10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Morristown That You Shouldn't Miss

August 31, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Morristown is a town and county seat of Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Morristown has been called "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. Today this history is visible in a variety of locations throughout the town that collectively make up Morristown National Historical Park.
Restaurants in Morristown

1. Enjou Chocolat

8 Dehart St, Morristown, NJ 07960-8205 +1 973-993-9090 [email protected] http://www.enjouchocolat.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Enjou Chocolat

Enjou Chocolat is New Jersey's premiere chocolatier that specializes in gourmet chocolates, custom favors, centerpieces, baskets, and corporate logos and incentive gifts. Call to schedule an appointment, visit our online store, or stop in our retail store to browse our wide selection of handmade creations to make your event more memorable.

Reviewed By fiamma11 - Vienna, United States

Delicious chocolates of consistent quality that must be tried. If in the area, do enjoy some, they are just so good.

2. Morristown Game Vault

22 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960-8611 +1 973-944-8500 http://www.morristowngamevault.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

Morristown Game Vault

Reviewed By Coolerking101

Hands down the best selection of retro-arcade titles around. Blows Barcade and Yestercades out of the water. They have all the classics (Galaga, Ms. Pac Man, Star Wars, Tron. etc), plus a bunch of beloved, but hard to find titles, including my personal favorite, 720. All of the games were working and most were in pristine condition. You can tell there's real pride taken in the games. For anyone looking for an old school arcade fix, this is the place to go.

3. Ford Mansion and Museum

30 Washington Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960-4259 +1 973-539-2016 http://www.nps.gov/morr
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Ford Mansion and Museum

The grounds comprise a museum as well as the modest mansion where Washington established military headquarters for the winter of 1779-80.

Reviewed By theroters - Mendham, United States

What a beautiful job was done on the restoration of the building and the recreation of the War for Independence.

4. Schuyler-Hamilton House

5 Olyphant Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960-4231 +1 973-267-4039
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Schuyler-Hamilton House

Alexander Hamilton met and proposed to his future wife, Betsy Schuyler, in this house.

5. Macculloch Hall Historic Museum & Gardens

45 Macculloch Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960-9374 +1 973-538-2404 [email protected] http://www.maccullochhall.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

Macculloch Hall Historic Museum & Gardens

Located in downtown Morristown, N.J., Macculloch Hall has been part of the local community for over 200 years, first as the home to community-minded residents, George and Louisa Macculloch (1775-1858, 1785-1863), and since 1950, as a not-for-profit museum and garden. Founder W. Parsons Todd (1877-1976) endowed MHHM as a resource for all Morristown and Morris County residents. A Federal brick mansion, Macculloch Hall was built in 1810 by George Perrott Macculloch (1775-1858), the "Father of the Morris Canal." Today this historic house and decorative arts museum comprises nine period rooms, two exhibition galleries, a dedicated classroom, and an expansive formal garden, which is open to the public free of charge.

6. Mayo Performing Arts Center

100 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960-4149 +1 973-539-8008 [email protected] http://www.mayoarts.org/
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4.5 based on 468 reviews

Mayo Performing Arts Center

Mayo Performing Arts Center is Northern New Jersey's premier performing arts organization. Presenting concerts, dance, jazz, theatre, family shows and more in the heart of downtown Morristown.

Reviewed By Traveler0922 - Berkeley Heights, United States

We go to Mayo 2 or 3 times a year and have always enjoyed the shows. They have a large selection of shows to choose from during the year so there is something that should please everyone. The theater is comfortable with good sound system especially for an older building. Parking is convenient especially if have dinner before a show, you can park next door. There are public lots not far from the theater as well as other lots from which there are shuttles. The last show we saw was Celtic Angels. It was entertaining with 5 women singers with beautiful voices. There was a wonderful fiddle player as well as 5 extradordinary male dancers. Celtic angels similar to Celtic Woman with maybe singing more recent Irish songs intetmixed with some traditional ballads. There was one odd issue is that for a few seconds bright lights from the stage would shine directly into the audience making it difficult to see. Mayo is higher recommended.

7. Acorn Hall

68 Morris Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960-4315 +1 973-267-3465 http://www.acornhall.org/
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Acorn Hall

8. Glassworks Studio

151 South St Lower Level, No handicap access., Morristown, NJ 07960-9576 +1 973-656-0800 [email protected] http://umakeglass.com/
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Glassworks Studio

Make your own Fused Glass project! Based in the heart of Morristown, NJ, we are a walk in studio for adults and kids (aged 3+). Guests create their own design with pieces of colored glass onto a clear flat base, we give you full instruction before you begin, including cutting the glass for over 10’s. All inclusive pricing starts at $23 and you choose the project (picture frame, dish, coaster, bowl, tray, etc) all pieces are ready for pick-up after 1 week. We also offer Birthday Parties, Field Trips, Corporate Events and Private Groups at times to suit you. Visit our website for more information.

Reviewed By J9457HAgloriaw - West Milford, United States

My husband and I took our grandkids ages 13 and 10. We all picked a project and had great fun making it our own personal treasure. Staff is phenomenal. They demonstrated how to score and cut glass and how different types of glass will look when put together. Instructions are easy to follow. The pieces have to be fired to complete. I can't wait to pick them up next week. We will definitely go back. Great place to beat the Covid blues.

9. Just Jersey

163 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960-9525 +1 973-590-2820 [email protected] http://justjerseygoods.com/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Just Jersey

10. Trap Door Escape Room

34A Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960-6830 +1 973-971-9800 [email protected] http://www.trapdoorescape.com/home/locations/morristown-escape-room/
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Trap Door Escape Room

Trap Door Morristown is located on the corner of Speedwell Ave and Cattano Ave. Street parking is available on Speedwell Ave.

Reviewed By jerseyheat - South Plainfield, United States

My group bought out a private play of the Witch Hunt room and it was fantastic! I also proposed to my long time girlfriend while playing the room. I want to personally thank Austin for working with me to set up a perfect moment to use a clue to set up the proposal. She was a fantastic game master and really added to the experience. The room itself was creepy especially considering how close it was to Halloween. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

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