THIS PAGE FROM TOP: SKYLANDS BALLOONING; MORRISTOWN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK FORT NONSENSE/@A.Z.KILIC GO SKY HIGH Soar above breathtaking landscapes with Skylands Ballooning , offering magical hot-air balloon rides at sunrise or sunset and panoramic views from 3,000 feet up. PLAY MAKE-BELIEVE Delight in a day of family fun and adventure in Hope at Land of Make Believe & Pirate’s Cove , an enchanting amusement park with rides, water attractions, an off-road safari ride and whimsical entertainment. DINE & DRINK Settle in at Buck Hill Brewery in Blairstown for “farm-to-foam” brews in a rustic, barn-inspired setting with sweeping views of the surrounding countryside. For more of a BYOB vibe, The Farmer’s Daughter in Newton curates hyper-local offerings— think hearty salads, sandwiches and bowls that shift with the season—as well as gourmet goods in an attached market. CRUISE THE LAKE Step aboard Miss Lotta Skipperliner, the largest boat on New Jersey’s largest lake. Lake Hopatcong Cruises offers brunch, lunch and dinner outings, as well as themed cruises like Cigar & Whiskey and a narrated historical cruise. SHOP ANTIQUES Treasure hunters, rejoice— The Lafayette Mill Antiques Center in Lafayette makes “just browsing” an all-day outing with its packed mill of select dealers and specialty shops filled with quirky finds just waiting for a new story. VisitNJ.org 33
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