15 Best Small Towns in New Jersey You Must Visit ✨
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New Jersey is situated between the cultural capitals of Philadelphia and New York City. New Jersey may be small, but it's packed with charming small towns that are just waiting to be explored.
From the beachy shores of the Jersey Shore to the rolling hills of the northwest, there's something for everyone in these 15 must-see small towns in New Jersey.
Little towns in New Jersey provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the big cities and suburbs, and many of them are rich in interesting history. These towns, which were frequently among the first to be established, have seen the Revolutionary War, the transition from an agrarian to an industrial civilization, and the modernization of society while preserving a strong connection to the past.
In addition to having historical structures, several of these towns have incredibly vibrant arts scenes that are home to multiple galleries, performing arts venues, and other cultural attractions in addition to museums.
Our list of the top small towns in New Jersey will help you find the greatest spots to visit in this diverse state.
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15. Cape May - 0:20
14. Asbury Park - 1:17
13. Haddonfield - 2:12
12. Red Bank - 3:08
11. Lambertville - 4:02
10. Clinton - 4:51
9. Westfield - 5:43
8. Princeton - 6:38
7. Morristown - 7:38
6. Summit - 8:40
5. Chatham - 9:35
4. Glen Ridge - 10:25
3. Montclair - 11:21
2. Ocean Grove - 12:20
1. Madison - 13:20
Outro - 14:24
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Lake Kinnelon and the tale of Smoke Rise New Jersey
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FUN FACT: Did you know Smoke Rise is one of the oldest, private, gated communities in the United States?
This unique name was given by the indigenous people because of the way the fog rose from Lake Kinnelon which seemed to turn into smoke. The smoke they were referring to is the mist that rises from the lake at sunset.
It is said that Francis Kinney loved his wife so much that he built her a chapel close to home so she wouldn't have to travel 7 miles to the nearest church. The name given to the medieval style chapel is St. Hubert’s Chapel and it’s only accessible by boat because it sits on Chapel island in Lake Kinnelon. Francis Kinney hired Tiffany Glass Company to design and create the majestic ecclesiastical stained glass found in St. Hubert’s chapel.
This land and wealth was inherited by Francis Kinney’s son Morris, whom the town was later named after. Morris lived most of his life on the estate at Smoke Rise and upon his death in 1945, Smoke Rise was willed to his lifelong friend John Talbot Sr.
John Talbot Sr, was a real estate developer in NY, patron of the arts and was credited for his role in the revival of ballet in the 1930s. He lived at Smoke Rise in a beautiful English Manor overlooking Lake Kinnelon.
John Dalton was responsible for The Smoke Rise Club, an exclusive, private lake club as well as Smoke Rise Tennis Club and Smoke Rise Riding Club where you can ride your horse right in town.
At Smoke Rise there is Village Green, which hosts soccer, basketball and tennis games. There are numerous activities you can do at Lake Kinnelon in Smoke Rise. Some include relaxing at the beach, playing a game of volleyball, basketball or perhaps a game at the horseshoe pits. There are also docks for boats and storage areas for kayaks and canoes.
It is said that each house looks different and unique from each other. However, an indigenous pink puddingstone is used freely in construction.
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Depalma, Anthony. “Exclusive Tract Gets a Second Chance.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 21 Aug. 1983,
EvoGov.com. “Kinnelon Borough, NJ - Kinnelon: A History.” Kinnelon,
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Smoke Rise Kinnelon, NJ, USA 360 Tour
A 360 tour of a private neighborhood called Smoke Rise in Kinnelon, NJ, USA.
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0:00-RT-23/Northgate Rd
1:02-Brookvale Rd
3:10-Gravel Hill Rd
4:53-Green Hill Rd
6:30-East Shore Drive
7:36-Smoke Rise Beach/Lake
11:01-East Shore Drive
12:34-The Crossway
13:47-Perimeter Rd
14:38-Horse Park+Playground
15:25-East Gate
18:47-Long Meadow Rd
20:44-North Rd
22:47-West Shore Drive
27:00-Tower
31:08-Outro Loop
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5 Best Places to Visit in New Jersey
New Jersey is a popular East Coast vacation destination. From Jersey City, the gateway to Ellis Island, the Immigration Museum, and the iconic Statue of Liberty, to Atlantic City with its glamour on par with Las Vegas, and the Jersey Shore with 130 miles of Atlantic coastline, New Jersey has a special personality all its own. Here are the best places to visit in New Jersey.
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Silas Condict County Park - 뉴져지 / New Jersey - 미 동부 여행 - 미국 여행
New Jersey 북부에 있는 Silas Condict County Park는 9.1 마일 길이의 트레일이있는 1,513 에이커 규모의 범용 공원입니다. 이 산책로는 공원을 통해 구불 구불하며 여러 경치 좋은 전망을 연결합니다. Kinnelon 에 있어 키넬론 공원이라고 불리우며 Morris County 에 속하여 있습니다. 산위에 있는 7에어커의 호수에서는 낚시를 할수있고 여름에는 보트를 탈수 있습니다. 이 공원은 하이킹, 낚시, 승마, 패들 보트, 크로스 컨트리 스키, 썰매 타기 등 계절별 레크리에이션 기회를 제공합니다. 예약 가능한 피크닉 장소, 텐트, 쉼터 및 외출을 보완하는 운동장이 있습니다. 2시간 30분 정도 소요되는 White Trail 코스는 가볍게 등산을 원하시는 분들에게 부담이 없는 코스입니다. 넓은 잔듸밭과 파빌리온, 베베큐 그릴등은 소규모 모임을 비롯하여 규모가 큰 모임들도 행하기 좋은 장소입니다.
공원의 깨끗한 호수가 내려다 보이는 The Casino 옆의 파티 오는 칵테일 리셉션에 적합하며 멋진 전망을 자랑하며 대여도 가능합니다. The Casino에 대한 예약은 전화번호 973 - 326 - 7631로 예약 사무소에 연락하여 할 수 있습니다.
* 지금은 임시 화장실을 사용하고 있으며 메인 화장실은 4월 중에 엽니다.
키넬론 공원 - 뉴져지 여행 - 미동부 여행 - 미국 여행 팁
Silas Condict County Park in northern New Jersey is a 1,513 acre universal park with 9.1 miles of trails. This walkway winds through the park and connects several scenic views. In a neighborhood called Kinnelon, it is called Kinnelon Park and is part of Morris County. You can go fishing on the 7 acre lake on the mountain and take a boat in the summer. The park offers seasonal recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, paddle boating, cross-country skiing, and sledding. There are reserved picnic areas, tents, shelters, and playgrounds to complement the outing. The White Trail course, which takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes, is an easy course for those who want to climb lightly. The spacious garden, pavilions, and BBQ grills are good places for small and large gatherings.
Ideal for partying cocktail receptions next to The Casino overlooking the park's pristine lakes, great views and rentals are also available. Reservations for The Casino can be made by contacting the Reservations Office at 973-326-7631.
* Temporary toilets are in use now, and the main toilet is open in April.
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Silas Condict County Park ; 100 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon, New Jersey Tel. 973-326-7600
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Bear Roams Front Yard at Kinnelon NJ Home
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3 Scenic Places to Visit in Paterson NJ
Hi folks, on today’s episode we’re going to check out one of the oldest cities in the United States. It’s located right here in Passaic county, Passaic river passes through this city and it was nicknamed “Silk City”......Have you figured out where we’re heading to today?
That’s right...We’re going to visit Paterson on today’s episode of Skylands.
Paterson, named after the statesman and Governor William Paterson, was once a bustling, vibrant city. In 1792, Alexander Hamilton, formed an investment group called the Society of Useful Manufactures that invested in the industrial birth of this city.
Fun Fact: Paterson is often referred to as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution in America.
Hamilton believed that America needed to reduce its dependence on foreign goods and should develop its own industries. These industries developed in Paterson were powered by the 77 ft Great Falls coupled with a system of water raceways. Originally, the Falls powered a few mills and manufacturing structures associated with the textile industry then the firearms, silk and railroad manufacturing industries. It was said that in the later half of the 18th century, silk production was the dominant industry and that earned Paterson, the nickname “Silk City.”
Paterson became a place where immigrants would come to work; they made up most of the industries’ workforce. In 1913, the Paterson’s silk and textile workers went on strike; protesting the poor working conditions, long work hours, low wages and child labor. During this 6 month strike, 1850 people were arrested and jailed. This strike lasted approximately 6 months but it failed to meet all the demands.
In 1932, the city of Paterson constructed the Hinchliffe Stadium;an Art deco concrete stadium. It was the home of the New York Black Yankees and Newark Eagles. The Hinchliffe stadium was one of the few stadiums where black people were allowed to play professional baseball.
Garret Mountain, a 568 acre park, is a National Landmark in New Jersey. This park is the county’s most popular recreational area, providing visitors from the tri-state area with numerous activities to do. Some include; grass fields for picnics and games, multiple walking/hiking trails, Barbour’s Pond for fishing and an Equestrian center with horseback riding lessons.
Fun Fact: did you know that Garret Mountain is a stop-over point for migrating songbirds, warblers, orioles,sparrows and thrushes. Birdwatchers from the tri-state area come here to this hotspot to observe the different species of birds along the trails.
Standing tall at 70 feet, Lambert Tower is situated within Garret Mountain Reservation. It was built in 1896 by a silk mill entrepreneur named Catholina Lambert. This structure was built to be reminiscent of the castles in Great Britain where Catholina Lambert spent most of his childhood.
Paterson fell into decline Post World War ll; the city suffered high unemployment rates and Red-lining. Businesses closed due to competition from the malls in Paramus and Wayne. Other contributing factors include several fires and natural disasters that struck the downtown area over the last few decades.
Discover Glen Wild Lake, the best town in nj to raise a family
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Glen Wild lake is a man made lake formed by creating a dam and merging Mud pond and Wittecks lake into what is now Glen Wild.
In 1918, the lake consisted of only a handful of bungalows and a club house, until 1978 when the existing community members pitched in to expand the community to 450 acres.... Present day Glen Wild was born.
Currently there are 160 homes around the lake, most of them lakeside.
The Residents here call themselves Glen Wilders, and care deeply about their treasured environment.
Glen Wild lake is a total of 111 acres, surrounded by a state forest and 450 acres of private land, and only 25 miles from NYC, Glen Wild has gained a reputation of being a hidden gem tucked away in the Highlands of Northern, NJ.
During the summer, Glen Wilders enjoy things like boating, float-in movies and anchoring for a live jazz concert held on a dock. In the colder months, Wilders enjoy everything from ice fishing and cross country ski to hockey rinks and a local favorite, ice golf.
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Weekend getaways: West Orange, NJ!
If you are looking for fun things to do in NJ that are perfect for weekend getaways from NYC look no further than West Orange, NJ! With the Thomas Edison National Historical Park right on Main Street and plenty of other family friendly attractions like Eagle Rock Reservation, The Essex County Equestrian Center and the stunning South Mountain Recreation Complex , West Orange is the perfect destination for day trips from NYC.
After spending the day at the Thomas Edison Museum you can stay at one of several hotels in town and then spend the next day exploring all the attractions at the South Mountain Recreation Complex including the award winning Turtle Back Zoo, Tree Top Zipline, Paddle Boats, Safari Mini Golf, Skating Rink or the miles of hiking trails. Or learn to horseback ride at Essex Equestrian Center, play golf at one of our 5 golf courses or enjoy the stunning views of NYC from the heights of Eagle Rock Reservation.
What is Boonton NJ famous for?
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Currently called Boonton, this quirky town owes its name to a Thomas Boone, a Colonial Governor, in the 1700's. Boone-Towne was established around the ironworks industry and grew under a man named Obadiah Baldwin.
During the American Revolutionary War, the Booneton Iron Works produced iron for the military. Later, with the construction of the Morris Canal, the New Jersey Iron Company was formed and the town grew.
Speaking of wars, Boonton Citizens proudly served in WWII
During WWII, people flew a flag with a blue star in their front window so everyone in town knew that a family member was serving in the military. If the star was gold however, it indicated that a soldier had died in the line of duty.
Welcome to Boonton Reservoir. During the 18th Century this area was Called Boonetown Falls, and the center of town was around where the reservoir sits today.
In 1908, John Leal with the help of George Fuller constructed a chlorination plant at Boonton Reservoir which became the first of its kind in the nation. Around the same time Boonton's Loanda Hard Rubber Company became famous for producing a type of early plastic used in kitchens worldwide.
Did you know that Grace Lorde Park sits on Boonton Gorge. A Gorge is defined as a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.
Created in 1829 the time the morris canal was used to transport coal to the ironworks and then products to markets. The Morris canal was a complex series of locks and planes that allowed water and boats to connect industry to markets and harbors. After just under 100 years of service the rail road came and the morris canal was mostly broken apart.
This is also the site of the original Booton, which was flooded to create the Booton Reservoir. This reservoir provides drinking water to the residents of Jersey City, NJ
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The Boonton Branch was a rail road built in 1870 and ran 34 miles from Hoboken to East Dover Junction. The railroad passed through Lyndhurst, Passaic, Clifton, Paterson, Wayne, Lincoln Park, Mountain Lakes, and its namesake, Boonton. Originally formed as a Freight Line carrying materials, the rail line currently run by New Jersey Transit, has been serving commuters and travelers alike ever since.
How to spend 12 hours in Montclair, New Jersey | Jersey's Best
Along the foothills of the Watchung Mountains lies a vibrant township known for its rich history and diverse culture, but you don't have to live here to love it. Here's how to spend 12 hours in Montclair.
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Quintessential Small town NJ, Welcome to Bloomingdale, home of the 'Queens Own'.
Main street in Bloomingdale rests along the river path on a long traveled Indian road called the Minisink Trail, this trail is one of many long treaded paths the native Americans used when they called this land their home.
But the story of Bloomingdale really starts with a man named Martin J Ryerson, a respected, wealthy man who lived in Ringwood Manor in his Youth. Martin's father, Martin I Ryerson, who owned many mines in the area, and was one of the founders of Ringwood, died at a young age and passed his legacy to his son Martin. Then after inheriting a fortune of properties from his grandfather, Mr Ryerson moved to Bloomingdale and established the Bloomingdale furnace, forge, and mill which was used to process iron found in nearby mines.
Ryerson realized that Bloomingdale and his business would benefit from a railroad and with his money, power and influence he ended up making the railroad a reality, and Bloomingdale as a town grew from a stop-over town to the picturesque small town from yesteryear thanks to the railroad station. With a main street that bosted of a Hotel, General Store, Post Office, and Two small Churches. Bloomingdale's Union Square was in the location where Ward's Plaza now sits; the intersection of Main Street and Hamburg Turnpike.
Fun Fact, the railroad station had many setbacks before it came to fruition, but most notably a homeowner whose property was on the planned track line refused to give permission until the Railroad promised to build a stop on her property, Which they did and kept their promise.
In 1905 a fire department was not yet established and a large portion of Main Street burned down. Newspapers from the time stated that people from neighboring towns came to assist in a bucket brigade, passing buckets from person to person from the River to the fire.
Another Fun Fact, Did you know that Bloomingdale at one time had a world-famous toilet paper that was so expensive that its primary customer was royalty in England? It was dubbed, The Queens Own and was manufactured at Pequannock Valley Paper Mill
Bloomingdale has changed much over the years, with Mainstreet littered with businesses, and homes but it never lost its small-town feel.
Sources and Thanks!:
Salvini, Emil R. Historic Bloomingdale. Colorama Historical Publications, 1984.
Morristown and Morris Township Library History and Genealogy Center
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Greenwood lake is a breathtaking natural lake that is approximately 7 miles long and is located on the border of NY and NJ. It is the water source of the Wanaque River. Before it was known as Greenwood lake, it was called KUAM-PEE-OM by the MUN-SEE native tribe. Who lived there before the Europeans settled during the 18'th century and renamed it Long Pond.
The lake was an intricate part of the long pond ironworks operation, which benefited from a dam being built in 1765, which in turn increased the lake's size, and increased production in the ironworks.
It turns out that a larger lake also became a DESTINATION spot for tourists like BABE RUTH, and the JETER FAMILY!
Fun fact: back in the day people would travel by train only to board a steamboat to take them across the lake to the various resorts that existed back then.
Did you know that there is an island in the lake called Chapel island?
Years ago, a church was the lone structure on the island, and it was only accessible by boat. It stood there for years before it burnt down in 1948.
Fast forward to today: Greenwood lake is a vibrant, thriving lake community. - it offers tons of fun- outdoor adventures and activities! There is definitely something for everyone in the family to do at Greenwood lake. From hiking to boutique shopping and antiquing.
Parsippany NJ
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- Parsippany-Troy Hills Township, commonly known as Parsippany, is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 53,238, reflecting an increase of 2,589 (+5.1%) from the 50,649 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 2,171 (+4.5%) from the 48,478 counted in the 1990 Census.
The name Parsippany comes from the Lenape Native American sub-tribe, which comes from the word parsipanong, which means the place where the river winds through the valley. Parsippany-Troy Hills is the most populous municipality in Morris County. The name Troy Hills was changed from Troy, to avoid confusion of mail being sent erroneously to Troy, New York.
Parsippany-Troy Hills was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 12, 1928, from portions of Hanover Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 9, 1928, that split off both East Hanover Township and Parsippany-Troy Hills from Hanover Township.
Since 2006, Parsippany-Troy Hills has been consistently recognized by Money magazine as one of the Best Places to Live in the United States. That year Parsippany was ranked 17th on the list, the highest-ranked location in New Jersey. In 2008, it moved up to 13th position. Parsippany returned to Money magazine's Best Places list in 2012, in the 15th position, and again in 2014, where it ranked 16th with Money citing its Arts and leisure. Parsippany's ranking improved to the 5th-ranked position on the Best Places list in 2016, but in 2017 dropped to 33rd. In 2018, Parsippany again made the list, at the 23rd-ranked position.
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Woodland Park, New Jersey - Garret Mountain Reservation Aerials (2019)
Garret Mountain Reservation is a 568-acre (230 ha) park located primarily in Woodland Park in southern Passaic County, New Jersey, United States and one of several National Natural Landmarks in New Jersey.
The reservation covers the northernmost part of the First Watchung Mountain and reaches over 500 feet (150 m) above sea level. Most of it is located within the Borough of Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson), although it also extends into the cities of Paterson and Clifton. Garret Mountain is easily accessible from both I-80 and the Garden State Parkway (via Route 19) as well as the local roads.
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Kayaking near Pompton Lake
“See the TURTLE of enormous girth! On his shell, he holds the earth.
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Welcome to Pompton lake, a man-made lake nestled between the townships of Oakland and Wayne. The borough of Pompton Lakes was based around the Pompton Iron Works, German Artistic Weaving Company, and then later the DuPont Company. From 1800 to the early 1900s Pompton Lakes was served by the New York and Susquehanna Railroad at the Pompton Junction, bringing business, industry, and at one point tourism to the borough.
Before America was Founded, before the Dutch even came to settle these lands, the Ramapo River was home to various native tribes. The Lenne Lenape, Munsee, Ramapo, and the Pompton People have all lived in this region. Speaking two different dialects Munsee and Unami, the tribes often met, traded, or clashed throughout the ages.
The largest grouping is the Lenne Lenape, which fell into 3 different groups, each following a different totem animal. The people, on whose land I am currently on, were of the turtle. Northwest of here where the people of the Wolf and along the coast was the turkey. In addition to the totemic animal, The Lenape worships the Sun, Fire, and the Four Winds. The four winds were the bringers of rain and sunshine and rulers of the weather, while the fire was considered the Grandfather of all Indian nations.
Did you know that The missionaries often referred to the native priests as medicine men? These men were not only healers but also oracles.
Fun Fact the Lenne Lenape had a Piece time and Wartime chief, shifting the power when the situation arises. Both of which were separate from the so-called Medicine Men
Let's talk a bit about the legends. Originally passed down verbally then painted as pictographs, one of the most famous of the Lenne Lenape tales is that told in The Walam Olum. *
It was believed that in the beginning there were two forces, one good and one bad. The good one created the turtle, and out of the turtles' shell grew a massive tree which sprouted the first people. The evil one created the snake. The snake brought sickness, droughts, and hated the people, so he flooded the land forcing them to retreat into canoes. The people sailed until they found a small dry spot on the back of the great turtle. Eventually, the waters calmed, dried up, and receded, and as it did the turtle shell exposed more land and vegetation started to grow, giving the people a new home and starting the legend that the world rests on the back of a turtle.
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Did you know that During the great depression thousands of writers were hired by the Works Project Administration to create guidebooks on all 50 states? In the one about this area specifically, the author wrote that every person he met in town had a different idea of where Haskell ended and Wanaque began. I'll let you decide that one.