Morris County is a charming, historic region conveniently located just 25 miles from New York City, but it has some great resources of its own to help you with the wedding planning process.
Major municipalities in Morris County include the county seat of Morristown, Boonton Township, Dover, East Hanover Township, Long Hill Township, Madison, Riverdale, Mount Arlington, Morris Plains, and Victory Gardens.
Morris County is served by several rail services, including the Morris & Essex Lines, Midtown Direct, and the Montclair-Boonton Line, as well as New Jersey Transit and Lakeland Bus Company, so you and your wedding guests will be able to easily explore the area on public transportation.
For history lovers, Morris County is the perfect place for quaint destination weddings, as it offers numerous historic wedding venues and bed & breakfasts.
Make sure you check out The Bernards Inn, Olde Mill Inn and Grain House, Morris Museum, Ralston Cider Mill, Raritan Inn, Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, and Whistling Swan Inn.
During the warmer summer months, Morris County has some beautiful outdoor venues for you to consider as well, including Bamboo Brook, Frelinghuysen Arboretum, the chapel in Schooley's Mtn Park, and Willowwood Arboretum, just to name a few.
Many of the townships in Morris County have bustling downtown areas with specialty shops, boutiques, and restaurants, so you can spend an enjoyable day shopping for the essentials on your wedding checklist.
Some popular shopping areas include The Country Mile Shops in Morristown, Century 21 Department Store, and The Shops at 14 Pine Street.
Morris County has plenty of annual events, state parks, and attractions for you to enjoy, so make sure you take some time to explore the area.
To start, you can go boating or fishing at Hopatcong State Park, go horseback riding along Black River County Park Trail, or go golfing at one of the county's numerous courses.
You can also tour Acorn Hall, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum and Gardens, and the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, or attend one of Morris County's annual events such as the Maple Sugaring Festival, the Masterwork Chorus Concert, and Black Maria Video and Film Festival.
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