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Active Leisure
Hot Air Ballooning
Take an aerial voyage while you're 'out in the country' and explore the sights and sounds of the great outdoors at a speed you rarely get to enjoy—slow and easy.
In-flight Balloon Adventures - They offer an Overnight Romantic Adventure Getaway Package—call In-flight at 888-301-2383 for details!
Dancing on Air Balloon Voyages
Hunterdon Ballooning
Balloons Aloft
Biking & Town Tours
Princeton Tour Company offers Historic Walking Tours, Albert Einstein Walking Tours, Architectural Walking Tours, Literary Greats Walking Tours - even a Princeton Movie Tour! The list goes on and on! If you are interested in visiting Princeton University or Princeton, New Jersey, these scenic walking tours are the perfect way to see the nation's most loved Ivy League town. Bike tours are available as well throughout town and Princeton University.
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- Tubing & Rafting
Delaware River Tubing
Float lazily down the river or speed up the pace on a raft! For Lovers, float together on a double-tube built for two!
- Golfing
Heron Glen Golf Course
Challenging course located in Ringoes, just 5 minutes from the Inn.
Pine Creek Miniature Golf
One of the largest miniature golf courses in the country, Pine Creek offers 2 challenging 18-hole miniature golf courses over 28 acres of trees, flowers, ponds, streams, gazebos, fountains, and waterfalls. Both courses are lighted for night play.
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For Train Enthusiasts
Black River & Western Railroad
The Black River Railroad Historical Trust (BRRHT) run trains that allow a glimpse at railroading as it was in the early 1900's. From the Conductor dressed in traditional railroad uniform to the antique passenger coaches, everything you will encounter during your visit with us plays a part in telling the story of small town railroading as it was years ago. Sit back and relax while the coach gently rocks back and forth and listening to the whistle echoing through a valley.
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Relax as you travel through the rolling hills and valleys of historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and experience first hand the sights, sounds and romance of the Golden Era of Steam Railroading.
Northlandz
The worlds largest model train layout in the world with 8 miles of track and 300 bridges. Located right here in Flemington, New Jersey.
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For Nature Lovers & Garden Devotees
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, is the premier destination for seeing and learning about plants native to the area. The 134-acre Preserve features nearly 1000 species of native plants in a naturalistic setting. Enjoy picturesque woodlands, meadows, a pond and Pidcock Creek set amidst a changing collection of wildflowers, birds and wildlife.
Carousel Lavender Farm
Carousel Farms lavender fields are nothing short of amazing. Of the over 15,000 organically-grown plants, each one was planted, pruned and is harvested by hand. Both the French and English varieties are flourishing amidst the natural beauty of their fieldstone farmhouse, 18th century stone barn and rolling countryside. A must-visit!
Duke Farms - Five unique tours feature different aspects of Duke Farms:
- See key rooms and interior plantscaping designs in the Duke family's former residence.
- Climb aboard the Duke Farms tour bus to explore the estate's core 700 acres.
- Take a self-guided nature walk and learn about Duke Farms' role as a living laboratory.
- Stroll through eleven indoor gardens featuring stunning seasonal displays.
- Take the Outdoor Japanese Stroll Garden Tour and delight in the scenery that changes with each turn of the path in Doris Duke's stroll-style garden.
Peaceful Valley Orchards
Enjoy Jersey Fresh produce May through October or enjoy the pick-your-own strawberries, apples and pumpkins at this neat family-owned farm. The market is always stocked with home grown Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables. Peaceful Valley Orchards grows over 35 kinds of crops, including over 40 varieties of tomatoes and 25 varieties of apples. You are always sure to find your favorite in-season fresh fruit or vegetable.
Well Sweep Herb Farm - Port Murray
Discover a multitude of fresh herbs and perennials as well as beautiful display gardens. Well Sweep offers classes, lectures and is a fabulous way to spend the day if you are a true gardener and nature lover. Take home some unusual herb or perennial for your garden... there are hundreds of varieties and the most unusual things we are sure you have never seen! The lovely gift shop is filled with a wonderful assortment of dried flowers, wreaths, statuary, craft, garden, plant and medicinal herb books as well as hard-to-find potpourri supplies—many choices and unusual gifts for all ages.
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Nearby Parks for Hiking, Biking, Canoeing, Gardens & Nature Trails
For Hiking/Mountain Biking:
Clover Hill Park & South Branch Wildlife Management Area - 552 acres of rolling fields, mature woodlands & several creeks.
For Hiking & Nature Trails:
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