Fleming Castle
Built by Samuel Fleming in 1756, it is the oldest remaining home in the borough.
A two-story, three-bay structure, it's listed on the Historic American
Buildings Survey and is the headquarters of the Col. Lowrey Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution. Tours are available by
appointment. For more information, call Kathie A. Ditrioli at 735-8557 or
Denise Anderson at 237-1132
Doric House
This Greek Revival styled
home was built in 1846 by Mahlon Fisher and is maintained by the Hunterdon County
Historical Society. It is furnished with authentic county antiques of the
period. The museum also houses the Hiram E. Deats Reference
Library's genealogy collection. Tours are available by appointments, and
the library is open Thursdays from 1-3 and 7-9 p.m., and by appointment.
For more information, call librarian Roxanne Carkhuff at (908) 782-1091.
Hill-Fulper-Stangl Museum
The Pfaltzgraff Factory Store
on Mine Street and Stangl Road in Flemington is the home for this museum. The display rests inside
the last surviving Stangl kiln east of the Ohio River. The museum
chronicles the creation of local ceramics from the 1850s through the full
line of Stangl-era products. The museum is open Monday-Friday from
9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 10
a.m.-5:30 p.m. There is no charge for admission. Tours are available to
groups of 10 or more. For more information, call (732) 846-1368
Sergeantsville Covered Bridge c.1872
New Jersey never had many covered bridges, and today has only one historic covered bridge remaining. Green
Sergeant's Covered Bridge is situated near Flemington. The Bridge is a distinctive one, with a modified Queenpost truss construction. Built in 1866, it is 84 feet long and traverses the Wickecheoke Creek.
Hunterdon Museum of Art
Located in Clinton(10 miles to the north) the Hunterdon Museum of Art is housed in a former 1836 gristmill, now
on the State and National Register, the museum has served Hunterdon
County and surrounding areas as a cultural and educational resource for
half a century. The four-story building has a broad array of innovative
exhibitions, interpretive programs, studio art courses and community
events. Admission is free and memberships are available. The gallery is
open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more
information, call (908)-735-8415.
Hunterdon Historical Museum
Also in Clinton and known throughout the state as the
Red Mill, this private nonprofit museum includes the 18th-century grist
mill, limestone quarry and the James R. Marsh Park and Village,
including a schoolhouse, log cabin, country store and gift shop. It has a
collection of the county's domestic, industrial and commercial history up
to 1918. The museum is open from mid-April to October on Tuesday
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon-5 p.m.
Special events such as weekend festivals, craft and antique shows and
concerts are held throughout the year. Student tours are available in the
fall and spring. The facility can also host special events and weddings.
Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6 to 16 and
free to children younger than 6. Membership is open to the public. For
information, call (908) 735-4101.
Vollendam Windmill
Located in Holland Township it is an authentic model of a wind-driven mill used for grinding raw
grain into flour. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday, noon-4:30
p.m., May through September. For information, call (908) 995-4365.
And For Fun...
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
A Custom built theater that provides the very best in sight
and sound. You never have to worry about where you are
seated. The tiered arrangement of the tables and their state-of-the-art sound system allows you to see and
hear perfectly from anywhere in the room. Hampton, NJ. 908-730-8007
Heron Glen Public Golf Course
Open to the public a par 72 with over 7000 yards of well landscaped and challenging golf. 908-806-6804
Paradise Golf
Rt. 12 Flemington, NJ 08822 - Miniature Golf-Driving Range-Shop- Children Parties Welcomed. 908-788-3786
Pine Creek Miniature Golf
Rt.31 West Amwell, NJ Two spacious 18-hole miniature golf courses rolling over acres of countryside. 609-466-3803
Frenchtown Roller Rink
Hwy 29 Frenchtown, NJ Roller Skating, Featuring Private Lessons and Private Parties. 908-996-6313
Frenchtown Bowling Lanes
Located on Route 12 6 miles east Frenchtown, NJ 908-996-6313
Wineries
Amwell Valley Vineyard
Old York Rd. Ringoes,NJ 908-788-5852
Poor Richard's Winery
Ridge Rd. Frenchtown, NJ 908-996-6480
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