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17 Best and Fun Things To Do In Watchung, New Jersey


TouristWire Editors

This sizeable township is situated in Somerset County, New Jersey. It is renowned for its extensive past, picturesque outdoor spaces, and diverse range of things to do and see for tourists.

Watchung is home to several parks, including Washington Rock State Park, a great location for taking in views of the area and learning more about history. History lovers will also be delighted by the Texier House Museum and Cannonball House, where they can learn more about local history.

If you are a nature lover, you may also enjoy a trip to the Great Swamp, where visitors can walk along the bridge and fully immerse themselves in the lush greenery. There is also the Watchung Lake and Park, and Best Lake, which offer visitors some truly spectacular photo opportunities.

Keep reading for our list of the best and most fun things to do in Watchung, New Jersey

The 17 Most Popular Things To Do In Watchung, New Jersey

17. Cannonball House

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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Location: 1840 Front Street Scotch Plains NJ

Web Address:   http://historicalsocietyspfnj.org/museum/

16. Fleetwood Museum-Photography

4.0 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: 614 Greenbrook Road North Plainfield NJ

Tel:  908 756 7810

Web Address:   http://fleetwoodmuseum.com/

15. Seeley’s Pond

4.3 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

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14. Lake Surprise

4.6 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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13. Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ (28 reviews)

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Location: Green Village NJ

Tel:  973 425 1222

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/great_swamp/

12. Passaic River County Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (73 reviews)

Location: 2027 Valley Road Millington NJ

Tel:  973 326 7600

Web Address:   https://morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/passaic-river-county-park/

11. Forest Road Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (117 reviews)

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Location: Forest Rd. Park Fanwood NJ

Tel:  908 370 7092

Web Address:   http://fanwoodrecreation.org/

10. Lenape Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (269 reviews)

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Location: 130 Kenilworth Blvd Cranford NJ

Tel:  908 527 4900

Web Address:   http://ucnj.org/parks-activities/

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9. Texier House Museum

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 10 Mountain Blvd Watchung NJ

Tel:  908 756 0080- -232

Web Address:   http://watchungnj.gov/historical_committee.html

8. Washington Rock

4.8 ★★★★★ (12 reviews)

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7. Watchung Lake

4.2 ★★★★☆ (16 reviews)

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6. Great Swamp

4.4 ★★★★☆ (18 reviews)

5. Best Lake

4.4 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

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4. The Raptor Trust

4.9 ★★★★★ (615 reviews)

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Location: 1390 White Bridge Road Millington NJ

Tel:  908 647 2353

Web Address:   http://theraptortrust.org/

3. Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ (907 reviews)

Location: New Vernon NJ

Tel:  973 425 1222

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/great_swamp/

2. Washington Rock State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,897 reviews)

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Location: Green Brook Township NJ

Tel:  908 722 1200

Web Address:   http://state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/washrock.html

1. Watchung Reservation

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,919 reviews)

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Location: Historic Trail Mountainside NJ

Tel:  908 789 3670

Web Address:   http://ucnj.org/parks-recreation/paths-trails-greenways/watchung-reservation/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Watchung, New Jersey! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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