Location: Boonton
Top Things to do in Boonton
- 1. Tourne County Park
- 2. Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
- 3. Escape Garden State
- 4. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
- 5. The Cracked Pot Studio
- 6. Morristown National Historical Park, Washington Headquarters and Museum
- 7. Whippany Railway Museum
- 8. Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- 9. Grace Lord Park
- 10. The Barn Theatre
What to do and see in Boonton, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Boonton is a town in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town's population was 8,347, reflecting a decline of 149 (−1.8%) from the 8,496 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 153 (+1.8%) from the 8,343 counted in the 1990 Census. The settlement was originally called "Boone-Towne" in 1761 in honor of the Colonial Governor Thomas Boone.
Restaurants in Boonton
1. Tourne County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By soccergallystuff - Trenton, New Jersey
As everyone else points out, it is amazing that the top of this park has a view of the NYC skyline at a distance. The paths can be a little steep, so be careful on your way down because the rocks are all extremely loose so you might slide a little.
2. Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By robcurtross - New York City, New York
My son and I hiked at Pyramid Mountain Natural
Historic Area this afternoon. It was a perfect late spring day, and the trails were in excellent shape.
There is a very good map and descriptive brochure at the kiosks. One improvement: there are no indications of how long particular hikes are.
But the hiking was great, and we got plenty of exercise and plenty of beauty too.
3. Escape Garden State
Overall Ratings
5 based on 59 reviews
Real-life escape games featuring New Jersey themes. Groups of 2-10 people are able to immerse themselves in authentic experiences as they count down the time left on the clock. Book your reservation now, and see if you can Escape the Garden State!
Reviewed By Michael F
We completed the Boardwalk room at this facility, which bases its attractions on New Jersey experiences. The room uses classic cerebral puzzles mixed with some light physical challenges (nothing too strenuous). There are a couple of minor bumps, including one of the early puzzles, which seemed disconnected with no way to realize it was even there (you aren't supposed to break things in escape rooms, of course, and this bordered on that). The other was one of the last puzzles that seemed to be calibrated away from success.
Despite these VERY minor bumps, this was a fantastic experience. The room was large and multi-faceted, the puzzles encouraged communication, and we never felt too stumped. Note that clues are delivered at the game master's discretion via television (rather than loud speaker or other in-theme gimmick). The pacing felt good. We're looking forward to returning for the Power Surge / Edison-themed room.
4. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Allen H - San Diego, California, United States
If you have even a slight interest in the Craftsman era of 100 years ago, you have to visit the Craftsman Farms, Gus Stickley's log cabin. Pete was our docent, he was very knowledgeable and super nice. Museum quality original Gus items, a highlight of our recent vacation!
5. The Cracked Pot Studio
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Come take a pottery class at the Cracked Pot Studio! Learn to make something on the potter's wheel or by hand. Ongoing classes as well as single time sessions are available by appointment.
Reviewed By linda m - Succasunna, New Jersey
From the first minute when I met the instructor, Heather, she put me at ease. I knew immediately she was a genuine person. There were many students so I knew they kept coming back for a reason too.
6. Morristown National Historical Park, Washington Headquarters and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By Beverly D - Morris Plains, New Jersey
A brand new museum was unveiled at Washington's Headquarters over Presidents Day Weekend. In addition to the Ford Mansion, just a few steps away, there is now a museum which has a film and War Gallery. along with another room containing artifacts, the new Discovery Center focuses on what life was like during the Revolution for people living in NJ. Exhibits cover musket firing, desertions, food scarcity, loyalty oaths, to name a few. Many of the exhibits are interactive, which appeal to kids and adults alike, there are costumes to try on and there is even an authentic door from an 18th century Morristown jail. Add a visit to Jockey Hollow (approximately 3 miles south), site of the winter encampment of 1779-1780, and you can experience the Revolutionary War as never before. Good for school-age children & adults and it's free.
7. Whippany Railway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
The Whippany Railway Museum has been bringing to life the history of New Jersey's railroads to the public. Offering family entertainment for young and old alike. Weekly excursions and events are a thrill for the whole family. Since 1965 the Whippany Railway Museum is dedicated to Preserving the Heritage and History of the Railroads of New Jersey through the Restoration, Preservation, Interpretation and Operation of Historic Railroad Equipment and Artifacts from New Jersey and the immediate vicinity. We offer excursion rides several times a year, The museum is open every ride day as well as Sundays from 12pm to 4pm during the months from May to September. The museum features vintage train memorabilia & information as well as a museum shop You can wander our grounds and see our collection of vintage rolling stock as well as steam and diesel engines. For more Information and to purchase tickets for all our ride dates, visit our web site
Reviewed By TophersTravels71 - New Jersey
Went here for Father's Day. Wasn't a bad visit but the place is overly simple, which is to be expected based on price. There are a few old trains out, that you can't go in most of them. We took a ride on the train, but that was fairly unpleasant because of the heat (and lack of A/C in the cars). There really isn't anything of any interest to see out of the windows and there was no one narrating anything or saying anything about the trains. There wasn't even anyone other than the conductor to answer questions and he seemed polite, but disinterested in doing so. Was a bit of a bummer, actually.
8. Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Poconop - nj
Went to Sky Zone in Pine Brook NJ for the first time with my two daughters 10 and 11. The absolutely loved this place. They had open jump with many different trampolines , basket ball, etc. The place is well staffed and they take great care in regards to safety and customer experience. I highly recommend this place. They also give you a discount on admission if you check in on facebook when you arrive
9. Grace Lord Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By TheExplorerFamily - Somerset, New Jersey
This is a very soothing Park with a children’s playground, a fountain, a pretty Gazebo, several waterfalls with water swirling and cascading over rocks, plus shady hiking paths with a pretty Stone Bridge.
The Park was a visual and auditory treat for us since the Rockaway River was full of water from the recent rains, and was running fast and furious, with a thunderous roar, down a 25 foot drop and a slope over huge rocks. The hiking path over the bridge gave us awesome views of the cascading water. Once we crossed the bridge, we saw a huge “bear-like” boulder called the “Washington Rock”. We also saw remnants of a wall of stone arches that apparently were giant iron furnaces in the good old days.
The Park is a short distance from Main Street where we had primarily come to view the lovely Exhibit about the “Dog Days of Summer” and featured over a hundred painted dogs and cats which are lined all along Main Street.
We were lucky to have had a great summer day with low humidity, so we walked twice around the sparsely-crowded park to get a good enough exercise.
A word of caution: If you are allergic to poison ivy, please stay away from the edge of the paths near the fences, and in the rocky paths down to the waterfall. There is an abundant amount of Poison Ivy growing wild everywhere.
The Park is only about a mile off Exit 44 on 287 N, so it was a very convenient drive for us.
Recommend a visit.
10. The Barn Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Larry D - New Jersey
I live in the general area of the Barn Theatre and attend the shows when I can. Considering the cost and time to attend Broadway shows this theatre makes it a lot more attractive to attend shows locally. I believe everyone who puts the shows on is a volunteer with the possible exception of when bands are involved in a musical. In short, professional level without the serious monetary bite on Broadway,
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