Downtown Chester is a hub of Craft and Antique shopping. With dozens of merchants and eateries, Chester is an exciting place to spend the afternoon

• Fall Craft Show - Mid September

• Apple Festival- Mid October

Cooper Grist Mill is only 2 miles from Hacklebarney Farm. A historic operating Grist Mill run by the Morris County Park commission. Open weekends, May thru October.

Hacklebarney State Park is located just down the road from the farm and offers miles of hiking through Virgin Forest and along the Black River and Trout Brook.

The Black River Playhouse is located in downtown Chester. This delightfully intimate theater-in-the-round is home to the Chester Theatre Group which produces outstanding drama, comedy and musicals www.chestertheatergroup.org

The Gilded Ivy, Morris County's premier Wedding and Special Event Florist is also located on the farm. www.gildedivy.com

Kay Environmental Center and Willowwood Arboretum are nearby as well.