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

Newton NJ - Sussex County

Facts

Founded:
Settled:
Population: 7,521
Size: sq miles

Attractions in and Around Newton

Hampton Hills Farm

64 Sharon Ct
Newton - Map It
(973)383-8159

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Hampton Hills Farm's Detail

Lentini Farm

251 Rt 94
Newton - Map It
(973)383-9845

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Lentini Farm's Detail

Spring Valley Equestrian Center

56 Paulinkill Lake Rd
Newton - Map It
(973)383-3766

Horseback Riding

- View Spring Valley Equestrian Center's Detail

Sunset Mountain Farm

954 Route 619
Newton - Map It
no phone

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Sunset Mountain Farm's Detail

Sussex County Berry Farm

Rt. 206 N
Newton - Map It
(973)579-5055

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

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Valley View Farms's Detail

Windy Brow Farms

359 Ridge Road
Newton - Map It
(973)579-9657

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Windy Brow Farms's Detail

Ideal Farm and Garden Centre

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

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 Newton

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Lucey's Berry Farm's Detail

Kittatinny Valley State Park

PO Box 621
Andover 07821 - Map It
(973)786-6445
About 6.9 miles from Newton

Eco-Tourism
Outdoor Recreation
Park

- View Kittatinny Valley State Park's Detail

Bear Creek Raspberry Patch

Rt. 517
Tranquility
Green Township - Map It
(908)979-1451
About 7.5 miles from Newton

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Bear Creek Raspberry Patch's Detail

Sussex Skyhawks

94 Championship Place
Augusta 07822 - Map It
(973)300-1000
About 7.8 miles from Newton

Sports (Spectator)

- View Sussex Skyhawks's Detail

Walnut Grove Farm

65 Augusta Hill Rd
Augusta - Map It
(973)383-5029
About 7.8 miles from Newton

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Walnut Grove Farm's Detail

Go to the NJ Attraction Guide

What's happening in and Around Newton

September 2010

40th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair - Augusta , Sussex County
About 7.8 miles from Newton
September 25, 26, 2010
The 40th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair hosts more than 180 juried artisans

Go to the NJ Event Guide

Lodging in and Around Newton

Econo Lodge Newton

Hotel/Motel

448 Route 206 South
Newton NJ 07860

Map

1 Star

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Newton Sparta Thumbnail

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

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.

Green Valley Beach & Family Campground

Camping

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

Map

Cobmin Ridge Motel

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 6.3 miles from Newton

Forest Motel

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 6.3 miles from Newton

Kymer's Camping Resort

Camping

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

Map

About 6.3 miles from Newton

Crossed Keys

Bed & Breakfast

289 Pequest Rd
Andover NJ 07821
(973)786-6661

Map

About 6.9 miles from Newton

Holiday Motel

Hotel/Motel

708 Rt. 206
Andover NJ 07821
(973)786-5260

Map

About 6.9 miles from Newton

Panther Lake Campground

Camping

6 Panther Lake Rd
Andover NJ 07821
(973)347-4440

Map

About 6.9 miles from Newton

Harmony Ridge Farm & Campground

Camping

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

Map

About 7.1 miles from Newton

Columbia Valley Campground

Camping

289 Lackawanna Dr
Byram Township NJ 07821
(973)691-0596

Map

About 8.5 miles from Newton

Go to the NJ Lodging Guide

Restaurants in and Around Newton

André's

Price Range: $31 to $50

182 Spring St
Newton NJ - Map It
(973)300-4192
About 0 miles from Newton

American (New)

Lafayette House

Price Range: $16 to $30

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

American (Traditional)

Krogh's

Price Range: $16 to $30

23 White Deer Plaza
Sparta NJ - Map It
(973)729-8428
About 7.6 miles from Newton

American (New)

Wallpack Inn

Price Range: $31 to $50

Route 615
Wallpack NJ - Map It
(973)948-3890
About 8.4 miles from Newton

Continental

Mattar's

Price Range: $31 to $50

1115 Route 517
Allamuchy NJ - Map It
(908)852-2300
About 9.6 miles from Newton

Continental

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