Lauren’s Guidebook to a Vernon Vacation
Getting outside
Beautiful flat walk along the Wallkill River, roughly 2.25 miles. Just down the road is Liberty Loop Trail, a 2.5 mile trail around a wetland with incredible bird life.
Winding Waters Trail
8 State Line RoadBeautiful flat walk along the Wallkill River, roughly 2.25 miles. Just down the road is Liberty Loop Trail, a 2.5 mile trail around a wetland with incredible bird life.
A great playground for kids, athletic fields, and a 1.25 mile trail meandering through the woods
Maple Grange Park
36 Maple Grange RdA great playground for kids, athletic fields, and a 1.25 mile trail meandering through the woods
Gorgeous in-and-out 1.5 mile hike through the wetland to the suspension bridge, or continue the hike through the woods if you a park a car in the AT parking lot on Route 94 (~3 miles total).
36 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail Boardwalk
Appalachian National Scenic TrailGorgeous in-and-out 1.5 mile hike through the wetland to the suspension bridge, or continue the hike through the woods if you a park a car in the AT parking lot on Route 94 (~3 miles total).
Gorgeous views from an in-and-out 2.6 mile trail with nearly 900 feet of elevation gain.
40 locals recommend
Stairway To Heaven Trail
Gorgeous views from an in-and-out 2.6 mile trail with nearly 900 feet of elevation gain.
Many trails through the park, with cross-country skiing in the winter. A huge obelisk (like the Washington Monument) sits atop the highest point in the state of New Jersey, commemorating veterans of wars.
73 locals recommend
High Point State Park Office
1480 NJ-23Many trails through the park, with cross-country skiing in the winter. A huge obelisk (like the Washington Monument) sits atop the highest point in the state of New Jersey, commemorating veterans of wars.
City/town information
Quaint town with excellent window shopping and several great restaurants. Warwick is a beautiful 20 minute drive from home, winding through New Jersey and New York farm country.
102 locals recommend
Warwick
Quaint town with excellent window shopping and several great restaurants. Warwick is a beautiful 20 minute drive from home, winding through New Jersey and New York farm country.
Outlets throughout Middletown and especially the Galleria at Crystal Run offer great shopping opportunities
19 locals recommend
Middletown
Outlets throughout Middletown and especially the Galleria at Crystal Run offer great shopping opportunities
Skiing
High Point State Park Office
1480 NJ-23Cross-country skiing in the winter, no entrance fee
Food scene
Dairy Swirl
71 NJ-94Fantastic flavors and delicious all year round!
Local farmstand, cidery, and grill with live music on the weekends
93 locals recommend
Pennings Farm Market
161 NY-94Local farmstand, cidery, and grill with live music on the weekends
Wolfies of Warwick
38 Main StGreat brunch spot
Sussex Sit n' Chat Diner
289 NJ-23Huge menu, open late, 8 minutes away from the house - easy peasy
The Daily Bean
516 Co Rd 515Super cute coffee shop with wonderful pastries and sandwiches
EL HABANERO
172 New York 94Great nearby spot for Mexican food
Our personal recommendation for the best NJ/NY style pizza near the house (Frank's in Sussex is a close second)
7 locals recommend
Pizza Station
287 NJ-94Our personal recommendation for the best NJ/NY style pizza near the house (Frank's in Sussex is a close second)
Cow Patty's
154 New Jersey 23Fun burger joint
Local produce, a small sandwich shop / grill, and absolutely fantastic fruit pies
10 locals recommend
Pochuck Valley Farm Market
962 McAfee Glenwood RdLocal produce, a small sandwich shop / grill, and absolutely fantastic fruit pies
Other local attractions
Skydive Sussex
55 County Rd 639Seasonal activities
The Great Pumpkin Festival in the fall has something for everyone!
30 locals recommend
Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center
451 NJ-94The Great Pumpkin Festival in the fall has something for everyone!
Mountain Creek Water Park
200 NJ-94Come have a blast!
The perfect vacation activity, best in the late spring and early fall or on cooler summer days
132 locals recommend
Warwick Drive-In Theater
5 Warwick TurnpikeThe perfect vacation activity, best in the late spring and early fall or on cooler summer days
Pennings Orchard
169 NY-94Apple picking during the fall
Treescape Aerial Adventure Park
414 County Rd 517Wineries and breweries
Pennings Farm Market
161 NY-94Cidery and local brews in Warwick
Pine Island Brewing Company
682 County Rd 1Skylands Craft Beer & Wine Garden
447 NJ-284Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery
114 Little York RdVentimiglia Vineyard
101 Layton Rd