Location: Morristown
Top Things to do in Morristown
6 Nature & Parks in Morristown That You Shouldn't Miss
Morristown is a town and county seat of Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Morristown has been called "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. Today this history is visible in a variety of locations throughout the town that collectively make up Morristown National Historical Park.
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1. Macculloch Hall Historic Museum & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Located in downtown Morristown, N.J., Macculloch Hall has been part of the local community for over 200 years, first as the home to community-minded residents, George and Louisa Macculloch (1775-1858, 1785-1863), and since 1950, as a not-for-profit museum and garden. Founder W. Parsons Todd (1877-1976) endowed MHHM as a resource for all Morristown and Morris County residents. A Federal brick mansion, Macculloch Hall was built in 1810 by George Perrott Macculloch (1775-1858), the "Father of the Morris Canal." Today this historic house and decorative arts museum comprises nine period rooms, two exhibition galleries, a dedicated classroom, and an expansive formal garden, which is open to the public free of charge.
2. The Frelinghuysen Arboretum
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
This 127-acre preserve, which surrounds a historic Colonial-Revival mansion and its formal gardens, offers self-guided nature trails with all trees and shrubs labeled as reference.
Reviewed By jeff1809C - Yardley, United States
I discovered this place in 2019 and wanted to go back in the spring, so glad I did! The flowering trees and all the daffodils were beautiful! Definitely a nice place for a walk to quiet place to sit and look at all the beauty.
3. Loantaka Brook Reservation
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By MitchPhyllis65 - Morristown, United States
COVID-19 has taught me to appreciate our county parks more than ever and I don’t take things for granted like I used too. So as the parks are reopening with restrictions enjoy the beauty you can find within them, practice safe distancing and wear a mask as we do when walking the trails while looking at what nature has to offer.
4. Morristown National Historical Park, Washington Headquarters and Museum
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By Helen711 - Atlanta, United States
We took a guided tour and enjoyed everything! We didn't spend much time in the main building, so went back to look at some of the displays. There's too much to read for just a one or two hour visit. You must have a guide to go into the historic house, and the stairways are steep and narrow. Definitely not ADA approved! Lots of original beds, paperwork, kitchen appliances and more. Well worth the time.
5. Schooleys Mountain County Park
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By AdventureDann - New Jersey, United States
Took a trip to Schooley’s mountain park for a quick hike and ended up taking a nap on one of the huge boulders scattered close to the falls. Very relaxing clean park with some downsides. Makes sure you bring your hiking shoes there is some difficult terrain at some points. Also the green trail abruptly stops due to storm damage I believe. Don’t pass the fence or else you end up in someone’s property.
6. Lewis Morris Park
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4.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By MitchPhyllis65 - Morristown, United States
COVID-19 has taught me to appreciate all our county parks either small or large and to enjoy the beauty you can find within them. This past weekend Lewis Morris Park partially reopened with restrictions, so when you go out practice safe distancing and wear a mask as we did when walking the trails and enjoy what nature has to offer.
