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Local Activities & Hidden Gems
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items Local activities, things to do, and hidden gems for a lovely day out. I’m sharing cafés, family outings, free activities, and weekend ideas worth exploring—recommendations beyond shopping.
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Local Cafes, Breweries & More
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Outdoor Activities
Outdoor activities, scenic walks, parks, and family adventures for a little fresh air. I’m sharing ideas for free things to do, weekend outings, and beautiful places to explore at your own pace.
If you are looking for a peaceful hike around a beaitiful reservoirs with family or friends you can not beat Round Valley. It has a beautiful beach for the summer which allows swimming. It doest get to busy. Bring your family, fish, hike and take yo...
Round Valley Reservoir
The Stangl Factory is just part of this delightful art district. It has farmers markets every week. While you visit pop into Alchemy coffe shop. The inside is a treat with the old pottery kiln being open to sit in. Lots of little artisan stores to v...
Stangl Factory
I love Mine Brook Park. They have recently updated the park area for kids with safe updated swings, slides, rocking horse and more. A great trail to wal around with you dog or a friend. A covered area is great for meeting friends and having a wonderf...
Mine Brook Park
By way my favorite park especially on a hot summers day. The trees cover the path and allow a pleasent walk. It has actual clean restrooms. Charming fairy houses and knomes hidden along the trail which kids just love to find. Flat path, so great for ...
Columbia Trail
New renovated and suitable for young kids with plenty of areas to sit and have a picnic in a covered area
Mine Brook Park
Peaceful park featuring walking trails and botanical gardens
Hunterdon County Arboretum
Great place to let your dogs run around and actually play with other dogs...both sides have plenty of room
The Hunterdon County Off-Leash Dog Area
This is a short hike but the best part is you arrive at the grand finale much quicker! Once you reach the top you get a spectacular view of the River Towns Lambertville and New Hope PA with the Delaware River in between them
Goat Hill Overlook
A great list of hikes in New Jersey
10 Best trails and hikes in West Milford
There is nothing quite like the Red Mill in cute town street in Clinton. With the historic Hunterdon Art Museum next to it. Sit at one of the cafes or stand on the bridge which over looks the cascading falls and get your inspiration or instagram pics...
Red Mill Museum Village
The Delaware & Raritan trail (D & R) is just an absolute pleasure you can stop and pick it up anywhere along the route. Mainly flat so great for bike rides for kids and adults. Definitely one of my favorites
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail
If you are looking for a fun way to see the beautiful foliage in PA then this is one of the best. You can choose the train or better still the bikes
New Hope Rail Bike Experience
Local Cafes, Breweries & More
I am a coffee lover and to find a place which not only serves great coffee but has an atmosphere which makes you feel at home is a plus.
This community centered wellness cafe and roastery located in the historic Stangl pottery factory. It has maintained the original architecture and this just adds to its charm. A must.
Alkemy Coffee Co.
Since this brewery opened it has become a major part of the town not only a hang out and meeting friends at the weekend but is part of the town which is now home to artists and music.
Lone Eagle Brewing
Looking for the best ice cream came across this place and never looked back. Offers a wide variety of homemade flavors and out door seating.
Humdoo Ice Cream
If you are a lover of tea and crumpets then place this on you to visit list. Finger size sandwiches, scones and cream. I almost felt like the queen 🫅
Teaberry's Tea Room
I love to support business especially cafes
This one is my go to in NY
Blue Bottle Coffee
Arts & Entertainment
This place is perfect for a local day out to the theater. Has great events for all ages at very reasonable prices. A snack bar and plenty of parking spaces. Only seats 256, which is ideal. So close to Lambertville town. Have dinner and theatre witho...
Music Mountain Theatre
Local Favorites
If you are looking for a true woodworking products look no further. A combination of artisan workshop and gallery featuring custom fine furniture home decor all made by locals. Such a great addition to the artisan area
Benchmark Fine Woodworking
If you are looking to find something unique then put this on your list. Located on the Delaware it has 30 indoor antique shops and 200 outdoor and pavilion dealers tables.
Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market
This is the worlds largest miniature model railroad museum miles of tracks with model villages canyons and an indoor scavenger hunt. Perfect for a family visit
NORTHLANDZ Train Museum & Miniature Wonderland
Loved spending some downtime with friends. Painting and working on my projects. BYOB you can bring your wine and food
The Paint Party Studio/Hammer and Stain Flemington
I am a chocoholic! All chocolates. So trying to choose one thing to buy at at The Fudge Shop is difficult. The have everything you may ever want.
The Fudge Shoppe
Christmas is by far my favorite holiday. A this 10 acre market never disappoints. Baubles lights displays and more. Make it a day trip and
This 10-acre European-style Christmas Market in a town called ‘Christmas City USA’ returns for its 34th year this November