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Mansion in May -
Morristown , Morris County
About 7.4 miles from Dover May 1 - 31
The Women’s Association of Morristown Medical Center presents its 16th Mansion In May. Mansion In May is a Designer Showhouse and Gardens tour featuring the area's top interior and landscape designers. Held every two - three years since 1974, Mansion In May is the premiere designer showhouse in New Jersey. More than 20,000 visitors are expected to attend the 2012 Showhouse, held daily throughout the month of May, with café dining and boutique shopping.
June
Golf Outing and Charity Tournament Hosted by Holy Trinity Orthodox Church -
Randolph , Morris County
About 2.6 miles from Dover Monday, June 4, 2012
The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church’s golf outing will benefit the Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry, along with other on-going church projects. The event will follow a best ball golf tournament format with golf packages that include green fees, golf cart, lunch, cocktail hour, dinner and awards. Various package levels and sponsorship opportunities available. A silent auction will also take place and donations are welcome.
August
Beatlemania Again in Concert -
Lake Hopatcong , Morris County
About 5.3 miles from Dover August 11
Live 3 Act Musical History of The Beatles.Costume changes and authentic musical instruments as played by The Beatles. Meet & greet performers after the show.
Experience the excitement and convenience of city life from the tranquility of Hyatt Morristown. Set amid a prime business center, our hotel in Morristown, New Jersey is the ideal base for business and leisure travelers.
Just 20 minutes from the Newark Liberty International Airport and 40 minutes from NYC is Hanover Marriott. The Hanover Marriott is perfect for weekend getaways, featuring 353 newly renovated rooms, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a heated indoor/outdoor pool. Enjoy on-site dining at Allie’s American Grille or Auld Shebeen Pub.
Discover the superb customer service and great value that Best Western hotels are known for while staying at the Best Western Rockaway Hotel. Situated just 35 miles outside of New York City in Rockaway, New Jersey, this hotel is very close to many local restaurants, shops, and attractions. Each of the 60 newly-renovated guest rooms features a microwave, refrigerator, cable television with movie channels and free high-speed Internet access. The 100% smoke free hotel also offers Jacuzzi suites.
Come reinvent yourself at the Courtyard by Marriott. Located off I-80 at exit 30, we are only minutes from Rockaway, Parsippany, Randolph, Mt. Olive, & Hackettstown. Now serving Dinner in our On-Site Restaurant!
Free continental breakfast daily. Full service restaurant on premise open for lunch and dinner. Banquet and meeting facilities available up to 150 people. Seasonal outdoor pool, park like setting, fitness room and business center on premise. Hotel restaurant closed Dec 24-25 2007 and Jan 1 2008. Only breakfast will be served during these holiday hours.
Come and experience our new Comforts of Home® Bedding Collection.The Candlewood Suites Morris Plains Hotel is one of the most conveniently located all suites hotels in the heart of the business district of Morris County. Located near Morristown, Parsippany and only 30 minutes from New York City we are close to all major highways such as the New Jersey Parkway, RT. 80, RT. 287 and RT. 10. If New York City is your destination, the hotel is conveniently located 2 miles from the train station whi
Located in the heart of the business District of Morris County is the Parsippany Inn and Suites. Located near Morristown, Parsippany and only 30 minutes from New York City we are close to all major highways such as the New Jersey Parkway, RT. 80, RT. 287 and RT. 10. We are conveniently located 2 miles from the train station which will take you directly to midtown Manhattan. If you are looking for leisure activities such as Atlantic City, you can take many local bus services which are only a few
The Red Carpet Inn is located within five minutes of the areas top businesses, colleges, hospitals, and attractions. The hotel is only 35 minutes from New York City. Our hotel features 72 clean, comfortable rooms, complimentary coffee in the morning, and is located only five minutes from area restaurants. Free Local Phone Calls. Free wireless internet access is provided in the lobby.
Welcome to the Days Inn Parsippany where comfort is important. Here you will find we offer a clean and quiet atmosphere at affordable rates. Free Wireless Highspeed Internet available. Here you start your day off with Free Daybreak continental breakfast offered in the lobby from 6:30 to 11:00 a.m. The Days Inn is conveniently located on Routes 46 and 202. With easy access to major attractions come stay with us and you'll find the Days Inns offers the best of Hospitality service to all gues
Parsippany Hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Parsippany hotel provides you with a clean, comfortable room at an affordable price. Fairfield Inn & Suites Parsippany hotel starts your day with a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast buffet
The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Parsippany is centrally located in Morris County near the junctions of Routes 46-80-280 & 287. The hotel is in the heart of the Parsippany business district and only minutes from Boonton, Pine Brook, Fairfield, Montville, Mountain Lakes, Whippany, East Hanover, Denville and Morristown. The hotel is also conveniently located near shopping malls, Universities, restaurants and catering facilities. We offer complimentary van service to many of these locations (base
Public Transportation to N Y City available near Hotel 35 Minutes from Major New York City Tourist attractions 20 Minutes from Giant Stadium, Meadowlands complex and Continental Arena Conveniently located near intersections of Routes 46, 80, 280, 287 Within minutes of most Essex & Morris County corporate headquarters Special weekly and monthly rates available Business Center on site Fitness Center on site Free Wireless Access to High Speed Internet Continental breakfast: Orange juice, bage
The Ramada Parsippany Limited is nestled in the business district of Parsippany and is accessible be all major highways. This Parsippany hotel is just minutes from all office parks and corporate offices of many companies such as, ADP, Pfizer, State Farm Insurance, KMG, EBI, and Tyco. Ramada Parsippany Limited is also very accessible to Morristown, Rockaway, Fairfield, East Hanover, Whippany, and Caldwell. At the Ramada Parsippany hotel, you can enjoy our deluxe continental breakfast after a q
Red Roof Inn is renovating all of their inns nationwide! They're rededicated to making your stay even better and back that promise with their Guest Service Guarantee, their assurance that you will enjoy your stay or they don't expect you to pay. This location now features redesigned rooms with more comfort and added amenities such as T-Mobile wireless Internet access (daily fee may apply). Experience our coffeehouse-style service featuring fresh brewed, ground whole bean coffee. The Parsippany
At the Residence Inn, we have perfected the extended stay experience by combining all the comforts of home with our passion for making every guest feel welcome. Our 156 spacious suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, plenty of space for relaxing
Come visit the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel! Offering friendly service, great facilities, and an ideal location just 30 minutes from Newark International Airport, we are an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers. We are a non-smoking hotel for the comfort of our guests. Find total relaxation in our 370 guest rooms and suites. All feature High Speed Internet Access so you can stay connected to home or the office. Spend your day lounging by our indoor and outdoor pools, unwinding in the sa
Hotel Sierra Parsippany-formerly Sierra Suites-offers a different kind of guest experience combining fresh service - inspired design - and comfortable luxury. The hotel features spacious smartly designed suites with fresh sumptuous beds and linens - lifestyle amenities such as a Sharper Image clock radio with iPod docking station and soothing sound machine - expanded cable and movie channels - and spa-inspired bath amenities including waffle terry bath robes - Gilchrist and Soames bath products
Welcome to the Staybridge Suites in Parsippany, New Jersey! Our Extended Stay hotel offers suites that are perfect for relocation into the Parsippany, Morristown, and Whippany areas or just coming into town for business or pleasure. Just minutes from Interstate 80 and Interstate 287, Staybridge Suites-Parsippany is conveniently located to Pfizer, EBI, Cadbury Adams, KPMG, Mercedes Benz,Cendant, Sankyo Pharma, Novartis, Honeywell, CNA, and Merrill Lynch. This extended stay hotel in Parsippany NJ
This Morristown, New Jersey hotel is close to many of the area's local attractions such as the Morristown Town Green, The Morris Museum and Fosterfields's Living Historical Farm. Situated in the heart of historic Morristown, New Jersey, the Best Western Morristown Inn provides guests with warm country hospitality and an authentic colonial atmosphere. The hotel offers all of the modern conveniences as well as an old fashioned feel. Guests staying at this charming hotel will be within walking di
Located outside New York in the Newark metropolitan area, just 25 minutes from Newark International Airport. Close to area corporate and entertainment centers. Great Adventure? theme park and the Meadowlands Sports Complex are also nearby. Complimentary shuttle service available within a five-mile radius Monday to Friday. PET POLICY: will accept up to two household pets per suite. Only one pet can be a dog weighing no more than 75 pounds. Cats must be declawed and house broken. A $150 USD non-re
Courtyard surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business travel easy. Our 149 spacious guest rooms feature a comfortable sitting area, large work desk , two phones with data ports and in room coffee
Located in the Newark metropolitan area within the Prudential Business Campus, just 30 minutes from Newark International Airport. Near the Gatehall Corporate Center and the Lanidex Center. Within driving distance to the casinos in Atlantic City and 45 minutes from New York City attractions. Great America? theme park and the Meadowlands Sports Complex are also nearby. Complimentary shuttle within a five-mile radius Monday to Friday. PET POLICY: Will accept up to two household pets per suite. Only
Conveniently located within minutes of several area universities and national historical sites, the Wellesley Inn Whippany offers an appealing blend of quality, comfort, and convenience for business and vacation travelers alike. Enjoy easy access to George Washington?s Headquarters, the birthplace of Grover Cleveland, the Edison National Historical site or within a short drive, attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and the Empire State Building
Stay at this new Budd Lake hotel conveniently located off Interstate 80 less than 2 miles from the New Jersey International Trade Center. The Best Western Mount Olive Hotel is located in Budd Lake, a 19th century Morris Canal port town situated along the banks of the Musconetcong River in New Jersey. This Budd Lake hotel is located less than two miles from the New Jersey International Trade Center, one mile from New Jersey Transit trains and 35 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. T
Half mile to International Trade Center. Close to Lake and area attractions, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Extended Stay and Executive Suites avaialable. All Comfort Suites are smoke free.
Residence Inn by Marriott Mount Olive at the Int T
Located just off I-80 in Northern New Jersey, the new Residence Inn Mt. Olive at International Trade Center features warm and inviting public areas, spacious suites equipped with high-speed Internet access and a staff ready 24/7 to make you feel at home.
The Wyndham Garden Hotel - Mount Olive opened on June 9, 1997 with 141 rooms. We offer such ammenities as The Garden Cafe, which offers a full American breakfast, lunch, and dinner, room service each evening, The Lobby Lounge, and indoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness room, full banquet facilities, shuttle service within the International Trade Center, and a beautifully landscaped garden in the center of the hotel.
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel/Motel
375 Mount Hope Ave
Rockaway NJ 07866
(973)328-0600
