Morristown Travel Guide

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Go Get Funky...

Go Get Funky..., Morristown

 ChadSteve1975 Says:  The Funky Monkey.Whoa it was quiet when we visited. But it was a Wednesday night. Morristown is a town full of major corporate headquarters where they send receuits from all around to do training. So on most nights there are still people out for a drink. Scouting the scene... 

Church

Church, Morristown

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Sightseeing

Sightseeing, Morristown

 mpinar Says:  It is another beautiful building. Unfortunetly it has been damaged last year. So it is in restoration now. 

Beautiful building

Beautiful building, Morristown

 mpinar Says:  The "new" Morris County Courthouse was built between 1826 and 1827. It was designed by two local architects, Joseph M. Lindsley of Morristown and Lewis Carter of Chatham, and is one of New Jersey´s most important public buildings in the Federal style. For many years, bells... 

The Seeing Eye

The Seeing Eye, Morristown

 kimberbakos Says:  The first place in the US to train guide dogs for the blind. The tour is really interesting and the puppies are too cute to miss. It is amazing to see how smart these animals are and the trust between the blind person and the dog. You can see dogs and new person/dog pairings... 

The Morris Museum

The Morris Museum, Morristown

 kimberbakos Says:  My favorite exhibit was the American Indian exhibit. It was neat to learn about the Lenee Lenape indians that used to live in the area. The huge taxidermy animals were pretty awesome when I was little, too. 

Morristown National Historic...

Morristown National Historic..., Morristown

 kimberbakos Says:  Morristown National Historic Site - A combination of numerous historic sites thoughout the area.Jockey Hollow - One of the numerous places the colonial army stayed at during the Revolutionary War. Very good tour is given and the army barracks are interesting. Kept my... 

Tempe Wick House in Jockey...

Tempe Wick House in Jockey..., Morristown

 Easty Says:  Tempe Wick House in Jockey HollowAdjacent to the Morristown NHP Visitor Center in Jockey Hollow is a replica of the Tempe Wick House. This was the oldest structure in the Morristown area. The replica house was built at its original site. There is a nice farm adjacent to the... 

George Washington Headquarters

George Washington Headquarters, Morristown

 Easty Says:  One of the many places George Washington called home during the Revolutionary War. 

Fort Nonsense

Fort Nonsense, Morristown

 Easty Says:  Located at the highest point in the town of Morristown, this spot offers a great panoramic view of the area. It also was used as a lookout point during the Revolutionary War. 

Hotels  

Madison Hotel

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Best Western Morristown Inn

 1 Review and 37 Opinions  I have stayed at the Morristown Inn several times over the past years and have always been treated... 

Restaurants  

Raul's Empanada House: Empanadas Ecellante!

Raul's Empanada House: Empanadas  Ecellante!, Morristown

 rockycomfort Says:  Even if you thought you didn't like empanadas, you'll like Raul's. Over 2 dozen "flavors", incl. 5 sausage w/lime; Hawaiin (ham/pineapple);5 cheese; shrimp...all priced from $2. to $3.65--yumbo! There are even 9 dessert empanadas. Something for everyone, vegans included. Its... 

Moghul: Sophisticated Indian Cuisine

Moghul: Sophisticated Indian Cuisine, Morristown

 seamandrew Says:  For lunch, Moghul offers the guest an excellent opportunity to try many traditional Indian dishes by providing a lunch buffet service for a very affordable price. In the evenings, it becomes much more sophisticated with much more elaborate dishes.I have only visited during... 

Nightlife  

The Funky Monkey: Go get Funky

The Funky Monkey: Go get Funky, Morristown

 ChadSteve1975 Says:  The Funky Monkey.Whoa it was quiet when we visited. But it was a Wednesday night. Morristown is a town full of major corporate headquarters where they send receuits from all around to do training. So on most nights there are still people out for a drink. Scouting the scene... 

Transportation  

The nearest big airport is...

The nearest big airport is..., Morristown

 kimberbakos Says:  The nearest big airport is Newark. The best way is by car, although there is bus transportation to the town.The best, and just about only, way to get around is by car. You can walk the downtown area. 

Morristown is easily accesible...

Morristown is easily accesible..., Morristown

 Easty Says:  Morristown is easily accesible by Interstate 287 and by rail. 

Shopping  

Century 21: Discount Store in town

Century 21: Discount Store in town, Morristown

 mpinar Says:  It is across the park. If you want to look for discounts, maybe you can find something. %15 to %50 discounts. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Avoid this area at all cost...

Avoid this area at all cost..., Morristown

 Easty Says:  Avoid this area at all cost during the rush hour. This town was not built to support the volume of traffic that goes through it. 

Off The Beaten Path  

A groovy place to have coffee

A groovy place to have coffee, Morristown

 mgnewton Says:  On Speedwell Ave. , just past the Headquarters Plaza headed North, is a coffee shop called Cafe Arabica. This is a cozy avant-garde place where you can drink a variety of coffees and if you are adventurous, smoke from a "hookah". The hookahs have different flavors of tobacco... 

Favorites  

Take a walk around the Square....

Take a walk around the Square...., Morristown

 kimberbakos Says:  Take a walk around the Square. There are lots of neat shops and it is so pretty. A real touch of hometown America. Going with mom to work in Morristown on our days off. We would eat at a nice restaurant, shop the square, watch the guide dogs in training, and buy a new... 

The visit the town green...

The visit the town green..., Morristown

 Easty Says:  The visit the town green located in the center of town. This is unusual for New Jersey. This is more a New England characteristic. You have a couple of big churches and it is the center of the town. There are also many stores in close proximity. 

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 Overview of Morristown & General NJ Info - now live in Surrey, about 15 miles south of London and can tell the world first hand that the British think that (in a nutshell) the USA is comprised of: * Florida - they're ideal retirement haven... 

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Morristown, New Jersey

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 Morristown is a town with a rich historical past. George Washington spent time in the area during the Revolutionary War. Today, it prides itself in its colonial heritage. 

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Morristown, NJ - History is Alive

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 I grew up in Morris County, NJ and Morristown was and is one of my favorite places to study the history of our great nation. There are many interesting historic sites in this town and the surrounding... 

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Morristown - Life just outside of NY

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 Morristown was a suprise. It's close enough from New York to make the journey there for tourism or work. But far enough to feel like you're not a part of the hustle and bustle of New York. The city... 

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Overview of Morristown & General NJ Info

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 now live in Surrey, about 15 miles south of London and can tell the world first hand that the British think that (in a nutshell) the USA is comprised of: * Florida - they're ideal retirement haven...... 

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Morristown, New Jersey

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 I'm adding this location to my travel map because I saw it is now trendy on VT to mention a large number of countries and locations and to write nothing about them. In this way some VT members are... 

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