Morristown, NJ Road Trips

1 Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave, ☏ +1 973 267-3465. This Historic House Museum is also the headquarters of the Morris County Historical Society. The house was built for the Schermerhorn family in 1853. The house contains most of the original interior and furnishing. The house is named for the over 200-year-old red oak that stood on the property. (updated Oct 2020) 2 Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Rd, ☏ +1 979 971-3700. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM (Th until 8PM), Su 1-5PM. Closed Mondays and holidays. Second largest museum in New Jersey. There are several permanent exhibits, with collections focusing on local wildlife, musical boxes, automata and history (updated Oct 2020) 3 Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E Hanover Ave, ☏ +1 973-326-7603. 127-acre grounds include a number of stunning theme gardens as well as specialized collections of shrubs and trees surrounding a magnificent Colonial Revival mansion. (updated Oct 2020) Alstede's Farm: Stop in for fresh produce, visit the friendly farm animals or simply seek quiet solace and escape from the rat race by visiting the farm; they are dedicated to running a business that contributes to your quality of life Catholic Church of the Assumption: was formed by Irish immigrants. For many years this church marked the heart of the "Little Dublin" neighborhood. This edifice is now the oldest church building in Morristown. First Baptist Church: was the second church founded in Morristown in 1752 by a gathering of 17 people. First Presbyterian Church: is one of Morristown's oldest establishments.

For two critical winters of the American Revolution, 1777 and 1779–80, General George Washington chose the Morristown, New Jersey area as the main Continental Army's winter encampment. Because of its strategic location, the area continually served as the military capital throughout the war. During the 1779-1780 Jockey Hollow encampment, over 10,000 soldiers endured the war's most severe winter. Morristown National Historical Park was established in 1933 to preserve and commemorate the story of the Continental Army struggling to survive during the American Revolution. The park consists of four non-contiguous units including the Washington's Headquarters unit, Fort Nonsense, Jockey Hollow, and the New Jersey Brigade area. The park features two original structures, Washington's Headquarters at the Ford Mansion and the Wick House in Jockey Hollow. Park Headquarters, ☏ +1 973 539-2016. Washington's Headquarters Museum, Morris Avenue (Rte 510). 1772 Ford Mansion, Morris Avenue (Rte 510). This was Washington's actual headquarters. Tours limited to 12 people at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM. Adults $4, age 15 and under free. Jockeystown Visitor Center, Tempe Wick Road, ☏ +1 973 543-4030. Every day 9AM-5PM. Slightly outside the city, off Route 202 you'll find the famous headquarters of George Washington: Jockey Hollow. One can go to see the camps and homes built hundreds of years ago, or just go for a nice relaxing getaway walk on one of the trails. There are 27 miles of horse or foot trails. The park also offers picnic areas and baseball fields.

There is an abundance of restaurants in Morristown serving pretty much every taste. Also, like most every other New Jersey city, has a diner which is open 24 hours a day. Near the train station the diner is nothing special among diners, but offers pretty good food at a good price and once again, as it is its main appeal, is open 24 hours a day. 1 George and Martha's, 67 morris street, ☏ +1 973 267-4700. Su-Th 11AM-midnight; F Sa 11AM-2AM. Jazz brunch every Su 11AM-4PM. Kitchen is open until midnight daily Directions: http://www.georgeandmarthas.com/george-and-marthas-bar-restaurant-directions.aspx copeland, 2 whippany road, ☏ +1 973 451-2619. Upscale copeland: new American cuisine & martini bar in the Westin Governor Morris Hotel. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and an à la carte brunch is served on Sundays. moghul, 35 morris street, ☏ +1 973 631-1100, fax: +1 973 631-9505. Closed Mondays; lunch: Tu-F (11AM-2:30PM) Sa Su (noon-1PM) dinner: Tu-F (5:30-10:30PM), Sa Su (5-11PM). very good Indian restaurant with delicious food, friendly attentive staff, and a quaint pleasant atmosphere which make this an enjoyable dining experience. Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille, One Convent Road (Madison Avenue), ☏ +1 973 539-6666. Sushi Lounge, 12 Schuyler Place, ☏ +1 973 539-1135. Bonté Café and Wafflerie, 78 South St, ☏ +1 973 267-5451. A contemporary European restaurant with Belgian influence. A classic European and Belgian menu, often using rare ingredients. Among the specialties are the delicious Belgian street-vendor style sugar waffles.

No lack of alcohol in Morristown as most restaurants feature bars. When bars close at 2AM there is a heavy police presence and they take drunk driving and drunken fights very seriously. Behave yourself and you will have no problems. SM 23 Bar & Lounge, 88 Headquarters Plaza, ☏ +1 973 871-2323. High end lounge with cutting edge oversized martinis. DJs every Friday and Saturday night starting at 10PM. The Side Bar at the Famished Frog, 18 Washington St, ☏ +1 973 540-9601. Cigar bar for adults 25 and older - proper dress required. Dublin Pub, 4 Pine St, ☏ +1 973 538-1999. Known for its authenticity and as a gathering place for friends and family. The Office Beer Bar & Grill, 3 South St. The Martini Bar @ Copeland, 2 Whippany Rd, ☏ +1 973 451-2619. Monday through Friday is "Twilight Hour" from 5-7PM. Sit and unwind in an elegant Martini Bar lounge. The Laundromat, 4 Dehart St, ☏ +1 973 455-0200. A live music venue for the 23 and over crowd Other nightlife spots worth checking out in Morristown include Tashmoo, the Dark Horse, the Funky Monkey, the Grasshopper, and the Muse.

Best Western Morristown Inn, 270 South Street, ☏ +1 973 540-1700, [email protected]. Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center, 175 Park Ave, toll-free: +1-800-321-6000. Known for weddings, weekend getaways and conferences and meetings. Hyatt Summerfield Suites, 194 Park Ave, ☏ +1 973 971-0008, fax: +1 973 971-0013. Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza, 3 Speedwell Avenue. Maybe the nicest and largest hotel in Morristown. Right off the square, it is essentially at the heart of Morristown Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Rd, ☏ +1 973 285-1800, toll-free: +1-800-526-0729, fax: +1 973 540-8566. 1 The Westin Governor Morris, 2 Whippany Rd, ☏ +1-973-539-7300, fax: +1-973-539-7368. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Nov 2019)

There is a small Morristown airport, but it services private jets only. Car is a good bet and generally the parking isn't especially miserable though on-street parking is often metered. Navigating the green can be a bit of a headache at times and depending on where you want to go, but it's nothing to lose sleep over. A range of exits off Highway 287 allow quick and easy access to different parts of the city. The Morristown train station is generally well served by NJ Transit, where you can commute between New York City Penn Station in about an hour. 1 Morristown railway station, 122 Morris St. (updated Oct 2020)

Most places in the heart of the city (the green) are easily accessible by walking. NJ Transit offers service on the #871/872/873/874/875/880 bus routes to the surrounding areas, but the frequency is rather poor. Walking will serve you well otherwise. You can call ahead for a taxi ☏ +1 973-539-2500 or for a car service. Parking can be tricky: The Morristown Parking Authority manages more than 3,200 public parking spaces. For day rates and permit information call ☏ +1 973 539-4810. The Headquarters Plaza Parking Lot has more than 2000 spaces available and can be accessible from the streets as indicated on the map. The lot is managed by Central Parking System. The Epstein's Parking Lots are available for public parking. The three lots are accessible as indicated on the map.