NJ Family Fun
As a mom with 3 little ones, I’m always looking for family friendly places to explore. Three years ago we moved to Central New Jersey(yes, that exists) and Flemington, NJ is one of the hidden gems I never knew existed. It is charming town filled with Victorian Homes, art and culture. Make sure to hit it up on a Saturday to check out all the fun activities.
Start your day out with a fresh cup of coffee and a yummy pastry at Fuel Factory Coffee before heading next door to the Stangl Factory Farmers Market. This Farmer’s Market has so many fresh produce, farm fresh food, fresh flowers and so much more. I love coming here(and so do my kiddos). Plus, the space is really cool to explore. It’s located in the historical Stangl Pottery building.
When you’re done exploring the market, hop on the Black River & Western Railroad for a fun adventure on a steam train and check out the the Civil War Era Station and Museum. The railroad also does some fun holiday events for Halloween, Christmas and Easter so definitely a fun time to check it out. Or rent out an entire car for a party!
Lunch time! So many fun options for lunch. If you’re feeling a little fancy, I would definitely check out Teaberry’s Tea Room. But I also recommend checking out Mi Sabor or Viva Mexico(both are great dinner options as well).
Then we shop! If you know me, you know I love to find unique places to shop and Flemington has so really great ones. As a ballerina with two little ballerinas at home, I can not resist stopping at It’s A Dance Thing. And then, we’ve got Sage and 39 Mine for some great women’s clothing & accessories. But my most favorite is The Corner, where you can find some great houseware and gift items.
After a long day of fun, everyone is probably a little pooped and hangry. We love Chimney Rock Inn for a quick pizza and cocktails. If you’re more into a BYOB check out Matt’s Red Rooster or Dolce.
And once you’re done with dinner you can walk around Main Street for the Vintage Car show where you can get face painting, balloons and listen to live music. BUT….do not leave without visiting Humdoo Ice Cream! I could do an entire post on Humdoo but let’s just say that the owner is amazing(plus she takes barre with me) and the ice cream is out of this world!!
This is just a few of the amazing things that you can find in Flemington, NJ. There is so much more that this town offers with parks, events, farms and more. Here are a few more places to check out:
Chirp Workshop-we’re doing my daughter’s birthday here(there will be a post on that) but she offers the cutest camps and workshops
Northlandz- If you’ve got kiddos who love trains this is the place to check out!
Old York Cellars- Not quite Flemington but worth checking out! They often have family friendly entertainment and you can’t go wrong with local wine!
Doyle’s Farm- We LOVE it here. You can come hang with the animals, get a full farm tour and leave with farm fresh eggs.
Round Valley- Looking for nature? This is the place to be! There’s a lake to swim in, trails to hike…you can BBQ, camp and more in this lovely park.
Now….when you decide to visit Flemington make sure you come stop by my house too!!
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