Franklin Mineral Museum Guide: Fluorescent Room and Mine Replica
Franklin Mineral Museum guide: 2026 hours and season, admission, the Fluorescent Room, Mine Replica, Buckwheat Dump rock collecting and kids activities.
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Franklin Mineral Museum guide: 2026 hours and season, admission, the Fluorescent Room, Mine Replica, Buckwheat Dump rock collecting and kids activities.
November 12, 2026
11 Best Restaurants 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.
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Christmas with the Celts at the Newton Theatre: Dec. 4, 2026
Christmas with the Celts comes to the Newton Theatre at 234 Spring Street in Newton on Friday, December 4, 2026, bringing Irish carols, live Irish dancers and holiday hits to...
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Franklin Mineral Museum Guide: Fluorescent Room and Mine Replica
Franklin Mineral Museum guide: 2026 hours and season, admission, the Fluorescent Room, Mine Replica, Buckwheat Dump rock collecting and kids activities.
November 12, 2026
Dinner with Santa at The Windlass on Lake Hopatcong, Dec. 13, 2026
The Windlass is hosting Christmas by the Lake: Dinner with Santa on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 45 Nolans Point Park Road on Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Seatings begin at 3:00...
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Green Vision Opens Lafayette Campus With Free Electronics Drop-Off
Green Vision Inc., a nonprofit that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has opened its new campus at 197 Route 94 in...
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7 Yoga and Pilates Studios in Sussex County, NJ
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Sussex County NJ Libraries: Branches, Hours and Free Programs
The Sussex County Library System runs five open branches plus a Mobile Library across Newton, Vernon, Franklin, Stanhope and Wantage, and Sparta has...
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Things to Do With Kids in Sussex County NJ: Indoor and Outdoor Picks
Things to do with kids in Sussex County NJ: ice skating, a mine tour, holiday lights, snow tubing, plus Space Farms and Wild...
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Breakfast in Sussex County NJ: 7 Spots for Pancakes, Omelets and Brunch
Seven breakfast and brunch spots across six Sussex County towns, from a French bakery cafe in Sparta to benedicts in Franklin.
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Jefferson Starship at the Newton Theatre: Runaway Again Tour, Nov. 19, 2026
Jefferson Starship brings its Runaway Again Tour 2026 to The Newton Theatre, 234 Spring Street in Newton, on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026. Doors...
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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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