Loved it here. We came here for a morning walk. There weren't many people here and there were some…read moreflowers and plants. I'm sure there are more in the spring and summer. I loved the paths and sights here. I'm excited to come back here in the warmer weather to see more of the flowers.

Our visit to this arboretum marked my first public outing post-partum. The arboretum itself is…read morelovely and most of it is stroller accessible, which I appreciated. However there are no public restrooms at all, which was a HUGE challenge for me, especially so soon after having a baby. There was one restroom, which closed at 4:00pm. I showed up exactly at 4:00pm, but was turned away by the staff. I tried again 15 minutes later, but they informed me that they clock out at 4:00pm and letting me use the bathroom would delay them getting home. I have been an hourly employee before and totally get this, but I was a little disappointed by the lack of humanity. Being out for the first time was physically (and emotionally) challenging, and I was hoping for a bit more understanding from the staff.

Came to Fosterfields on a Saturday early afternoon around 5pm for a day event. Amazing. I had an…read morewonderful time and the service was outstanding. The space of the park and the parking lot area was just perfect. A lot of restroom was available and it was clean. It was a huge turn out but the staff maintain a clean field throughout the entire event.

What an incredible morning. My all-time BFF Reddit alerted me to an amazing event at Fosterfields…read moreheld over the course of a few spring weeks every year: the Lamb Frolic. There wasn't really THAT much frolicking, per se - our lamb settled down pretty quickly per the attached pictures - but it was a delightful hour spent in a barn stall cuddling a very sweet wooly baby, and I'd basically recommend this to anyone with a soul. According to the event page, little lambs need cuddles/interaction to prepare for the big farm world, hence the need for the Frolic. We were happy to oblige. The sign-up process was a little old school, which isn't too surprising given that this is an historic farm. You had to call Fosterfields and leave a voicemail with your name/contact info and preferred time slot to cuddle the lamb. The Millennial Chum readily agreed to partake in this adventure and was blown away that there wasn't an online reservation portal of some kind, though she seems to be confusing a farm with a suburban restaurant, which is probably not the most realistic of expectations. Regardless, someone from the farm called me back within the hour and we were set up with the final slot this past Saturday at 10:30am. The price per lamb cuddle was $50 for a max of two people, so we split the cost. A magnificent deal in my estimation. The instructions provided via email indicated we should get there at least 10 minutes beforehand, and we were both promptly there at 10:15am. I've driven past the turnoff for the farm many times on my way to hikes over by Chester, so it was easy to find once you bypassed the atrocious traffic situation by the Morristown Green (not for the faint of heart at any time of day - no one ever knows what lane they're supposed to be in). The staff was very friendly and professional. Since we got there early, they also let us start hanging out with our lamb about 10 minutes early, which was pretty classy. They carried in a gangly lamb from the main stall across the way (there looked to be about six or seven mama sheep over there with their pups), and after a few seconds of nervous baahing, he was right at home. The lamb was born the prior Monday, so this is about as fresh as it gets. He didn't even have a name yet. His mother's name was Guinevere, so I thought Sir Lambsalot was an excellent new name with the added advantage of being on theme, but the Millennial Chum overruled me and named him Cornelius for the duration of our stay. We shared our stall with a mom and daughter (probably 10ish, which is very much the target demo of this adventure, not that we let that stop us), who got to cuddle our lamb's sister, temporarily named Marigold. Also a delightful creature. The Millennial Chum is on the verge of becoming a giant TikTok star, so a significant portion of our visit was dedicated to pictures, videos and more pictures and videos. I can't speak for all lambs, but Cornelius was very photogenic and made for social media. We figured out through trial and mostly error how to hold him so he'd settle down and fall asleep (like kittens and puppies, lambs seem to be either running around manically or snoozing). Keeping him in a firm grip and letting him nuzzle his head under the chin was our primo strategy. The staff stopped by every 15 minutes or so to make sure everything was going okay and that the lambs were relatively calm (our superstar obviously was). At one point, the mom sharing our stall told the staffer that her husband was going to switch with her (citing that two people max rule) and was told that as long as the lamb was chill, he could come in too and there was no need for her to leave. Very cool. I spent the remainder of the weekend recommending this event to everyone I know, especially my friends with young daughters. If you start your mornings off like I do reading the NY Post, the world really seems like a giant dumpster fire - the Fosterfields Lamb Frolic was about as pure and innocent as it gets. So refreshing.

The Tabernacle, and octagon shaped room with wooden bench seating is located in historic Mt. Tabor,…read moreNJ. Originally established in 1800's as a Methodist summer camp, like Ocean Grove grew into a serene community with much to offer history buffs. No parking on-site but the shuttle bus service from the nearby school ran continuously so no issue here. The facility was well organized and managed by a friendly staff of volunteers Attendance was sold out (350) for Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, acoustic country/ bluegrass, fitting for this venue. Acoustic were very good and I'll jump at any chance to return!

Wonderful venue to see a show! Acoustics are great, and the team that run the venue are top-notch!read more

Great spot to visit with a beautiful multi-level museum full of information about the area,…read moreWashington and the Revolution. Very clean, bright museum with friendly helpful staff and very interesting & some interactive displays. A cool stop for everyone & MUST STOP for History Buffs.

You can't come to Morristown and not at least visit the famous statue of George Washington across…read morefrom the Park. George loved loved loved Morristown and was the place he would "hang out" when taking a break from the war. I did not have time on my trip to visit the Museum but I'm sure it's great. I did have time to spend some quality time with George along with my Nephew who lives close by and posted some pics here. I wonder if he ever gets off that horse?

On this first gorgeous Sunday in June, my partner and I took a ride approximately 32 miles west of…read moreNYC to the Vail Mansion, located in the heart of Morristown. Commissioned in 1917 by William Welles Bosworth to construct an Italian Renaissance Palazzo-style home and museum whose lawn turned into an outdoor art gallery at the 32nd Rose Squared Celebrate Morristown Art Show on South Street. The creative work of fine artists in a variety of media as well as fine crafters in glass, clay, clothing, leather, wood, jewelry, and photography was on full display.

We went here for a kid fall festival. Everything is spread…read moreout and if you use a stroller and elderly family members (which I have both) this is a bit of task on their uneven, rocky walking paths. No fault of theirs as it is a huge farm but just a note for people who would like to venture here. The area is otherwise beautiful. They have lots of farm animals to view and a blacksmith on site (maybe just for the festival) which was a disorganized mess but cool to see. They charged $8 to get in. Keep in mind there is a lot to do on the site, check out their website before going.

Great day for wine tasting!! This was easy to find and plenty of parking. They even allow you to…read morebring a cooler which served us perfectly. I was able to bring cheeses, olives, crackers, salami, pear jam, olive oil dip, crusty bread, hummus, roasted red peppers dip, and eggplant and artichoke dip. Also a birthday cake for my daughter. The lines weren't long since there were several wineries there. I don't remember the pouts being so small. It was literally just a swallow. You couldn't share it with another person. But it's all in good fun, meeting people and mingling while waiting. The live music was extraordinary, played most popular music. Plenty of portable potties. Several vendors with their amazing products. I would do it again,until next year!! I would do it again.

A historic national landmark, right here in New Jersey…read more Beautiful grounds well kept and full of history. Easy day trip on the way to Morristown NJ or beyond. Ford Mansion is not open to inside tours, but the outdoor gardens are sprouting spring blossoms. Quick walk around the property on such a beautiful spring day.

5/15/26 (Update) Laurelwood Arboretum is even more beautiful than ever…read more The Sensory Garden has been added. A definite "must see and feel" garden! Beautiful fuchsia colored Rhododendron grow throughout the gardens. Have noticed that there's a lot of fencing around the newer flora and plants. Most likely to keep the deer away from the plants. Many new benches have been added throughout the Arboretum. They're beautifully crafted from trees. Inside the welcome center there was nature photography on sale. Best to wear comfortable shoes. The walking area is somewhat hilly. The Arboretum is free. Donations are always welcome. The Arboretum does have two parking areas.

Love this place So nice and well maintained…read moreGood place to bring dog and or kids and spend some time outside