Just Imagine the Discoveries You Can Make Along the Byway
Authentic Local Heritage
With a strong agricultural history, historic landmarks, shrines, events and annual festivals, there’s plenty of ways for you and your family to experience the rich culture of the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway.
J.W. Fiske Statue in Hackettstown
History you can find only here
History buffs will love viewing the exterior of Thomas Edison’s famous cement plant. This plant supplied all of the concrete for the original Yankee Stadium! Visit Bread Lock Park and Waterloo Village to see interactive dioramas and displays of Warren County history and indigenous peoples.
Bread Lock Park
Outdoor recreation, where fun comes naturally
Inspiring outdoor recreation go hand-in-hand with the spectacular mountain and river views on this byway. Walk the banks of the Morris Canal or paddle on its calm waters. From the byway you have access to the Wild and Scenic Musconetcong River, which is a local hot spot for great fishing. The byway is home to some of the region’s most distinctive mountain ridges including, Scotts Mountain, Pohatcong Mountain and Point Mountain. Hike, bird, fish, kayak, canoe, bike and sightsee along this beautiful byway.
Fishing the Musconetcong
Local cuisine and lodging
Stop by the farm stands and markets for fresh picked goodies to take on your adventure
For more information on local restaurants, go to visitnj.org, Explore Warren, or the Warren County, Hunterdon County and Morris County Chambers of Commerce.
Von- Thune -Farms-Sunflower-Trail
Warren Heritage
The Warren Heritage Scenic Byway has everything you need for your next family adventure; mountain and river vistas, exciting recreation, historic and cultural gems. Known for its historic intrinsic qualities, the byway’s points of interest are bound to excite historians of every age.
What to Do on Your Byway Adventure
Waterloo Village
573 Waterloo Village Rd Stanhope, NJ 07874
Take a stroll through this restored 19th century canal town. Once a stopover point for canal workers, the village features Victorian homes, a blacksmith shop, grist and sawmill, the re-created Lenape Indian Village and more.
Waterloo Historic Site
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Located three miles north of Hackettstown between Willow Grove/Waterloo Road
This mixed oak and hardwood forest provides 14 miles of marked trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, along with 20 miles of unmarked trails. Take advantage of the ponds, lakes and rivers for peaceful fishing.
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Stephens State Park
800 Willow Grove St Hackettstown, NJ 07840
This 805-acre state park is a popular spot for walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, hunting, boating and picnicking.
Stephens State Park
Hackettstown Riverfront Park
211 Seber Rd Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Check out this park for a leisurely nature trail that’s good for all skill levels.
Hackettstown Riverfront Park
Penwell Mills/Penwell Lime Kiln
448 Penwell Rd Port Murray, NJ 07865
Penwell Mills is a historic landmark, dated as early as 1784, and still runs today as an animal feed store.
Penwell Penwell Mills | Penwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey | J. Stephen Conn | Flickr
Point Mountain
Beattystown Mansfield Township, NJ
A three-mile hike leading to an overlook with a view of rolling valleys, hills and farmland.
High Point
Meadow Breeze Park
22 Meadow Breeze Ln Washington, NJ 07882
Perfect for kids, this park features a short 1.7-mile trail and a playground.
Meadow Breeze Park
Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve
30 Pleasant Grove Rd Port Murray, NJ 07865
Hike, camp or fish at this peaceful reserve with breathtaking wildlife.
Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve
Warne’s Grist Mill
Corner of Rt 57 and Millbrook Rd Broadway, NJ 08808
Built directly after the Revolutionary War and handed down through multiple generations since then, this mill is a monument of the region’s history and agricultural heritage.
Warne's Grist Mill
Bread Lock Park
2627 Route 57 Stewartsville, NJ 08886
Lock 7, known as “Bread Lock,” had a store that sold homemade bread to boatmen passing through. Today, it is a picnic area, a walking path, and a history museum that tells the story of the Morris Canal.
Bread Lock Park
Eckel’s Autogiro Port
Route 57 and Mill Pond Rd Washington, NJ 07882
This autogiro port was the first of its kind. It was built in 1931 by one of Washington, NJ’s most entrepreneurial residents, Earle Eckel. Today, this autogiro port serves as a memorial to Eckel and his many achievements.
Eckel's AutoGiro Port
Edison Concrete Mile
America’s most famous inventor did not just invent the lightbulb; Edison also organized the Edison Portland Cement Co. in Franklin Township. The company laid New Jersey’s first concrete mile in 1912, now known as Route 57.
Edison Concrete Plant
Musconetcong River NJDEP Fishing Access
Stop by this fishing access on the popular Musconetcong River for some tranquil trout fishing.
Musconetcong River NJDEP Fishing Access
Jim & Mary Lee Museum
477 County Route 519, Stewartsville, NJ 08886
Visitors can walk the world-renowned historic Inclined Plane 9 west and tour the remains of the powerhouse, tailrace and turbine chamber as well as the museum.
Inclined Plane 9 Tail Race
Saxton Falls
Off of Waterloo Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Visit Saxton Falls during your trip to Allamuchy Mountain State Park.
Saxton Falls
The Warren County Emergency Services and 9/11 Memorial
1500 NJ-57, Port Murray, NJ 07882
The memorial honors the police, fire, and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty while protecting the county’s citizens.
Warren County 911 Memorial
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