The Skylands are home to New Jersey's highest-elevation point at High Point State Park, rising over 1,800 feet above sea level and offering opportunities to hike along 72 miles of the famed Appalachian Trail.

The lively district is one of New Jersey's top family-friendly destinations, home to delightful attractions like the Space Farms Zoo and Museum, the seasonal Tomahawk Lake Waterpark, the Old West-themed Wild West City theme park, and the Land of Make Believe family amusement park. Visitors can enjoy opportunities for year-round sporting adventures at Bridgewater Sports Arena, learn about the area's railroading history at the Whippany Railway Museum, or view preserved collections of indigenous and pioneer arts at the Morris Museum. Lovely Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, located on the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border, is home to over 100 miles of hiking trails and three seasonal beaches. Annual special events held throughout the region include the New Jersey State Fair, held each year in Sussex in August. Map

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