SO MUCH…..SO CLOSE! “We never knew New Jersey could be so beautiful!” We hear comments like this quite a bit. Come experience the Alpine Haus Inn and revel in the beauty of the Sussex Skylands with rolling hills, horse farms, lakes and scenic views. There is so much to do you will have to plan your New Jersey vacation to last for several days. We have a wide selection of brochures available upon your arrival.
CONCIERGE SERVICES
Let us assist you in planning your activities in and around Vernon, NJ. We can provide concierge services with a wide variety of itinerary suggestions. Just tell us your interests and we can plan your itinerary. The itinerary can be sent to you prior to your arrival or waiting for you at check-in. We are always available for restaurant recommendations and reservation services.
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Call 877-527-6854
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 Mountain Creek Waterpark is located directly next door to Alpine Haus. See Packages for special deals. Enjoy over 2-dozen water rides, slides and pools on over 39 acres. Beat the heat with fun for every one of all ages including a Half Pint Harbor for the little ones. Mid-June to early Sept. See Specails and Packages for deals. www.mountaincreekwaterpark.com
Wawayanda State Park - Over 60 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails including 19 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Wawayanda Lake is 255 acres with a white sand beach, food concession, play area, restrooms and changing facility. Canoes, rowboats (with or without electric motors) and paddleboats may be rented. Picnic facilities available with charcoal grills.
 High Point State Park –the park is at the highest elevation in New Jersey at 1,803 feet above sea level and features the High Point Monument. Visitors can climb the stairs up the 220-foot structure for a breathtaking view of the Pocono and Catskill Mountains and Wallkill River Valley. Over 50 miles of hiking trails. The 20 acre lake has a beach with lifeguards, a bathhouse and food concession. Picnic facilities with charcoal grills.
The Appalachian Trail – the infamous Georgia to Maine trail runs through the heart of Vernon. It offers a unique hiking experience in one of the most dramatic scenic environments of the trail’s entire 2,168-mile length. Hikers can access the trail from a number of parking areas. Hike up The Vernon Steps, a steep ascent to the top of Wawayanda Mountain where there are numerous outstanding views of the Kittatinny Ridge and beyond. For a more relaxed hike walk across the valley and Pochuck Creek Floodplain on a boardwalk and over a suspension bridge.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge – three nice walking trails, each from 1.5 to 2.5 miles. One has canoe and kayak access. www.fws.gov/northeast/wallkillriver/
 New Jersey Botanical Gardens – Ringwood State Park – Beautiful seasonal gardens, walking tours. 973-962-7527
Fishing – Excellent fishing can also be found at Waywayanda and High Point State Parks, which are well stocked with trout, large-mouthed bass and other species. Fishing licenses available close-by.
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Paulinskill Trail - The Paulinskill Valley Trail (27 miles) and the Sussex Branch Trail (20 miles) are part of Kittatinny Valley State Park. The tracks have been removed from these rail trails, leaving a pleasant cinder bed path. Except at a few road crossings, the trails are level and offer easy walking, cycling, and horseback riding. Anyone interested in nature or railroad history will enjoy using these two rail trails. Directions: Route 94 south to Lafayette. Cross Route 15, continue a quarter of a mile on Route 94 and make a left onto Route 663. Go a quarter of a mile on Route 663 and make a right into the parking area.
Vernon Bike Trail – enjoy a nice bike, parking off Canal Road, Vernon. New sections of the trail are under construction. Call the Chamber of Commerce for details 973-764-0764
Diablo Freeride Park located next door at Mountain Creek. Extreme mountain biking. www.diablofreeridepark.com
See Wawayanda and High Point State Parks.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge- bring your own canoe or kayak. Access to Wallkill River. www.fws.gov/northeast/wallkillriver/
Wawayanda State park – 225-acre lake. Canoes, rowboats (with or without electric motors) and paddleboats may be rented or bring your own (no gas engines). See above.
Delaware River Trips – canoe or rafting:
Kittatinny Canoe- 1-800-floatkc www.kittatinny.com
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Award winning golf courses most within 15 minutes. Call Alpine Haus for package deals.
Crystal Springs Country Club
Wild Turkey
Ballyowen
Black Bear
David Glenz Golf Academy www.davidglenz.com
Great Gorge Golf Resort www.play27.com/
Demarest Farm www.demarestfarm.com 10 Route 94, Lafayette, NJ
973-579-7898
Farmstead Golf & Country Club www.farmsteadgolf.com
Scenic Farms, Pine Island, NY – level 9 hole course
Saddle Up Riding Stables – scenic trail rides. Open all year, closed Wed & Thurs in winter. 973-827-8332 www.saddleupatlegends.com
Borderland Farm- Guided tours, reservations required 845-986-1704
Blue Max Aviation, LLC – airplane rides, flight training- Sussex Airport
973-702-7542
Sussex Skydiving School – take your first skydive with a certified tandem instructor – 973-702-7000 www.skydivesussex.com
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Hamburg Antique Center – just south of intersection of Route 23 & 94 – Thurs – Mon 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am - 973-823-9700
Lafayette Crossing- 90 antique dealers, specialty shops, restaurants all within walking distance, Route 15, Lafayette. Hours 10am-5pm Closed Tues & Wed.
Lafayette Mill – 23,000 sq ft with 50 dealers www.millantiques.com
- Whitney House Antiques – 973-383-3347
- Black Pony Antiques – 973-383-1434
- Chocolate Goat Gift Shoppe
- Herb’s Antiques
- Old Lafayette Emporium
- Cona’s Antiques
- The Millside Cafe
Warwick, NY
- The Eclectic Eye – Railroad Ave – Thurs – Mon to 8:30 Fri & Sat
845-986-5520
- Old Crow Antiques – 7 First St – Thurs-Sun Call for hours
845-986-9066
- New Milford Antique Center – 293 Route 94 (between Vernon & Warwick)
Thurs – Mon 11am-5pm
845-986-7979
- Victorian Treasures – 21 Main Street – Open 7 days to 5pm-
845-986-7616
- Hands of Time – 85 Kings Highway – Thurs-Mon 11am-5pm
845-988-5100
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Cardinal Art Gallery - Specializing in wildlife art - Corner Rt 94 & Vernon
Crossing Rd., Vernon 973-764-5050
Flying Pig Gallery – Main St., Sussex 973-875-8487 www.flyingpiggallery.com
Drue Chryst Gallery – 21 White Deer Plaza, Sparta 973-729-0609
Above the Clouds – fully insured hot air balloon rides May – October.
All flights include champagne so make this part of your romantic getaway. Reservations required. Middletown, NY 845-692-2556 www.my-balloon.com
Skylands Stadium home of the Sussex Skyhawks baseball team a member of the independent Can Am League. Corner of Rte 565 and Rt 15, Augusta, NJ 973-300-1000 www.sussexskyhawks.com
Bobolink Dairy and Bakeyard- featuring made on the premises cheeses and outdoor wood fired kiln baked breads. Bread & cheese making workshops.
Tours available. 973-764-8058 www.cowsoutside.com
Heaven Hill Farm – Rt 94 Vernon 973-764-5144 www.heavenhillfarm.com In October haunted hayrides, games-great for kids.
Masker Orchards – Warwick 845-986-1058 www.maskers.com
Ochs Orchard – Warwick 845-986-1591
Pennings Orchard – Warwick 845-986-7080 www.penningsorchard.com
Pochuck Farms – Glenwood 973-764-4732
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Treat yourself to massage: relieve stress, feel total relaxation. A great way to start a vacation getaway!
In-room massages available – see Packages & Specials page
Garden Of Life – Therapeutic massage, yoga & wellness center. 7-11 Main St., Hamburg 973-827-1799 www.1gardenoflife.com
Vernon Massage and Wellness – massage, yoga, skin care Rt. 515, Vernon 973-764-5570
Orange County Choppers – visit the showroom to see the fantastic bikes from the Discovery Channel show and get souvenirs. 1019 State Rt. 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549 845-457-1992 www.orangecountychoppers.com
Warwick Outdoor Drive-in: Re-live your childhood and go to an authentic drive-in movie.
Open March-Oct www.warwickdrivein.com Rt 94 & Warwick Tpk, Warwick, NY 845-986-4440
Kinnelon Movie Theater – Rt 23 and Kinnelon Road 973-492-5600
Franklin Mineral Museum – minerals, rocks, fossils, Native American relics,
thousands of specimens. Fluorescent minerals display. Franklin
www.franklinmineralmuseum.com
Friar Mountain Model Railroad Museum - 240 Demarest Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871 (973)579-9833 Open 10am-5pm: Jan 1-Mar 31 Sat & Sun only; Apr 1-Dec 31 Wed to Sun.
Sterling Hill Mining Museum – tour the former Sterling Hill Zinc mine. Outdoor exhibits & museum offers over 20,000 mine related items, fluorescent mineral display. Tours available. Franklin 973-209-7212 www.sterlinghill.org
Millbrook Village – re-creation of turn-of-the-century village www.millbrooknj.com
Gillinder Glass – Beautiful hand crafted glass. Visit the factory, museum and factory store. Tours available. Port Jervis, NY www.gillinderglassstore.com
Harness Racing Museum – home of the original Hamblitonian race. 240 Main St, Goshen, NY www.harnessmuseum.com
Snow Mobile Barn Museum - traces over 90 years of snowmobile history with a rare
and magnificent collection of over 130 sleds and thousands of assorted collectible items. www.snowmobilebarn.com
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Olde Lafayette Village: Quaint country shops with some name brand outlets in New England Village setting with restaurant. www.lafayettevillageshops.com
Merry Go-Round – Tea room and gift shop, Rt 23 Hamburg
Quilt Shop – Quaint country quilt shop, Rt 94, Vernon 973-823-9297
Downtown Warwick – quaint village center, enjoy a stroll down Main St & Railroad
Ave with gift shops, eclectic clothing stores, antique shops & cafes.
Sugar Loaf Art & Craft Village: Arts and crafts village, over 55 shops, galleries & restaurants www.sugarloafartsvillage.com
Peters Valley Craft Center – offers fine craft workshops with store & gallery. 973-948-5200 www.pvcrafts.org
Woodbury Commons - largest premium outlet center in the northeast.
www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=7
Lycian Centre for the Performing Arts – theater productions, dance, music.
Sugar Loaf, NY 845-469-2287 www.kingstheatrecompany.org
Tri-State Actors Theatre - professional productions of fine dramas, comedies and musicals in the historic Crescent Theater. 74 Main St., Sussex 973-875-2950 www.tristateactorstheater.org
Wild West City – Re-creation of western town with continuous live action western shows. Rt 206, Netcong, NJ 973-347-8900 www.wildwestcity.com
Warwick Valley Winery & Orchards – café, music & theatre www.wvwinery.com
Demarest Hill Winery www.demaresthill.com
Applewood Winery www.applewoodorchardsandllwinery.com
Westfall Winery www.westfallwinery.com
Shawangunk Wine Trail – Events at 9 wineries starting in Warwick and heading North, sample food & wines www.shawangunkwinetrail.com
Space Farms Zoo & Museum - Visit a country zoo on 100 acres with the largest number of North American animals and many exotic species from around the world. Children enjoy special animal feeding areas. Museum features antique cars & motorcycles, native American artifacts and much more. Bring picnic lunch or fast food available. May 1-Oct 31, 9am-5pm www.spacefarms.com
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Hudson Valley www.travelhudsonvalley.org
West Point Military Academy: Beautiful campus overlooking the Hudson River.
Guided bus tours, visitor center and museum. www.usma.edu www.westpointtours.com
Iron Forge Inn –Warwick (Bellvale) 845-986-3411 www.ironforgeinn.com
Chateau Hathorn – Warwick 845-986-6099 www.chateauhathorn.com
Landmark Inn – Warwick 845-986-5444 www.landmarkinnonline.com
Milano’s – Great Italian, BYOB. Vernon 973-209-1212 www.milanonj.com
Peasant – Italian. Hamburg 973-702-8801
Restaurant LaTour – Hardyston 973-827-0548
Ten Railroad Avenue – Warwick 845-986-1509 www.tenrailroad.com
The Vernon Inn - Vernon
Ye Jolly Onion Inn – Pine Island www.yejollyonioninn.com
Yesterdays – Warwick 845-986-1904 www.yesterdaysnet.com
Taco of the Town – Mexican Sussex 973-875-9892
Wok-N-Sushi – Chinese/Japanese, good sushi. Franklin 973-827-5662
Specialty Lunch
Calico Rose Café in the Merry Go Round – Café and tearoom in a charming old Victorian home and gift shop. Open Thur, Fri & Sat in Hamburg 973-827-5578
La Petite Café – charming French café. Outdoor dining in summer. Warwick, NY
845-988-0988
Backyard Grill – fresh healthy selections. 845-987-1822 Warwick.NY
Coffee Shops/Dessert
Just Deserts – Coffee and desert bar. Open Mon-Wed 10-7, Thurs-Sat 10-10, Sun 8-3. 49 Main St, Sussex across from Crescent Theater www.49mainstreet.com
Café ala Mode - Warwick
Baby Grand Café - Extensive collection of fine used and out of print books. 7 West St, Warwick, NY www.babygrandcafe.com
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| MAR-NOV |
Equestrian Events - Sussex County Fairgrounds
www.newjerseystatefair.org (click- Off Season) -Featuring weekly events March-November |
| MARCH |
Springfest Garden Show www.springfestgardenshow.com |
| APRIL & SEPT |
Million Dollar Gem & Mineral Show - Franklin |
| APRIL |
Warwick Springfest - downtown street fair. Warwick 845-986-2720
Pasta Primo – tour 9 wineries, taste wine and delicious pasta recipes
For this popular annual event, each of the 8 wineries along the Trail becomes a different country - France, Italy, Chile, Spain, Australia, Scotland or Greece. Travel the Wine World and discover the best of each "Country's" food paired with delicious wines from the Shawangunk Wineries. $17 (plus tax) in advance, ($25 if available at the door) buys a Passport with Visas for each "country" good for the entire weekend and a souvenir Wine Trail etched wine glass. Reserve early as this popular event sells out!www.shawangunkwinetrail.com |
| MAY |
International World of Birding www.njaudobon.org
U.S. Open of Mountain Biking – Memorial Day Weekend at Mountain
Creek Resort/Diablo Freeride Park www.diablofreeridepark.com |
| JUNE |
Crawfish Festival – 15,000 lbs of crawfish, jambalaya, shrimp, catfish, grilled alligator and great music. Sussex County Fairgrounds www.crawfishfest.com |
| JULY |
Bounty of the Hudson Food & Wine Festival
Taste the wines from all eight wineries on the SWT as well as several others from around the Hudson Valley region. Enjoy epicurean delights, farm fresh produce, cooking workshops and Live Music! www.shawangunkwinetrail.com |
| AUGUST |
New Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm & Horse Show – first week of
August-A real country fair with horse & livestock shows, tractor pulls, carnival rides, crafts, talent shows, music and great food. www.newjerseystatefair.org
A Day on the Farm - experience fresh country air, beautiful countryside and explore working farms. Sat August 26 9:00-4:00
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Renaissance Fair, Tuxedo N.Y. – www.renfair.com |
| SEPTEMBER |
Octoberfest (last weekend of Sept) – authentic foods, games, great music and beer! The Spa at Crystal Springs, Vernon |
| OCTOBER |
Apple and Pumpkin Picking at several local orchards
Warwick Applefest – first Sunday in October – country fair during the apple harvest; apple foods, arts, crafts, music and games in Warwick.
Sugar Loaf Annual Craft Fair-Columbus weekend - 845-469-9181,
Sugarloaf
Haunted Hay Rides/Pumpkin Picking/Carnival rides/Games at Heaven Hill Farm – all month long, Vernon www.heavenhillfarm.com
Halloween Horrorfest– Sussex Cty Fairgrounds www.njhalloween.com |
| DECEMBER |
Wreath Fineries @ 8 Wineries
The Shawangunk Wine Trail’s Holiday Event. Receive a souvenir etched wine tasting glass and a handmade grapevine wreath at the first winery visited and then travel along the Wine Trail. Then, at each of the next 7 Wineries receive a beautiful ornament to decorate your wreath, along with tasting special Holiday foods and Wines.www.shawangunkwinetrail.com |
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Alpine Haus Bed and Breakfast Inn
Jack and Allison Smith, Innkeepers
217 Route 94
Vernon, NJ 07462 USA
877-527-6854
973-209-7080
7am to 10pm daily
Fax: 973-209-7090
alpinehs@warwick.net
alpinehausbb.com
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