, 3 miles to Newton and 5 miles to Lafayette. The Wooded Duck B and B is adjacent to the Kittatinny State Park. It is on 10 Wooded acres. The Park has 1600 Wooded acres. Two stocked lakes are within walking distance.

Days Inn Vernon/McAfee

Hotel/Motel

15 Rt. 94
McAfee NJ 07428

Map

2 Stars
About 8 miles from Augusta

*The Days Inn Vernon-McAfee is located in the beautiful Hamburg mountains. *We are a short distance from the ski trail, Mountain Creek. *We offer a Free Continental Breakfast and are close to many Attractions. *All rooms have a remote control color TV with AM and FM radio and alarm clocks. *Hairdryers, Refrigerators and Microwaves are in every guest room. *All rooms with 2 beds are located on the second floor. *The disabled room has 1 Queen bed and is Non-Smoking. *We do have 2 rooms

Mineral Resorts And Spa

Hotel/Motel

Route 94 AND Chamonix Dr
Vernon NJ 07462

Map

3 Stars
About 8.4 miles from Augusta

Discover the NY metro areas newest and most exciting 4-season resort. Located in the preserved New Jersey Highlands, just 47 miles from New York City, Minerals Hotel and Spa is the newest addition to Crystal Springs Resort. Minerals hotel and spa at crystal springs offers a variety of lodging options including deluxe guestrooms, luxury guestrooms, and presidential suites in a new three-story upscale Aspen-style structure, as well as spacious mountainside and golf-side condominiums. Many rooms

Mountain Creek Resort

Hotel/Motel

200 State Route 94
Vernon NJ 07462

Map

About 8.4 miles from Augusta

The new village at Mountain Creek is well under way, with the new Appalachian and the Black Creek Sanctuary Townhomes. The Appalachian is the first of our lodging properties at Mountain Creek to offer slopeside hotel accommodations. We have begun taking the first reservations for stays beginning July 1, 2006. At Black Creek Sanctuary, our luxury resort townhomes are already open year-round. And it's a good thing, because the surrounding region offers fantastic dining, 12 golf courses, antiq

Harmony Ridge Farm & Campground

Camping

23 Risdon Dr
Frankford Township NJ 07826
(973)948-4941

Map

About 3.1 miles from Augusta

Cobmin Ridge Motel

Hotel/Motel

346 Rt. 206
Branchville NJ 07826
(973)948-3459

Map

About 3.5 miles from Augusta

Forest Motel

Hotel/Motel

104 Rt. 206
Branchville NJ 07826
(973)948-5456

Map

About 3.5 miles from Augusta

Kymer's Camping Resort

Camping

69 Kymer Rd
Branchville NJ 07826
(973)875-3167

Map

About 3.5 miles from Augusta

Four Seasons Motel

Hotel/Motel

59 Rt. 23
Franklin NJ 07416
(973)827-7890

Map

About 5.5 miles from Augusta

Sullivan's Gas Light Inn

Bed & Breakfast

382 Rt. 23
Franklin NJ 07416
(973)827-8227

Map

About 5.5 miles from Augusta

High Point Country Inn

Hotel/Motel

1328 Rt. 23 N.
Wantage NJ 07461
(973)702-1860

Map

About 7.3 miles from Augusta

Pleasant Acres Farm Campground

Camping

61 DeWitt Rd
Sussex NJ 07461
(973)875-4166

Map

About 7.3 miles from Augusta

Rayewood RV Center & Campground

Camping

120 Clove Rd
Sussex NJ 07461
(973)875-4961

Map

About 7.3 miles from Augusta

Green Valley Beach & Family Campground

Camping

68 Phillips Rd
Newton NJ 07860
(973)383-4026

Map

About 7.8 miles from Augusta

Legends Resort & Country Club

Hotel/Motel

Rt. 517
McAfee NJ 07428
(973)827-6000

Map

About 8 miles from Augusta

Beaver Hill Campground

Camping

120 Big Spring Rd
Hardyston NJ 07461
(973)827-0670

Map

About 8.1 miles from Augusta

Alpine Haus Bed & Breakfast Inn

Bed & Breakfast

217 Rt. 94
Vernon NJ 07462
(973)209-7080

Map

About 8.4 miles from Augusta

Appalachian Motel

Hotel/Motel

367 Rt. 94 N.
Vernon NJ 08406
(973)764-6070

Map

About 8.4 miles from Augusta

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Restaurants in and Around Augusta

Lafayette House

Price Range: $16 to $30

Olde Lafayette Village
Route 94
Lafayette NJ - Map It
(973)579-3100
About 4.8 miles from Augusta

American (Traditional)

André's

Price Range: $31 to $50

182 Spring St
Newton NJ - Map It
(973)300-4192
About 7.8 miles from Augusta

American (New)

Krogh's

Price Range: $16 to $30

23 White Deer Plaza
Sparta NJ - Map It
(973)729-8428
About 8.4 miles from Augusta

American (New)

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Morton's The Steakhouse at Ceasars in Atlantic City