| Recreational activities | | | | New Jersey real estate community in a comfortable |
| Tucked away in the Northwest corner of New | | | | resort setting. Nestled in the scenic Kittatinny |
| Jersey lie two little known gems - Mountain Creek | | | | Mountains, the collection of luxurious New Jersey |
| Resort & Crystal Springs Golf Resort (affiliated | | | | homes are situated in the Northeast's premier |
| with the Minerals Resort). Far and away the top ski | | | | four-season residential resort. |
| and snowboard destination in New Jersey, Mountain | | | | This choice selection of prime real estate in New |
| Creek offers not only fabulous skiing and | | | | Jersey is complemented by Crystal Springs Resort's 7 |
| snowboarding, but a top notch water park for those | | | | award-winning golf courses, 2 luxury spas, world-class |
| hot summer months. Being at elevation in quaint | | | | dining and wine-cellar - and is just 47 miles from |
| Vernon, NJ not only serves the skiers well but helps | | | | Manhattan. |
| to keep the temperature an average of ten degrees | | | | Whether you're looking to buy a primary residence, |
| warmer in summer. | | | | vacation getaway spot or investment property, you'll |
| The snow resort is home to classic | | | | find a variety of home styles and floor plans to meet |
| beginner-through-expert terrain on Vernon and | | | | every taste. |
| Granite Peaks. First-timers, families and all leisure | | | | Spas |
| skiers and snowboarders spend their time playing | | | | Elements Spa |
| then choose where to relax for a break. Discount lift | | | | The Elements Spa is located at Crystal Springs |
| tickets are available for much less than the retail | | | | Resort (often called Minerals Resort) is ranked in the |
| price. There are myriad places in nearby Vernon, | | | | top 20 spas in America and #1 in NJ. This Northern |
| Warwick NY, and other small towns which offer a | | | | New Jersey luxury spa was designed in such a way |
| tremendous selection of activities for both singles and | | | | that the healing powers of the earth have been |
| families. More about this below. | | | | incorporated into breathtaking design and |
| Mountain Creek - formerly known as Vernon Valley | | | | rejuvenating services. |
| or Great Gorge - has long been a fixture in the NJ | | | | Reflections Spa |
| Skylands region. In the 70's Action Park was the | | | | The brand-new Reflections Spa is certain to challenge |
| summer attraction. It has long since been revamped | | | | Elements for the honor of being the # 1 ranked spa |
| and modernized and is now called the Mountain Creek | | | | in NJ Reflections' Service Menu includes many themes |
| Water Park, a truly unique park carved into the | | | | and elements of the resort and local environment, |
| natural mountainside, and featuring over 26 rides and | | | | such as "The Wine Cellar" featuring treatments using |
| attractions. | | | | wine and grape seed extracts. |
| When mountain biking became popular in the 80's the | | | | Other local attractions and activities in the NJ |
| designers sculpted out an internationally renowned | | | | Skylands region: |
| mountain bike course. Diablo Freeride Park has risen | | | | There are a plethora of things to do year round in |
| to the top of every thrill-seeking mountain biker's | | | | this area. Pumpkin and apple picking, hayrides, |
| must ride list. Playing host to the U.S. Open of | | | | wineries, vineyards, and distillers. Experience how |
| Mountain Biking, Diablo features challenging terrain | | | | wine is made and life on the orchard. |
| serviced by the open air gondola used by skiers and | | | | Explore the Appalachian trail through the Kitatinny |
| snowboarders in winter. | | | | range in Northern, NJ. You'll find amazing scenery and |
| If golf is your game, you can experience world class | | | | you only need a day to hike a portion of beautiful |
| golfing just minutes from Mountain Creek. Choose | | | | New Jersey. Hot air balloon rides are offered by |
| from six award-winning golf courses, each with its | | | | They are located just over the border in Harriman, |
| own set of characteristics and challenges. From | | | | NY. |
| beginners to experts, the courses offer something | | | | Warwick, New York |
| for everyone. There are 6 distinct and challenging | | | | Located fifty-five miles from New York City, The |
| courses to choose from: | | | | Town of Warwick has a distinctly rural character with |
| - Crystal Spring Golf Club in Hardyston, NJ | | | | rolling hills and farmland dotted with red barns and |
| - Wild Turkey Golf Club - Hardyston, NJ | | | | gracious old farmhouses. The Town of Warwick |
| - Great Gorge Country Club - McAfee, NJ | | | | spans 104 square miles and includes three villages |
| - Minerals Golf Club - Vernon, NJ | | | | (Florida, Greenwood Lake, and Warwick) and five |
| - Ballyowen Golf Club - Hamburg, NJ (rated #1 public | | | | hamlets (Amity, Bellvale, Edenville, New Milford and |
| golf course in NJ) | | | | Pine Island). Warwick's natural beauty extends |
| - Black Bear Golf Club - Franklin, NJ | | | | beyond its farmland to mountains, streams and lakes. |
| Real Estate | | | | Greenwood Lake, the closest lake to New York City |
| As urban and suburban areas get more and more | | | | large enough to accommodate water sports, has long |
| congested, people are increasingly moving further and | | | | been a popular summer resort of such famous |
| further from NYC and the more congested areas of | | | | entertainment and sports figures as Babe Ruth. The |
| NJ. | | | | ten-mile-long lake straddles the New York / New |
| The Village at Crystal Springs is an exclusive, northern | | | | Jersey border. |