What’s to do around Parsippany?
Whether visiting or moving here, there’s plenty to see in this
area. Naturalists can hike the Great Swamp; amateur rockhounds can explore
the Franklin Mines. Small children are enthralled by the animals at
Fosterfields or the Turtleback Zoo. A number of restored excursion
trains are within an easy drive – at Whippany and Flemington, to name a
few. History buffs will enjoy Morristown’s rich Revolutionary past
– only 10 minutes by car. Edison’s laboratories are open to the public
and barely 15 minutes away. There is an abundance of regional
theater – whether at the countless local colleges, the renowned Paper Mill
Playhouse, or at Parsippany’s own community theater. For sports fans,
ski slopes are about 35 minutes away, in Sussex County; in the summer, one
can take in minor league baseball in Newark, Montclair and Sussex.
And, of course – let’s not forget the Meadowlands Sports Complex – about
25 minutes by car.
State/Local Parks
Morris County Parks Department http://parks.morris.nj.us/
NJ State Parks http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/
Kids’ Activities
Turtle Back Zoo http://www.turtlebackzoo.com/
Fosterfields Farms http://parks.morris.nj.us/parks/ffmain.htm
Montville Playground – located on Changebridge Road in
Montville, this large playground is a choice spot for your energetic child
(and very popular with SAT moms!!)
Whippany Railway Museum – The Museum itself is closed,
but there are large trains currently being restored by various train enthusiast
groups in the area. Located on Rt. 10 and Whippany Rd.
Lincoln Park Airport – This small airport, located in
Lincoln Park, is open to the public, and the perfect spot for the child
who can’t get enough of Jay-Jay the Jet Plane. Best bet is to go on Sunday
when planes are taking off and landing regularly.
Pick-Your-Own Farms http://funnj.com/leisure/farm/index.htm
Outdoor Activities
Franklin Mines - http://njminerals.org/franklin.html
Skiing Campgaw Mountain - http://www.skicampgaw.com/
Skiing Mountain Creek - http://www.mountaincreek.com/
The Great Swamp http://northeast.fws.gov/nj/grs.htm
Kosher Wineries in NY http://www.thewineman.com/ny_kosher.htm
Theaters
New Jersey Performing Arts Center http://www.njpac.org
Paper Mill Playhouse http://www.papermill.org/
Shakespeare Theater of NJ http://www.shakespearenj.org/
General NJ Theater Links Page http://funnj.com/arts/
Museums
Craftsman Farms http://www.parsippany.net/craftsmanfarms.html
Morris Museum http://www.morrismuseum.org
Edison Museum http://www.nps.gov/edis/
Morris County Revolutionary Historic Sites http://www.nps.gov/morr/
Sports Venues
Meadowlands http://www.meadowlands.com/
Newark Bears http://www.newarkbears.com/main.html
NJ Cardinals (Sussex) http://www.njcards.com/new/index.php
NJ Jackals (Little Falls) http://www.jackals.com/
Outlet Shopping: For the serious shopper, New Jersey
is a delight. Factory outlets abound in all parts of the state.
Some such as the Meadowland outlets are well known. Others are less
acclaimed but worth a visit if you can’t resist a bargain.
Harmon Cove Outlet Center in Secaucus NJ : http://www.hartzmountain.com/retail/pages/harmoncovepage.html
Secaucus Outlet Center: http://www.secaucusoutlets.com/
Liberty Villiage, Flemington, NJ: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=13
Jersey Gardens, Elizabeth, NJ: http://www.jerseygardens.com/
Olde Lafayette Villiage, Lafayette, NJ: http://www.lafayettevillageshops.com/
