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

Sparta NJ - Sussex County

Facts

Founded:
Settled:
Population: 8,930
Size: sq miles

Attractions in and Around Sparta

Ideal Farm and Garden Centre

Rts. 15 & 206
Lafayette - Map It
(973)579-3893
About 4.3 miles from Sparta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

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Lucey's Berry Farm

41 Beaver Run Rd
Lafayette - Map It
(973)383-4309
About 4.3 miles from Sparta

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 7.4 miles from Sparta

Eco-Tourism
Outdoor Recreation
Park

- View Kittatinny Valley State Park's Detail

Hampton Hills Farm

64 Sharon Ct
Newton - Map It
(973)383-8159
About 7.6 miles from Sparta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

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Lentini Farm

251 Rt 94
Newton - Map It
(973)383-9845
About 7.6 miles from Sparta

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 7.6 miles from Sparta

Horseback Riding

- View Spring Valley Equestrian Center's Detail

Sunset Mountain Farm

954 Route 619
Newton - Map It
no phone
About 7.6 miles from Sparta

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 7.6 miles from Sparta

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 7.6 miles from Sparta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Valley View Farms's Detail

Windy Brow Farms

359 Ridge Road
Newton - Map It
(973)579-9657
About 7.6 miles from Sparta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Windy Brow Farms's Detail

Waterloo Village

Waterloo Rd
Stanhope 07874 - Map It
(201)347-0900
About 8 miles from Sparta

Historical
Museum

- View Waterloo Village's Detail

Sussex Skyhawks

94 Championship Place
Augusta 07822 - Map It
(973)300-1000
About 8.4 miles from Sparta

Sports (Spectator)

- View Sussex Skyhawks's Detail

Walnut Grove Farm

65 Augusta Hill Rd
Augusta - Map It
(973)383-5029
About 8.4 miles from Sparta

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Walnut Grove Farm's Detail

Go to the NJ Attraction Guide

What's happening in and Around Sparta

September 2010

40th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair - Augusta , Sussex County
About 8.4 miles from Sparta
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 Sparta

Courtyard by Marriott Mount Arlington

Hotel/Motel

15 Howard Blvd
Mount Arlington NJ 07856

Map

2 Stars
About 6.9 miles from Sparta

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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!

Econo Lodge Newton

Hotel/Motel

448 Route 206 South
Newton NJ 07860

Map

1 Star
About 7.6 miles from Sparta

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 7.6 miles from Sparta

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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 7.6 miles from Sparta

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.

Best Western The Inn At Rockaway

Hotel/Motel

14 Green Pond Road
Rockaway NJ 07866

Map

2 Stars
About 10 miles from Sparta

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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.

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

Camping

995 Weldon Rd
Jefferson NJ 07849
(973)663-0200

Map

About 5.4 miles from Sparta

Columbia Valley Campground

Camping

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

Map

About 5.8 miles from Sparta

Four Seasons Motel

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 6.8 miles from Sparta

Sullivan's Gas Light Inn

Bed & Breakfast

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

Map

About 6.8 miles from Sparta

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mt. Arlington

Hotel/Motel

176 Howard Blvd
Mount Arlington NJ 07856
(973)770-7880

Map

About 6.9 miles from Sparta

Sun Air Lakeside Campground

Camping

Cozy Lake Rd
Oak Ridge NJ 07438
(973)697-3489

Map

About 6.9 miles from Sparta

Crossed Keys

Bed & Breakfast

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

Map

About 7.4 miles from Sparta

Holiday Motel

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 7.4 miles from Sparta

Panther Lake Campground

Camping

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

Map

About 7.4 miles from Sparta

Green Valley Beach & Family Campground

Camping

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

Map

About 7.6 miles from Sparta

Beaver Hill Campground

Camping

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

Map

About 7.8 miles from Sparta

Hilton Garden Inn

Hotel/Motel

375 Mount Hope Ave
Rockaway NJ 07866
(973)328-0600

Map

About 10 miles from Sparta

Mountain Inn

Hotel/Motel

156 Route 46
Rockaway NJ 07866
(973)627-8310

Map

About 10 miles from Sparta

Go to the NJ Lodging Guide

Restaurants in and Around Sparta

Krogh's

Price Range: $16 to $30

23 White Deer Plaza
Sparta NJ - Map It
(973)729-8428
About 0 miles from Sparta

American (New)

Lafayette House

Price Range: $16 to $30

Olde Lafayette Village
Route 94
Lafayette NJ - Map It
(973)579-3100
About 4.3 miles from Sparta

American (Traditional)

André's

Price Range: $31 to $50

182 Spring St
Newton NJ - Map It
(973)300-4192
About 7.6 miles from Sparta

American (New)

Black Forest Inn

Price Range: $31 to $50

249 Route 206 North
Stanhope NJ - Map It
(973)347-3344
About 8 miles from Sparta

Continental
German

Go to the NJ Restaurant Guide