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Online Travel Show

Let AboutNewJersey.com show you New Jersey through our own online travel show called "Exploring New Jersey with Laura Crockett". Through five to ten minute videos, AboutNewJersey, along with your host Laura Crockett, showcase various attractions throughout NJ.

Transportation

So you decided to come out to check out New Jersey - now how do you get around? Need to know where the ferries are? How to take NJ Transit? What about the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway - this is the place to look.

New Jersey Online Store

Check out our online store where you can find a wide selection of New Jersey related items for yourself or as a gift, If you're planning out that great NJ vacation, then make sure you don't miss our selection of recommended NJ travel books!

Event Guide

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Fun & Games

Try your skill and have some fun with our New Jersey relate online games. We have several to choose from, with more planned to be added in the future.

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About New Jersey

Discover New Jersey. Learn the history of the state, the symbols and its flag. This is where you can find the facts and figures about New Jersey. Learn about the state's many firsts, the who's who of New Jersey. If you're interested in learning about New Jersey - this is the place to go.

Towns & Counties

Going to a particular town or county in New Jersey and want to know what there is to do in the area? Check out the Towns and Counties section. Here you can easily see what to do in the area.

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

If you're looking for a restaurant in NJ or a NJ hotel, or even a great B&B in Cape May, then check out our NJ Restaurant and lodging guides. On the NJ Restaurant guide, you can find pizzerias, fine dining, steak houses, as well as famous NJ diners. This is all searchable by city, county and cuisine type.

On our NJ Hotel & Lodging Guide, you can find anything from world class hotels, to romantic B&Bs to over 80 NJ campgrounds. For over 200 hotels, you can even book your stay right through AboutNewJersey.com.

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

Sussex NJ - Sussex County

Facts

Founded: 1902
Settled:
Population: 2,201
Size: sq miles

Located in the rolling hills of Sussex County, there lives more than 24,000 people who call Vernon Township their home. Many more people pass through Vernon each year, be it for a day long getaway or to follow the path of the Appalachian Trail.

The independent township of Vernon was established on November 19, 1792. The 68 square miles which marked the town's borders over 200 years ago have not changed since. However, the population of Vernon, which as a mere 1548 people as recently as 1950, has steadily grown since the 1960's, when the ski industry was introduced to the area. Today, the town's growth is best reflected by its school system - its 5451 students make it the largest school system in Sussex County.

Attractions in and Around Sussex

High Point State Park

1480 State Route 23
Sussex 07461 - Map It
(973)875-4800

Outdoor Recreation
Park

- View High Point State Park's Detail

Kattermann Farms

212 Route 23 South
Sussex - Map It
(973)875-8171

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Kattermann Farms's Detail

Shale Hills Farm

98 Pond School Road
Sussex - Map It
(973)875-4231

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Shale Hills Farm's Detail

Heaven Hill Farm

451 Route 94
Vernon - Map It
(973)764-5144
About 6.5 miles from Sussex

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Heaven Hill Farm's Detail

Mount Vernon Farms

418 Rt. 515
Vernon - Map It
(973)764-6137
About 6.5 miles from Sussex

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Mount Vernon Farms's Detail

Pochuck Valley Farm

962 Rt. 517
Glenwood - Map It
(973)764-4732
About 6.8 miles from Sussex

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Pochuck Valley Farm's Detail

Sussex Skyhawks

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

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 Sussex

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 8.8 miles from Sussex

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 8.8 miles from Sussex

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

- View Lucey's Berry Farm's Detail

Go to the NJ Attraction Guide

What's happening in and Around Sussex

September 2012

Peters Valley Fine Craft Fair - Augusta , Sussex County
About 8.4 miles from Sussex
September 29-30, 2012
Come out and join us for a terrific day of exciting artist demonstrations, wonderful food, fun kids art and delightful music as well as 160 exhibitors selling American made crafts in ceramics, leather, blacksmithing, fibers, photography, glass, metal, sculpture and jewelry, wood, drawing/painting and mixed media!

Go to the NJ Event Guide

Lodging in and Around Sussex

Days Inn Vernon/McAfee

Hotel/Motel

15 Rt. 94
McAfee NJ 07428

Map

2 Stars
About 4.1 miles from Sussex

*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 6.5 miles from Sussex

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 6.5 miles from Sussex

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

Pleasant Acres Farm Campground

Camping

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

Map

Rayewood RV Center & Campground

Camping

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

Map

High Point Country Inn

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 3.8 miles from Sussex

Legends Resort & Country Club

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 4.1 miles from Sussex

Four Seasons Motel

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 6.2 miles from Sussex

Sullivan's Gas Light Inn

Bed & Breakfast

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

Map

About 6.2 miles from Sussex

Alpine Haus Bed & Breakfast Inn

Bed & Breakfast

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

Map

About 6.5 miles from Sussex

Appalachian Motel

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 6.5 miles from Sussex

Apple Valley Inn

Bed & Breakfast

967 Rt. 517
Glenwood NJ 07418
(973)764-3735

Map

About 6.8 miles from Sussex

Glenwood Mill Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

1860 Rt. 565
Glenwood NJ 07418
(973)764-8660

Map

About 6.8 miles from Sussex

Beaver Hill Campground

Camping

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

Map

About 7.2 miles from Sussex

Harmony Ridge Farm & Campground

Camping

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

Map

About 8 miles from Sussex

Cobmin Ridge Motel

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 8.7 miles from Sussex

Forest Motel

Hotel/Motel

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

Map

About 8.7 miles from Sussex

Kymer's Camping Resort

Camping

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

Map

About 8.7 miles from Sussex

Go to the NJ Lodging Guide

Restaurants in and Around Sussex

Lafayette House

Price Range: $16 to $30

Olde Lafayette Village
Route 94
Lafayette NJ - Map It
(973)579-3100
About 8.8 miles from Sussex

American (Traditional)

Go to the NJ Restaurant Guide

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