Northwest New Jersey Travel
Come to the Skylands:
New Jersey's Great Northwest!

One of the most beautiful areas of NJ – a must see for any New Jersey Travel Itinerary.

The Skylands Region of Northwestern New Jersey makes a wonderful travel destination, for either a quick getaway or an extended stay.

Planning a corporate meeting, gathering or retreat? Select from large venues or more intimate venues - equipped for all your business meeting needs.

The five-county region of Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Somerset contains two National Parks - the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area and Morristown National Historic Park.

The Skylands offers a diverse and beautiful geography filled with lakes, rivers and picturesque hills dotted with farms. Throughout the Skylands you will find a variety of accommodations – from quaint B&B's, inns and vacation resorts to hotels ready to handle your every need.

The New Jersey Skylands is perfectly complemented by many towns and villages that offer travelers many things to do – unsurpassed entertainment, shopping and dining opportunities, museums and theaters.

Travelling down the Delaware River you'll discover quaint and historic rivertowns. Belvidere, a historic Victorian Town, is host to the annual Belvidere Victorian Days. Phillipsburg was once a transportation hub, where 5 rail lines and 3 canals came together. Phillipsburg offers family fun with train rides, or ecotrips down the Delaware River in a canoe or kayak. Frenchtown is a unique and charming town with a cosmopolitan flair. Eclectic shops, unique finds, upscale fashion shops and fine art galleries abound. Family fun also awaits you as you raft or tube down the Delaware River.

Many other Skylands towns, like High Bridge, Washington, Newton, and Flemington, also offer farmers markets, antiques shopping and events throughout the year.

The New Jersey Skylands also offfers arts & crafts fairs, antique shows, exhibits and festivals that never leave a visitor wanting for something to do. With a multitude of highly diverse and accessible attractions, you can enjoy exciting destinations and activities every season of the year in New Jersey’s Great Northwest.

Morris and Somerset Counties are less than 1 hour from NYC, and Hunterdon County is under 1 hour from Philadelphia. The Delaware Water Gap is less than 1 1/2 hours from both! So if you are looking for things to do in New Jersey when visiting New York City or Philadelphia, you will find plenty for a day trip. And visa versa - stay centrally located in the Skylands and visit both citys on day trips.

When traveling to New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania the Skylands of New Jersey can be your answer to:

• Things to do with children
• Romantic Weekend Getaways
• Group Tours
• Mini-vacations within an hour from NYC or Philadelphia
• Agritourism - Pick Your Own Farms, classes and tours
• Winery Tours
• Theatre Performances & Museums
• Historical Sites
• Unique excursions like riding a steam train or rafting down the Delaware and more....

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New Jersey's Great Northwest
Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties

PO Box 464, Belvidere, NJ
1-800/4SKYLAND • email