Recommended Activities
Explore all north eastern New Jersey has to offer!
In addition to our list of activities, please be sure to check your Skylands Magazine for a seasonal schedule of activities in the surrounding area or visit
http://www.njskylands.com/evcurrent.htm
Hiking
Jenny Jump State Forest, 5 miles
This 4,200-acre forest rises like an emerald jewel from the surrounding farmland, with overlooks along the ridge providing views over the fertile fields of the Great Valley to the Delaware Water Gap. The abundance of glacial boulders at Jenny Jump is the result of its proximity to the Ice Age terminal moraine located just to the south. This terminal moraine is a great heap of boulders and sands that marks the farthest advance of the Pleistocene glacial ice sheet.
In addition to hiking trails, Jenny Jump State Forest facilities include camping, hunting, boating, fishing and picnicking. "Shelters," which are actually enclosed cabins, with a wood stove, are also available, and there is even an astronomy observatory.
From the Inn: Make a right out of the parking lot, heading NORTH on 519. At third right, turn onto Shiloh Road. Approximately 1 mile, turn right onto State Park Road. [Google Maps for approximate location: "Shiloh Road and State Park Road, Hope, NJ"]
Maps and information available at the office: 908-459-4366
Worthington State Forest, 16 mi
Some of the most rugged terrain and splendid views of northern New Jersey are found in Worthington State Forest. A rocky and sometimes steep trail follows Dunnfield Creek from the Delaware River to Mount Tammany or hikers may choose to follow the trail to Sunfish Pond, one of the most popular sites in the area. Millions of years in the making, the pond was carved out by glacial forces during the last ice age and is one of fourteen rock-basin lakes between the Delaware Water Gap and the end of Kittatinny Ridge. A trail circles the pond, with many boulders and openings for resting and observation.
There are over 26 miles of trails within the park including 5 miles of canoe trails on the Delaware River and over 7 miles of the Appalachian Trail. All trails within the park are hiking only. A demanding climb to the top of Mt. Tammany at 1527 ft. above sea level rewards the park visitor with a panoramic view of the Delaware Water Gap. A new interpretive trail, the Rockcores Trail, has been developed and offers some natural and historic information to the park visitor.
The Appalachian Trail passes through Worthington to Stokes State Forest and High Point State Park. One of the earliest roads in the region - the Old Mine Road - skirts the forest along the Delaware River. The road was used for transporting copper and slate from the mines and quarries in the area, and is believed to have originally been a well-defined Indian trail. The trail was also used by fur traders and Dutch settlers.
From the Inn: Take Route 80 west to the last exit in New Jersey, EXIT 1 (Millbrook/Flatbrookville). At bottom of ramp, turn right. Office is three miles on left.
Maps and information available at the office: 908-841-9575
Lackawana Railroad Hainsburg, NJ - 6 mi
Follow 521 NORTH towards Blairstown. Make a LEFT onto Rt 94 South towards Pennsylvania. Follow for about 6 miles, and make a left onto an old bridge (after The Animal Mansion). There is an old viaduct built by the Lackawanna railroad. You can park under this and walk up. You are also able to cross the viaduct for an amazing view. The trail on the right hand side will take you all the way to Pennsylvania.
Bushkill Falls, Bushkill, PA – 28 mi
The “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls is among the Keystone State’s most famous scenic attractions. This unique series of eight waterfalls, nestled deep in the wooded Pocono Mountains, is accessible through an excellent network of hiking trails and bridges which afford fabulous views of the falls and the surrounding forest.
Bushkill Falls Rd, Bushkill, PA
(570) 588-6682
Dingmann’s Falls, Delaware, PA – 40 mi
Dingmas Falls is the second highest falls in the state, with a plunge of 130 feet. In heavy spring runoff, there is no way to get to the end of the boardwalk without getting drenched spray. The boardwalk trail passes by a thin horsetail cascade called Silverthread Falls. Whereas Dingmans Falls slides down a sandstone face, Silverthread has sawed its way through a narrow fissure of the same formation to reveal a cross section of the lower Pocono Plateau, with its many twisted and folded rock layers.
224 Dingmans Falls Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
570-828-2253
George W Childs State Park, Dingmans Ferry, PA - 40 mi
The George W. Childs Recreation Site is a former state park that is the site of a number of cascade waterfalls along Dingmans Creek. This picturesque park is a part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational area and includes expansive hemlock groves and cascading waterfalls along with a picnic area, comfort facilities, and a short hiking trail along the falls.
Skiing/Snowtubing
Shawnee Mountain, East Stroudsburg, PA – 20 mi
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is a family friendly ski area located in Pocono Mountains, just a short drive from New York City, Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia.
401 Hollow Rd East Stroudsburg, PA
18301
(570) 421-7231
Camelback Mountain, Tannersville, PA – 29 mi
Skiing and Snow tubing
1 Camelback Rd
Tannersville, PA 18372
(570) 629-1661
Jack Frost – Big Boulder, Blakeslee, PA - 47 mi
Skiing and Snow tubing
1 Jack Frost Mountain Rd
Blakeslee, PA
18610
(570) 443-8425
Cross Country Skiing & Snow Shoeing
The Paulinkskill Valley Trail, Blairstown, NJ – 6.4 mi
Entrances at:
Footbridge Park
1 Footbridge Ln,
Blairstown, NJ 07825
Blairstown Airport
Lambert Road,
Blairstown, NJ 07825
High Pointe Cross Country Ski Center, Sussex, NJ – 38.7 mi
1480 Route 23
Sussex, NJ 07461
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm, Sat-Sun, holidays
8:00am-4:00pm
(High Point State Park 8:00am-4:30pm)
Ph (973) 702-1222 (Dec. 1
- Apr. 1)
Wineries
Four Sisters Winery, Belvidere, NJ – 4.5 mi
Four Sisters Winery sits nestled in a beautiful valley amidst the rolling fields and picturesque hills of Warren County, New Jersey. It is part of an agricultural tradition carried on by Matty Matarazzo on his 250-acre farm, which reflects his commitment to the land and its fruitfulness. Since 1981, Matty has been growing grapes and producing award-winning wines with ever increasing success.
783 County Road 519
Belvidere, NJ
07823
(908) 475-3671
Brook Hollow Winery – Brook Hollow Farms, Columbia, NJ - 8.7 mi
52 Frog Pond Rd
Columbia, NJ
07832
(908) 496-4577
Franklin Hill Vineyards, Bangor, PA - 19 mi
7833 Franklin Hill
Rd
Bangor, PA 18013
888-887-2839
Alba Vineyard & Winery, Milford, NJ - 27 mi
269 Route 627
Village of Finesville,
Milford,
NJ
(908) 995-7800
Cava Winery & Vineyard, Hamburg, NJ – 30 mi
3619 New Jersey 94
Hamburg, NJ
07419
(973) 823-9463
Ventimiglia Vineyard, Wantage, NJ – 32.7 mi
101 Layton Rd
Wantage, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4333
Local Farms - seasonal activities (pick your own, hayrides, etc)
Longmeadow Farms – 1.8 mi
Pick your own apples, pumpkins, & raspberries
561 Hope Blairstown Rd, Hope, NJ
(908) 459-5351
http://www.longmeadowfarmnj.com/
Little Big Farm – 2.2mi
Flowers, farm tours
111 Heller Hill Rd, Blairstown NJ
(908)-459-5484
Race Farm – 2.9 mi
Pick your own, bakery, garden center
87 Belcher Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-8151
Marshall’s Farm Market – 5.0 mi
Hayrides, produces, meats, homemade pies, outdoor furniture
114 US 46, Delaware, NJ 07833
(908) 475-1989
http://www.marshallsfarmmarket.com/
Genesis Farm – 5.3 mi
Literacy programs, learning center
41A Silver Lake Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-6735
Well-Sweep Herb Farm – 7.0mi
Picnics, herbs, gift shop, farm animals
205 Mount Bethel Road, Port Murray NJ 07865
(908) 852-5390
Mackey’s Orchard – 8.3 mi
Pick your own, bakery, ice cream, produce
284 County Road 519, Belvidere NJ
(908) 475-1507
http://www.mackeysorchard.com/
Donaldson Farm – 8.4 mi
Pick your own, hayrides, corn maze, fresh produce
358 Allen Road, Hackettstown NJ 07840
(908) 852-9122
http://www.donaldsonfarms.net/
Tranquility Farms – 8.7 mi
Seasonal Festivals, pick your own, produce
10 Green Farms Rd, Andover NJ 07821
(908) 979-0303
http://www.tranquillityfarmsnj.com/
Family Fun
The Land of Make Believe – Hope, NJ – 0.2 mi
Water Park & Amusement Park
Great Meadows Rd
(908) 459-9000
United Astronomy Club of New Jersey at Jenny Jump- Hope, NJ – 3.7 mi
Public programs every Saturday from April through October
333 State Park Road
Hope, NJ
(908) 459-4909
Double D Horse Ranch – Blairstown, NJ- 3.9 mi
Group trail rides along the Paulinskill
81 Mount Hermon Road
Blairstown NJ
(908) 459-9044
Pequest Fish Hatchery – Oxford Township, NJ – 7.8 mi
Natural resource education center
605 Pequest Rd
Oxford Township, NJ
(908) 637-4173
The Breathing Room – Frelinghuysen, NJ – 8.9 mi
Yoga classes/workshops, meditation, hooping classes
735 Rt 94
Frelinghuysen, NJ
(973) 896-0030
Lakota Wolf Preserve – Columbia, NJ – 12.7 mi
Daily informational tours
89 Mount Pleasant Rd
Columbia, NJ 07832
(908) 496-9244
Edge of the Wood Outfitters – Delaware Water Gap, PA- 15.3 mi
Bike rentals, guided hiking tours, river trips, & concierge
110 Main Street (Rt. 611)
Delaware Water Gap, PA
(570) 421-6681
Wild West City – Stanhope, NJ- 17.1 mi
Old time fun and excitement
50 Lackawanna Drive
Stanhope, NJ
(973) 347-8900
Adventure Sports – East Stroudsburg, PA- 17.8 mi
Canoe, kayak, & rafting trips
209 & County Bridge Road
East Stroudsburg, PA
1-800-487-2628
Crayola Factory – Easton, PA – 21.6 mi
Discover the science behind crayon manufacturing!
30 Centre Square
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 515-8000
Great Wolf Lodge – Scotrun, PA- 27.9 mi
Indoor Water Park
1 Great Wolf Drive
Scotrun, PA 18355
(570) 688-9899
Franklin Mineral Museum – Franklin, NJ – 28.2 mi
Mineral exhibits of the surrounding area
32 Evans St.
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 827-3481
Space Farms Zoo & Museum – 29. 3 mi
Exotic animals & antiques
218 County Road 519
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-5800
Golfing
Blair Academy Golf Course – Blairstown, NJ – 6.8 mi
9 Holes
2 Park Street
Blairstown, NJ 07825
(908) 362-6121
Apple Mountain Golf – Belvidere, NJ – 9.8 mi
369 Hazen
Oxford Rd
Belvidere,
NJ
(908) 453-3023
Panther Valley Golf & Country Club – Allamuchy, NJ- 10.6 mi
1 Forest
Dr
Allamuchy
Township, NJ
(908)
850-0800
Mine Brook Golf Club – Hackettstown, NJ – 11.6 mi
500 Schooleys
Mountain Rd
Hackettstown,
NJ
(908) 979-0366
Shawnee Golf Resort – Shawnee, PA- 17.6 mi
100 Shawnee on Delaware Lodge
Shawnee,
PA
(570) 424-4000
Theater & Cinema
Historic Blairstown Theater- Blairstown, NJ – 6.9 mi
30 Main Street
Blairstown, NJ
908-362-1399
Blair Academy Theater – Blairstown, NJ – 6.8 mi
2 Park Street
Blairstown, NJ 07825
908-362-6121
http://www.blair.edu/the-arts/theatre/index.aspx
Country Gate Theater- Belvidere, NJ – 9.8 mi
114 Greenwich Street
Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-475-1104
Centenary College Theater- Hackettstown, NJ – 10.6 mi
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-850-1400
Clearview Cinemas- Hackettstown, NJ- 12.8 mi
1965 NJ Route 57
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
908-852-8090
Newton Theater – Newton, NJ – 16.5 mi
234 Spring Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-3700
Sherman Theater- Stroudsburg, PA – 18.0 mi
524 Main Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-420-2808 www.shermantheater.com
AMC Theater – Rockaway, NJ – 25.1mi
363 Mt Hope Ave
Rockaway, NJ 07866
973-328-4255
Antiques
The Nest- Hope, NJ- 0.8 mi
339 High Street
Hope, NJ
908-459-5461
http://www.thenestathope.com/index.html
Hope Junction- Hope, NJ- 0.5 mi
331 High Street
Hope, NJ
201-316-3328
http://hopejunctionantiques.com/website/Welcome.html
Jack’s Barn- Oxford, NJ- 8.3 mi
1487 Rt 31
Oxford Township, NJ
908-857-2054
Water Street Antiques- Belvidere, NJ- 9.7 mi
241 Water Street
Belvidere NJ 07823
908-475-2100
Portland Antiques & Collectables – Portland, PA- 10.1 mi
413 Delaware Avenue
Portland, PA 18351
570-897-0129
Long Ago Antiques – Portland, PA – 10.1 mi
423 Delaware Avenue
Portland, PA 18351
570-897-5802
Shopping
Rockaway Mall- Rockaway, NJ – 24.7 mi
301 Mt Hope Ave
Rockaway, NJ 07866
973-361-4071
The Crossings Premium Outlets- Tannersville, PA -26.6 mi
1000 Premium Outlets Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
570-629-4650
The Shops in Chester- Chester, NJ -25.3 mi
Main Street
Chester, NJ 07930
Liberty Village Premium Outlets- Flemington, NJ- 34.9mi
1 Church St #26
Flemingston, NJ 08822
908-782-8550
Groceries/Needs
A&P – Blairstown, NJ – 7.9 mi
152 NJ Route 94
Blairstown, NJ 07825
908-362-9388
Rite Aid Drug Store- Blairstown, NJ- 8.0 mi
151 NJ Route 94
Blairstown, NJ 07832
908-362-6963
Nature’s Harvest Health Food Store- Blairstown, NJ -6.9 mi
28 Main Street
Blairstown, NJ 07825
908-362-6766
www.naturesharvestblairstown.com
A&P – Belvidere, NJ – 8.3 mi
525 US 46
Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-475-1660
Rite Aid Drugstore- Belvidere, NJ – 8.2 mi
2 Upper Sarepta Road
Belvidere, NJ
908-475-5747
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