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Crystal Springs Resort guide: Minerals Hotel vs Grand Cascades Lodge, two top NJ spas, restaurants, six golf courses and Mountain Creek next door.
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11 Best Restaurants to Try in Vernon, NJ
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Puss N Boots with Norah Jones at the Newton Theatre on November 8, 2026
Puss N Boots, the trio of Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper, plays the Newton Theatre at 234 Spring Street in Newton on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7...
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Shop Sussex County is an independent local media brand covering the 24 towns of Sussex County, New Jersey, from Newton and Sparta to Vernon, Hopatcong, Franklin and Wantage. We publish event roundups, things to do, food and drink features and community news, with a focus on the farms, festivals, trails and small businesses that make the Skylands special. Want the best of it every week? Subscribe free.
Crystal Springs Resort Guide: Minerals Hotel, Grand Cascades Lodge, Spa and Dining
Crystal Springs Resort guide: Minerals Hotel vs Grand Cascades Lodge, two top NJ spas, restaurants, six golf courses and Mountain Creek next door.
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St. Jude Holiday Craft Fair in Hopatcong, NJ 2026
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Puss N Boots with Norah Jones at the Newton Theatre on November 8, 2026
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Green Valley Farms Christmas Market in Wantage on December 12, 2026
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5 Best Restaurants to Try in Ogdensburg, NJ
The best restaurants to try in Ogdensburg, NJ line a short stretch of Main Street in this small Sussex County borough, and our...
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Things to Do in Andover NJ: Lake Aeroflex, Trails and State Park Guide
Our guide to things to do in Andover NJ, from Lake Aeroflex and Kittatinny Valley State Park to the Sussex Branch Trail and...
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7 Thrift Stores and Consignment Shops in Sussex County, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sussex County
Quick answers about Sussex County, New Jersey, from the Shop Sussex County team.
What is Shop Sussex County?
Shop Sussex County is an independent local guide to Sussex County, New Jersey. We cover events, things to do, food and drink, and community news across all 24 municipalities. We are the sister brand of Shop Morris County, and local businesses reach our audience through advertising.
What towns are in Sussex County, NJ?
Sussex County has 24 municipalities: Andover Borough, Andover Township, Branchville, Byram, Frankford, Franklin, Fredon, Green, Hamburg, Hampton, Hardyston, Hopatcong, Lafayette, Montague, Newton, Ogdensburg, Sandyston, Sparta, Stanhope, Stillwater, Sussex Borough, Vernon, Walpack and Wantage. Newton is the county seat.
What are the best things to do in Sussex County?
Sussex County is New Jersey's outdoor county. Popular picks include High Point State Park, home to the highest point in the state, Stokes State Forest, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Lake Hopatcong, Mountain Creek in Vernon, and the Appalachian Trail. Families also love Space Farms Zoo and Museum, Wild West City in Byram, and the mineral museums in Franklin and Ogdensburg. Check our Things To Do section for what is happening this week.
Where is the New Jersey State Fair held?
The New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show is held each summer at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, part of Frankford Township. It is one of the biggest annual events in the county.
Why is Franklin called the Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World?
The zinc mines of Franklin and Ogdensburg produced minerals that glow under ultraviolet light, many found nowhere else on earth. You can see them at the Franklin Mineral Museum and the Sterling Hill Mining Museum.
Where can I go apple and pumpkin picking in Sussex County?
Fall is peak season in Sussex County, with farm stands, orchards, corn mazes and pumpkin festivals across Vernon, Newton, Wantage and beyond. We publish updated fall guides every season, so check our Events section for current dates and hours.
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