Meadowburn Farm
The Meadowburn Farm is a historic 5-acre (2.0 ha) farmstead located on Meadowburn Road in Vernon Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. For mild weather, aim for May to September (68–81°F highs).
A garden inside Vernon Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Vernon Township
Meadowburn Farm is inside Vernon Township, which has 20 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 48 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Meadowburn Farm
The Meadowburn Farm is a historic 5-acre (2.0 ha) farmstead located on Meadowburn Road in Vernon Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 1993, for its significance in landscape architecture and literature. The flower gardens were first created by the author and gardener Helena Rutherfurd Ely.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 5 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1993)
Staying near Meadowburn Farm
Lodging nearby is in Vernon Township (20) and Warwick (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Meadowburn Farm | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township | in town | — | 20 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 22,965 | $331K | A+ |
| Warwick | 4 mi east | 5 min | 25 4 hotels · 1 motel · 14 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 31,685 | $459K | — |
| West Milford Township | 9 mi south | 15 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 25,216 | $400K | A |
| Warwick | 5 mi east | 5 min | 5 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 6,534 | $438K | — |
| Greenwood Lake | 8 mi east | 10 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,975 | $340K | A |
| Goshen | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 7 5 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 14,525 | $459K | A |
| Wallkill | 18 mi north | 25 min | 16 13 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 31,414 | $353K | B+ |
| Mahwah Township | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 13 10 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 25,678 | $606K | — |
Day trip from
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Every place here is under 43 miles away.
Big draw127 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw40 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw41 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw40 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw40 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw43 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & MuseumPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
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What people ask about Meadowburn Farm
Is Meadowburn Farm in Vernon Township?
Yes. It’s inside Vernon Township, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Meadowburn Farm?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–81°.
How far is Meadowburn Farm from Newark and Jersey City?
About 38 miles south of Newark and about 41 miles southeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Meadowburn Farm?
New York Stewart (SWF), about 25 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 40 miles.
Where should I stay near Meadowburn Farm?
Warwick (4 mi, 25 places to stay), Vernon Township (in town, 20 places to stay) and West Milford Township (9 mi, 9 places to stay).
Notes from people in Vernon Township
Start the conversation in Vernon Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.