Overview
Stanhope is a city in Sussex County in New Jersey
1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Stanhope
Waterloo Village
Waterloo Village is an authentic 19th-century village that developed on the banks of the Morris Canal.
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 — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions
- TEB Teterboro Airport, Teterboro — 34 mi away. Directions
The "transit hub" of Netcong in Morris County is walking distance from many places in Stanhope.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Get in
The "transit hub" of Netcong in Morris County is walking distance from many places in Stanhope.
Do
Eat
Eat Bell's Mansion
Three great dining rooms, tap room, and wonderful patio - overlooking their organic garden! Mojitos, martinis, beer, wine - warm brie salad, to a chicken sandwich, or beef wellington.
Drink
Drink The Stanhope House
Famous as a touring spot for lesser-known, but critically acclaimed rock, folk and jam bands (among others). Was closed for a period, but reopened in 2010.
Sleep
Nearby
Netcong
City / town · 3 listings · 0 mi away
Mount Olive
City / town · 4 listings · 4 mi away
Succasunna
City / town · 4 mi away
Allamuchy
City / town · 6 listings · 5 mi away
Lake Hopatcong
City / town · 6 mi away
Hackettstown
City / town · 30 listings · 7 mi away
Dover
City / town · 8 mi away
Randolph
City / town · 30 listings · 8 mi away
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