Morristown

See

• Alstede's Farm: Stop in for fresh produce, visit the friendly farm animals or simply seek quiet solace and escape from the rat race by visiting the farm; they are dedicated to running a business that contributes to your quality of life
• Catholic Church of the Assumption: was formed by Irish immigrants. For many years this church marked the heart of the "Little Dublin" neighborhood. This edifice is now the oldest church building in Morristown.
• First Baptist Church: was the second church founded in Morristown in 1752 by a gathering of 17 people.
• First Presbyterian Church: is one of Morristown's oldest establishments. George Washington reportedly worshiped and took communion here. During the American Revolution, the church became a hospital for soldiers. This is the fourth Methodist Church structure built in Morristown. The congregation outgrew the first two churches. The third church was dedicated in 1870. The building was destroyed in an enormous fire in 1972. This fourth Methodist church was reconstructed using stone from the tower and front wall of the third church.
• Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. Explore a working farm and experience the chores of 19th-century farm life by helping churn butter, crack corn and tend the garden.

• Jockey Hollow Encampment Area: Home to 10,000 soldiers. Here you will see how simple huts housed as many as 12 men.
• Macculloch Hall: boasts the oldest garden in Morris County. Incorporating original plants and landscape features, the garden displays includes 40 varieties of heirloom roses that have become a favorite of local artists. Lunch is served on the enclosed porch!
• Schuyler-Hamilton House: Where Washington's aide, Colonel Alexander Hamilton, courted houseguest, Betsy Schuyler. The house-museum is now owned by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
• Town Green: Used in the early 1700s as a pasture for animals and as a training ground for the local militia. Arnold's Tavern once stood on the west side and served as General Washington's headquarters during the winter encampment of 1777. A monument now stands at a corner of the Green entitled "Soldier at Rest" honors the men who lost their lives in the Civil War. Now shoppers enjoy downtown Morristown, as will you!
• Wick House: Henry Wick and his family were prosperous and lived in a quite comfortable house whose style reflected their New England origins. In 1779-80 General Arthur St. Clair used the Wick House for his headquarters.

Do

Morristown National Historical Park

For two critical winters of the American Revolution, 1777 and 1779–80, General George Washington chose the Morristown, New Jersey area as the main Continental Army's winter encampment. Because of its strategic location, the area continually served as the military capital throughout the war. During the 1779-1780 Jockey Hollow encampment, over 10,000 soldiers endured the war's most severe winter.

Morristown National Historical Park was established in 1933 to preserve and commemorate the story of the Continental Army struggling to survive during the American Revolution. The park consists of four non-contiguous units including the Washington's Headquarters unit, Fort Nonsense, Jockey Hollow, and the New Jersey Brigade area. The park features two original structures, Washington's Headquarters at the Ford Mansion and the Wick House in Jockey Hollow.

• Park Headquarters, +1 973 539-2016.
• Washington's Headquarters Museum, Morris Avenue (Rte 510).
• 1772 Ford Mansion, Morris Avenue (Rte 510). This was Washington's actual headquarters. Tours limited to 12 people at 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM. Adults $4, age 15 and under free.
• Jockeystown Visitor Center, Tempe Wick Road, +1 973 543-4030. Every day 9AM-5PM. Slightly outside the city, off Route 202 you'll find the famous headquarters of George Washington: Jockey Hollow. One can go to see the camps and homes built hundreds of years ago, or just go for a nice relaxing getaway walk on one of the trails. There are 27 miles of horse or foot trails. The park also offers picnic areas and baseball fields. There is a two-mile loop-tour road. The speed limits in the park are aggressively enforced, and at times people will walk in the road and may not be visible over hills. Free.
• Fort Nonsense 8AM-sunset. Hilltop earthwork fortifications ordered by General Washington. Nice views of the New York City skyline on clear days.

The Community Theatre, 100 South Street.

Clearview Headquarters 10 , 72 Speedwell Avenue, +1 973-470-CLVW.

Comedy at Calaloo - Comedy at The Calaloo Cafe every Saturday evening. Doors open at 8:30PM, show runs from 9-10:30PM

Morristown Events Page - http://www.morristown-nj.org/todo.html

Buy

The Green is the central hot shot of shopping in Morristown. However, there are many kitschy stores in the area.

Eat

There is an abundance of restaurants in Morristown serving pretty much every taste. Also, like most every other New Jersey city, has a diner which is open 24 hours a day. Near the train station the diner is nothing special among diners, but offers pretty good food at a good price and once again, as it is its main appeal, is open 24 hours a day.

Drink

No lack of alcohol in Morristown as most restaurants feature bars.

When bars close at 2AM there is a heavy police presence and they take drunk driving and drunken fights very seriously. Behave yourself and you will have no problems.

Other nightlife spots worth checking out in Morristown include Tashmoo, the Dark Horse, the Funky Monkey, the Grasshopper, and the Muse.

Sleep