Somerset enjoys a small-town ambience despite its close proximity to New York City. State parks, golf, fishing and hiking offer plenty of outdoor recreation, while historic farmhouses reveal a deep appreciation for American history.
Things to do in Somerset
Fishing enthusiasts will find plenty of room to roam in Somerset, with several access points on the Delaware-Raritan Canal and Millstone River. You’ll also find three stocked ponds in Colonial Park, where you can reel in bass, trout, carp and catfish.
Colonial Park also offers boat ramps for canoes, kayaks, electric boats and paddle boats, along with bike and hiking trails, charcoal grills, tennis courts and picnic shelters. Explore Colonial Park Gardens, home to a Fragrance & Sensory Garden and an expansive arboretum with more than 3,000 roses.
Somerset is a major golf destination where you can tee off on 18-hole courses, such as Quail Brook and Spooky Brook. Travelling with young putters? Head over to Tara Greens Family Golf Center with its nine-hole course and separate mini-golf course.
Listed on state and national historic registers, the six restored Dutch farmhouses were built between 1722 and 1875. Stroll the gardens and check the calendar for free open houses, events and Colonial-era demonstrations at the Wyckoff-Garretson Museum House and Carriage Barn.
Getting around Somerset
Various commuter buses and shuttles run throughout the township, but the best way to get around Somerset is by car. You can rent a vehicle at the airports in Newark or New York City, both within 50 kilometres away.