Leonard J. Soucy, Jr. D.Sc., founded this private, professionally staffed bird rehabilitation center and sanctuary.  Dr. Soucy has a Federal licence to take in and care for injured large birds.  Outdoor aviaries open to the public 365 days a year.  Volunteers needed.

 

A 130 acre open-air arboretum operated by the Morris County Parks Commission.  Call 973-326-7600 for more information.

A series of landscaped alpine and woodland gardens situated in a 33-acre valley.  Open to the public Monday-Saturday 10-4, Sunday noon-6.  Group garden tours by appointment.

144-acre arboretum, site of Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden; fragrance and sensory garden.  Operated by Somerset County Park Commission.  Bridal garden on arboretum grounds next to parking lot H.

Tour the largest trees in the Township.  39 species are cataloged.

 

Displays trace the evolution of golf from its earliest antecedents to the present via a blend of historical displays and special audio-visual presentations.

 

The mission of the METC is to explore, present and interpret the history and lifeways of the everyday people of pre-industrial New Jersey through the collection, presentation and exhibition of hand tools, products and household objects.

Dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey's railroad heritage.  Sundays only, April thru October, 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM

Many parks, many programs.  Pick up brochure at the Long Hill Township Public Library or visit their website.

Many parks, many programs.  Pick up brochure at the Long Hill Township Public Library or visit their website.

2000 acres of undeveloped land for hiking and riding.  East on I-78 to Exit 41.  South on Plainfield Ave. 0.7 miles.  Left on Valley Rd 4.4 miles.  (The name changes to Skytop to Coles.  It twists.  Go straight through every intersection.)  The Trailside Museum is open 1:00 to 5:00 PM daily.

State park facility with hiking trails, picnic facilities, panoramic view.  From Millington, south on King George Road/Mt. Bethel Road to Warrenville.  Left on Mountain Avenue 1.2 miles to Washington Rock Road on the right.

Morristown National Historic Park was established in 1933, and is the FIRST national historic park in the United States.  Gen. Washington lived at the Ford Mansion during the winters of 1777 and 1779.  I-287 North to exit 36A.  At the end of the ramp, get to the left lane.  Park is on the left 0.1 miles.

More than 1600 wooded acres.  Winter encampment of the Continental Army.  Part of Morristown National Historical Park.  Wick House is a restored and furnished farm house that served as military headquarters during the encampment.  Cross country skiing allowed.  From Millington, take Basking Ridge Road to Maple Avenue to Route 202.  Cross Route 202 and follow Hardscrabble Road 2 miles to Jockey Hollow Road on the right.

 

In 1838, Samuel F.B. Morse and Alfred Vail perfected the telegraph here.  May-October Thurs & Sun: 1:00 - 5:00 PM.