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1. The George Griswold Frelinghuysen Arboretum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The George Griswold Frelinghuysen Arboretum
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2. Morristown National Historical Park - Washington Headquarters and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Morristown National Historical Park - Washington Headquarters and Museum
© Morristown National Historical Park - Washington Headquarters and Museum

3. Jockey Hollow at Morristown National Historical Park

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Jockey Hollow at Morristown National Historical Park
© Jockey Hollow at Morristown National Historical Park

4. Ford Mansion and Museum

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Ford Mansion and Museum
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5. Morris Museum

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Morris Museum
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6. Loantaka Brook Reservation

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Loantaka Brook Reservation
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7. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

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Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
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8. Historic Speedwell Ironworks

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Historic Speedwell Ironworks
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9. Lewis Morris Park

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Lewis Morris Park
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10. Schooleys Mountain County Park

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Schooleys Mountain County Park
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11. Acorn Hall

Acorn Hall
© Morris County Government

12. Schuyler-Hamilton House

Schuyler-Hamilton House
© Schuyler-Hamilton House

13. Macculloch Hall Historic Museum & Gardens

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Macculloch Hall Historic Museum & Gardens
© Macculloch Hall Historic Museum & Gardens

14. St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church
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15. Fort Nonsense

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Fort Nonsense
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16. GK's Red Dog Tavern

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GK's Red Dog Tavern
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17. Millie's Old World Meatballs and Pizza

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Millie's Old World Meatballs and Pizza
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18. Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen

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Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen
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19. Pierogies House

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Pierogies House
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20. Wightman's Farm

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Wightman's Farm
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21. Mayo Performing Arts Center

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Mayo Performing Arts Center
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22. Morristown Game Vault

Morristown Game Vault
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23. Trap Door Escape Room

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Trap Door Escape Room
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Known as the Capital of American Revolution, Morristown in Morris County is home to several interesting attractions such as the Morristown National Historical Park, which boasts important Revolutionary War sites like the New Jersey Brigade Area and Fort Nonsense. The town was the site of General George Washington's winter headquarters during the Revolutionary War, and his 18th-century home is now preserved as Washington’s Headquarters Museum. Morristown also offers many modern delights, such as restaurants, shops, galleries, and museums.

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