Location: Vernon
Top Things to do in Vernon
The 9 Best Things to do in Vernon, New Jersey (NJ)
Vernon Township is a township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It is located about one hour's drive from New York City and is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 23,943, reflecting a decline of 743 (-3.0%) from the 24,686 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 3,475 (+16.4%) from the 21,211 counted in the 1990 Census. It is both the most populous municipality and the largest in area in the county.
Restaurants in Vernon
1. Solve It Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Newest Attraction in Vernon, NJ!! What's an Escape Room? An escape room is the fun new trend captivating minds throughout the country. It's a live action team-based adventure game in which players become immersed in a themed room and must use the elements around them to solve a series of puzzles, unravel clues and complete a mission before time runs out. Can you SOLVE IT???
Reviewed By Daydream316644
This is a great location!! The rooms are well thought out, the puzzles are super fun, the owner is wonderful. We have done all the rooms, such fun!! Redemption is probably one of my all time favorites. Cannot recommend this place enough!!
2. Legends Riding Stables
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By R6302MQians - Hillsdale, United States
Took kids (15,11) there on slightly rainy day. Staff was very friendly, fitted the kids with helmets and had us on some very docile and accommodating horses in 5 minutes.The ride was a full hour, guided by one of the friendly staffers, and the trail was mostly through the woods and was quiet and scenic. Definitely a good value, we highly recommend these guys.
3. TreEscape Aerial Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
TreEscape Aerial Adventure park is now open! Come check out ten unique ropes courses that are sure to provide an exhilarating outdoors adventure for everyone.
4. Heaven Hill Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Heaven Hill Farm established 1982 as a road side stand. Today we have grown to a full service Garden Center, Nursery, Farm Market, Patio Furniture Sales, Gift Shop, Bakery, Ice Cream & Wine Tastings, Seasonal Events, Summer we are growing fun memories at our corn maze, hayrides, 30 farm activities and farm animals "Action Fun Farm" Fall we have the largest Fall Festival in North East " Great Pumpkin Festival" Hay rides to the u pick pumpkin patch, Carnival Rides,Pig Races and much more! Winter brings our Christmas shop, Christmas Trees, Custom wreaths visits with Santa and Train Rides.
Reviewed By Spiderpancake - Venice, United States
A wide range or annuals and perennials are on display. They also have trees and bushes of all kinds. Many tools are also available for your planting needs along with bags of soils and fertilizers. The knowledgable staff to handle your questions as well.
5. Elements Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Elements Spa is located at Crystal Springs Resort and is ranked in the top 30 spas in America and #1 in NJ! The interior brings the beauty of the outdoors in, with hand-painted earthscape and rainwalls. Come for the day and enjoy a pampering massage, facial or body treatment or stay overnight with one of our luxurious spa & stay packages, perfect for a girlfriends getaway or couples retreat.
Reviewed By Epictoes
Shout out to Kelly who works front desk at Elements Spa! It was first time experience for my daughter and I and she was super friendly and very helpful! We loved our spa day, the pools are AMAZING and the friendliness of Kelly made our day fantastic and one to remember! With the crazy way the world went shortly after our visit I’m even more grateful we had the day to enjoy, my daughter is a RN and life has been stressful and non stop. When our lives get back to normal everyone should treat themselves to a day at Elements Spa, you won’t regret it, and again - Kelly, thank you!
6. Stairway to Heaven Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By CherylMNJ
Hiked the Stairway to Heaven for the first time. I am not a regular hiker but consistently work out and love power walking. The trail is very rocky and steep in sections requiring me to grab nearby tree to steady myself. There were also lots of fallen leaves so little slippery at times. Be sure to wear hiking boots or sneakers with good traction on them and bring water. We walked right past big pile of rocks which was landmark leading to Pinwheel vista. If you reach the mailbox on tree you have gone too far. Ate our lunch on the rocks enjoying the spectacular view. We hiked at fairly quick pace so took about hour and 10 up and 45 minutes down.
7. Mountain Creek
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 412 reviews
Mountain Creek is a unique gateway to the mountain lifestyle for millions of local urban and suburban adventure seekers. It is the NY metro area’s closest ski resort, located 47 miles from the George Washington Bridge in Vernon, NJ. Mountain Creek offers over 167 acres of terrain on 4 mountain peaks with 100% night skiing and the region’s highest vertical. The resort also hosts the region’s only true All-Mountain Terrain Park at Mountain Creek South.
Reviewed By travelwkids56 - New York City, United States
We came to mountain creek February 15-18. Unfortunately, the entire town including the resort experienced a power outage due to an ice storm/transformer issue. The staff could not be more helpful. Although many guests decided to leave, the manager Heather moved us from off site condos into resort. The first night of our stay was free and she price matched the second night. They gave us pizza, water and hot chocolate. The power went on at 4 am and we had a wonderful day of skiing. Everyone was wearing a mask and everyone was super helpful from the young man in the equipment room who helped us put on our boots, the salesclerk in the shop who helped us with gloves and googles, the older gentleman in the cafeteria who greeted us and seated us, the ski instructor who walked me over to a map to orient me to the trails. The room was more than adequate with an electric fireplace. It was clean and updated. There were 4 lifts and multiple trails and we had a great time. It is difficult to operate during a pandemic and power outage and I thought they did a great job.
8. Mountain Creek Water Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 265 reviews
Where will you spend your summer days? …In the natural surroundings of the mountains?...On the beach?...Poolside? Well how about all three! Mountain Creek's Waterpark awaits, with over 2 dozen unique rides, slides and pools set in the mountains of Vernon, New Jersey, just 47 miles from NY City. Experience the thrills of 1,600 feet of pure whitewater adrenaline on the infamous Colorado River Ride, the largest water ride in the region. Leap from the Canyon Cliff into endless blue water, or rocket down Thunder Run or The Gualey, the most supercharged whitewater tube rides you've seen! Drop 40 feet on our Vertigo and Vortex tube speed coasters...in the dark! Plummet 99 feet in just seconds on the H2Oh-No! speed slide. Swing into action on the Tarzan Swings, or race through the dark and shoot out 10 feet above the water on the daring Cannonball. High Anxiety begins with a 5 story drop before accelerating riders into the immense funnel that propels you to panic-inducing heights and a momentary Zero-G experience. It's the shore without the jelly fish! The Hightide Wavepool is one of the largest pools of it's kind, sculpting over 450,000 gallons of water into perfect sets of waves every 10 minutes! Kids World offers more than enough fun to keep the kids happy all summer long. Have a blast in The Spraygrounds, relax in the Lost Island River, zoom down The Hook, or play on our multilevel interactive water play fort, complete with water slides, spray cannons, water hoses, and a 'fishy' shower!
Reviewed By SophiaRichter14 - New York City, United States
It was our first visit. We picked a Monday to avoid weekend crowds and it was a good decision. No lines anywhere. While some rides were closed, we had enough options to fill the day for a 6-year and a 10-year old with different rides. We arrived at 11 AM and left at 4PM. I have been to other waterparks, mostly concrete and plastic. This place is way more beautiful because it is built into nature. There are lots of rocks and trees and you notice that you are in a forest. Another good thing was hat we could finally spend a day without wearing these stupid masks. Most visitors are respectful of social distancing rules and wear masks in the dining and restroom areas, but otherwise, no masks. Also, I noticed that 80% of visitors are of Hispanic, African-American or Jewish background, maybe because of the COVID restrictions and the fact that we came on a Monday. We were happy visitors. We paid $25 per person.
9. Action Park Mountain Creek
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
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