Lisa’s guidebook

Lisa
Lisa’s guidebook

Sightseeing

This is a great place for birding and walking in nature.
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
32 Pleasant Plains Road
This is a great place for birding and walking in nature.
Up-close encounters with large birds of prey, within 5 min of the house. Kids and bird-lovers adore this spot, and it's FREE!
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The Raptor Trust
1390 White Bridge Rd
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Up-close encounters with large birds of prey, within 5 min of the house. Kids and bird-lovers adore this spot, and it's FREE!
Great for walking, biking, and enjoying nature.
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Duke Farms
1112 Dukes Pkwy W
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Great for walking, biking, and enjoying nature.

Food Scene

Fantastic and authentic Greek food!
12 Islands Greek Taverna
1255 Valley Road
Fantastic and authentic Greek food!
Best bagels, and they even have rainbow 🌈 bagels--kids love these!
Craft Bagel Co.
485 Springfield Avenue
Best bagels, and they even have rainbow 🌈 bagels--kids love these!
Local grocery store with the widest selection of products. Fresh sushi, live lobster, pre-marinated meats, and a wide selection of most everything!
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ShopRite of Stirling
1153 Valley Rd
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Local grocery store with the widest selection of products. Fresh sushi, live lobster, pre-marinated meats, and a wide selection of most everything!
Most diverse menu of pancakes served all day!
Stirling House Diner
1079 Valley Road
Most diverse menu of pancakes served all day!
Best local farm stand with fresh corn (May-Sept)
Lombardo Farms
255 Morristown Road
Best local farm stand with fresh corn (May-Sept)
Check for live music, great food with abundant outdoor seating. In winter, they have tents, fire pits, and heaters set up all around.
The Stirling Hotel
227 Main Ave
Check for live music, great food with abundant outdoor seating. In winter, they have tents, fire pits, and heaters set up all around.

Family-/Kid-friendly

Tons of FREE, fun activities each week for kids
Long Hill Township Library
917 Valley Road
Tons of FREE, fun activities each week for kids
Great for energetic kids on a rainy or cold day. Only $15 for the whole day.
Kids Empire Watchung NJ
1515 U.S. 22
Great for energetic kids on a rainy or cold day. Only $15 for the whole day.
Large playground for all ages
The Loop Playground
Large playground for all ages
Fantastic summertime swimming at the lake + playground
Stirling Lake Park
55 Maple Avenue
Fantastic summertime swimming at the lake + playground

Transportation

Easy direct trains to NYC.
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Summit station
40 Union Pl
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Easy direct trains to NYC.
15-min walk from house to Gillette station, with trains to NYC.
Gillette Train Station
Jersey Avenue
15-min walk from house to Gillette station, with trains to NYC.

Neighborhoods

Quiet, surrounded by trees, and peaceful. Deer, fox, and other wildlife are frequently seen around property.
Long Hill
Quiet, surrounded by trees, and peaceful. Deer, fox, and other wildlife are frequently seen around property.
Cute downtown with shops, restaurants, and local businesses.
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Summit
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Cute downtown with shops, restaurants, and local businesses.
Walkable city with great restaurants and a fabulous small theater with a full performance calendar.
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Morristown
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Walkable city with great restaurants and a fabulous small theater with a full performance calendar.

Consejos para la ciudad

Cómo moverse

Need a car

Having a car is essential to getting around in Long Hill Township.
Viajar con niños

NYC subway is not very accessible for strollers/wheelchairs

Limited number of stations have accessible entrance/exit options.