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

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Morristown National Historical Park - Washington Headquarters and Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Morristown National Historical Park - Washington Headquarters and Museum

3. Jockey Hollow at Morristown National Historical Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Jockey Hollow at Morristown National Historical Park

4. Ford Mansion and Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. Morris Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

6. Loantaka Brook Reservation

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Historic Speedwell Ironworks

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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9. Lewis Morris Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Schooleys Mountain County Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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11. Acorn Hall

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12. Schuyler-Hamilton House

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13. Macculloch Hall Historic Museum & Gardens

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Macculloch Hall Historic Museum & Gardens

14. St. Peter's Church

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15. Fort Nonsense

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. GK's Red Dog Tavern

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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17. Millie's Old World Meatballs and Pizza

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Millie's Old World Meatballs and Pizza

18. Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen

19. Pierogies House

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

20. Wightman's Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

21. Mayo Performing Arts Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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22. Morristown Game Vault

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23. Trap Door Escape Room

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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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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