Other Local Activities
Looking for more things to do in the area? Check out some of these great local options from our partners and friends.
Hiking & The Appalachian Trail
Sussex County offers some of the best and most beautiful hiking in the state. The Vernon area is crisscrossed by several state parks with dozens of hiking options including the famous Boardwalk and Pinwheel Vista (Stairway to Heaven) hikes on the Appalachian Trail.
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Skydiving
Experience the thrill and amazing views of skydiving at Skydive Sussex. Skydive Sussex offers courses, instruction, and organizing to advance any skydiver from beginner to expert level in all disciplines of skydiving. Located just 15 minutes away at the Sussex Airport.
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Spacefarms Zoo & Museum
Experience a New Jersey institution and take a step back in time and into the wild at Spacefarms Zoo and Museum. Watch nature come alive and take in the relics from times gone by at at this one-of-a-kind local landmark.
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Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Take a quarter-mile walking adventure into the fourth oldest mine in the country and the last functioning underground mine in New Jersey. The public tour takes two hours and includes a tour of the mine and “Rainbow Tunnel”, the Warren Museum of Fluorescence and the 5,000 square foot Mining Exhibit Hall.
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Warwick Valley Winery
Enjoy a day outdoors at nearby Warwick Valley Winery, home of Doc’s Cider. The winery offers craft-made food, baked goods, wine and ciders, live music and apple picking in the fall. Located just 9 miles up route 94 in picturesque Warwick, NY.
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Warwick Drive-In Theater
Take in a movie at one of the last remaining drive-in theaters in the area. Open spring through fall, the classic Warwick Drive-In is located less than 15 minutes away from Mountain Creek Resort and is the perfect option for a relaxing night watching a movie under the stars.
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Pennings Farm Market and Cidery
Enjoy an evening at Pennings Farm Market, a family-owned Cidery and farm in Warwick, New York, set on a 100-acres. They have an array of farm-fresh experiences, including a farm-to-table market and pub, a cidery, an ice cream stand, and seasonal pick-your-own apples and pumpkins!
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Drowned Lands Brewery
Try hazy brews at Drowned Lands craft brewery in Warwick, New York, inspired by the rich, fertile soils of the surrounding Black Dirt Region. Located in a restored historic building, the brewery specializes in slow-brewed, terroir-driven beers, including wild ales, mixed-fermentation sours, and hazy IPAs. They have a taproom and outdoor beer garden with scenic countryside views.
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Bellvale Farms Creamery
Finish off the day with homemade ice cream at this hilltop stand and dairy farm located in Warwick, New York, renowned for its homemade ice cream and waffle cones. They have stunning panoramic views of the scenic Warwick Valley alongside its delicious farm-fresh treats.
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Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center
Heaven Hill Farm is a farm market and garden center, located in Vernon, New Jersey. Known for its seasonal family events such as the popular Great Pumpkin Festival, hayrides, and spring flower shows. They have a vibrant selection of locally grown produce, bakery goods, plants, and farm-fresh fun for all ages.
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Daily Bean
Grab a cup of coffee at this cozy, locally owned coffee shop located in Vernon, NJ. Known for its warm community atmosphere, it serves a variety of specialty espresso drinks, fresh-brewed coffees, loose-leaf teas, and a selection of freshly baked pastries and breakfast items.
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Fence Road Farm Brewery
Grab a beer at this 47-acre farm brewery located in Warwick, New York. It offers a unique destination experience featuring small-batch craft beer brewed on-site, a wood-fired kitchen, a championship disc golf course, and a scenic outdoor space for live music, events, and community gatherings.
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Warwick Valley Farmers Market
The Warwick Valley Farmers’ Market is a vibrant outdoor market located in the heart of downtown Warwick, New York. It features over 30 regional vendors offering locally grown produce, pastured meats, artisanal cheeses, fresh-baked goods, wines, and more on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The market operates seasonally from May through November (typically running from Mother’s Day weekend through the Sunday before Thanksgiving).
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Warwick Apple Fest
Warwick Applefest is an annual community festival held in downtown Warwick, NY, celebrating the region’s rich apple harvest and agricultural heritage. Named one of the top festivals in the country, it features hundreds of craft and food vendors, live music, a pie-baking contest, and children’s entertainment. The one-day event is held every year in October (typically on the first Sunday of the month).
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Sussex County Miners
Catch a Sussex County Miners game in Augusta, NJ. Playing in the Frontier League, an Official Partner League of Major League Baseball, the team hosts its home games at Skylands Stadium, offering fans affordable family entertainment, theme nights, and competitive professional baseball throughout the summer season.
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Tin Barn Brewing
Spend an evening having some beer and great food at this popular, family-owned farm brewery in Chester, New York, with a second location overlooking Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes. Specializing in juicy, New England-style hazy IPAs, sours, and craft beverages, the brewery features a vibrant, family- and dog-friendly taproom experience paired with brick-oven pizzas, comfort food, and live music.
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Pochuck Valley Farms
Pochuck Valley Farms is a historic, family-owned farm market and deli located in Glenwood (Vernon Township), NJ. Known for its warm country hospitality, it offers fresh home-style breakfasts, homemade cider donuts, locally grown produce, specialty baked goods, and seasonal pick-your-own apples and pumpkins.
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Sugar Loaf Art and Craft Village
Sugar Loaf Art & Craft Village is a historic hamlet nestled in the Town of Chester, New York, within the Hudson Valley. Established as a waypoint in the 1740s, the village evolved into a thriving artisan community where independent craftspeople, artists, and shopkeepers live and work in preserved 18th-century buildings, offering handmade goods, galleries, local eateries, and the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center.
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Elements Spa At Minerals Hotel
Ranked the #1 spa in NJ and #9 nationally in the Top 100 Spas of America,Elements Spa, located at Minerals Hotel is a mountain-inspired wellness retreat centered around nature and healing minerals. Guests can indulge in beneficial massotherapy, customized facials, body wraps, and beauty services designed to relax and restore the body using mineral-rich, natural ingredients.
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