Sussex Borough

Visiting & Lodging

A compact historic downtown with independent food and shopping, Clove Lake, community events and easy access to the outdoor attractions of northern Sussex County.

In-Borough Highlights

Main Street

Walk a compact downtown of historic commercial buildings, independent restaurants, coffee, boutiques, pharmacy, antiques and personal services.

Clove Lake

The borough's signature natural feature and an important scenic/open-space element just off the commercial core.

Crescent Theatre

74 Fountain Street

A historic theater property listed on state and national historic registers. It is an architectural landmark rather than a currently programmed public theater.

Sussex Saloon

15-17 Main Street

Current restaurant, bar, billiard room and live-entertainment venue that adds evening activity to downtown.

Farmside Gardens

21 Loomis Avenue

Garden center, florist and seasonal farm-market destination within the borough.

Community Events

Borough-organized celebrations, parades and seasonal events bring activity to the downtown and civic area throughout the year.

Overnight Lodging

There is no substantial conventional hotel inventory inside Sussex Borough. Visitors generally stay in nearby Wantage, Vernon, Hamburg/Hardyston or other Sussex County destinations. Those lodging properties are outside the borough and should not be represented as Sussex Borough businesses.

Nearby Attractions — Outside the Borough

High Point State Park

Outside Sussex Borough

New Jersey's highest-elevation state park is a short drive north.

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge

Outside Sussex Borough

Wetlands, grasslands, birding and trails in neighboring Wantage and surrounding areas.

Space Farms Zoo & Museum

Wantage Township

Long-running regional family attraction north of the borough.

Sussex Airport

Wantage Township

Regional general-aviation airport and home to seasonal aviation activity.

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