Explore Sussex County, NJ's top spots, events, activities, hidden gems and more!
Explore Sussex County, NJ's top spots, events, activities, hidden gems and more!
Best 6 Restaurants You Need to Try in Vernon, NJ
Six Vernon, NJ restaurants to try, from Kites at Crystal Springs and The George Inn to sushi, pizza and The Glenwood.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 6, 2026
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Subscribe freeBest 6 Restaurants You Need to Try in Vernon, NJ
Six Vernon, NJ restaurants to try, from Kites at Crystal Springs and The George Inn to sushi, pizza and The Glenwood.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 6, 2026
Best 6 Restaurants You Need to Try in Newton, NJ
Our team rounds up where to eat in Newton, NJ: The Farmer's Daughter, O'Reilly's Pub and Grill, Poy's Kitchen, Indian Masala, Mi Rancho Mexican Grill and Spring Diner.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 6, 2026
Sterling Hill Mining Museum Hosts Fall Mineral Festival in Ogdensburg on Saturday, October 10
Sterling Hill Mining Museum's Fall Mineral Festival is Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, 9 AM to 5 PM in Ogdensburg, with dealers and fluorescents.
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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.
Best 6 Restaurants You Need to Try in Vernon, NJ
Six Vernon, NJ restaurants to try, from Kites at Crystal Springs and The George Inn to sushi, pizza and The Glenwood.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 6, 2026
Heaven Hill Farm’s Great Pumpkin Festival in Vernon Runs Through November 8, 2026
Heaven Hill Farm's Great Pumpkin Festival in Vernon runs through Nov. 8, 2026. See hours, ticket prices and what's included.
Shop Sussex CountySeptember 29, 2026
Best 6 Restaurants You Need to Try in Newton, NJ
Our team rounds up where to eat in Newton, NJ: The Farmer's Daughter, O'Reilly's Pub and Grill, Poy's Kitchen, Indian Masala, Mi Rancho...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 6, 2026
Garlic Fest at The Shoppes at Lafayette Returns October 10 and 11, 2026
Free Garlic Fest returns to The Shoppes at Lafayette on October 10 and 11, 2026, with garlic growers, food trucks, a farmers market...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 6, 2026
Sussex County Heritage Weekend Returns October 10 and 11 With Exhibits, Train Demos and Van Campen Day
The 16th annual Sussex County Heritage Weekend runs Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, with exhibits, train demos and more.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 5, 2026
Haunted Trail & Fall Festival at Pochuck Valley Farms in Vernon Raises Funds for the Farm on October 10, 2026
The Vernon Chamber and VTHS SCA host a Haunted Trail & Fall Festival at Pochuck Valley Farms on October 10, 2026, to help...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 5, 2026
Best Fall Foliage Hikes in Sussex County, NJ: 5 Trails and Parks Worth the Drive
Five Sussex County fall foliage hikes, from Sunrise Mountain to High Point and Vernon, with addresses, distances and parking notes.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 4, 2026
Where to Eat in Hopatcong, NJ: Lake Spots, Mexican, Thai, Pizza and Diner Classics
Our team rounds up where to eat in Hopatcong, NJ: Chapala Grill 4, The Beacon, Twist On Thai, The Grotto and Hopatcong Diner.
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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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