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Skylands

For mountain lovers, lake seekers, and autumn leaf chasers.

Northwest New Jersey brings the outdoors front and center. With rolling hills, scenic byways, lakes, and historic towns, the Skylands are perfect for hiking, fishing, and cozy cabin escapes. It’s home to rolling farmland, sparkling lakes, wooded trails, and towns that feel like they came from a postcard. From early morning hikes and farmstand stops to evenings on the lake or dinner downtown, life here is all about balance.

This is where you’ll find people with mud on their boots and season passes to the slopes, living alongside commuters, creatives, and long-time locals. Whether you’re exploring Sparta’s lake communities, grabbing coffee in Denville, or riding the lifts at Mountain Creek, the Skylands offers space to breathe—and a sense of home that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Community

Counties included

Sussex, Warren, Morris

Notable Cities

Notable Cities: Morristown, Rockaway, Denville, Newton, Sparta, Hackettstown, Phillipsburg, Stanhope, Boonton, Vernon, Lake Hopatcong

Why PeopleLove It

The Skylands Region blends nature, nostalgia, and neighborhood pride. With its mountain trails, scenic lakes, historic farm towns, and walkable downtowns, it’s a true four-season destination.

It’s where you can live in a lakefront cottage, hike a ridgeline, shop local, and still catch a train to NYC. A little bit country, a little bit commuter—this region is grounded, welcoming, and full of quiet surprises.

Explore The Region

Community Restaurants
Restaurants
  • Lola’s Tex Mex | Hopatcong
  • James on Main | Hackettstown
  • The Lafayette House | Lafayette Township
  • The Farmer’s Daughter | Newton
  • Tavern Off The Green | Morristown
  • Crystal Springs Resort | Vernon
  • Mountain Creek Resort | Vernon
  • The Stanhope House | Stanhope
Community Entertainment & Nightlife
Entertainment
&
Nightlife
  • Lola’s Tex Mex | Hopatcong
  • James on Main | Hackettstown
  • The Lafayette House | Lafayette Township
  • The Farmer’s Daughter | Newton
  • Tavern Off The Green | Morristown
  • Crystal Springs Resort | Vernon
  • Mountain Creek Resort | Vernon
  • The Stanhope House | Stanhope
Community Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
  • Mayo Performing Arts Center | Morristown
  • The Newton Theatre | Newton
  • Sterling Hill Mining Museum | Ogdensburg
  • Waterloo Village Historic Site | Stanhope
  • Whippany Railway Museum | Whippany
  • Wild West City | Stanhope
  • Space Farms Zoo + Museum | Sussex
Community Outdoor Recreation & Sports
Outdoor Recreation & Sports
  • High Point State Park | Wantage
  • Lake Hopatcong | Landing
  • Frelinghuysen Arboretum | Morristown
  • Balloonatics + Aeronauts | Phillipsburg
  • Delaware River Family Campground | Columbia
  • Sussex County Miners | Augusta
  • Anchor Golf Center | Whippany
  • The Architects Golf Club | Lopatcong
  • Black Bear Golf Course at Crystal Springs Resort | Franklin
Community Shopping
Shopping
  • Hackettstown Downtown | Hackettstown
  • Boonton Historic Main Street | Boonton
  • Historic Chester Downtown | Chester
  • Rockaway Town Square | Rockaway
  • Perfect Christmas Tree Farm | Phillipsburg
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