Things to do in and around the area!

The Sussex Skylands in New Jersey's Great Northwest is the most spectacular four-season resort destination in the New York Metro area, offering natural mountain beauty, fresh country air and sweeping landscapes, coupled with an abundance of unsurpassed amenities.

When you stay with us, we have all the things you want to do all year round.  We have your favorite adventures under the sun to pumpkins, apples, hayrides, scares, and more.  Choose your favorite season to come play with us and find the attractions and activities today to start planning your weekend. 

 

Warwick Valley Wineries, vineyards, orchards, and distilleries

Wineries, vineyards, orchards, and distillers.  Get your taste of fine wines and bring some back for your friends and family to experience.  Experience how wine is made and life on the orchard.


Mountain Creek, hiking the Appalachian Trail, NJ
Explore the Appalachian trail through the Kitatinny range in Northern, NJ.  You'll find amazing scenery and you only need a day to hike a portion of beautiful New Jersey.
Mountain Creek, Golf, Crystal Springs, NJ
Crystal Springs Resort has recruited the world's best golf course architects, Von Hagge, Trent Jones, George Fazio and Rulewich, to create an amazing collection of 7 upscale public golf courses. 
Mountain Creek, NJ State Fair, Sussex County Fairgrounds, NJ

One of the biggest events of the year- The New Jersey State Fair- Where farm meets fun! Showcasing NJ's agriculture, entertainment, activities, development & nonprofit agencies.  Plus check out the fairground events going on in the off season.


Get the best of fall with your favorite family activities.  Pick your own apples and pumpkins, drink all the tasty cider you want,  laugh on a hay ride, and get spooked for Halloween.

2007 Apple Fest
Nestled in the Warwick Valley, settled in 1764, and rich in agriculture, industry and the arts, will be the event of the year.  The Warwick Community Center welcomes you to historic Warwick, at the peak of the apple harvest, for the Annual Applefest! 
Champion of the Grill, NJ State Fair Grounds

You decide who works the grill best.  Visit the New Jersey State Fairgrounds to taste the flavor and vote for your absolute favorite.  Every year tastes better and better...


Oktoberfest 2007
Held annually during the end of September. Enjoy authentic foods, games, great music, beer and lots of cheer! Sponsored by Minerals Resort and Spa at Crystal Springs: 973-827-2222.
Garlic & Italian Festival
Olde Lafayette Village is Holding a Garlic Gathering & Italian Festival.  Join in the fun every year-  Try over 100 varieties of garlic! (973) 383-8323
Mountain Creek, NJ state parks
You never knew New Jersey was so beautiful until you've explore one of NJ's state parks.  Hike, bike, swim, and more.
Mountain Creek, cross country mountain biking, NJ
Cross country mountain biking is an extremely popular sport in northern NJ.  You'll find tons of trails and parks to choose from at all levels of ability.  Bring the whole family out for a ride.
Mountain Creek, drive-in movie theater
When is the last time you've been to the drive-in?  Wait- have you ever been to the drive-in?  Movies under the stars... drive up, park it, grab your snacks, and tune in- just like old times, well, for some of us. 
Horse Shows at the Sussex County State Fairgrounds

A judged exhibition of different types of horses.  Come see for yourself the variety of equestrian dicsiples and competition.  Keep your eyes peeled on these incrediable animals. 


Cinema, Arts, and entertainment

Enjoy a movie, professional dancing, performing arts, shopping and tasting great food.  It's all right here in the beautiful quaint Warwick Valley area.


Dog Shows at New Jersey State Fairgrounds

How can you pass up these cute, cuddly, and happy faces?  Watch all kinds of breeds, sizes, and genders show off their skills and attributes at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds.  


Harvest cooking classes with Andres Restaurant

We have the path to cooking your most fabulous harvest meals.  Sit side by side with Chef Andre while he lectures and demonstrates harvest cooking.  Even better- you get to taste!


Arts and crafts

Get all your arts and crafts in at the New Jersey State Fairgrounds.  An exhibit of creative master pieces ready to show and be taken home.  Maybe you'll just want to get into making your own.


Farmers Market, fresh and locally grown

Locally grown, get all of your favorite fruits and vegetables in its prime.  Take it all home and start your harvest cooking for the whole family.  You pick your dairy, produce, and herbs.


Mountain Creek, Franklin Mineral Museum, NJ
The fluorescent mineral capital of the world!  A fascinating nature, historic and science center just one hour's drive from NYC
Mountain Creek, Sterling Hill Mining Museum, NJ
A world famous underground zinc mine in northwestern New Jersey open for tours to all.

Mountain Creek, Sussex Skyhawks Minor League Baseball, NJ
Minor League baseball right here in northern New Jersey.  Who wouldv'e thought?  Catch a game, an amazing fireworks display on 4th of July, or pick up the bat yourself. 
Mountain Creek, hot air balloon rides, NJ
Probably one of the best views you can get of northen NJ and southern NY.  Hop in and rise up to a hot air balloon ride with Above the Clouds.
Mountain Creek, Horseback riding, NJ
Saddle up and ride the scenic trails of legends.  Located about half of a mile down from Mountain Creek.  Fun for the whole family or group of friends.
Mountain Creek, Space Farms Zoo, NJ
Come alive with nature and history. Explore the wild side of Space Farms Zoo and Museum. Space Farms offers educational fun for all ages.
Mountain Creek, Castle Fun Center
Open year-round and full of activities!  It's one big castle full of fun stuff like games, rock climbing, roller skating, gocarts, and so much more.
Winslow Therapeutic Center near Mountain Creek resort, NJ
Winslow Therapeutic Center is a not for profit Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Riding Center devoted to the special needs population. Located on 100 acres of scenic land with the belief that every person, no matter what the challenge, can benefit from riding.  Learn about horses and riding in a manner that is natural, relaxed, centered, and in harmony with the horse and ones self no matter what your physical or mental capabilities may be.

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