The "Skylands" is in the Northwest Region of New Jersey, in the Mountains.
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Lehigh Valley International Airport (IATA: ABE, ) in Allentown to the west is the closest airport with scheduled air service, about a 20-minute drive to the Delaware River.
Newark Liberty International Airport (IATA: EWR, ) to the east is a major airport and can reach the nearest portions of the region within 30 minutes by car (rush hour traffic notwithstanding).
Philadelphia International Airport (IATA: PHL, ) is also a major airport, but at least a 90-minute drive coming from the south.
Three New Jersey Transit lines originating from New York, Hoboken, and Newark reach into the region.
Interstates 80 and 78 are the main east-west highways through the region; those will be your two main options coming from New York City (from the east) or Northeast Pennsylvania (from the west).
If you're coming from Westchester or Rockland Counties in New York, I-287 is likely a better bet in order to avoid the worst of New York City-related traffic, although do be cautious about large trucks parked on the side of the road, especially at night, as the highway can be somewhat winding here -- they're not supposed to be there but for the drivers anything to get that early delivery bonus. Coming from farther upstate New York or from New England, consider using I-84 westbound through the Hudson valley and entering Sussex County from the north via US-6 or US-209 (they quickly become US-206 right before crossing the state border).
From Philadelphia and its suburbs to the north and west, US-202 reaches directly into Hunterdon County. Suburbs to Philly's northeast, as well as those on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River, will likely find using I-295 before switching to NJ-29 (along the River), NJ-31, or US-206 (through Princeton) to be the best paths (US-206 can be a hassle during rush hour owing to it being only two lanes for a good portion of its route, though).
From the Jersey Shore, the Garden State Parkway is the fastest way to get to I-287, from where you can travel into the region (US-9 or NJ-18 are your best bets if you're willing to trade tolls for traffic lights).
Waterloo Village in Stanhope is a restored 19th-century canal town and open air museum.
The New Jersey State Fair in Augusta is a typical state fair with exhibits, shows and food in a very large fairgrounds facilities for about 10 days every summer.
Professional sports fans could take in a game of either of the region's baseball teams, the Sussex County Miners of the Can-Am League, who play in Skylands Park in Augusta, or the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League who play in TD Bank Park in Bridgewater.
Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon is famous for its skiing in the winter time and its water park in the summertime. There are other events in the fall: wine tasting, dog and horse shows, and a farmers' market.
The Land of Make Believe near Hackettstown is an amusement park designed for parent participation with children.
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