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If you get bored with relaxing, there's a lot to do around here!
You are in the Kittatinny Mountains, which lie along the Appalachian Trail, and hiking and other outdoor adventures are just a short drive away at Stokes State Forest (Tillman Ravine, Buttermilk Falls, Sunrise Mountain). Head a little further north to High Point State Park or into PA for more waterfalls, hiking trails, and kayaking/tubing at the Delaware Water Gap. Looking for an excursion with with kids? You can visit the animals at Tamerlain Sanctuary or drive to Mountain Creek Resort for golf, ropes course, zip lining, skiing, tubing, and the mountain coaster. Also a short drive away are the quaint antiquing/shopping areas of historic Lafayette NJ and Milford, PA. In the Fall, visit one of the many farm and roadside stands for fresh produce, cider donuts, apples, pies, and pumpkin picking. 
Stokes State Forest: 4.2 miles
Culver Lake Flea Market: 5,6 miles

High Point State Park: 14 miles 
Tillman Ravine: 8.5 miles
Buttermillk Falls: 11 miles
Dingman's Ferry, PA: 7.2 miles
Sussex County Sunflower Maze: 3.3 miles (open seasonally)
Three Silos Farm: 12 miles
Ideal Farm & Garden Center: 14 miles
Village of Lafayette: 13 miles
Mountain Creek Resort: 26 miles
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area: 25 miles
Sussex County Fairgrounds: 10 miles
Milford, PA: 9.3 miles
Delaware Water Gap Nat'l Recreation Area: 15 miles
Swartswood Lake: 14 miles
Milford Beach: 9 miles
Skylands Stadium: 12 miles
Sunrise Mountain: 8.4 miles
Tamerlain Sanctuary & Preserve: 11 miles

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WHERE TO EAT OUT

The area hosts a lot of cool little joints to get some local food! 

Pub/Grill/Bar/Beers: Gyp's Tavern, Sandyston

Mountain House Tavern & Grill, Branchville

Flatbrook Tap House, Branchville

Dimmick Inn, Milford, PA

Layton Hotel Tavern, Layton

Lakeside Tavern, Branchville

Mexican: Riviera Maya, Branchville

Mi Rancho Mexican Grill, Newton

Asian: China One, Branchville

New Sun Hing, Montague

Chang Mao, Milford, PA

Pizza/Pasta: Jimmy's Pizza & Pasta, Branchville

Flatbrook Taphouse, Sandyston

Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, Milford, PA

Italian: Nonno's, Sandyston

Flatbrook Tap House, Sandyston

Country Cooking: The Wallpack Inn, Walpack Center

German, Hungarian: The Carriage House, Branchville

Brewery: Angry Elk Brewery, Hampton Twp.

Log Tavern Brewery, Milford, PA

Distillery:  Milk Street Distillery, Branchville

Deli: Hainesville General Store, Branchville

Dale's Market, Branchville

Mill Cafe, Lafayette

Yellow Cottage Deli & Bakery, Branchville

Seafood: Balch's Seafood Restaurant, Milford, PA

Bakery: Hainsville General Store, Hainsville

Waterwheel Cafe, Bakery & Bar, Milford, PA

Windsor House Tea Room & Bakery, Lafayette

Yellow Cottage Deli & Bakery, Branchville

Bagels, Coffee, Breakfast: Firehouse Bagel & Deli, Branchville

Sandyston Deli & Bagel, Sandyston

Hainesville General Store, Branchville

Diner: Jumboland Diner, Branchville

Ice Cream: Dairy Queen, Branchville

Lakeside Tavern, Branchville

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