Morristown, New Jersey - Visitor Information

Things to do and See

Acorn Hall
68 Morris Avenue
973-267-3465
Home of the Morristown Historical Society, Acorn Hall is a 1853 Victorian restored Italianate mansion. They offer exhibit galleries and programs on Morris County history.

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
73 Kahdena Road
(973) 326-7645
A National Register site, this 200-acre farm offers educational activities and demonstrations of 1920s farming methods and life.

Frelinghuysen Arboretum
53 East Hanover Ave
(973) 326-7600
A 127-acre arboretum with trees and shrubs labeled for educational and scientific purposes. They offer many horticultural activities, including educational programs, special tours, group tours, and special events.

Morris County Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
247 Southern Boulevard
Chatham, NJ
201-635-6629
They have a mile long hiking trail with an observation deck to look in on wildlife, weekly programs, guided nature walks, and maple sugaring in March.

Historic Speedwell
333 Speedwell Avenue
973-540-0211
The Birthplace of the Telegraph. This National Historic Landmark site is the restored estate of Stephen Vail, owner of the Speedwell Iron Works during 1800's. They offer guided tours, special events, programs, and exhibits. Open April - October.

MacCulloch Hall Historical Museum
45 MacCulloch Ave.
973-538-2404
Includes 3 exhibit galleries and the oldest garden in Morris County. The garden is seasonal and features varieties of heirloom roses. The Museum offers a a variety of seasonal exhibits and educational programs.

Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road
973-971-3700
On display are over 48,700 items of decorative art, fine art, and natural science. They offer special events for all ages, including hands-on art and science workshops, discussions of historical events, and theatrical performances.

Schuyler Hamilton House (also known as the Jabez Campfield House)
5 Olyphant Place
(973)539-7502
Built in 1760, in the winter of 1779-80, Dr. Campfield's house served as the home for Dr. John Cochran who was assigned to care for General Washington. Open Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm.

Washington's Headquarters
30 Washington Place
973-539-2016, ext. 210
Washington's winter headquarters from 1779 to 1780

Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
100 South Street
Box Office: 973-539-8008
Theatre and concert performances

Places to Stay

Morristown Inn
270 South Street

Hyatt Morristown
3 Speedwell Avenue

The Madison Hotel
1 Convent Road

The Westin Governor Morris
2 Whippany Rd

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