Morris County, New Jersey

Historic downtowns, cultural destinations and rail-connected towns set among the hills, valleys and lakes of northern New Jersey.

Morris County pairs historic downtowns, Revolutionary War landmarks and cultural destinations with the rolling hills, valleys and lakes of northern New Jersey, about 30 miles northwest of New York City. NJ Transit rail lines and major highways, including I-80 and I-287, cross the county, and its county park system covers more than 20,000 acres, with trails such as Patriots’ Path linking parks and historic sites.

Morris at a Glance

39 Municipalities

Three towns, 20 townships and 16 boroughs make up Morris County.
Historic & Cultural Centers

Revolutionary War sites, museums, performing arts and historic downtowns, from the Morristown Green to Chester’s Main Street.
Rail & Highway Connections

NJ Transit’s Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton lines and highways including I-80 and I-287 connect Morris County to surrounding areas.

Explore Morris County

See all 39 municipalities on the map, then explore the highlighted towns, whose in-depth guides are coming soon.

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Featured towns

Map data: U.S. Census Bureau

Morristown

The county seat, with a downtown around the historic Green, the Mayo Performing Arts Center, Washington’s Headquarters and NJ Transit rail service.

Town guide coming soon
Chester

Chester Borough’s Main Street at the crossroads of Route 24 and US 206, with the 1826 Cooper Gristmill and Black River parkland close by.

Town guide coming soon
Mendham

A historic Main Street village of 18th- and 19th-century buildings, with Patriots’ Path and Schiff Nature Preserve trails close by.

Town guide coming soon