Morristown is
Morris County’s most famous municipality. Its history is part of the rich heritage of our country. The town and the region are known for their important role in the American Revolution.
Early in the 1700’s, permanent settlers were attracted to the area by discoveries of iron ore. This vital resource and Morristown’s strategic location made the town extremely valuable to revolutionary forces.
During the winter of 1779-80 and on several other occasions, General Washington headquartered at the beautiful Ford Mansion, now a National Historic Park and Museum. Revolutionary soldiers spent the long winter of 1779-80 camped at nearby Jockey Hollow.
Today, Morristown retains its historic past in public as well as private construction. As the county seat and the region’s largest commercial and shopping center, Morristown is the scene of contemporary life surrounded by structures and sites of historic significance.
Visitors and residents alike can shop-'till-they-drop on tree-lined South Street, or relax amid the history of the famous Green. Enjoy a meal or a drink at one of our more than a hundred restaurants and bars. Or just stroll along and soak up the atmosphere of our Colonial and Victorian architecture. And if business is where your head is, you've come to the right place. Morristown is the epicenter of North Jersey commerce, home to hundreds of national and international companies.
Morristown has undergone extensive renewal activity and expansion in recent years. In the downtown area, Headquarters Plaza offers a health club, hotel, shopping mall and office buildings: a bridge between old and new.
Morristown provides many housing choices for the buyer and
renter. Morristown hosts a number of antique homes and
unique properties, downtown townhouses, contemporary homes
and "starter" properties. Children have the
advantage of a strong school system and proximity to
numerous activities. Morristown is home to a diversity of
houses of worship.
Morristown hosts a year round schedule of events for the
community. Events include "Explore Morristown"
and the fall Morristown Festival on the Green. There are
Halloween trick-or-treat programs as well as a Holiday
Festival and Twelfth Night celebration at the New Year.
Come see all Morristown has to offer! Let us show you the
beauty of Morristown and Morris County.
Transportation
Integrated into state and interstate highway network via I-287, Morristown area residents have access to all major freeways. Bus service is excellent between Morristown and Netcong. Rail transportation to New York City, Newark and intermediate stops is the area’s best via NJ Transit. Airport and limousine service is available from Morristown Airport.
Shopping
Excellent department stores, specialty shops, catering to virtually every taste. Nearby Morris County Mall adds additional chain and discount stores. Livingston and Short Hill malls are easily accessible.
Recreational Facilities
Today, Morristown provides a plethora of social and
cultural options for its residents. Morristown center is
45 minutes away from midtown Manhattan via the midtown
direct train from the Morristown Train Station. Jockey
Hollow and other county, state and federal parks, are
within a 15 minute drive. Within the town proper there is
a theatre, movie house, and shopping opportunities
including department stores and specialty boutiques, as
well as numerous, ethnically diverse restaurants.
County and National Parks, hiking, biking, swimming, skating, movie theatres and health clubs.
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