It can be tough to find a new place to explore. Should you head north, south, to the shore, to the highlands... where shall you go? Maybe the following random places will help you out!

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South Mountain Reservation

W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System in northeastern New Jersey, United States.

  • Location

    W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas
  • Trails

    Trails
  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery rangeMonument


Greenwood Gardens

274 Old Short Hills Road,
Short Hills, NJ 07078

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

Greenwood Gardens is preserving the gardens, architecture and landscape of Greenwood for the education and delight of the public. Greenwood fosters an appreciation of gardens and a respect for nature ...

  • Location

    274 Old Short Hills Road,
    Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Trails
  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails


Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

324 Forest Drive South,
Short Hills, NJ 07078

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understanding of the relationship between people and the environment through programs that integr...

  • Location

    324 Forest Drive South,
    Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)
  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded
  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails


Essex County Rose Garden

Watchung Avenue,
Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003

Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ

The Essex County Rose Garden is a breathtakingly beautiful and historic garden located within the much larger Brookdale Park. First planted in 1959, the garden features thousands of rose bushes acr...

  • Location

    Watchung Avenue,
    Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / Arboretum
  • Amenities

    Gardens


Anderson Park

Bellevue Ave. & N. Mountain Ave.
Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The park is unstructured and is generally used for strolling, Frisbee playing, and informal picnics. The passive scenery suits this quiet suburban neighborhood.

  • Location

    Bellevue Ave. & N. Mountain Ave.
    Montclair, New Jersey
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails