Lafayette Township

Visiting & Lodging · Antiques, farms, trails and Sussex County day trips

Plan a Visit

Visiting & Lodging in Lafayette Township

Lafayette makes an easy Sussex County day trip: antique shopping, local boutiques, farm markets, cafés, golf and rail-trail access are all concentrated within a rural township that is easy to explore by car.

Things to Do

Historic Lafayette Shopping District

Route 15 & Morris Farm Road

Browse the historic mill, antique dealers, locally owned boutiques and specialty shops clustered around Lafayette’s traditional crossroads.

The Shoppes at Lafayette

75 Route 15

Outdoor specialty-shopping village with independent shops, wellness businesses, food stops and recurring seasonal events including a farmers market.

Ideal Farm & Garden Centre

222 Route 15

Farm store, bakery, animals, produce, garden center and seasonal activities.

Farmstead Golf & Country Club

88 Lawrence Road

Public 27-hole golf course, clubhouse restaurant and event venue.

Paulinskill Valley Trail

Regional rail-trail for hiking, biking and horseback riding through the Paulins Kill valley.

Sussex Branch Trail

Lafayette lies near the meeting area of the Sussex Branch and Paulinskill Valley trail systems, making it a useful starting point for a longer rail-trail outing.

Overnight Stays

Lafayette does not have a large conventional hotel district. The township now permits regulated short-term residential rentals in eligible properties, so current whole-home or studio options may be available through major booking platforms. Always confirm the exact Lafayette address and current permit/booking terms.

Nearby Lodging — Outside Lafayette Township

Nearby · Andover Township

The Ampersand Inn

140 Goodale Road · Newton mailing address

Historic bed-and-breakfast on a wooded property in neighboring Andover Township.

Nearby · Newton

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newton Sparta

8 North Park Drive · Newton, NJ 07860

Conventional hotel option a short drive from Lafayette.

Visitor Tips

Many Lafayette shops keep independent hours; check before planning a single-stop visit.
The historic mill and antique shops are especially well suited to a half-day browsing trip.
Farm and seasonal-event hours can change with weather and growing conditions.
Trail users should bring water and follow posted rules for cyclists, walkers and equestrians.
Current Route 15 bridge work near the Paulins Kill can affect local traffic patterns; check township notices if traveling through the area.