Top 10 Things to do in Morristown, New Jersey (NJ)

January 25, 2022 Natalie Tallman

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

70 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960-4136 +1 973-539-2112
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70 South Gallery

2. Enjou Chocolat

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

3. Morristown Game Vault

22 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960-8611 +1 973-944-8500 http://www.morristowngamevault.com/
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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.

4. DIY Uncorked

151 South St GlassWorks Studio, Morristown, NJ 07960-9576 +1 973-532-2112 [email protected] http://diyuncorked.com
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DIY Uncorked

Supercharge your BYOB night out by adding a DRILL to accompany your PAINTBRUSH. DIY Uncorked is all about having fun. BYOB workshops are a great place to enjoy a night out, have a few drinks, and enjoy step by step building of a decor or furniture accessory that you will take home and actually use. Instructors lead the guests through building their projects, and assist with customizing your finish to your liking using one (or a few) of many chalk paint colors or stains. Whether your style is vintage, rustic, distressed, classic, or modern, the DIY instructors will help you achieve a look that goes perfectly with your decor. Register for a scheduled workshop today, visit the website to view the calendar of the location of your choice. Now open in Morristown and Hoboken.

5. Morris County School of Glass

89 Whippany Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960-4522 +1 973-734-0900 [email protected] https://www.mcsog.com/
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Morris County School of Glass

6. Ford Mansion and Museum

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

7. Jockey Hollow

Morristown National Historical Park 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ 07960-6657 +1 973-543-4030 http://www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm
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Jockey Hollow

Part of the Morristown National Historical Park, this recreated campsite was home to the Pennsylvnia troops in the winter of 1779-80.

Reviewed By Jimbo4uClinton_NJ - Easton, United States

There is an abundance of history here, as well as some very well maintained hiking trails. Transport yourself to the revolutionary war period and get a feel for what it may have been like for Washington and the patriots that freed us from England. Look at the encampments to see hoe the troops lived Back then! No internet or GPS.

8. Schuyler-Hamilton House

5 Olyphant Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960-4231 +1 973-267-4039
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Schuyler-Hamilton House

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

9. Macculloch Hall Historic Museum & Gardens

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

10. The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

353 E Hanover Ave Morris Township, Morristown, NJ 07960-4077 +1 973-326-7601 http://www.arboretumfriends.org/
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The Frelinghuysen Arboretum

This 127-acre preserve, which surrounds a historic Colonial-Revival mansion and its formal gardens, offers self-guided nature trails with all trees and shrubs labeled as reference.

Reviewed By jeff1809C - Yardley, United States

I discovered this place in 2019 and wanted to go back in the spring, so glad I did! The flowering trees and all the daffodils were beautiful! Definitely a nice place for a walk to quiet place to sit and look at all the beauty.

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