Overview
Randolph is in Morris County, New Jersey, 40 miles from New York City.
4 sights · 7 things to do · 12 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés
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Best things about Randolph
County College of Morris planetarium
A fun place for the whole family that is open all year round.
Randolph Historical Society Museum
The Randolph Museum is open Sundays, from 1PM to 4PM, April through November.
Brundage Park
The park has a full jungle-gym, 4 softball fields, tennis courts, and lots of walking paths. It is a great place to visit on any nice day.
Freedom Park
Many of the high school's sporting events are help here. It is walking distance from both the Middle and high school.
Sun High Orchards
They hold birthday parties and offer farm tours. They have Apple picking, homemade ice cream and animals to pet and feed.
Brundage Park Playhouse
At this playhouse there are: shows, fundraisers, summer camps, classes, and volunteer opportunities.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby New York City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 27 mi away. Directions
Traveling by car is generally the best way to get into Randolph.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning County College of Morris planetarium, Freedom Park
- Lunch Le Peep
- Afternoon SportsCare Arena, Spa 10
- Dinner Alfa Bagel
- Evening Forte
Day 2
- Morning Randolph Historical Society Museum, Sun High Orchards
- Lunch Bagel Express & Catering At Randolph
- Afternoon Randolph Driving Range, Salon Utopia & Spa
- Dinner Jersey Boy Bagels
- Evening Pizza Pub
Day 3
- Morning Brundage Park, Brundage Park Playhouse
- Lunch La Strada Restaurant
- Afternoon Mt Freedom Golf
- Dinner Romantico
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Understand
Randolph's population has a population of 25,000 people (2019) that is half rural and half suburban. Randolph Township is approximately 22 square miles. There are five main sections in Randolph: Center Grove, Fernbrook, Ironia, Mount Freedom, and Shongum.
Get in
By car
Traveling by car is generally the best way to get into Randolph.
From New York City and points east: Take the Lincoln Tunnel (no toll leaving NYC) via 495 to Route 3 West. Take Route 3 for 10 Miles until it merges with US Highway 46 West. Take 46 for 4 miles to Interstate 80 West for 11 miles and follow signs for I-287 South. Take 287 South for 3 miles and exit onto Route 10 West. Take Route 10 West for 7 miles. This will take you to Route 10 & Millbrook Road, the East/West center of Randolph.
From Pennsylvania and points west: Take Interstate 80 East over the Delaware Water Gap (toll). Continue on 80 East for approximately 30 miles. Exit onto Route 46. Proceed on Route 46 about 1 mile. Bear right onto Route 10 East. Take Route 10 East for 6 Miles. This will take you to Route 10 & Millbrook Road, the East/West center of Randolph.
From Delaware and points south: Take the NJ Turnpike North approximately 87 miles to Exit 10 (Edison Twp). Take Route 287 North for 34 miles. Take Exit 39 (Dover) onto Route 10 West for 8 miles. This will take you to Route 10 & Millbrook Road, the East/West center of Randolph.
By plane
There is an airport in Morristown, a neighboring town. However, Morristown airport services private jets only. The closest mainstream airport is Newark airport, from there you can catch a cab to Randolph.
Get around
By car
The primary way to get around is by car. In order to get to many of the places in town, you must cross major roads. Many other forms of transportation would be unsafe and useless.
By bike
Walking is not recommended; most of the main streets do not have sidewalks. However, many do have bike lanes. In the early spring and summer a lot of people chose to get around by biking.
See
See Randolph Historical Society Museum
The Randolph Museum is open Sundays, from 1PM to 4PM, April through November.
See Brundage Park
The park has a full jungle-gym, 4 softball fields, tennis courts, and lots of walking paths. It is a great place to visit on any nice day.
See Freedom Park
Many of the high school's sporting events are help here. It is walking distance from both the Middle and high school.
Do
Do Brundage Park Playhouse
At this playhouse there are: shows, fundraisers, summer camps, classes, and volunteer opportunities.
- A driving range (Open 7 days a week, 7AM till 10PM (weather permitting) ).
- A mini golf course: ($6.00 per person,Children under age 12 $5.00 per person). The mini-golf course has a safari theme and even has two waterfalls.
- Batting Cages: Open M-F 3PM until 10PM, Sa Su holidays and school vacations noon until dark.
- BB Grill Restaurant: Open 7 days a week, 6:30AM till 10PM for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Mt Freedom golf has occasional laser light mini golf nights.
Spas
Buy
Shop Nagel's Candy Barn
This old fashioned candy shop has the best chocolate around. They make homemade chocolate with molds for every occasion.
Shop Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Eat
Breakfast
Eat Le Peep
The best breakfast in town!
Eat Alfa Bagel
Best bagels around. Expect a crowd 6-8AM.
Eat Bagel Express & Catering At Randolph
They serve breakfast all day and cater for every occasion.
Pizza/Italian
Drink Forte
Very good prices and delicious food!
Eat Pizza Pub
A very casual restaurant. Also a great place to grab a drink at there full bar.
American cuisine
Eat Randolph Diner
A popular destination for teenagers on late nights.
Chinese/Japanese cuisine
Drink
Randolph is not known primarily for its bars. However, there are a few places to get a good drink.
Sleep
There are no lodgings of any type in Randolph, but lodging is available in the neighboring towns of Morristown, Parsippany and Rockaway.
Go next
East and west
State Highway 10 bisects the Northern quarter of the town while Sussex Tpke (a county road) runs along the southern border. Taking Route 10 East about 7 miles will lead to Interstate 287, and West 8 miles will connect with State Route 46 and Interstate 80. Taking Sussex Tpke 6 miles to the East leads to Morristown – the county seat, and also a center for specialty shopping and services, restaurants, a teaching hospital, significant business (law firms, pharmaceuticals, larger hotels, world HQ for Honeywell, etc). Taking Sussex Tpke West 4 miles feeds out onto Route 10 in the neighboring town of Roxbury.
North and south
Various local roads cut through town, with Millbrook Ave as the main North/South Route (halfway between Route 10 and Sussex Tpke is the township municipal building, police station and high school.
Nearby
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City / town · 3 mi away
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Morristown
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Chester
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Lake Hopatcong
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Netcong
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Parsippany
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