Alex & Ash
Thank you for traveling to join us on this most special of days! We know travel can be stressful and complicated and we appreciate you making the effort for us. Please see below for details on how to book in our shared hotel room block.
The venue address is 23 Players Blvd, Fredon Township, NJ 07860.
Enter the front of the gated community and follow the signs to Bear Brook Valley.
Transportation to and from the hotel will be provided on the day.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
8 North Park Drive, Newton, NJ 07860
Thank you for traveling to join us! You can either contact the hotel directly at 973-940-8888 and provide the code AAW to book, or use the link provided here to make a reservation online.
Please reach out to Ash if you would like access to early check-in on Sunday, May 11th.
Ventimiglia Vineyard
101 Layton Rd., Wantage, NJ 07461
A great local winery with beautiful views and wine tastings.
Events @ the Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ 07822
Spring Festival 11 AM - 5 PM, free entry & parking! 100+ Crafters & Vendors, 50/50 & Tricky Tray, Food Trucks, Live Music, Aerial Artist, Car Show & Bounce Houses/Bounce Castles, & MORE!!!
Horse Show: 2025 SCHS Benefit Series (Hunter/Jumper) (info here: https://sussexcountyfairgrounds.org/html/horse-shows.cfm)
The Sterling Hill Mining Museum
30 Plant St., Ogdensburg, NJ 07439
The Sterling Hill Mine, now known as the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, is a former zinc mine in Ogdensburg, NJ. It was the last working underground mine in New Jersey. It closed in 1986, and became a museum in 1989. Along with the nearby Franklin Mine, it is known for its variety of minerals, especially the fluorescent varieties.
The tour spends about 30 minutes inside the exhibit hall which contains a wide variety of mining memorabilia, mineralogical samples, fossils, and meteorites. It then leads into the mine for a 1,300 ft. walk on level ground through the upper level of the mine. The walk goes through a new 240 ft. section which they blasted in 1990. In the Rainbow Tunnel, short wave UV lights are turned on to demonstrate the entire tunnel and various samples glowing with fluorescence.
Land of Make Believe
354 Great Meadows Rd., Hope, NJ 07844
The Land of Make Believe is a family amusement park and water park catering mostly to families and children under 13 years of age. It is designed specifically for parents to participate with their children.
Various Hiking Options in the Sussex County Skylands:
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area – Perfect for hiking, picnicking, and kayaking. The weather in May is great for exploring waterfalls like Buttermilk Falls.
High Point State Park – Offers stunning panoramic views, hiking, and picnic spots at the highest point in New Jersey. Entrance to the park is FREE!
Swartswood State Park – Great for boating, fishing, and hiking. May is an ideal time for enjoying the lake.
Stokes State Forest – Offers scenic trails and camping, perfect for spring outdoor activities.
Wild West City
50 Lackawanna Dr., Stanhope, NJ 07874
This cowboy-themed park in Stanhope is open in May and has live-action shows, train rides, and old-west reenactments.
Lakota Wolf Preserve
89 Mt Pleasant Rd., Columbia, NJ 07832
Offers guided educational tours to see 4 different packs of wolves play & interact, plus foxes & bobcats.
The Newton Theatre
234 Spring St., Newton, NJ 07860
Hosts concerts, comedy shows, and performances in a historic venue.
DO NOT GO — Space Farms: Zoo & Museum
Absolutely DO NOT GO to this place, it is horribly inhumane to its animals.