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Amusement Parks

New Jersey has a huge selection of amusement parks throughout the state. From parks geared toward small children such as Storybook Land to the largest regional amusement Park in the country - Six Flags Great Adventure, where you can plummet 215 ft at 80 miles an hour on Nitro - not to mention the many water parks. There are things for all age groups and all interests.

Historical Sites

Come experience the many Historical Attractions found throughout New Jersey, from the many places where Washington stayed and fought to where Thomas Edison invented the incandecent lightbulb, the phonograph, movies and so much more.

Jersey Shore

New Jersey has 127 miles of shoreline. Come discover the many historic lighthouses, enjoy the excitement of Atlantic City, Seaside Heights or relax in historic Cape May. Check out the many wildlife refuges. There is something for everyone on the Jersey Shore.

Cultural

Come check out the many museums, catch a play at a theater or learn about the many New Jersey legends - including the Jersey Devil. Learn about how an entire nation was frightened by a Halloween radio joke and thought the earth was being invaded by martians.

Outdoor Recreation

Take a walk through one of the many acres of our various state parks or just relax and go birdwatching. Hunting is also available, as is kayaking, horsebacking riding and many other activities.

Come explore the wilderness of New Jersey - from the mountains in the north to the million+ acre Pine Barrens in the south to the wildlife refuges along the Jersey Shore.

Sports

New Jersey has numerous professional and minor league sports - as well as recreational sports you can take part in. From golf to baseball to lacrosse - New Jersey has something for everyone.

Interested in catching a game while in New Jersey? Check out the New Jersey Devils - 3 time Stanley Cup Champions at the Meadowlands or the minor league baseball teams such as the Lakewood Blue Claws. Interested in seeing a lacrosse game? We have TWO professional teams.

NJ Restaurant and Lodging Guide

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

Stanhope NJ - Sussex County

8 Rt. 24
Chester - Map It
(908)879-2696
About 9.2 miles from Stanhope

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Stony Hill Gardens's Detail

Go to the NJ Attraction Guide

What's happening in and Around Stanhope

December 2009

Cub Scout Beltloop Bazaar - Dover , Morris County
About 7.7 miles from Stanhope
Sat, Dec. 5, 2009
The museum will be holding the second of four beltloop bazaars.

Go to the NJ Event Guide

Lodging in and Around Stanhope

Courtyard by Marriott Mount Arlington

Hotel/Motel

15 Howard Blvd
Mount Arlington NJ 07856

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2 Stars
About 3.4 miles from Stanhope

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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!

Quality Inn Ledgewood

Hotel/Motel

1691 Rt. 46 West
Ledgewood NJ 07852

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1 Star
About 3.8 miles from Stanhope

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.

Best Western Mount Olive Hotel

Hotel/Motel

138 Route 46
Budd Lake NJ 07828

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2 Stars
About 4 miles from Stanhope

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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

Comfort Suites Budd Lake

Hotel/Motel

102 Route 46
Budd Lake NJ 07828

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3 Stars
About 4 miles from Stanhope

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

Hotel/Motel

271 Continental Drive
Mount Olive NJ 07828

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2 Stars
About 4 miles from Stanhope

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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.

Wyndham Garden Hotel - Mt. Olive

Hotel/Motel

1000 International Drive
Mount Olive NJ 07828

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3 Stars
About 4 miles from Stanhope

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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.

Comfort Inn Hackettstown

Hotel/Motel

1925 Route 57 West
Hackettstown NJ 07840

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2 Stars
About 8.5 miles from Stanhope

100% non smoking hotel featuring wonderfully appointed guest rooms with in-room coffee, 27-inch cable color televisions, dataport phones, high speed wireless internet service, iron/ironing boards, voice mail and more. FREE deluxe continental breakfast, FREE morning newspaper and meeting/banquet facility capable of up to 200 guests. Hotel guests have complimentary use of Health Club across street.

Best Western The Inn At Rockaway

Hotel/Motel

14 Green Pond Road
Rockaway NJ 07866

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2 Stars
About 10 miles from Stanhope

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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.

Columbia Valley Campground

Camping

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

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About 2.3 miles from Stanhope

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mt. Arlington

Hotel/Motel

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

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About 3.4 miles from Stanhope

Crossed Keys

Bed & Breakfast

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

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About 3.9 miles from Stanhope

Holiday Motel

Hotel/Motel

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

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About 3.9 miles from Stanhope

Panther Lake Campground

Camping

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

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About 3.9 miles from Stanhope

Fla-Net Park

Camping

20 Flanders-Netcong Rd
Flanders NJ 07836
(973)347-4467

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About 5.3 miles from Stanhope

Clarion Collection The Inn At Panther Valley

Hotel/Motel

1627 Route 517
Hackettstown NJ 07840
(908)852-6000

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About 8.5 miles from Stanhope

Park Plaza Motel

Hotel/Motel

3 Rt. 46 E
Hackettstown NJ 07840
(908)852-5165

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About 8.5 miles from Stanhope

Publick House Inn Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

111 Main St
Chester NJ 07930
(908)879-6878

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About 9.2 miles from Stanhope

Hilton Garden Inn

Hotel/Motel

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

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About 10 miles from Stanhope

Mountain Inn

Hotel/Motel

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

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Take a Walking Tour of Historic Morristown at 10:00am