Explore Sussex County, NJ's top spots, events, activities, hidden gems and more!
Explore Sussex County, NJ's top spots, events, activities, hidden gems and more!
Stokes State Forest NJ Guide: Sunrise Mountain, Trails and Cabins
Everything you need to visit Stokes State Forest in Sussex County: Sunrise Mountain, Tillman Ravine, Stony Lake, the best trails with distances, and cabin, lean-to and campsite rates.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 12, 2026
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Subscribe freeStokes State Forest NJ Guide: Sunrise Mountain, Trails and Cabins
Everything you need to visit Stokes State Forest in Sussex County: Sunrise Mountain, Tillman Ravine, Stony Lake, the best trails with distances, and...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 12, 2026
9 Best Restaurants to Try in Sussex, NJ
Our team rounds up the best restaurants in Sussex, NJ: Early American Tavern, Bearded Baby Que, Old Stone, The Sussex Saloon, Indian Spice Route 23 and Cow Patty's.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 8, 2026
Asleep at the Wheel Comes to the Newton Theatre on October 18, 2026
Ten-time Grammy winner Asleep at the Wheel brings Western swing to the Newton Theatre on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with doors at 6 p.m. and the concert at 7 p.m....
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Shop Sussex County is your local guide to Sussex County, NJ
Shop Sussex County is an independent local media brand covering the 24 towns of Sussex County, New Jersey, from Newton and Sparta to Vernon, Hopatcong, Franklin and Wantage. We publish event roundups, things to do, food and drink features and community news, with a focus on the farms, festivals, trails and small businesses that make the Skylands special. Want the best of it every week? Subscribe free.
Stokes State Forest NJ Guide: Sunrise Mountain, Trails and Cabins
Everything you need to visit Stokes State Forest in Sussex County: Sunrise Mountain, Tillman Ravine, Stony Lake, the best trails with distances, and...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 12, 2026
13 Best Restaurants to Try in Newton, NJ
Our team rounds up where to eat in Newton, NJ: The Farmer's Daughter, O'Reilly's Pub and Grill, Poy's Kitchen, Indian Masala, Mi Rancho Mexican Grill and Spring Diner.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 6, 2026
Best Restaurants in Sussex County, NJ: 65 Picks Across 7 Towns
Our town-by-town map of the best restaurants in Sussex County, NJ: 65 picks across Newton, Vernon, Hopatcong, Stanhope, Sussex, Hamburg and Sparta.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 12, 2026
Christmas Tree Farms in Sussex County NJ: Choose and Cut Guide
Our guide to choose-and-cut and precut Christmas tree farms in Sussex County, with addresses, tree varieties, payment details and tips for cutting your...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 11, 2026
Sussex County Caregiver Expo Comes to Lafayette on October 22, 2026
The Sussex County Division of Senior Services is hosting the 2026 Caregiver Expo on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 11, 2026
9 Best Restaurants to Try in Hamburg, NJ
Where to eat in Hamburg, NJ: Crystal Tavern, Restaurant Latour, Blue Spice Kitchen, Nonna Vita Trattoria, Pomodoro Italiano and Tony's Pizza & Pasta.
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 10, 2026
High Point State Park Fall Foliage Guide: Monument Views and Ridge Trails
Looking for High Point State Park fall foliage in Sussex County? Our team puts New Jersey’s highest peak, the 1,803-foot High Point Monument,...
Shop Sussex CountyOctober 10, 2026
Arbor Bakeshop in Newton Opens Friday Mornings With Student Pastries
Our team is pointing Friday morning coffee runs toward downtown Newton: the Arbor Bakeshop at Sussex County Community College’s Culinary Institute is open...
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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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